The Homepage Is Dying: What You Need To Know
When most people launch a new website a key focus of their attention is the homepage. Conventional wisdom says that this is the first thing users will see, therefore it’s where important and new content should be featured; it’s the hub for the rest of the site’s content and its design can make or break whether users bounce off elsewhere or stick around. But is this really true? Think of your own internet browsing...
Apple vs Samsung Legal War Calms Down
The ongoing legal war between smartphone makers Apple and Samsung is a step closer to conclusion this week as both parties have decided to drop litigation beyond the United States. It would appear the hassle of fighting multiple battles through different legal systems is simply not worth it. Both sides are facing hefty legal fees, with potential damages much lower than can be awarded in the US, so the logical move was to streamline...
How Facebook Edgerank Works In Relation To Page Posts
Similar to how search giant Google uses an algorithm to display users the highest quality and most relevant results, Facebook now prioritizes posts on people’s “news feed” based on a range of factors called Edgerank. If you run a Facebook page you may have noticed in the past year or so that less of your posts are reaching those that have liked the page. This is because of a tweak to the Edgerank algorithm, which...
Beginners Guide To Facebook Ads
By now you probably recognise the importance of having a Facebook page to represent your business or website. You can engage and expand your audience; market products, services and webpages; and gain direct traffic. Coupling this with other social media accounts like Twitter, and ensuring your site is optimised for the search engines, gives you a good shot at success. But what do you do when the natural growth of your Facebook page...
Google’s 3D Printed Modular Smartphone Reaches Next Stage
Google’s “Project Ara” 3D printed modular smartphone has reached the next stage of its development, as the hardware kits have been sent out to developers this month. While the ability for you to print your own smartphone at home is a long way off, Google is planning to allow you to choose from a range of “modules” that can be easily snapped in to place for you own unique build. If you want an upgrade to...