We've Always Got Something to Say.

Read our thoughts on what's happening in the industry.

Author Archive

Mobile First Responsive Web Design

6 Dec , 2011

by Mark Riggan

Mobile first responsive web design is a dual-philosophy that is helping us rethink about the mobile web. Today, I gave a presentation on the reality check of how important mobile is and why a mobile first, responsive web approach will potentially help web designers and developers be proactive about designing websites for today’s and tomorrow’s [...]

Read More

How the iPad Could Impact Mass Media

5 May , 2010

by Mark Riggan

It may not have the best name, but the Apple iPad has generated some intense buzz lately. Mobile Internet traffic on the iPad has surged so fast that it has already jumped ahead of Blackberry and Android in Internet usage (source: Net Applications). Games, apps, and even books are being bought at a rapid pace. [...]

Read More

I Need Your Opinion! Social Validation Applied to E-Commerce

1 Feb , 2010

by Mark Riggan

No matter what we may think of the situation, we are (for the most part) all conformists. As a whole, we act upon what others do. We use social validation as a means to fit in with others around us. You can see evidence of this in areas of education, business, and yes…even the Internet. [...]

Read More

The Future of the Web Lies in the Palm of Your Hand

30 Nov , 2009

by Mark Riggan

By now we have all heard about the Apple iPhone. Since its release in 2007, it has dominated the smartphone market with over 30 million units sold worldwide. Both RIM (makers of the Blackberry) and Palm have been working hard in their R&D departments trying to create a product that will trump the all-in-one from [...]

Read More

6 Things Video Games Can Teach Us About Web Usability

13 Nov , 2009

by Mark Riggan

Those who think video games are not educational, this post is for you. Not only can video games be an enjoyable experience, they can teach us many things. Websites and video games often use similar concepts about usability in order to achieve an amazing end-product. I’ve come up with 6 essential concepts that video games [...]

Read More

In a Nutshell

Since 1998, Atlantic BT has been a full service web development company that offers the tools, resources and services to get your business moving. We focus on combining new ideas, specific requirements, and years of experience into high-quality, results-oriented web solutions for small to medium sized businesses. If you want the best website possible that generates real results, let's get started.

Atlantic Business Technologies, Inc.
4509 Creedmoor Road, 3rd Floor
Raleigh, North Carolina 27612
  • Pinnacle Business Award Winner
  • Triangle Business Journal's Top 40 Under 40
  • Yahoo Search Marketing Ambassador
  • Google Adwords Qualified Company