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April 17, 2013What is this Responsive Design I keep hearing about?Almost daily our firm is reviewing at least one of our clients’ web analytics.  Over the past year or so, we have seen the number of mobile devices (tablets and phones) used to access our clients’ web site surpassing 20%.  Many predict that this number will exceed 50% within the next three (3) years.  It is incumbent of us, and any legitimate web firm, to figure out how to best manage the users experience. Learn More
November 30, 2012Over OptimizationThe purpose of search engines is to provide the fastest and optimal results to any inquiry.  We simply type a word or phrase and more than often we find the websites we’re looking for.  The search is that simple because the answer is right in front of you.  Anything after the second page of Google is practically irrelevant.  Perhaps this is why so many sites run the risk of Over Optimization, fueling the ceaseless competition for the No.1 ranking of search results.  Sure, there are websites that pride itself on its concealment, but for business owners, you’d want to be on that first page of results when you type “DSLR” or “owl neck scarf” in the search box.  If you’re selling a product online, you wouldn’t want your customers to have to go through five pages of Google results to get to your site.   Search Engine Optimization is the effort to make a website more exposed on search engine results for its ease of access. Learn More
November 26, 2012Social Media University: Social 3.0 Part 2Social can, and should be used for more than just Marketing. I can count on two hands and two feet how many times people have told me, “Twitter and Facebook are just for bored people, tweeting about their boring lives and bowel movements.” While this may be the case for some people (perhaps you should find new friends to follow on Twitter) Social Media for businesses can be a valuable tool for affecting your bottom line (no pun intended) and helping to find creative solutions for real-life business solutions. Like your first year of college, navigating the world of Social Media as a novice (or n00b, in internet lingo) can be equally challenging, exciting, scary, totally baffling and empowering. Using the following tips, you’ll breeze through freshman orientation and find yourself tackling more challenging upperclassman content in no time. Learn More
November 5, 2012WebConnection Raven's Ticket Raffle Free this Sunday and looking to cheer on your Baltimore Raven's without having to scour the web or relentlessly beg your friends for tickets? Let WebConnection hook you up! Webconnection is giving away two tickets to the 11/11 Raven's game! See the widget below for rules and how to enter. Contest begins 11/5 and ends at 12:01 on 11/8. Good Luck, Birdtown! Learn More
August 27, 2012Social Media University: Understanding Social 3.0Imagine. There you are on your first day of college. You saunter up to your first class, with the hope and happiness that comes from not having spent nights staring at a screen or piece of paper for 5 hours hopelessly trying write a paper about Shakespeare’s form, studying the life cycle of the fruit fly, or researching how best to survive on Ramen noodles and chocolate milk. No, there you are full of ideas and wanting to explore the world and make a BILLION new friends and reinvent yourself. Picture this same feeling and apply it to your social media campaign. Learn More
August 13, 2012Browser Breakdown: What Browser Should Your Business Use?Great! Your office allows you the freedom to choose your own browser. Now comes the painstaking decision making and agonizing final judgment.  Of course, the obvious limitations exist for using a new browser. For instance, you can’t use Safari on a PC without modification and some browsers don’t work as well on different hardware as others do. Then there are the constant updates to the browser, combined with the continual threat of security that some of the browsers protect against and others don't and can't.  So which should you choose? Please, resist going out to a field somewhere and whacking your office printer. Finding the best browser for your business shouldn’t take time out of your actual browsing, add another line to your budget or stress you out. Take a look at what we found for the following browsers and decide which one is right for your business. Easy button. Learn More
July 18, 2012How Tech is Changing the Political LandscapeThere is no doubt that we have seen a quickly evolving revolution of technology and web devices change the face of politics over the last two elections. In 2004, blogs began to influence the way that people read and understood news about the election and about the candidates. In 2008, our most recent election, Social Media began to change the way that we thought about news again, this time using Facebook as avant-garde way of exchanging information. This year we are seeing candidates moving into other social media venues such as Twitter, and micro-blogging platforms to connect with their public and interact in the social web.  Social has become essential, mobile has become mandatory and tech has taken a role in the world of US politics. Learn More
July 6, 2012Should you Choose Email Marketing or a Social Media Marketing Campaign?Social media has been making big headlines lately, and no doubt, it has a certain more glamorous allure. For many smaller companies, particularly family owned and operated companies, or smaller B2B’s…email marketing can be the real internet kingpin. It might seem old fashioned, but sending an email directly to your customers quarterly can make a bigger difference than waiting for them to come to your Facebook page or Twitter page and “like” or “follow” for information about your company. Learn More
June 29, 2012Questions to ask when Looking for a New Web Design and Strategy CompanySo you’re looking for a great design firm to create and maintain your ecommerce or business website.  With this process, there are many questions that should be discussed with prospective firms or individuals. These are the questions that will help you determine the ideal fit between your company or start-up and a web strategy and design firm. The following questions will get you on the right start on your search, so ask away! Learn More
June 22, 201215 Tips to Set your Ecommerce Site Apart from the RestWith the emergence of more and more ecommerce sites doing more and more business within the last within the last year, your site might be in need of a makeover just to keep up. In a study by the US Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce, in the first quarter of 2012, retail e-commerce sites accounted for $53.2 billion of sales, with an increase of 3.1% since the last quarter of 2011. To get a slice of this pie, your site will need to not only be functional, but be able to compete with other ecommerce sites in your category AND big box sites like Amazon.com, Target.com and Walmart.com. The following tips will improve the functionality, look and effectiveness of your ecommerce site and help you cash in on this ever growing market. Learn More
June 14, 2012Will the New Domain Suffix Changes Affect Small Business?In case you haven’t heard, the non-profit, ICANN, which controls the web’s domain names is hosting submissions and applications for new domain suffix names for the cool price of approximately $185,000 each. New domain suffix names may make it easier for the user to search for generic items such as (examples only) .cupcake or .cola but may make the average small business domain even harder to come across. Learn More
June 5, 2012What You Can Learn from "The Avengers": How SEO and Social Media Work TogetherWith the popularity of the much anticipated “Avengers” movie over the last couple of weekends;  which features such heroes as Tony Stark, The Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor, The Hulk, Captain America  and other Marvel Comic heroes we wondered “What can we learn from ‘The Avengers’?”. This movie (like many superhero group movies do) proves that together is better and a team of superheroes is always greater than one great superhero. Same thing with your SEO and Social Media platforms, divided they #fail, united they stand.   Learn More
May 25, 2012Why Ecommerce Sites Should Have a Mobile SiteMobile websites help mobile users navigate all the information from your regular website, but in a smaller and more compact site that conforms to the needs and constraints of the mobile platform. Mobile optimized websites are a solution to what a user confronts when a regular website accessed from a mobile phone is difficult to use and/or cannot be accessed on a mobile device.Learn More
May 17, 2012"Head in the Clouds": What's Best for Your BusinessGoogle Drive, Google’s own Cloud based drive was announced earlier this month amidst already swirling announcements of iCloud, Amazon Cloud and Microsoft SkyCloud updates and improvements. Between all of these different mobile-to-cloud and desktop-to-cloud services how do you choose which one is right for your business? In a world of clouds, how does your business keep it down to earth? Learn More
May 4, 2012Should you Prepare for a RIM Comeback?RIM recently released a video of Blackberry 10's new UI, an improvement to what many are calling a dead platform. Let's face the facts, Apple and Google have won the mobile platform race, but can RIM pull through with an upset? Should you start thinking about Blackberry 10 as an additional component of your web and mobile strategy? Learn More
April 25, 2012Chartbeat: Real-Time Data Visualization on SteroidsSo you run a web-service and things are going great. Your service was just reviewed by some major blogs and tech magazines, and you're even starting to get interviews at local news stations for your work. Congrats! But how do you sustain it? How do you make sure that your business consistantly offers awesomely user-centered service? Learn More
April 20, 2012Pinterest, The Third Social-Media Phenomenon Pinterest: some of you have heard of this up and coming social-media juggernaut, but many have not. Pinterest's massive growth is a testament to the power of online niche culture, or rather, communities centered around very specific subjects and cultural ideals. Learn More
April 13, 2012What Facebook's Purchase of Instagram Means for YouIn case you haven't heard, social-media giant Facebook has just gone through the process of acquiring Instagram, a popular photo-sharing app, for the measly sum of 1 billion dollars. But what exactly can Facebook gain from the Instagram team, and how could it affect your Facebook strategy?
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March 30, 2012Former Google Employees Rethink E-mail with Fluent.ioDespite the enourmous changes that the internet has seen in the past ~15 years, one element has largely retained the same form: e-mail. With Wave, Google tried to rewrite the e-mail paradigm, but for various reasons, it never caught on with the masses. Could Fluent.io be what Google wave should have been? Learn More
March 9, 2012Will the New iPad Change your Current Web Strategy?Over the past several years, after numerous clients requests, we noticed a steady change in the way people access the internet. Laptops and PC's are no longer the only way to stay connected, as phones with 3G and 4G speeds are now just as capable. Today, with the announcement of Apple's latest iPad under our belt, we'd like to go under the iPad's hood and talk about how two of its features could affect your existing web strategy. Learn More
March 2, 2012Google Merchant Accounts and Content APIGoogle Shopping and Content API for Shopping If you own a business, particularly one that manufactures or ships out its own goods, chances are that the internet is one of your biggest assets. You have a site, but things just aren’t moving as well as you’d like. Have no fear because today we’ll be talking about Google Merchant accounts and how to utilize Content API to manage your inventory. Learn More
February 24, 2012Leveraging your Site's Content with a Creative Commons LiscenceIn a world where copyright law is far behind current developments in technology, it's important to understand and consider how your content should be shared or distributed. In the share-happy environment of the internet, it's bound to happen, and we have a progressive tool that can help: the Creative Commons License.  Learn More
February 10, 2012What is User-Experience Design?Today I’d like to introduce you a growing yet underrated aspect of the software development industry: User-Experience design.
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February 7, 2012Google's Revised Privacy PolicyLate in January, Google announced that they had revised their privacy policy, making it easier for people to read and understand. So, how did they do? Is there anything new that you should be concerned about? Learn More
January 27, 2012Is Twitter Helping Censor the Web? Well, Sort of...Earlier this week, Twtitter announced that they have implemented a framework that allows them to censor or redact tweets depending on the country that the user is visiting from. While they've been very transparent about the whole process, is this a good move or bad move for Twitter?
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January 13, 2012Industries in Apple's FutureFor the past 10 years, Apple has been continually redefining the relationship between humans and computers. Their user-centered product design philosophy has continually pushed the envelope, forcing other companies to  try and do the same. So what's next? Today we'll look at several industries that Apple could be venturing into, and how you should be prepared as a CEO to adapt appropriately. Learn More
January 6, 2012Friday Tip: Sending your E-mail under Different AddressesHappy Friday! Today I'd like to offer some tips for those who use Gmail and wish to link their Google account to multiple email addresses. This will allow you to send and recieve multiple emails from two or more existing accounts (which don't have to be Google accounts). This process has been met with much frustration, but is actually quite simple. Learn More
December 23, 2011More Reasons on Why you should move your Company to the Cloud (Infographic)We’ve talked previously about the impact that cloud computing can have on your business, and since we’re so committed to encouraging businesses to move to the cloud, we figured we’d show you why. Learn More
December 9, 20113 Detrimental Web MistakesAt Webconnection, we look at many, many websites every single day. Sometimes we look at other sites for inspiration and other times we look at them for client research. We find the same mistakes over and over again, so today, I'd like to take the time to point out the most common flaws we see in sites.
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December 2, 2011Do Facebook 'Likes' or Twitter Followers Really Matter?So you may have 500 likes on your company Facebook page, and several thousand followers. Pretty good! But before your pat yourself on the back, you should first ask yourself "What exactly does this mean? How are these fans and followers important to me?". Many companies make the mistake of overemphasizing their face-value popularity on social-networking sites, but fail to find a way to turn those followers and fans into customers and leads. Here are some tips that will help you get the best out of your social-media investment.
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November 18, 2011What is SOPA? (No, it's not soup)If you've been watching the news lately, you've probably been hearing rumblings about a new bill being overseen by Congress. This bill, the "Stop Online Piracy Act", or SOPA, is the latest effort by large media corporations to curb rampant online piracy. It sounds admirable, but the controversy lies within the wording of the bill and the possible economic and constitutional ramifications. Learn More
November 11, 2011Getting Started with Google+Google Plus (or Google+), the latest social-media project from Google, has been making quite a few headlines lately. It's even been deemed a “Facebook Killer” by many tech blogs as a response to Google+'s massive hype and popularity. Today, we're asking you to try Google+ for yourself by offering you tips on starting both a personal Google Plus account, as well as the business-oriented “Page” feature, similar to Facebook Pages.
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November 4, 2011Internationalization vs. LocalizationIf you're lucky enough to be experiencing growth with your business, you should start becoming familiar with two terms when dealing with your web strategy: Internationalization and Localization. Working to make sure your web strategy works on both local and international levels (combined with SEO integration) is a key component to a successful website.
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October 21, 2011How QR Codes will Make Your Marketing More EffectiveHave you ever seen those strange looking black and white barcode-like squares on the sides of posters or business cards? Or perhaps you've seen them on popular newspapers or in magazines. Wherever you've seen them, we'd like to dedicate this Friday to clarifying what exactly a QR code is and what they can do for your web strategy. Learn More
October 14, 2011Kickstarter: Helping Start-ups one Pledge at a TimeWhen was the last time you needed to raise money? Maybe it was for a buisiness, or a large-scale project. Whatever the case may be, we all share the same feels associated with raising money: frustration. Thankfully Kickstarter is here to help us make our fundraising goals much easier.
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October 5, 2011The Legacy of Steve JobsAs you might have heard, Steve Jobs, the legendary co-founder of Apple Computer passed away this week. His influence on modern technology is quite impressive, and even in his passing, the ethos of Apple's design continues to raise the bar.
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September 30, 2011Keeping Up With Facebook: Fall ChangesFacebook has been known to change things up a bit every now and then, but their new "timeline" re-design claims to be the biggest, boldest change yet. Learn More
September 16, 2011Windows "Closes In" on AdobePossibly inspired by Apples dismissal of Adobe Flash, it looks as if Windows will do the exact same thing when it begins it's roll-out of Windows 8 integrated devices and tablets in the next couple of years. But why, you ask? And how will it affect you? Learn More
September 9, 2011Google Acquires ZagatTech giant Google recently purchased the Zagat brand, a staple in the fine dining industry. But why? It's not like Google is opening a restuaraunt... Learn More
September 2, 2011We The People: The Whitehouse's New Social-Media ExperimentThe other day I read an article on Endgadget detailing a new project put forth by the Whitehouse called “We the People”. This is a new project dedicated to creating transparency within the government by allowing any U.S. Citizen who is 13+ years old to create a petition. If a petition reaches 5,000 or more signatures, it is guarenteed a response from a Whitehouse staffer.
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August 21, 2011What Should You Expect from Windows 8?Last week, Microsoft revealed some key details about their upcoming operating system dubbed “Windows 8”. Sure, we're all excited for a new OS release from Microsoft, but what does that mean for us?
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August 12, 2011Google Asks, "What Do You Love?"About a month ago, Google unveiled a quiet marketing campaign geared towards showcasing new and existing services that Google provides. These services include Google Maps, Youtube, Google Translate, among many others. But, how effective is this marketing strategy? Learn More
August 11, 2011Stay on top of the Tech World with 5 Great BlogsLove following tech developments, but just don't know where to keep up? Well stuff your worries in a sack, because below are 5 blogs that are sure to keep you up to date with any kind of tech news.
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August 9, 2011What's Your Google Search Score?We had a nice, summer-filled, week-long vacation here at Web Connection, but now we're back and ready to get to business. Today, we'd like to share with you the opportunity to sign up for a currently unreleased online tool designed for "online reputation management". With this tool you can "own your google results", and make sure that Google is working for your brand to get you the traffic you deserve.
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July 26, 20113 More Awesome Twitter TipsWe received a lot of love for publishing twitter tips for beginners on Brand-Yourself's Blog, so we figured we'd take another stab! Here are 3 more important tips that will definitely help increase your activity on Twitter.
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July 22, 2011Google Voice SearchSo here's a quick tip about the world's favorite search engine. If you happen to have a laptop equipped with a microphone, or a mobile device, you may have noticed a little microphone icon on the google search bar.
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July 21, 2011Data Storage in the Post-PC WorldThis past March, when Steve Jobs presented us with OSX Lion and the iPad 2, he used a phrase that really stood out for me. He stated that Apple had, “stepped into the 'post-PC' era”. Today, OSX Lion was officially released and I thought I'd revisit that very statement to understand what exactly post-PC computing really means for us as consumers and how it will change the way we approach data storage.
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July 15, 2011How Google+ Makes Content More ValuableSo in the past couple of weeks or so, it seems like Google did something right in terms of social media. It almost seems ironic that Google, the internets biggest search provider, has failed to release a solid social-networking platform...until now.
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July 1, 2011SEO in 4 Easy StepsIf you're building a website or web-based company, SEO needs to be on your to do list. Search Engine Optimization not only allows your website to be noticed by Google, but good SEO makes your website relevant to someone searching for something. We have 5 tips you can take with you to enhance your chances of being deemed 'relevant' and as a result bring more traffic to your site.
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June 17, 2011The Principles of Effective DesignAt Webconnection, one of our specialties is developing effective design solutions for our clients. That being said, the notion of what “good” design is, can be blurry. We put together 10 design principles from notable industrial designer Dieter Rams that can be applied to anything from a marketing campaign to UI design. Learn More
June 10, 2011How to Secure Your Facebook ProfileWe all love Facebook and how important it's become in the past several years, but that doesn't necessiarily mean that Facebook is completely safe. We've come up with several important tips that will help you stay safe and have fun while using facebook.

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May 31, 20115 Tips for Twitter BeginnersThe “Twittersphere” can be a daunting place for first time users especially if you aren’t a celebrity or don’t have some kind of underground cult following. We compiled 5 tips you need to know before doing anything with Twitter. Feel free to implement them within your own existing strategy!
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April 29, 2011Which Web Browser is Right for You?The single best way to make sure that your internet browsing experience is safe, optimal, and pleasing is to make sure that you're using a good browser. But what exactly makes a "good browser"? And with so many browser options, which should you choose? We compiled a list comparing popular web-browsers to help you choose the right browser for you. Learn More
April 22, 2011Creating a Company Profile on LinkedInIf you're a professional, chances are that you have a LinkedIn profile. LinkedIn's large community makes it easy for professionals to network and explore new business opportunities. But what if you already work for a great company? Or, if you're a business owner, what if you could utilize LinkedIn's massive network to benefit your own company?
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April 15, 2011The Most Popular Social Networks You've Never Heard OfThere is no doubt that social networks have dominated the internet. Websites like Twitter and Facebook have redefined what it means to be "connected". However, with sites as big as Twitter and Facebook, it can be difficult to find a niche. Below, we've compiled 5 websites that we feel not only offer an incredible service, but also have a strong, vibrant social-network. Learn More
March 10, 2011Using Google Places to Help Locate Your BusinessThis Webinar from Google helps anyone understand the intricacies of Google Places and how to get their company listed on their database. While it's a rather long video (~42 min.), the payoff is enormous. Google Maps has been recognized as a standard by many in their quest to find anything from local restaurants to small businesses. Learn More
March 4, 2011Google is Redefining Search: AgainOn February 24, Google announced on their blog that they have redesigned a significant part of their search algorithm. This new feature will make it easier for the typical Google user to get the best and most relevant search results possible. While this will most likely not affect those who already have a web site designed by us, we thought it was important for you to understand what the world's biggest and most important web service is doing next. Learn More
February 24, 2011Will Adobe Contribute Work for You?Do you wish you could make updates to your website yourself without having to take a computer class? Are you afraid of making changes to the source code that might hurt your site’s functionality? If so, you may want to consider incorporating Adobe Contribute into your next web project.
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February 10, 2011What is User-Experience Design?Today I’d like to introduce you a growing yet underrated aspect of the software development industry: User-Experience design.
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February 7, 2011Google's Revised Privacy PolicyLate in January, Google announced that they had revised their privacy policy, making it easier for people to read and understand. So, how did they do? Is there anything new that you should be concerned about? Learn More
February 4, 2011Putting Wikipedia Contributions into PerspectiveIt's no exaggeration to say that Jimmy Wale's vision of having a free and open place to share the "summary of all human knowledge"(Wikipedia) has been one of the most revolutionary concepts in modern history. Wikipedia is among the top ten most visited sites in the world and as of today (Alexa) is translated into more than 262 different languages. Learn More
January 27, 2011Google Location Extensions and Your BusinessIn an effort to display relevant ads, Google will now allow merchants to utilize what is known as “Location Extensions”. Location extensions not only allow you to display a relevant address with your ads, but they also offer other useful tools that can help increase your exposure, and expand your business locally. Learn More
January 18, 2011Using LinkedIn to Promote Your BusinessAs far as social media networks go, LinkedIn is by far the most popular social network for professionals. Not only can you utilize the size of LinkedIn's network, but you can also create what's called a “Company Profile”, similar to that of a Facebook Page. Learn More
January 6, 2011Friday Tip: Sending your E-mail under Different AddressesHappy Friday! Today I'd like to offer some tips for those who use Gmail and wish to link their Google account to multiple email addresses. This will allow you to send and recieve multiple emails from two or more existing accounts (which don't have to be Google accounts). This process has been met with much frustration, but is actually quite simple. Learn More
November 30, 2010Globalizing Your Web StrategyIn today's global market, we cannot stress how important it is to create a web strategy optimized for growth not just in the United States, but around the world. We compiled a list of tips that may help your website be competitive in a global market.
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November 23, 2010Will Facebook Messages be Successful?Despite the fact that the Internet has changed enormously since the early 90's, there is still one part that hasn't really changed: e-Mail. Sure, there have been attempts to modify e-mail (such as putting it on a cloud environment like Hotmail and Gmail), but for the most part, the idea of an electronic message has remained relatively consistent. Will this always be the case? Learn More
November 11, 2010Why doesn't the iPad Support Flash?Upon the unveiling of the new iPad, there has been widespread criticism towards Apple along with a lack of understanding as to why the iPad (among Apple's other mobile devices) doesn't permit Adobe Flash to function. This concern was formally addressed by Steve Jobs on Apple's website in an essay entitled "Thoughts on Flash". Learn More
October 14, 2010The Future of the Web (According to Opera)The Opera web browser turned 15 years old today. To celebrate Opera's 15th birthday, we at WebConnection are going to fill you in on a press event that featured Opera and highlighted what their founders believe the future of the Internet will look like. Learn More
October 12, 2010Cloud Computing: A New Look at a Traditional Paradigm Cloud computing is a term that has been thrown around a lot, but many people are still unaware of what it really means. Even worse, many business owners may not understand how to utilize clouds to cut costs, save money, and expand their business. Learn More
September 28, 2010HTML5 and Your Web StrategyHTML5, may be still in the making (some have even gone so far as to predict its official release at 2022), but that doesn’t mean we can't understand what it's new features are, or what it even is. Learn More
August 5, 2010Principles When Designing Ecommerce WebsitesEven though many ecommerce sites don’t appear to be much different than any other website, their web strategy is vastly different.  An ecommerce sites main goal is to lead the visitor down a path to a sale of product(s).  When a web designer creates an ecommerce website they must always keep this goal in mind.Learn More
August 3, 2010Just Say NoThe word no may have been one of the first 10 words we learned as babies. As adults, we often have trouble using the word when talking to partners, customers, and sometimes even friends.  Most people don’t use “no” out of fear, guilt, pressure, or doubt.  Many people believe it is easier to give into someone’s ideas and demands then stand up for themselves and tell that person they are wrong.Learn More
July 29, 2010Social Media as Tool to SuccessMany managers view social media as “a distraction and ultimately a productivity killer in the workplace.”  In order to prove these managers wrong, members of the social media community have argued that social media really does help get things done faster and also is very productive in the workplace. Learn More
July 20, 2010Color Contrast and a Website Design's EffectivenessEven though it sounds easy, contrast is a very important and difficult part to designing a web page. The web designer must make the page look good and colorful without making it illegible or painful for a user to look at and more importantly read.Learn More
July 16, 2010Useful Tips to Increase Twitter FollowersTwitter is quickly taking over the blogging industry. Recent research has shown that there are about 6 million registered twitter users which equates to about 3.8 percent of the people that use the Internet.Learn More
July 14, 2010Search Engines Still Key to Web Site VisibilityEven though the medias attention is on social media resources such as twitter and facebook, search is still the most important technique in driving potential customers to your website.Learn More
July 13, 2010Using YouTube as a Business ToolYouTube is the most popular online video market share web site on the Internet today with the average person watching 62 videos a month.Learn More
July 7, 2010Google Negatively Ranks Slow Loading Web PagesThe typical internet user has no patience for slow loading web pages. After analyzing recent research, it has been discovered that the longer it takes for a page to load the less interested the visitor becomes. The result is a higher likelihood of them leaving the website altogether.Learn More
July 6, 2010Social Media for Generating LeadsAccording to the annual Unisfair marketing survey, social media is quickly becoming the top emerging channel for generating leads.Learn More
June 7, 2010Difference between Facebook Group and Fan PagesWhat is the difference between Facebook Group Pages and Fan Pages and which is best for your business?Learn More
April 15, 2010Social Media LeadersAccording to recent data released by comScore, Youtube and Facebook lead all other in the social media space. Their report compared the growth from March 2009-March 2010.Learn More
March 26, 2010Free Keyword ToolsKeywords are an important aspect of Search Engine Optimization. Many people struggle to come up with strategic keywords for their web sites. WebConnection has gathered a list of free tools to help you with your keywords.Learn More
February 16, 2010Tips for Writing Web ContentWriting content for a web site is often the most intimidating aspect of the process. Most of us went to school and learned how to read and write. So why such the disdain? We have provided some tips to help alleviate this stressor.Learn More
January 31, 2010Qualifications Needed to Participate in Commission JunctionMany web site owners consider increasing targeted traffic to their web site by participating in an affiliate program.Learn More
January 14, 2010Managing Content with CMS and Adobe Contribute CS4Organizations that create and manage their web sites should have content management tools that empower them to modify content on their sites without the help of their developers.Learn More
January 7, 20102 Tips to Increase FollowersWant to know two quick tips to ramp up the number of targeted people to follow you on Twitter and other Social Media sites? Learn More
January 4, 2010How to Know When Your Web Strategy Needs HelpOn companies’ list of goals, we have found that improving web strategies is often towards the top of the list.  Analyzing if a web site needs to be updated can be difficult.Learn More
December 22, 2009Publishing Your Podcasts on iTunesIf you are already producing audio or video podcasts for your web site, you can make this content available to the masses via iTunes.Learn More
October 22, 2009Legitimate Link Exchange for GoogleFor years, web developers and site owners have been trying to get good organic (free) Google Search results. There are right ways to do this and wrong ways to do this.Learn More
September 16, 2009Windows "Closes In" on AdobeLearn More
August 27, 2009How to Test Web Applications on the BlackberryWebConnection creates web sites that are mobile phone compatible. There are so many mobile phone brands and platforms, it is difficult to know if what we are creating works on them all.Learn More
August 26, 2009How to Be Perceived as Relevant on TwitterTwitter has quickly become one of the prominent social networking sites. It can be difficult to determine who to follow or to know what what other users are looking for when they decide whether or not to follow you.Learn More
August 12, 2009Google Asks, "What Do You Love?"About a month ago, Google unveiled a quiet marketing campaign geared towards showcasing new and existing services that Google provides. These services include Google Maps, Youtube, Google Translate, among many others. But, how effective is this marketing strategy? Learn More
July 26, 20093 More Awesome Twitter TipsWe received a lot of love for publishing “5 Twitter Tips for Tw00bs” on Brand-Yourself's Blog, so we figured we'd take another stab! Here are 3 more important tips that will definitely help increase your activity on Twitter.

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September 7, 2007The Legacy of Steve JobsSo as many of you heard, Steve Jobs, the legendary co-founder of Apple Computer passed away this week. His influence on modern technology is quite impressive, and even in his passing, the ethos of Apple's design continues to raise the bar.
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