October 25th, 2012
It knows what you’re looking for. It can ‘read’ your emails. It follows you as you wend your way around the web, taking note of the web sites you visit, the products you show interest in. It stores your work documents. It knows what you like – and don’t like. Holds your calendar. Shows you [...]
October 12th, 2012
Ten years ago it was web sites. Every company needed to have one but too often the primary motivation was “me too”. The fear of being left behind had clouded people’s judgement, and the result was ill-thought out sites, with little or no purpose. At times I wonder if the mobile app is in danger [...]
September 10th, 2012
Someone recently asked if I’d describe myself as a social media expert. I replied that I would not. And to run away screaming from anybody who did. What does it mean to be an expert in social media? Does it mean you’ve got extensive experience in Twitter and Facebook, with possibly a smattering of LinkedIn, [...]
September 12th, 2011
I play the guitar. Not very well, I may add. But it keeps me amused. I’m completely self-taught (something which is evident to all who have had the ‘pleasure’ of hearing me) and, whilst I know what sounds wrong, it takes me time to find the right notes and chords to find what’s right for [...]
June 29th, 2011
You can’t fault their tenacity. Or their ambition. Because it’s becoming clear that Google’s going to keep coming up with new social media products until one of them sticks, finally, like well-cooked spaghetti to a virtual wall. The search giant’s latest foray into the world of social is Google+, which is not to be confused [...]
June 15th, 2011
You gotta love Google Analytics. Combined with some deduction and intelligent reasoning it’s possible for me to identify the individuals who are visiting my web site – and how often. And who doesn’t love having a little insight. As well as being able to see information on which cities are delivering my visitors, I can also [...]
June 2nd, 2011
Back in March, I wrote about Google’s ‘version’ of the Facebook ‘Like’ button and now +1 is here. And installed on this site. I know I need to write more on the blog – I’ve been busy, sorry – but, for now, have a read of the previous story and, if you like this one [...]
March 31st, 2011
It came as a surprise to nobody who’d been paying attention to the gossip and rumour. But I, for one, thought they might have done it a little more subtly. Or injected just a soupcon of originality. For today Google announced it’s latest inroad into the world of social media, and fired a shot across [...]
November 23rd, 2010
This might sound like the most boring subject in the history of blogging – but trust me, net neutrality matters. Give me two minutes to explain why and hopefully you’ll agree. At the moment anybody can start a business using the Internet. All you need is a web site and, well, that’s about it. It’s [...]
November 16th, 2010
Fix the Web is a new initiative launched this week by Citizens Online – a charity dedicated to the promotion of universal internet access – and the Nominet Trust(the people responsible for anything ending in .uk). Aimed at improving web access for people with disabilities, its aims are laudable and, frankly, difficult to disagree with. According [...]