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Internet Bandwidth Is a Finite Resource

Host1Plus — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:21:50 +0000

A while back, I suggested that Flash, and more generally, video, was being too heavily used on the web. Despite the lively discussion that ensued from that post, I still stand by my original opinions. And a recent post from a Flash developer sparked another vigorous discussion, with many of the commentators feeling that Flash is on the way out.

[Source: webworkerdaily.com]

Using Web Tools For Creating and Managing Contracts

Host1Plus — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:19:19 +0000

When doing business online it’s always safer to have your agreements in writing. Fortunately, there are now a variety of tools that allow us to draft, share and sign contracts online. Here’s a roundup of some of those tools, and some tips on using them.

[Source: webworkerdaily.com]

Dimdim Gives You Instant Screen Sharing With myScreen

Host1Plus — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:20:43 +0000

Web conferencing company Dimdim recently launched a new one-click screen sharing feature. The new myScreen functionality replaces the old “screencaster” and includes a short permanent “Smart URL” that can be shared with anybody, anytime.

[Source: webworkerdaily.com]

How to Handle a Narcissist

Host1Plus — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:06:42 +0000

Years ago, I worked with a woman who scared me silly. And I’m not easily scared. What I found the most frightening was the way she would lie, steal, cheat, manipulate, control, charm and cajole to get what she wanted. Oh, and by the way, she had to be the center of attention at all times as well.

[Source: webworkerdaily.com]

Create an FAQ Page For Colleagues and Clients

Host1Plus — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:05:42 +0000

If you’re frequently asked the same questions by friends and family — perhaps you’re a digital photography whiz, and they call you all the time about their photography woes — you might take on Lisa Hoover’s suggestion of creating an FAQ page that you can point people to, so that they can solve those problems at their leisure.

[Source: webworkerdaily.com]

Google Buys Cloud Photo Editing Service

Host1Plus — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:01:00 +0000

Google processes petabytes of data every day, and with their worldwide infrastructure and world-class team, it is truly the best home we could have found. Under the Google roof we’ll reach more people than ever before, impacting more lives and making more photos more awesome

[Source: webpronews.com]

SEO and Quality Key to Competing in the Long Tail

Host1Plus — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:59:27 +0000

A while back, WebProNews had a conversation with RateItAll President Lawrence Coburn about how the long tail of search is getting more competitive. Companies like AOL and Demand Media are working on dominating long tail searches with content across a broad scope of article subject matter.

[Source: webpronews.com]

The iPhone just got a new browser. Opera.

Host1Plus — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:27:48 +0000

Opera has just announced its intentions to deliver Opera Mini for the iPhone, and will unveil the browser at Mobile World Congress on February 15th in Barcelona. Promising to be “fast, easy to use, and packed with favorite Opera features”, the browser will reportedly come with tabs and Speed Dial.

[Source: thenextweb.com]

6 Approaches to Your Company Blog

Host1Plus — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:25:08 +0000

In the last few months several startups have asked me how to approach corporate blogging. Judging by the frequency of requests, Gartner was right in suggesting that corporate blogging is rising up the “slope of enlightenment” and about 2 years away from widespread mainstream adoption.

[Source: readwriteweb.com]

How to Run Meetings Google-style

Host1Plus — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:30:09 +0000

For many of us, “meeting hell” is a perennial and ongoing problem, sapping both productivity and morale from our work days. So how does one of the world’s most innovative corporate cultures tackle the problem of badly managed meetings? What would Google do?

[Source: webworkerdaily.com]