Facebook is constantly making changes (that’s not the first time I’ve started a blog post with those words). It’s part of who they are and ultimately it’s a good thing for all of us. The algorithms that control what content you see in your news stream got a big update that had a huge effect […]
It’s a popular question with a not so straightforward answer. With everyone talking about social media, how can websites easily adopt online social technologies to increase engagement across their brand.
As I explained in my last post, I’ve got about an hour before I get to work where I need to consume as much content as possible. Ideally I would like to get to the good stuff as quick as I can.
I attended an AMA event a few weeks ago where Tomeeka Farrington spoke about The Future of Social Media. As we continue to scratch the surface of how the internet can enable us to connect and share with others around the world it’s important to continue to innovate and expand upon these ideas to make […]
As search results give more weight to social factors it’s more important than ever to make your content easy to share on the internet. A recent study by ShareThis in cooperation with Starcom MediaVest Group and Rubinson Partners shows 31% of website referrals are from the “sharing” of your content. The study also shows that people […]
Almost 10 months after I was able to get Socialize 1.0 out we can now move on to Socialize 2.0. This release is a major rewrite of the plugin code to reduce the number of calls to the database and increase the plugin’s flexibility. Video of Socialize 2.0 Settings More Placement Control I cleaned up the stylesheet […]
My mother shared the following article with me in an email: Professionalism “Less than Desired” in Entry-Level Employees – SURVEY RESULTS. I was surprised by some of the results and disagree with a few statements made on the side.
A great way to improve your site’s performance is to analyze how others in your industry are doing it. Here’s a list of modern tools you can use to analyze competitor websites. These tools offer insights into traffic, SEO, site performance, and more. While you should already be using Google Analytics and other tracking solutions […]
It has been a long time since I last updated the socialize plugin. I made small updates here and there to fix some of the more common problems people were having but I never got around to making all the enhancements that had been requested. Well here it is, I’ve addressed every issue presented to me in […]
A couple of years ago, I might have said having a web presence depends on your business needs. Now, it’s non-negotiable. Regardless of the size of your business or how much revenue you generate, you need a presence on Google. People expect to find you online instantly—whether it’s through a business listing, customer reviews or […]
There’s a common debate among web developers and UX designers: when is it appropriate for links to open in a new window or tab? Some argue it enhances user experience by preventing them from losing their place. Others say it’s intrusive, forcing behavior that should remain under the user’s control. Personally, I believe links should […]
Imagine you’re walking down the street, heading to your favorite coffee shop. Suddenly, someone jumps in front of you, blocking your path, and starts pitching a product. You didn’t ask for it, and now you’re irritated because your flow was disrupted. That’s exactly what popups do to users on a website. Popups might offer short-term […]
