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Blog Software For All Your Blogging Needs

Posted on 20 June 2009 | No responses

Today anyone who has writing ability or is dreaming of being a writer has written a blog on the internet. There is blog software that is simple and easy to use so both the technically inclined and challenged individual can easily make a blog online.

For some individuals, blogs are their projects of everyday living, as they talk about their daily episodes as well as make tribute to friends and family. Further, blogs comprise and assemble political statements, supply information on products and services, and even offer tutorials. Any subject that is of interest, you can be sure that someone has written a blog about it.

Musicians, politicians, sports figures, novelists, newscasters, professional bloggers as well as other known figures write blogs. It is this blog fever that has raised controversy. Since anyone can write on any subject matter under the sun, complaints about certain write-ups are an issue. Names are mentioned in blogs. Bear in mind that although you can write anything that interests you in a blog, be careful and take responsibility about what you post. Do not make any statements which can become controversial; or else, be prepared.

Why a Blog?

1. For personal acquaintances, relationships and hobby. A person can write a blog about their daily life. Likewise, one may write a blog just so they can express what they feel about themselves, or about a certain subject matter that is of interest.

2. Topical. These blogs are committed to specific topics and often read like magazines.

3. For marketing. Corporations are blogging. When well written and implemented, it can be a powerful instrument for business communications. It can form eagerness and anticipation about the products and services offered, or used as tool within the company, keeping employees well-informed about company issues and news.

Why someone else’s software?

Many Web designer and creators will laugh at the belief and idea of using the software of someone else. This is can be correct especially when each software differs from the particular needs that a client may have. When referring to blog software, there is no reason for apprehension in the use of a package that is prewritten. Most blog packages were developed through years of study; not just knocked together over a couple of days.

In addition, one may study its feature set. For a developer, it would take time and effort to write and compose from “nothing at all” every single feature in the blog software packages of today. For most people, a blog is there for the main reason that chooses to publish or make known your literature and texts on the Web, so you want to spend your time more on writing than coding.

Many blogs are text based, but can include pictures, music, podcasts and videos. This can enrich the blog reader’s experience. Since blogs can be as complex as you would like, the features that you would like to have for your blog should help you decide which blog software and blog hosting to select. Create a feature list to help you select the correct blogging software for your needs.

Hosted Services

If you wish to start broadcasting on the Web, and does not have web hosting, consider looking into a hosted service, which includes Blogger, TypePad, Live Journal, Wordpress.com, and more.

These services are handled for an individual, so there is no need to worry about technical upkeep of the blog. Instead, you can concentrate on the blog’s appearance and content. In just minutes, after signing for an account, you can readily start blogging. Many such services are offered free, such as blogger. TypePad charges a small amount for monthly service fee.

Hosted blogs may allow for a fast start and easy maintenance. The downside is that you may lose flexibility in design and types of content the blog can have.

Self-Hosted

When you have web hosting, then you may want to consider a package that is self-hosted, which includes Movable Type, Textpattern and WordPress.org.

Some hosting companies permit blog installation with just a click from a control panel that is browser-based. It is important that you check with a hosting company to see if this feature is offered. Similar to hosted services, some self hosted packages are made available either free or for a certain fee. This depends on the package that you choose as well as the basis why you are using it.

Self-hosted blogs may allow for greater flexibility in design and types of content the blog can have. The downside is that you must maintain the blogging software.

FuzionZone: Movers and Shakers Interview 5/26/2009

Posted on 8 June 2009 | No responses

Movers and Shakers Interview

5/26/2009

Join us with special guest Barbara Bickham of TechGenii for part two on:

What is a Digital Strategy?
Digital and Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, MySpace
Digital Technology & Cell Phones.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 2:00:44 — 27.6MB)

Help where you can…

Posted on 28 May 2009 | No responses

by J. Sibley Law, Producer, Director, Writer

I had the privilege this past month to work on a music video about people helping each other out during hard times.

Please watch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1ANBK93rV8&feature=channel_page

It was my honor to work with such gifted and talented people on a such a worthwhile project.

Machine-to-Masses: The Coming Mass Market in Connected Devices

Posted on 27 May 2009 | No responses

by Laurie Lamberth

M2M Magazine article “Machine-to-Masses: The Coming Mass Market in Connected Devices” (http://m2mmag.com/issue_archives/story.aspx?ID=7644) . The piece discusses new market segments where machine-to-machine technologies are making inroads outside of the industrial and transportation segments where they originally blossomed. It’s based on my observations from this year’s Spring CTIA show.

Clients and Partners

Posted on 25 May 2009 | Comments Off

Our Clients

Below is a list of companies that we have served, past and present:

Music:
The Ray Charles Group
Cohen
Trace Devai
betafish
Deity Group
HypeHop Productions
Cream Factory Records

Film:
Tesmond Tutu (Picturehead)
Eerie Horror Film Festival

TV:
Urban Icon
Urban Sky Network (Chuck D’s TV Channel)

Brands:
bCode (Mobile Ticketing)
Enterpret (Mobile Application)
CTIA-The Wireless Association(TM)

Venture:
Enterprise Ireland

Our Partners

Below is a list of companies that we work with closely to help our clients achieve their goals and be successful:

The PCNLA
An Association of Investors, Business People, Consulars and Community Leaders.

Wireless Rain
Wireless Rain is a “Wireless Business Portal” providing the wireless industry key services and products. Wireless Rain offers start-ups and established companies modern strategies, positioning and product advantages along with the personnel to take advantage of the wireless market.

Monogram Virtua
Real World Business in the Virtual World.

Velodea Media
Full-service interactive marketing and video production services.

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