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Posted by on Nov 14, 2011 in Product Reviews, Programming, Strategy, Web Design, Web Sites | 0 comments

Introduction to Wireframes

Wireframes are the road map or blueprints to the start of any good website design. The plans describe the structure, functionality and structure without over-developing the details. The initial layout may not always be perfect, but the elements of the design should accurately relay how the site will lbe layed out but not how the site will look and function in the initial stages. Not all elements will be added in the initial stages like images, color, fancy fonts and other in-depth details. This document is essentially just the structural road map for developers and...
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Android Hacking the Pros and Cons of Rooting / Jailbreaking / Free Wifi Tethering Hot Spot
Posted by on May 3, 2011 in Gadgets, Programming, Tools, Tutorials | 2 comments

Android Hacking the Pros and Cons of Roo...

Technically Rooting an Android is NOT jail breaking in the since that an iPhone gets Jail broken. Instead, it’s more like making a super user or administrative user for your phone (the same as what you would do for a computer). This tutorial was originally made to show someone else who asked me to do this for them, the pros and cons. Plus has all the data I found on technical terms and how to run through the process of “rooting” an Android phone. Enjoy. The first step in what you asked me for (tethering aka using your phones internet on your computer) is...
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Customizing Your Site’s Social Media Share Icons
Posted by on Apr 7, 2011 in Blogging, Facebook, Programming, Social Media, Strategy, Twitter, Web Design, Web Sites | 0 comments

Customizing Your Site’s Social Med...

How to Customize Social Media Icons Their are many ways to customize social icons. I have used plugins, customized icons, and redesigned widgets. It took me a while to figure out how to do each of these and what you use will vary on your interactive skills. If you are new to the web, go for easier options like plugins. *Free Icons Social Media Sharing for Noobs If you are new online, and using WordPress for your site or blog plugins will be your best friend. A few easy to install and use sharing plugins include: Facebook Like TweetMeme AddThis Share...
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The Process of Getting a Small Business Online
Posted by on Mar 24, 2011 in Advertising and Marketing, Blogging, Facebook, Hosting, Personal Branding, Productivity, Programming, Project Management, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media, Strategy, Tutorials, Twitter, Web Design, Web Sites | 0 comments

The Process of Getting a Small Business ...

Do you own a small business and want to take that business online? Farmers, doctors, lawyers and restaurant owners all are in completely separate industries of business, but can all reap the rewards of sharing knowledge and gaining an online customer base. Any small business owner or corporate looking to succeed markets their business in one way or another, and you do not have to know how to program, use Photoshop to design materials, or spend hours learning about search optimization and Google Web Standards (not that you can’t or that it wont help your business in...
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Posted by on Feb 11, 2011 in Programming, Web Sites | 0 comments

Breaking Things and Other Murphy’s...

I seem to have a lot of trouble breaking things. Coding wise that is. Unfortunately I rarely remember the old rule about constantly backing up. Don’t get me wrong, I back up – a lot. On the other hand it’s always the one time you forget that darwin or some other horrible fate befalls my servers. So here is my friendly reminder, back up your stuff.
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Using a CMS vs. Not – DO IT!
Posted by on Jan 22, 2011 in Personal Branding, Programming, Project Management, Strategy, Web Design, Web Sites | 0 comments

Using a CMS vs. Not – DO IT!

This post is a response to: (http://develophorizons.com/2011_blog.php). There are very few things you need to worry up-front about building a site, except if your style fits the designers’, the platform, and if they build your site up to web standards. Many programmers will use a scare tactic to avoid building a site with a CMS because they do not believe in CMS platforms or don’t know how to use them properly.  The reality is, that a platform is only as good as it’s designer/developer. If you don’t employ someone who understands how to...
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