Jordan RiegerProgramming is hard (but not in the way you think) Programming is hard, and a lot of people just don’t get it. The nature of our work is that we rarely do the same thing in the same way twice; the whole point is to automate a process so that other non-programmers can repeat it…
A. ShibliA big challenge that businesses face when executing their content strategy is maintaining consistency in the frequency and quality of content. This can be due to a number of reasons: other, more pressing matters may get in the way or there may just not be enough time and human resources to continuously create interesting and…
A. ShibliOne of the most common terms used by every business these days is ‘brand’—personal brand, the millennial brand, memorable brand… you get the picture. The brand you build from day one will be your business’ identity and you will have a strong role to play in that. People will start associating that brand with you just…
Lisa WillsAs we all become increasingly addicted to online streaming services like Netflix and Amazon’s Prime, it’s a good time to review the Internet Service Providers that provide us with the ability to binge watch 20 episodes of The Good Wife in an evening, or (heaven forbid!) download the two most recent seasons of Game of…
David HallI like to do most of my personal shopping online, especially during the holidays. It saves me fighting my way through crowds at the mall. However, my biggest annoyance is when I visit a website, look at a product and close my browsers, the next time that I log in and use a search engine…
David HallThe fastest kind of website is one with static content, without images and saved to a single file, like an HTML page. However, this solution is not scalable since it is not easy to change content over time nor is it visibly appealing, since everyone loves to look at pictures not just text. Therefore, websites have…
David HallLike all household or office moves, converting a website or blog from one platform to another can be a daunting task. However with the right tools and steps, it is very easy to migrate from Movable Type to WordPress. I had been wanting to convert the Webnames Blog from Movable Type to WordPress for years…
David HallDeleting your social network accounts from the internet, or simply choosing to have less of an online presence, can be a difficult task. The first step is deciding which accounts you want to close down (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, etc). The second (and most time consuming) step is finding where to do it. Frustrated by the…
Webnames.ca StaffWebnames.ca President and Co-Founder Cybele Negris’ new article, “5 Social MediaTools That Can Save You and Your Business Time” is now available on Business in Vancouver. In this article, she talks about tools that can increase productivity and save time for small business owners. Small business owners and executives are on tight schedules, making it…
Webnames.ca StaffWe’re excited to announce that our Business in Vancouver campaign has just become even more interesting! The March 12th, 2013 issue features Layar capabilities which allows you to interact with our ad on page 16! What is Layar? Layar is a mobile app that brings images to life! From your smart phone, interact with digital…
Webnames.ca StaffAfter largely ignoring the search function at the top of the Facebook interface for years, the social media giant is finally implementing improvements to its search function. On January 15, Facebook unveiled Graph Search. Facebook Graph Search is a significant improvement over their old “search bar”, that gave results that were uninteresting or unrelated to…
Webnames.ca StaffCIRA‘s latest Cyber Security Tip Sheet is about Mobile Devices. Our mobile devices have become such an integral part of our lives. With the constant technological innovations being introduced in the market, may of us assume that our devices have greater security and privacy capabilities compared to laptops and desktops. As a result, we start…
Neil LimCIRA’s latest Cyber Security Consumer Tip Sheet is about Socializing and Interacting Online. The majority of people use the Internet as a source to keep in touch with family and friends. Not all our online experiences are positive though.The tip sheet goes over the main issues you can face online when socializing and tips to…
Neil LimYesterday, Hootsuite released a convenient add-on for the Hootlet extension, called AutoSchedule. This add-on enables the user to queue multiple tweets automatically and determine the best time to schedule posts based on your social activity and followers. You are able to maximize your reach without swamping your audience. What is Hootlet?For anyone who has not…
Neil LimOn Wednesday June 6th, the security passwords of 6.5 million LinkedIn users were compromised. A Russian hacker had stolen encrypted passwords and posted them online, read more in this related article on Mashable.com. How do I know if my password was compromised? You can check if your password was one of the 6.5 million that…
