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.
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Tech Sector upbeat about job growth — time to recruit!
22 Jan , 2010
NPR recently completed a special series called “New Jobs for a new Decade.”
One part of this series that really caught my attention was that a lot of research indicates that the tech sector will be creating millions of jobs by the middle of the decade.
“The research and consulting firm IDC estimates that 1 million new technology-related […]
Get a Jumpstart on Your 2010 Marketing Strategy
14 Dec , 2009
With the new year right around the corner, it is important for every company to begin thinking about their marketing strategy for 2010. Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind when creating your marketing strategy for the new year.
Create a Marketing Timeline
Have a plan. Start by laying out a detailed strategy for at least […]
The Future of the Web Lies in the Palm of Your Hand
30 Nov , 2009
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 […]
6 Things Video Games Can Teach Us About Web Usability
13 Nov , 2009
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 […]