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Using Facebook to Drive Traffic to Your Website

Chris Gillis — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:46:20 +0000

I’ve talked in past about using social networking as part of your online marketing efforts and today will talk about the popular social network Facebook to help drive traffic to your website. If you do not have an account at this point, please go to Facebook and sign up for an account. You will need [...]

Meet Tech Star - Christopher Boyd,  Internet Creations, Inc.

Leslie Fishlock — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:02:31 +0000

Who are you and what do you do? Christopher Boyd, VP and Principal  Internet Creations, Inc. What services/products do you offer? Web Development, eCommerce, Hosting, Web Marketing, Virtual Tour Photography Who/where is your audience? Small to mid-sized businesses and organizations (non-profit) 75% regional (southeastern New England) 25% elsewhere United States What is the website? www.icwebgroup.com Well-Funded or Bootstrapped? Depends on when you ask ;-) Do [...]

The case for comments

Dave Caolo — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:51:13 +0000

One of the questions I often hear while discussing blogging is, “Should I allow comments?” It comes up for a variety of reasons, but the most common is this: What if someone says something bad? No one wants to hear negative remarks, especially in regards to something you’ve written. On a professional blog the fear is compounded. [...]

Holy Hermaphrodite, Batman - It’s the Dark Knight Martini!

Leslie Fishlock — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:26:04 +0000

In honor of the release of the latest Batman movie, I decided I would like to pay homage to the winged one with a new cocktail which I have called the “Dark Knight Martini”. In addition, I am going to have everyone respond and vote for the BBE - Best Batman Ever. Well, there were [...]

Is having just a Website enough these days?

Chris Gillis — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:59:56 +0000

I’ve talked in the past about the 4 Corners of Web Marketing which takes a 4-prong approach to marketing your business online. So I ask the question, Is having just a Website enough these days? The answer is simply…no. The question that really needs to be asked is, how do I get potential customers [...]

Meet Tech Star - Sheryl Crowley, VP/CIO, Cape Cod Healthcare, Inc.

Leslie Fishlock — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:08:03 +0000

Who are you and what do you do? My name is Sheryl Crowley and I’m the Vice President of Information Systems/CIO for Cape Cod Healthcare, Inc. and mom to Becca (19 and a sophomore at Simmons College) and Matt (16 and a junior at Sandwich High School). What services/products do you offer? The canned answer is: “Cape Cod [...]

5 Easy Photoshop Tips For Everyone

Janel Kesten — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:51:46 +0000

Want to look like a wiz at Photoshop while becoming more productive? Try learning a keyboard shortcut during each project in Photoshop. Zipping around any program without using the mouse will save you tons of time to do other important things like read blogs on @Bar. I’m hoping everyone already uses shortcuts to open, save and [...]

Twitterquette: Is it Over-rated?

Leslie Fishlock — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:47:04 +0000

“Those who have mastered etiquette, who are entirely, impeccably right, would seem to arrive at a point of exquisite dullness. - Dorothy Parker Now I absolutely adore Twitter and use it consistently and constantly for business, events, new blog posts, and even links to Flickr showing pictures of my new Fisher & [...]

Viewzi: A New Way to View Search

Chris Corriveau — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:57:17 +0000

The world doesn’t need another search engine. I think we can all agree about that; at least for this moment in time. Or until semantic search comes into play. So what type of search would be helpful for the data you get from Google and other search engine sites? How about a new way to [...]

Meet Tech Star - Milo Caruso, Convention Data Services

Leslie Fishlock — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:54:10 +0000

Who are you and what do you do? My name is Milo Caruso. I am a full time web developer for Convention Data Services (CDS), a part time freelance web developer on the side, a painter on the side of that and a father and husband before any of it. At CDS I develop soup to nuts [...]

It’s Time to Get Dirty…

Leslie Fishlock — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:08:25 +0000

…with the Dirty Martini, of course. This martini definitely has one of the most intriguing names of any libation available and it appeals to a wide audience of classic martini lovers. I’m not a big brine licker, so I just enjoy watching my fellow alcoholic friends imbibe on this salty delight. The dirtier, the better [...]

Websites/Web Applications I Cannot Live Without - Part II

Dave Caolo — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:05:10 +0000

A couple days ago, Leslie wrote about the ten websites and apps that she uses daily. I enjoy getting a peek into how tech workers “do their thing,” and Leslie’s article was no exception. In fact, it inspired me to share my own list. 1. Twitter Yes, Leslie mentioned Twitter, but I couldn’t omit it from [...]

How we use Twitter in our business and personal lives

Chris Gillis — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:08:27 +0000

This week I am doing a guest post with Leslie Fishlock from Genevate on how we both use Twitter in our business and personal lives. Twitter is really changing the way people converse through networks..be that personal or business. I can see Twitter becoming one of the most important Social Networks in the upcoming [...]

Top 10 Websites/Web Applications I Cannot Live Without on a Daily Basis (As of Today)

Leslie Fishlock — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:20:01 +0000

Every month I try to choose 10 top websites/web apps I absolutely cannot live without on a daily basis. Whilst putting my list together this month, I notice that some of them have dropped off from years past. The reason why some drop off? Well, new applications are up and coming all the time and [...]

Meet Tech Star - Lori Melia, CPU Computers

Leslie Fishlock — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:20:29 +0000

Who are you and what do you do? My name is Lori Melia and I have been in the computer field for 12 years. For almost 5 years now I have owned and operated a store known as CPU Computers, (an acronym for Computers Performance and Upgrades.) You can find us at 331 Cotuit Road, Suite [...]