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6 Geek-Tastic Uses Of The QR Code
Jennifer Kavak | July 18th, 2011
As marketing has made its way from the print era over on to the digital realm, QR Codes have sprung up as a tool to transmit virtually any kind of information. By scanning the 2-D image on a smart phone, companies and individuals alike create QR codes for several purposes, such as increasing traffic to websites, boosting eCommerce, making phone calls, and so on. With the exponentially increasing usage of social media outlets, QR Codes have become creative with where they place the code and what information is shared. And whether you’re a VP at Proctor & Gamble, or simply just a devoted geek, you can place QR codes in these locations to promote just about anything. 1. T-Shirts & Accessories What better way to market a product (or yourself) by wearable advertisements? Custom T-shirt sites, like Zazzle.com, can generate QR Codes for you to fashionably sport your brand. What I have noticed about the QR T-Shirt is the flirty aspect that comes with this relatively geeky concept. But if you’re simply single and ready to mingle, why not generate a QR code that can automatically dial your number? And just a forewarning, gentlemen, make sure you disclose to the female QR code bearer as to why you are busting out your smartphone in front of her digitally inspired chest. But on the flip side, maybe a belt buckle wouldn’t be the most “professional” way to market yourself…Unless you’re a part of the Red Light District’s payroll. 2. Digital Desserts Continue reading…
The Real Geek-Girls (Part 2)
Dom | July 12th, 2011
Continuing from yesterdays list of “The Real Geek-Girls” (not fictional ones as mentioned in our “Chic to be Geek” post) worthy of our time, respect, and admiration, I would like to note that these women are geeks based on either their perception of themselves, or more specifically to this post because I have deemed them to be a part of the geek culture. Just as I have selected in The Real Geek-Girls (Part 1), these outstanding women have some type of Geek credentials… not credentials handled by a specific government, but rather by an international group much like S.H.I.E.L.D… but for geeks, not spies and whatnot (Jill… I saw that tweet). Veronica Belmont Belmont is so far out of my league, not because of her striking good looks, but because I am so far behind the times when it comes to cell phone technology and overall gadget use… oh, and also because of her striking good looks. Co-Host of Tekzilla, a show on Revision3 Internet Television, Belmont helps viewers to better understand their gadgets, to understand what options viewers have on the market (reviews/comparisons of products) and she gives viewers the latest in internet/computing news and information. This show is truly for tech nerds. Listen to Belmont give you a quick Daily Tip and get that awesome comp/internet knowledge while enjoying a browser and viewer friendly experience. Some nerds may remember Belmont from her days of guest-hosting Attack of the Show! with Chris Hardwick (@nerdist himself). Being on Attack, co-hosting Continue reading…
Tags: geek girls, jill pantozzi, josie kavadoy, laura hudson, renae de liz, veronica belmont, womanthology
Posted in Blogging, Random!, Social Media, Technology, Twitter | 1 Comment
The 30 iPhone Apps You Have To Install Right Now!!!
Jeff Collins | March 30th, 2011
Well… not right now. And not necessarily all of them. Some of these might sound terrible and some terribly unnecessary. The title was my feeble attempt to grab your attention and now that it seems to have worked, hopefully you’ll find an app or two that are particularly useful. For Andriod and Blackberry users who feel left out, don’t, many of these are also available in the Andriod Market and Blackberry App World. Standard Fare These apps require little introduction but I wanted to include them as a baseline in case there was anyone reading who just recently purchased an iPhone. Pandora (Free): A great way to get music that fits you without the hassle of having to cue up songs or do the necessary research. Pandora Website Shazam (Free): Easy way to figure out what artist and track you’re hearing at any given moment when that information isn’t available. Shazam Website Netflix (Free; Sub. Req.): This app requires a Netflix subscription so if you have one then you should install it. You won’t be using it to watch movies in bed at home like my dad does but if you catch yourself somewhere with time to spare and want to watch an old episode of Southpark it works great. Netflix Website Yelp (Free): If you’ve used Yelp before it’s the pretty much the same thing, just a nice scaled down version. Easy way to look for something good to eat nearby. Yelp Website Movies by Flixster (Free): Movie times, trailers, Rotten Tomato rankings are among Continue reading…
3 Time Saving Chrome Extensions/Firefox Add-Ons
ericsiu | March 22nd, 2011
Often times when we browse the net we find ourselves doing much of the same repetitive tasks such as: repeatedly entering/re-entering information (shopping online, Facebook logins, etc.), updating bookmarks, or using third party programs that require extra steps, and extra concentration. These processes can get extremely tedious, and frankly really frustrating at times. Thankfully, there are several add-ons for Chrome and Firefox that address these issues. Here are three of my favorite time savers: 1. LastPass (Firefox/Chrome) is a password manager that makes web browsing easier and more secure. I ripped that line directly from their website because it’s exactly what it does. If you’re tired of having to constantly sign into your Twitter/Facebook/E-mail/Forum/Blog/Whatever account, then this is the answer to all of your problems. Instead of laboriously entering your login info on Facebook/Twitter , you simply click the ‘AutoLogin’ if you want to log in quickly or ‘AutoFill’ if you want your login information filled in for you. What’s even better is your information is all securely stored online so you can use it on separate computers or browsers – all you need to do is install the extension! Just click on the link above for more info. 2. Xmarks (Firefox/Chrome) is a bookmark manager that stores all your bookmarks online. Instead of having to constantly update/remove bookmarks for each of your browsers or machines, all you need to do is add Xmarks and synchronize everything with a click of a button. Think of it as a LastPass for bookmarks. 3. MarkUp Continue reading…
Facebook – Supporting Your Social Media Campaigns With Fundamental SEO: Part Three
KRONiS | February 28th, 2011
Okay so I’ve been told time and time again by ‘non believers’ that SEO is dead and Social Media will take over soon, when in reality it is all converging in a way that SEOs can really take advantage of. My intentions with this article series is to provide our audience with some best practices for using socia media, specific to Facebook for part 3. It may not seem like SEO, but the ideology is behind all of the posting and commenting, etc. Often when people see how much work is involved, they want to leave running their search and social campaigns to the professionals. That’s us here, so those not interested in getting into the trenches will hopefully come to the professionals at Wpromote for the proper help with their online marketing campaigns to see real results. Facebook: Here are some basic but useful tips about using Facebook to share information / content. Posting Content on Facebook: To ensure that your content is ‘evergreen‘ and continuing to garner inbound traffic/links, rather than posting a status update (which will be gone from anyone’s stream within half an hour if they have over 100 active connections on Facebook) the recommendation is to post the content (image) and then comment on that and ‘like’ it as well. WHY? ‘Liking’ it will put it into your stream for others to see along with your comment. Now, you may want to comment with a link to a website or related piece of content you Continue reading…
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The Best Products of CES 2011
Kevin Burns | January 25th, 2011
The Consumer Electronic Show (CES) lived up to its hype this year by delivering around 50 tablets and featuring over 100 companies with 3D products. About 140,000 people attended this event to see the most technologically advanced products from 2,700 companies, and without a doubt each guest left with a sense of amazement. There is no way I would be able to cover all the products displayed this year, but I will be discussing the top products from CNet’s Best of CES 2011 Awards, and then revealing the number one product from each category. Let’s start the overview with a rapidly growing industry, Car Tech. The three items that stood out in this category are the Toyota Entune, OnStar for After Market, and Countour Mobile. Of these three new products the most coveted item in the eyes of CNet editors is the Toyota Entune. Toyota Entune brings popular apps to your car on a bright LCD screen, and makes using them advantageous to drivers. The next category in CNet’s Best of CES this year is Design. The four products that received the most buzz for their blueprint are the Samsung HT-D7, Casio Tryx, Acer Iconia, and Samsung 9 Series. In the eyes of CNet’s editors the Casio Tryx deserved the award for greatest design because of its ability to twist, turn and be contorted in various ways to assist the photographer in their pursuit of interesting images. I had to deviate from CNet’s desicion here because I found the Acer Iconia to be much more interesting, and honestly on my Continue reading…
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