As a web designer myself, a problem I often encounter is creating a good looking background for my web design project. I found the best way to do this was to use a repeated background pattern, however, they can still be very difficult to create. Luckily  I recently discovered a brilliant little website called “BgPatterns“. BgPatterns allows users to create good looking patterns easily and quickly, plus it’s completely free, still, you can leave a donation [...]

Hi, I’ve been spending time researching viral marketing and I thought i’d share some of my understanding with you. So if you are interested in becoming a viral marketer, try the 10 steps below. 1. Identify trends that are hot  Use any of the following tools to identify the hottest trends to tap into. a. google.com/trends b. google.com/trends/hottrends c. google.com/insights d. google.com/alerts e. reddit.com f. trendsmap.com Example: In the case of Justin Beiber, the type of people will [...]

Alright, so by now, you’ve done your ground work, and you’re ready to actually start getting into the meat of your production, right? I mean, you have read parts 1 and 2 of this series, right? You’ve done the leg-work of figuring out what exactly this game is going to be, right? Excellent! Then let’s start discussing your work flow, and how you might actually make this happen!

    Possibly the main problem with the internet is the fact that we can say anything that we like without people knowing whether we are actually telling the truth or not. With this being the case, being “fake” is something that everybody is able to do. However, if you hope to be a success in online business, it is important that you are not fake.   Reputation is everything.   When you’re trying to [...]

Tumblr is surely becoming a growing platform for blogging, only providing competition for the likes of Blogger and WordPress, which have been around for long before it’s day. Tumblr is a light and much more responsive platform for blogging, but your blog still needs to look good, right? That’s why we’ve narrowed down the top 5 free themes for Tumblr. All of the themes we have listed are accessible directly through the customization page on [...]

Hey Guys. I just wanted to let you know that I recently set myself a challenge to design and build a mobile app on iPhone, iPad and Android. What started out as a hobby grew into a money earning opportunity, by developing an app for my employer at pavilionexpo.com. You can download and try the app out at mobiletradeapps.com. This work involved, 1. Discussing the idea with the customer (employer) 2. Designing the app and [...]

We very recently spoke about how you could easily create a widget that allows you to display your latest Tweets. However, Google+ is becoming an expanding platform for promoting your site and content. Therefore, it’s only right that we show you have to create a widget for that aswell… To get started, head over to the Google Developers website, and the exact page needed can be found right here. First you’ll need to select the [...]

Here is a short test that you can run to find out what your customers/audience may be thinking:   What is the consumer test all about?  Simply read down the page and see whether or not you can find the answers to the questions on your website.   Am I in the right place? Anyone visiting your website wants to know if your website is of relevance to them: Can they easily find a solution [...]

I wish there was a support group where it was ok to simply stand up and say this, but I live in a connected, always on world.  My gripe would rarely be taken seriously.  It may sound flippant, but the internet and my incessant usage of the technology is damaging to my sense of self and well-being, so much so that I have decided to do something about it.  I’m significantly curtailing my use of [...]

When you own a company, your Web content is one of the most important facets of your small business. However, it’ll not be as valuable to your company if you have a small following and no one is talking about it online. That’s where social media marketing comes into play. By creating a social content strategy and using various social media sites, you’re able to make your website more visible and boost the number of [...]

    When you’re trying to think of ways in which you can improve the way that your brand works and appeals to the public, one of the main things that you might think about is your promotional work. A lot of the time, this is to do with getting traffic to your website and hoping for sales, however there is a chance that it would be much better for you to focus on your [...]

Lets face it, websites have moved on from the plain boring static pages with bright color schemes. Times moved on and so has HTML. If you haven’t already heard if it, you really should check out HTML5 and what it is capable of. This article will dive in at the deep end of some of the most experienced HTML5 developed websites out there.   Lets get started. These websites are in no particular order. The Wilderness Downtown If you’re [...]

They only live who dare Voltare Courage is resistance to fear Mastery of fear Not absence of fear Mark Twain Life shrinks or expands in proportion to ones courage Anais Nin When you lose Don’t lose the lesson Anonymous What lies behind you and what lies in front of you pales in comparison to what lies inside you Ralph Waldo Emerson When you are going through hell, keep going Winston Churchill Life is not about [...]

Turning up to work each day shouldn’t consist of the same boring old routine, endless hours of constant work or even waking up each day dreading to go in. Working in the ‘Tech’ industry can breed a whole new light onto the routine of work. Many tech companies believe in a different way of looking after there employees. This article will discuss the 10 tech companies to be working for at this very time. Okay, so lets [...]

Twitter is undeniably quite huge at the moment. As one of the biggest Social Networks on the internet, only competing with the likes of Facebook. However, wouldn’t it be completely wrong for your website to miss out on the fun? Why not embed all your latest tweets into the sidebar (or just about any other area) of your website. We’ve got a handy quite on just how to do so… Get yourself over to the Twitter widget [...]

  When you own an online business, it’s absolutely vital that your site doesn’t let your customers down. When you’ve invested both your time and money into developing and designing the perfect site, you don’t want to encounter problems that are based solely around the unreliability of your web hosting service. A great web host will ensure that your site will be up and running 24/7 and won’t encounter any blips. Around the clock general [...]

1. “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Thomas A. Edison 2. “If you don’t build your dream, someone else will hire you to help them build theirs.” Dhirubhai Ambani 3. “The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself.” Mark Caine 4. “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time [...]

Last time we discussed whether or not this is a venture you wish to pursue. I cautioned you on some things to be aware of if you’re going to create a game independently. You decided, “Heck yeah I want to make a game!”. Excellent! If you’re still with me, you’re probably itching to get into it and start making something playable.

Did you know that you can actually earn money simply by implementing a new security feature? CAPTCHA images allow a smart system to prevent bots and spammers from joining your website, or engaging with your site’s community. However, there is a unique system that allows you to earn money by implementing advertisements into this security system. It is hardly a hassle for your members, the advertisers remain happy, and you earn money. Plus, with Solve Media, this [...]

It’s all very well and good setting up a great looking website, that has excellent content. However, how do you plan to bring visitors back to your site, aswell, as get your community involved in commenting etc. Well, a Loyalty Program is most likely your answer. Yes, setting up a loyalty program! That sure does sound like quite a daunting thought, right? Well, an awesome service called Punchtab takes all the stress our of rewarding [...]