The Power of an App to Boost Your E-Commerce Business

More and more websites are building apps for their business and the trend is catching on with eCommerce businesses too. There is a great deal of benefit from having your own app for your eCommerce business. It is a good way of maintaining brand recognition, it keeps your customers loyal, and it removes competition that you would normally have to compete with online.

Your app is a constant reminder that your business exists
Once an app is installed onto a mobile device, it may act as an ambassador for your eCommerce site. It is a way of reminding your customer that your business exists, which is handy for when they want to buy one of your products. The sheer convenience of the app means that the consumer would not feel compelled to look online for a better deal. The idea of a better deal may not even cross the users’ mind; he or she may simply click your app and buy without a second thought.

Brand recognition is literally installed into a mobile device
Your app should be branded, and if it is then you have inadvertently installed a brand advert onto your user’s mobile device. They are going to be exposed to the app when they search through their apps looking for other programs. Subconsciously, this is going to have a drip-drip marketing effect, where the user does not know that he or she is keeping your brand fresh in his or her mind.

The fact that your app is installed on someone’s mobile device means that they may also form an emotional attachment to it. Most people do not recognize that they have formed emotional attachments to their apps until they are asked to delete some, at which point they experience a feeling of sadness, loss, and even withdrawal in the case of people addicted to their phones (there are more of them than you think).

It is easier than searching online amongst your competitors
If your customer were to go online and look for your products, then he or she would have to search for the product, at which point he or she would be exposed to your competitors. With an app this is not a problem, because the customer simply clicks on your app, finds your products and buys them. There is no risk of your customer being exposed to a cheaper product from your competitor.

A customer can be loyal to your business without even trying
It is nice to be loyal to just one company, but it is even nicer if they make it easy for you. For example, if you personally shop for your groceries online, then you probably use one superstore more often than you use others. Wouldn’t it be nice if you simply had to tap an app when you want to buy groceries? Where all you have to do is pick your items and submit the order? By creating an app, you can give your loyal customers this same luxury (convenience).

You are able to present your products in a more dynamic manner
An app has more potential than a web browser, especially a web browser on a mobile device. With an app you can show people animations involving your products, or product demonstration videos. You can even show them three dimensional images that they may manipulate with their finger.

You could add noises to the app, and even create a live stream so that you can update prices and submit offers that update on the app. You can even create a private area where the app user gets a special discount because he or she downloaded your app.

John Kravz is a representative of Vpn-guru.com. Read more about hidemyass vpn.

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Google's Own Laptop: Chromebook 550

It seems like Google wants to try it hands on almost everything. From mobile phone market to cloud storage, this search engine giant has become the most dominating and influencing force in the market ever since it released the android operating system for mobile phones.

A few years back Google announced that it was working on a desktop computer based operating system and they called it chrome, please do not confuse it with the chrome internet browser as these are two different things. For years Google worked to build a web of services to support its operating system. Little did we knew back then that Google will come out with a laptop of its own, yes that’s exactly what we are going to review today i.e. the chrome book.

Google stated that the future of computing is cloud based. According to Google you won’t need expensive and powerful hardware as most of the processing load will be handled by the powerful cloud servers. Chromebook is a step in the same direction. It is a laptop computer that is inexpensive and is meant for people who do most of their work online. Today we are going to review the Google chromebook 550.

Features:
Google joined hands with Samsung to produce Samsung chromebook 550, while Samsung took care of the hardware manufacturing and assembling, Google supervises design and development.

It features a 1.3 GHz Intel processor that has two cores. A dual core processor means faster processing speeds and chrome book doesn’t disappoints on this, the startup time, right from the moment you press the power button to the moment the operating system has completely loaded is just 8 seconds. Now that has to be one of the fastest loading times.

The performance of chrome is attributed not to just its dual core processor but also to its super duper fast hard disk. Chromebook 550 comes installed with a 160GB SSD hard disk. If you folks don’t know what SSD is then let us tell you that it is the fastest drive out there in the market, SSD is an acronym for solid state drive and it has no moving parts what so ever so the chances of it crashing on you are minimal. Another component that contributes in its performance is the RAM, it has a 4GB DDR3 RAM. Let us assure you that DDR3 is the latest technology for RAMs at the moment.

Coming to its display, well we have no complains in this department. Chromebook 550 comes with a 12.1 inch full high definition screen. We watched some high definition content on it and we swear that it produces all those perfect blacks and whites. Every color comes alive on this display.

Pros:

• Really lightweight and thin. It is one of the most comfortable notebooks to use.
• Longer battery life, every component installed in the chromebook is power savvy.
• Inexpensive, you can buy a chrome book at half the price of a laptop.
• Free 100gb cloud storage space from Google.

Cons:

• Low processing power.
• Chrome operating system, since most of the world is well versed on windows; some people might find it difficult to use it.
• Not a full blown power house, even the operating system is minimal.

Verdict:

If you are a professional who does most of his work online then chromebook is the best option for  you but if you are someone looking for a powerful computer to play games on it then this product is not suitable for you.

Adam Raddick is a computer engineer and has been working on chromebook development with Google since the last 3 years. He also writes electronic product reviews that explain how the computing environment will evolve in the near future.

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How To Add Delicious Save Button To Blogger/WordPress

Delicious is a social bookmarking website that helps you to store, share and discover links. It was created by Joshua Schachter and later it was sold to AVOS Systems. Delicious provides browser extension, boomarklet and save buttons to make it easy to bookmark your links. It also enables you to save the links you post on your Twitter, Facebook and Google+. When you save links manually you can tag your link and give it a description and a title. It has a Following system like twitter.

I have been using their service for almost one month, all I can say is It’s a good service for you to store your important links other than that sharing your link doesn’t help you at all. Whenever I go to their Discover page I see links with Chinese title(GRRR!)

So in order to add a Delicious Link Save button to your blog, they have provided a HTML code in their tools page. Then you can just copy and paste the code in your template wherever you want it display. Oh wait you have to replace your-company in the code( your company name(if you have) or else you can just give your blog name.

<a href="#" onclick="window.open('https://delicious.com/save?v=5&provider={your-company}&noui&jump=close&url='+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+'&title='+encodeURIComponent(document.title), 'delicious','toolbar=no,width=550,height=550'); return false;"> <img src="https://delicious.com/img/logo.png" height="16" width="16" alt="Delicious"> Save this on Delicious </a>

..and save your template. Please don’t hesitate to ask me if you have any questions.

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Breathe Life Into Your Rear Projection TV

A rear projection television (RPTV) refers to one in which the images are projected from within the unit, specifically behind the display screen, as opposed to front-projection systems, which entail a projector in front of and separate from the screen.

In the 1980s, rear projection televisions were the biggest screens you could find in homes. Flat liquid crystal display (LCD) and plasma panels have since surpassed RPTVs in the thinness stakes, but they are stillthe more cost-effective and energy-efficient alternative. Moreover, rear projection TVsare known for the smoothness of their images. Meanwhile, flatLCD and plasma panels tend to show a latticework of pixilation, especially if the broadcast signal and the set’s native resolution is a mismatch.

Types of RPTVs
RPTV is an umbrella term that encompasses four kinds of technology: LCD and Digital Light Processing (DLP), the same machinery behind today’s high-definition TVs; Cathode Ray Tube (CRT); and Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS).

CRT has been around the longest, and it stands to reason that RPTVs employing this technology are characteristically colossal. An RPTV has a troika of CRTs—red, green and blue—that guns a ray of electrons in various intensities, reproducing colours in the visible spectrum.

A better image can be had with LCD RPTVs,or the kind in which a white lamp backlights a panel of liquid crystals sandwiched by electric currents. DLP RPTVs also rely on a white lamp, except that it uses a Digital Micromirror Device (DMD chip), encased in minute mirrors, rather than a translucent LCD chip.

A newer variety of RPTVs use both liquid crystals and DMD chips: LCoS sets. The results are a superlative contrast ratio; minimalrainbow effect; and 1080p clarity. Unfortunately, manufacturers have discontinued this line of RPTVs.

Replacing lamps
At some point, the lamp in a rear projection TV would have to burn out. This ‘life expectancy’ varies from one kind of TV to another.Some lamp manufacturers claim long lives of up to 8,000 hours; others are more modest at 1,000 hours. The average lamp is replaced every one to two years, but generally, there really is no telling when a lamp would exhaust itself, despite the best guidelinesof manufacturers.

To be sure, watch out for dimming; decline in picture quality; and areas of darkness on the screen. These do not mean you should immediately switch lamps, but you wouldn’t want to wait until the compromised brightness strains your eyesight either.

Lamp replacement prices differ among manufacturers. Be assured, however, that rear projection TV lamps are more affordable than the light sources of flat panel LCDs.

You can do the replacement or reinstallation yourself, but the services of a professional are recommended in most cases. He or she will determine the right type of bulb or lamp assembly for your rear projection TV.

Also, it makes good sense to invest in extra bulbs to reduce downtime from a burnt out lamp. This is especially true if the set has passed into obsolescence.

Conclusion
Ownership of an RPTV requires a basic knowledge of how the set operates and its components: It requires forethought and sensibility to lamp life. This way, you can anticipate what kind of lamp goes into your RPTV should it call for a replacement.

If you plan to buy an RPTV, compare manufacturers’ offerings fiendishly. Also, remind yourself that this kind of TV is receding into history, as manufacturers are favouring flat screens and LED-based models. However, don’t let constant watchfulness suck the fun out of owning an RPTV. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the smoothness and clarity of moving pictures as only an RPTV can give.

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SEO Trends in 2014

Web content is still in demand however with more focus on social media, will SEO still be needed? The answer is yes. However, there will be changes on what works and what brings more audience. SEO will not die out, but will evolve based on marketing trends. Here are some trends predicted to be on rise this year for SEO.

Mobile SEO

More people are online via mobile phones and tablets. With that, website developers are focusing more in developing better mobile navigation as well. How does this affect SEO and content? You’ll notice that search a particular keyword or phrase gives different results from a mobile phone than a desktop browser. Search engines have evolved and adapted to this demand by considering couple new variables available through mobile users. For example, most mobile phones can gather user’s geographical location. Search results will focus on content that are location or geography-based. When searching for “Yoga course” while you’re in Bali, instead of showing the top website with most keywords and backlinks, it will show among its top results, websites for yoga centers that are in Bali itself. There will be more demand for content and SEO that mentions geographical context.

Social Media’s influence

Social networks and sites have becomes last year’s main tool for marketing. This year, it will grow more and social media’s influence on SEO will be more noticeable as search engines will update their algorithms based on this demand. More people are opening Facebook pages rather than a brand’s homepage. Why? It contains more updated content and gives better representation of a business’ reputation and overall image. Notice when you search a keyword or phrase online, at the first set of results, it will most likely include facebook pages that mentions the keyword you search. Unlike before, Facebook pages will only show up if you include the word ‘facebook’ in the search box. Same goes with other social media sites like Pinterest and Google+.

Google’s Hummingbird

Google has evolved with by creating its latest algorithm ‘Hummingbird’. Comparisons on SEO results now result on what answers the search query, rather than relying on backlinks and content with too much keywords. With this, SEO has evolved from keywords to information. For example, when searching for a medical keyword or phrase, results page will now display websites that provide more information, with longer content, rather than those simple articles than spin words into a prolonged introduction or overview. Search the word “cancer”, and notice that the first page shows cancer society sites, medical websites and latest news about cancer, rather than “about cancer articles from content archives. There will be higher demand for quality content that actually gives core knowledge rather than spinned articles that only repeats keywords again and again.

Content Spinning will eventually die out

Recycled information and spinners will not work as effectively as before. Website owners who hire spinners to cut costs will only drive there page ranking down. Readers will demand quality fresh content, and search engines will do that as well.

Link Spamming

With the greater focus on quality content, tools that bombard backlinks will no longer be an effective SEO technique. Low quality and high quantity backlinks will only kill a website. What will work this year will be articles with less but high quality backlinks that lead to relevant information-rich websites.

Experts and Authors

With the observed changes in Google’s search algorithm, and the demand for content that answers search queries, there will be an increasing demand for authors who are experts in their own niche. Brands will hire more writers who have more experience and can give precise answers on their articles. There will be a new wave of authors and those who are experts in their own skill will be the SEO writers this year.

Daniel Mathews is a representative of Hotelscan.com. Hotelscan.com helps to find the best hotels in Kuala Lumpur.

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Under Construction Template for Blogger

Under construction templates are rarely released for Blogger. I had some issues with my other blog template so I had to put up a under construction template, I was searching for hours to find a good template somehow after navigating many sites I found one that has everything I wanted. So I decided to share it.

The template I am writing about has everything that a under construction template should have. you can set the construction time so the time will keep running and then you have twitter, facebook and RSS buttons where you can just link your social links and finally we have a Feedburner subscription thing that you can use to let your feed subscribers know when you publish your new design.

Demo - Download

Template Details

• Template Name - Launcher
• Author - NewBloggerThemes
• Designer - MyThemeShop
• Released Date - 19-April-2013
• Category - Under Contruction

Configuration/Installation

1. Go to Template > Edit HTML in your blogger.
2. Search for TargetDate (to get the search box in EditHTML press CTRL + F)
You will find this Javascript :<script language='JavaScript' type='text/javascript'> TargetDate = "04/19/2015 10:00 AM"; FinishMessage = "<span class='finish-mss'>This website should be online soon! Please be patient.</span>"; </script>

In that change the TargetDate value "04/19/2015 10:00 AM" to the date you gonna publish your new design(template).

3. Search for id='social', you will end up finding these lines :
<div id='social'> <p class='followus'> Follow Us:</p> <a class='twitter' href='http://twitter.com/newbthemes' rel='nofollow' target='_blank'>Twitter</a> <a class='facebook' href='http://facebook.com/newbthemes' rel='nofollow' target='_blank'>Facebook</a> <a class='rss' expr:href='data:blog.homepageUrl + "feeds/posts/default"' rel='nofollow' target='_blank'>RSS</a> </div>

In those lines replace your social links with the existed ones(ie : http://twitter.com/newbthemes)

4. Now finally we have to configure Feedburner(just search for Feedbuner).

<form action='http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify' method='post' onsubmit='window.open('http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=newbthemes', 'popupwindow', 'scrollbars=yes,width=550,height=520');return true' style='' target='popupwindow'>

Replace newbthemes with your Feedburner ID

5. Save your Template.

I hope you enjoyed this article! please share it with your friends :)

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What Type of PHP Application Suits You Best?

It would be hardly an overstatement if we say PHP is one of the hotly pursued platforms out there. On this date, the software development enterprises who haven’t adopted it yet are grappling with the temptation of introducing PHP to their technology ambit. With a whole lot of frameworks to support and, the PHP platform has been gaining increasing relevance as it’s playing a pivotal role in powering companies to create power-packed applications.

PHP facilitates creating a myriad of software applications that stand as the benchmarks in the software marketplace. There is so much range to this highly resourceful platform that by using it you find yourself comfortably perched in an ideal zone of top-notch quality and complete control. The array of applications you can create using it helps you offer your services to companies across different domains. What takes assurance to greater heights is the fact that irrespective of the make and model of the app, you are guaranteed quality – considering the fact you have right developers for the task at your disposal.

So, here are different types of PHP applications for the taking:

• Web based Applications – As the name suggests, such applications are accessed by the customers through the use of Internet. PHP application development helps you create web applications that do not let the issues of compatibility crop up and render your efforts fruitless. PHP is supported by several browsers and operating systems. For the fact that there are a billion Internet users, and a great percentage of them are the potential customers of these web apps, the applications have to be personified by quality and responsiveness. At the same time, they have to have just the right mix of sophisticated and subtle features to cater t the varied tastes of the market. The reliable PHP Developers for hire help you achieve this, and more. The various libraries and scripts help you bolster the default functionalities of the apps and take them beyond their initial specifications. The better equipped your app is against the mounting expectations, closer you are to the adjective, “excellent” as a service provider. And trust PHP to perch you right there!
• The Desktop Applications – Desktop applications have been in the loop from times immemorial now (at least from the time the digital age truly faced a ‘revolution’). These windows-based applications help in more user-friendly operation of the computers and enable the users to perform certain tasks on their systems with more ease and speed. These applications are mostly free of cost, and it’s not hard to locate them on the Internet.
• Java Applets in PHP Scripts– There hasn’t been a meltdown so far in the popularity of applets, and the applets enhanced by PHP scripts make sure their popularity is only headed north. The applets add a lot of dimension to the interactive-levels of a web page. Some of the applets are so immaculately developed that nothing enters their frame that is not designed to be there. The small program bits we also refer to as Java byte code, can be deployed to the end user without any fuss at all. When it comes to running them, it is done by the use of Java Virtual Machine. These are further incorporated into the website’s intrinsic structure.

Along the course, PHP has established itself convincingly as one of the most secure platforms around, and one which does not take a backseat to anything. Outsource PHP Development is proving to be a great alternative for those who lack the competent developers to work on their project.

As we move to new world order, we are most likely to see it cross several barriers which still exist in application development realm. The PHP ScriptLibraries will keep fueling the innovation motor.

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What is Promotional Merchandise?

Promotional merchandise, as the name indicates, is an essential advertising instrument that can be used to expose your company, products or services to a wider audience. In addition to product exposure, using promotional merchandise, such as custom flash drive, helps in increasing your business’s brand awareness. By far, giving away promo product to prospects for free is one of the best and most effective marketing tools available today. Whether you are looking for a way to establish an advertising space or a tool that would keep you in touch of your past customers, giving away promo products like custom USB drives is a great way to build a profitable and lasting business.

There are a lot of perks that can be obtained from giving away free promotional merchandise to consumers. One of the most obvious benefits of giving away free promo products is its can help introduce your business to a great number of new prospects. Basically, handing out these promo items will not just expose your brand to your local market, but it will help introduce your business to the internet markets as well. Since promotional products like custom USB drives are usually handy and transportable, a great part of your recipients will most likely carry these products wherever they go. If the recipient happens to be a traveler who frequently moves from one country to another, your services, products as well as business will get some exposure to some of the countries where he or she has gone by.

Another benefit that can be derived from handing out free promotional stuff is that it can help you save a great deal of money from your marketing and advertising expenses. While media advertisements from magazines, televisions and radio would cost millions of dollars a year, a dozen of custom flash drives would only cost you twenty five dollars or even less. What’s more, you can get bargained deals for these items when you buy them in wholesale orders. So, if you are looking for an economical yet an effective way of promoting your business, make sure to consider giving away custom promo products for free.

To make the most out of your advertising campaign, make sure to choose promo products that durable and long-lasting. Keep in mind that your advertising campaign will last for as long as your products remain functional and useful. Basically, giving them away during a tradeshow is just the beginning of what might be a very long advertising campaign. If your promo products are durable and long-lasting, your advertising campaign will last up to six years or even more.

Give away promo products that can be used by the recipient on a daily basis. In this case, you can hand out functional and useful items like custom USB drives, pens, calendars, bag, and many more. As much as possible, avoid giving away candies, treats and other edible items.

Always buy promo products from a reputable an established supplier like Save On Promotions. By doing so, not only will you get high-grade promo products, but you also get to save a lot of money from your promotional campaign.

Jasmine is one of the reliable person in promoting products .If you are looking for attractive electronic gadgets then you can visit save on promotions. We have huge stock of components available for you.

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Bet Safely Online With These Simple Tips

Everyone likes to play a good game now and then. This is especially true if that game involves winning some extra cash on the side. However, it is not always easy to trek out to the nearest casino, bingo hall or off-track betting site. With the advent of online gaming, playing your favorites, such as bingo, is easy. Although some people may have apprehensions about betting online, the risks can easily be avoided by following a few simple guidelines.

Some people think that betting online is dangerous and this activity should only be done in a live setting. However, playing a game online is a lot like real life. Websites have to adhere to the same laws, except that there is less overhead when it comes to running the site. Here are some basics to follow:

 1.      Do Your Research.
First and foremost, know a little bit about the company that you are about to create an account for. Do a quick Internet search and tack on words such as “safe” or “legal.” Make sure the company keeps its customers in mind.
2.      Check the Website’s Software.
Security is extremely important to a customer, and companies know this. Find out what kind of system the company operates on. Look for encryption software that uses 128-bit. This is the same format that the military uses to encrypt their data. Keep your information safe from others who visit the site.
3.      Added Security.
Many sites offer extra protection, such as session timeouts that log a customer off of his/her account after a certain amount of inactivity. These features go a long way when trying to protect your private information.
4.      Check the Legality.
Many states are legalizing online gaming. However, many websites already operate legally under federal law. If the company is in compliance, they will have a section on their website dedicated to it.
5.      Get Support.
If you are a newcomer to the world of gaming via Internet or you have a specific question about the game’s rules or even setting up an account, make sure that you can get help when you need it. Toll-free phone numbers or email addresses ensure that you can get answers and assistance quickly.
6.      Easy Access to Earnings.
Just because you are playing online doesn’t mean that it should be more difficult to receive your winnings. Open an account with a site that can directly deposit your earnings right into your bank account or offers the option of sending you a physical check.

It is thrilling to play games for money, such as Luckity's Bingo. This is especially true when it can be done in the comfort of your own home. Just remember that, as exciting and entertaining as it all is, you need to make responsible decisions when selecting and pursuing any website. Never use income meant for paying bills to bet online. Always set time limits for yourself and take breaks when you need to. Playing games online should be enjoyable, not stressful. With this helpful list of things to look for, playing your favorite game can be enjoyed whenever you want.

John is a huge fan of playing games online, and, like anyone else, loves the thrill of winning money in these types of venues. However, he has seen friends get themselves in bad situations by not checking the legitimacy and security of gaming sites, and thinks it’s very important for would-be gamers to do their due diligence before settling on a playing venue. He hopes his advice helps others stay safe and win big.

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