Following the deafening silence from the Internet community and calls that last year’s hyped platform is dead, Google is working to improve its beta version of Wave.
It’s no secret that I’m a Wave fan.  I’m also realistic.  Google has to make  many improvements. Here are some of the developments:
As I’ve recommended,  it is important to [...]

I had a project estimate presentation with a large client.  We had a long list of topics and services to discuss.  One of the services was search engine optimization (SEO).
I was asked to justify the price tag for SEO.  I explained what we do, the actions, research and management of each page.  Although my response [...]

Sometimes it’s good to review some of the basics.
What do people find when they land on your page? Are they pleased?
Does your Web site look professional? Can visitors easily identify who you are and the name of your business?  Don’t forget  to have easy-to-find contact information on every page of your Web site.
Is your Web [...]

Here are five fun photography-related Web sites and applications:
shapecollage Vincent Chung sent me an e-mail introducing his collage tool. It’s available online or as a download.  It looks like a lot of fun.
imapflickr Create custom Google maps with your geotagged Flickr photo to embed in your Website or blog.
magofun Use  your photographs to [...]

Metro Detroit has a new daily newspaper:  the Detroit Daily Press, which is scheduled to be online Nov. 23.  Well not online, they don’t have a Web site yet. This new publication will be available in print for daily delivery to Metro Detroit newspaper readers. You’ve got to be kidding me.
I love newspapers. I spent [...]

I’ve made it no secret that I’ve been on my back all week sick.  Thank you to everyone who has sent well wishes.  For those of you who have been bitten by one of the many bugs going around, I wish you a quick recovery.
Below are a few thoughts I wish to share from the [...]

I was inspired by “robot photographers can’t catch a break” posted at aphotoeditor.
The Web site xtranormal.com is where the videos were made. It was a lot of fun creating these scenes.  After signing in you have access to a suite of scenes, characters, camera angles, sounds, movements, expressions on an intuitive well designed interface.
The first [...]

Google added a key words forecasting element to Insights for Search, which is one of my favorite tools.
Insights for Search is used to discover Internet inquiry requests based on specific key words entered into Google’s search engine. The application allows you to view trends based on dates, region, or type of search. The site [...]

While sharing a few ideas with a friend on Wednesday, I mentioned that I had a number of secret weapons in my photography business. They really are not that secret because I talk and write about them too much. In case you haven’t read every post, comment, tweet or speech I’ve written. I thought I [...]

Narrative Networking: A system of networking that is based on developing your personal or professional brand by sharing your story effectively online and off.
The rapid and continued growth of social media will put to the test your ability to be an effective narrative networker. Your story is your brand and reputation. If you don’t have a story, one [...]