Today’s
websites are a far cry from what they used to be more than 20 years
ago. During an era when responsive web design, CSS, and vector
graphics hadn’t yet come to the fore, the first websites were
nothing more than lines of text. Some of them sported an iconic
purple colour and underline, a hyperlink. Back then, images on a
website were considered top-notch.
However,
words aren’t enough to describe these early websites. To appreciate
how the Internet has evolved over the decades, pick your favourite
website and open it on one tab, then...
Monday, 17 March 2014
Friday, 14 March 2014
On Mobile Apps and Their Purpose for Phones and Users
Posted by Unknown
On 3/14/2014
Mobile
applications or apps are specific programs that make the function of
a hand-held device more convenient to its users. These programs range
from entertainment applications like games or mp3 players to useful
utilities like GPSes or calendars. Program developers make these apps
easily obtainable and can be used anywhere, as long as the phone is
operational.
Mobile
apps are programed for easy access. With technology as fast and as
efficient as it is today, anyone can simply download multiple apps in
one phone, making the device multifunctional...
Monday, 10 March 2014
A Simple Guide to Understanding Entity Search
Posted by Unknown
On 3/10/2014
Over
the years, Google has tweaked their search engine algorithm to serve
up better search results. After all, it wasn’t that long ago when
early SEO practitioners stuffed their content with keywords in the
hopes of boosting their ranking. Recent updates, however, have
ensured that quality content takes precedence over keywords. That is,
websites and pages that provide useful information are now
prioritized over those with spammy content.
Now,
Google is once again shaking up the search engine landscape with what
they call “entity search.”...
Monday, 3 March 2014
Big Hands: Remedying the Ergonomic Problem
Posted by Unknown
On 3/03/2014
Smartphones
represent a quantum leap in mobile technology. Whereas a mobile
entertainment system must consist of several devices (mp3 player,
mobile phone, laptop, etc.), smartphones integrate everything. Now
you have a mobile phone that can play music and movies, as well as
browse the Internet.
Despite
the radical leap, ergonomics still remains an issue, especially with
the early smartphones and mobile devices. With the screen barely big
enough to properly press a button, some users find it hard to send
messages or browse websites without...
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