Tagged ‘Google’

Choosing A Smart Phone – Android or Windows Phone?

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I have recently been presented with a difficult choice to make. I have to purchase a new phone, and similar to many others out there who are experiencing the same nail biting procedure, I have to decide between the three major Operating Systems (Windows Phone 7, Android, and iOS) and their very different experiences by weighing up the benefits of each, and seeing how well they suit my lifestyle. This post could also be a considered a follow-up to last year’s article on a similar subject. I’ve done much research over the last few weeks, so read on to see my thoughts.

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Google’s +1 vs Facebook’s like

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Is Google fashionably late or are they trying to be like a snail in pursuit of some salt, alternatively has Google taking to heart the lessons learned from previous social media duds i.e. Buzz and wave.

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SEO no guarantee to no.1 ranking in the SERPs

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It’s not a cynical title to the article but purely based on facts and realism. Yes we all want to rank high in the SERPs, but we need to face the real music. When you find that SEO-Agency that will guarantee you a no.1 spot in the Google search engine results pages, you must be cautious to not fall into the dark hole. You will end up wasting valuable money that could’ve been used to buy milk and bread instead.

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7 steps to starting a successful Website

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Many people tend to take the starting of a Web site very lightly, assuming that the path to success merely consists of a little effort and (sometimes) having to make it look nice. This misconception is extremely widespread, and even I was guilty of it before I started my own personal blog. Read after the jump to see some steps you have to take before your site even has a marginal chance at gaining popularity.

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Want to try out the new Google Instant Search?

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Google has just announced their Instant search, but how can you test it out?

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HOW TO: Add the power of Google Analytics to your Website (Beginner)

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Adding Google Analytics takes the guess-work of how your site is performing, but how do you actually set it up? I’ve got a step-by-step tutorial on signing up for Google Analytics and how to add the tracking code to your Website.

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Quick tips for SEO on-page optimization

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Some handy, quick tips for SEO on-page optimization.

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Taking Facebook Too Far

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I have noticed, over the last couple of projects I have worked on, as well as in general within the Web Development industry, some frequently-asked-for features on Websites. The most frequent of these feature requests, is Facebook integration. In this article, I thought I would list a couple of these perceived necessities, and similarly, mention better alternatives where applicable.

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6 Great Announcements From Google

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The Search Engine giant has been busy over the last few months, with some projects like: Google TV, Simplified Fonts on the Web, The Chrome Web App Store, Google Chrome Version 6, Google Wave Now Open to All & the introduction of the WebM Video Format.

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Will Apple Lead The Mobile Race For Much Longer?

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Apple is no longer the only software giant on the mobile scene. Both Google, with a large number of phones already taking advantage of its Android operating system, and Microsoft, who are planning to introduce their new Windows Phone 7 operating system later this year, mean business, and the public is starting to take notice. With the iPad’s recent release, and the (intentionally?) leaked photos of the iPhone 4G, will Apple have enough firepower to hold the throne?

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