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This one is sure to start a debate.  It’s no secret that smart phones and apps have changed our lives, with more users navigating the web for information.  As a good marketer you’ve probably already pondered how to best get involved, with an App or a Mobile Optimised Website.  Whilst it might seem the app is the best way forward, for small businesses and entertainers, let’s explore why a mobile optimised site but be more beneficial to you right now.  (more…)

We’ve just deployed our very first countdown timer on the Port Fairy Folk Festival Website.  Many thanks to Keith Wood for posting such a brilliant tutorial.  For those technical and willing to give it a shot head over to Keith’s website. His tutorial is one of the easiest to follow that we came across.

Can you use the WordPress iPhone app to upload a video, or is there another way to upload video’s direct from your phone and get them onto your self hosted website? Here’s how. (more…)

Bandcamp, my favourite application for streaming and selling music, has changed it’s embed code to enable usage on an iPhone and iPad.  Those of you that have the old embed code (pre July 2010), will need to copy and paste the new code in from Bandcamp.  Read On

Most of the sites we’ve built we’ve installed Gigpress, which is a great way for muso’s to post their shows.  By default we have installed the short code to pull in your new shows, but you can also display old shows. (more…)

We’ve just finished off a Facebook welcome page, with email capture via Mailchimp for Cleanskin Fitness.  We incorporated a free one week’s trial offer to encourage people to get along to sessions, as long as they like the page on Facebook and sign up to the weekly email update.  (more…)

I’ve just  tested a fantastic plugin which enables you to embed your Facebook photo album’s into any post or page in WordPress.  This is HUGE news for time people, who run a fan page and need to post to multiple locations.  (more…)

This video is the best explanation of the recent changes Google has made to their search algorithm that I’ve come across. SEO is such a mis-understood area, and in the past has been plagued by industry sharks. Watch the video, and get posting relevant content to your websites! (more…)

So Google is launching Google + and you’re probably thinking…how on earth do I keep up with all this? Oh don’t worry, I feel the pressure to keep up, especially when everyone is asking  ‘Dave how do I use Google + with my website!’   Short answer, is no idea, because I haven’t got an invite yet. I’m not as cool as I once was. (more…)

How do you restrict content to only those that have logged in or registered?  WordPress comes with a restricted access feature however it has some major flaws.  I’ve found a number of plugins, both paid and unpaid,  however having played around with a number of them, there is one that works really well. But it would be silly of me to let you view this without registering wouldn’t it!  (more…)

Twitter recently launched a follow button which can be embedded in your website.  Unlike the previous buttons, you don’t have to link back to Twitter to process the follow anymore, if you’re already logged in, it will add the website/person as a follower straight away!  (more…)

Bandcamp helps artists sell their music and merchandise directly to their fans.  There are a number of similiar offerings but their are compelling reasons why Bandcamp stands out above the rest is.  Here’s the summary. (more…)

Ever wondered how each of your social profiles is performing?  How many Facebook Fans,  Twitter followers, Youtube plays,  Last FM or Reverbnation profile views did you have in the last few weeks?  Enter Next Big Sound, which allows you to quickly add social media profiles, and have it graph various metrics in an instant. (more…)

What’s inside the box? A common question I get, is whether you should click that link at the top of the page that says – WordPress 3.1.1 is available! Please update now.  DON’T CLICK IT!

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Pay per click is the new king of relevant advertising, and Linked In provides one of the most targeted advertising capabilities in the market.  Not only can you filter on country, and state, but company size, industry, and wait for it…even a SPECIFIC company!  Let’s take a look.

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