No freedom of speech online
Of course freedom of speech has never really been a right of anyone, no matter where they come from, but ever since the internet became a major part of our lives there has been a feeling that because this is the internet that normal rules do not apply.
Because the internet has been run like [...]
June 17, 2008Shoppers choose unusual gifts online
Imagine one of those stores that only appear the movies, these are places which are a bit like an Aladdin’s Cave where there is always something on one of the shelves that takes you back to your childhood or to some other memorable point in your life.
But alas these stores are few and far [...]
June 13, 2008Get faster loading pages
One of the most annoying things about web pages is the amount of time that some of them take to load up, and when they slow down all of the other activities in the computer. These problems are very frustrating for users and could lead to your website deterring people from sticking around.
Here are [...]
June 4, 2008Media Defender being killed off
Like anyone who sticks their neck out, you are often likely to get it in the neck from the people that you are trying stop. This could be said to be true about ArtistDirect and their company MediaDefender.
Apparently their sales have been hit so much that they could be in serious trouble. But is [...]
June 3, 2008Did hackers get into Commerce Secretary’s laptop?
There are rumours around that while on a recent visit to China, by the US Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrz, a US Government laptop was hacked into by persons unknown, while the computer was left unattended.
The US Department of Homeland Security say that they are not investigating the allegations and it actual fact the FBI [...]
June 2, 2008Mission to Mars website hacked
The recent Mars Lander programme has been hailed a success, as no doubt it was the landing craft is on the red planet and searching for signs of life, which is what the mission is all about. This is undoubtedly a great success for the people behind the Phoenix Mars Lander Mission.
But while everyone [...]
May 28, 2008Extras added to Google Maps
Ever since Google introduced the maps these are appearing on many websites, whether these are being used to show customers directions or to simply advertise certain areas like a tourist attraction. These maps come in very handy and are useful tools for webmasters.
However there are some features to be used on Google Maps and [...]
May 27, 2008Users prefer interactive sites
In research made by S. Shyam Sundar, professor of film, video and media studies at Penn State, and Jamie Guillory, formerly an undergraduate student at Penn State has found that people looking at corporate website’s, tend to prefer an interactive site, rather than one that is static.
This is particularly true when it come’s job [...]
May 20, 2008Is Firefox 3 the fastest?
Well if we take notice of all the information coming out on the recent release of the finished product. It has been noted that there have been some significant improvements on previous browsers and to that end is said be really fast.
But don’t take our word for it; here is what TechWeb have to [...]
May 19, 2008Domain names running out
What would happen if the internet ran out of domain names?
If you think that this is never going to happen, then you could be wrong. Current estimates figure that by the year 2011 there will be no new domain names for sale, which means for some people and indeed businesses something of a dilemma.
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Some great webmaster tools
Being a great webmaster means many things to many different people, but for the webmaster it usually means a lot of painstakingly hour of work, paying attention to the slightest of details and generally making sure that things are kept running smoothly.
But sometimes even the best need a little help, or sometimes a lot [...]
May 14, 2008Free webmaster tools
It is well known that being a webmaster means that you are most of the time working and to tight budgets, this is ok, but could there be any way of making life easier?
Well of course there is, there is always going to be a short cut here and there, but having said that [...]
May 7, 2008Webmasters doing Google’s job
Being Google must be great; they have help from all sides. Once they were just a search service which people used to find a website and everyone was happy. Apart from Google, they wanted to rule the internet and then go on to rule the world, but they need the help of webmasters and naturally [...]
April 29, 2008Be a successful webmaster
For what should be a dream job, being a webmaster also carries many responsibilities especially if you join a progressive company who are looking to you to improve traffic and convert visitors into buyers.
So now what started out as some ones dream position has suddenly become one of the most stressful jobs on [...]
April 28, 2008Tomorrow is webmaster day
Now this is great thing that is especially designed for webmasters, it’s a new day for us all to celebrate. For tomorrow (29th April) is designated “Webmasters Day” which is not necessarily going to become a public holiday, but you may wish to buy your favourite webmaster a gift.
There are plenty of things that [...]
April 11, 2008Windows Seven for 2010
Could this be it for Vista? Microsoft has announced that once again they have extended the sales of XP until June 2010, which comes as a real surprise considering that this year was supposed to have been the last that we were going to see of XP on the shelves.
So what does this mean? [...]
March 25, 2008Weird Website list
No matter how busy you are, there always comes a time when you find yourself sitting there looking at your home page and thinking “What the hell can I search for?” or “I wish there was something interesting on the net!” but of course there is, its just that some really interesting and funny websites [...]
March 11, 2008Better web by design
Being a good web designer is simply not enough these days, you need to have a lot of tool and weapons available to you in order to supply your clients with the best possible service at the best prices.
But as a freelancer it is impossible for you to be able to provide everything, but [...]
March 5, 2008Techtalk to nontech clients
Sometimes there can be a world of difference between a web designer and their clients, but when someone comes along who wants a website built, but knows absolutely nothing about the technical side, it can be very difficult for the designer to get the message across and more importantly getting the contract.
There are some [...]
Google bombing in use
This practice also known as link bombing is how someone who has a grudge or is just being a bit mischievous and likes to have a bit of fun at some one else’s expense, this can have a detrimental effect on how the chosen site can perform or redirect traffic from a particular page or [...]