Flypaper: Helping the Average Joe Get Flashy

After reading an intriguing highlight of a new piece of software called Flypaper on CNET this morning, I had to take a test drive of a free version of this do-it-yourself Flash production studio. The reasoning behind the product is simple — Flash is complicated to use, forcing businesses who want the kind of rich…

Is your Website Brochureware?

What is brochureware? If your current site hasn’t changed much in the last 5 years, and all the content is based on offline marketing materials you had sitting in the office, chances are you have what is referred to as a ‘brochureware’ website. Yikes! What’s wrong with Brochureware? Well..how do I say this nicely…brochureware tends…

5 Ways to Promote your Social Media Profiles

You’ve finally embarked into the world of social media and have profiles on Facebook, LinkedIn & Twitter. Now what? You’ve got to get the word out! How do you promote your use of social media? Follow these five tips and you will be well on your way to an enormous network of friends, family, and…

How Cuil is This?

Gosh, I hate to be another one jumping on the Cuil-bashing train this morning, but it’s just too easy a target. What is Cuil, you ask? Well, for a glowing review, see the New York Times. For something more sardonic, you can go here, or here. Personally, I’m holding out for more information, and I welcome…