Adobe Flash is a very powerful platform for making a variety of interactive applications for the web. Most games are built using it. Many of the popular video players use it. Interactive maps, forms and more are all generally built using it. If it's cool, it's likely to be built in Flash. One quick way [...]
Improving, repairing or refurbishing an old website doesn't have to be hard, even if making a good website is. The Right Tools Are Key If you've ever tried any serious home improvement, you know that using the right tools for the job is essential. Some needs are obvious. Who would try to re-caulk a bathtub [...]
Ever wonder why widespread high-speed broadband access is a media topic so often? Many technical subjects receive little media attention (smart meters and the electrical grid come to mind), so Internet access seems like an exception. It's not really. Technology's Progression The Internet is already in its teenage years. It's come a long way since [...]
Crowdfunding for small businesses and nonprofits has been a hot topic in the news lately, especially since the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act was signed into law last month. So why is everyone so excited and exactly how does this new combination of social network and financing work? Let's follow up on my interview [...]
Kickstarter touts itself as the "world's largest funding platform for creative projects." While it hasn't turned the world of raising funds on its head yet, its increasing popularity with users and funders might just do the trick before too long. Kickstarter (Photo credit: Laughing Squid) The Scotsman So far, I've donated to a [...]
When my friend Launie first started writing her blog Teeny Tiny Kitchen two years ago, she picked a subject she cares about and a skill that she rocks; cooking food. She had been reading blogs for years on various subjects, but food was always in the mix. As the blogosphere started taking shape and [...]
If you were still wondering whether or not you needed a mobile website after we last discussed the subject earlier this year, we have some new information for you. Although we have to assume the mobile share of overall web consumption is still quite small until the stats come out early next year, its incredible [...]
