Web Design Inspiration: 55 Beautifully Made Single Page Designs
Single page websites may be described as websites that constitutes all of its features in one page. In this kind of design visitors need not to load different pages just to find what they are looking for and this can give your website an advantage to the rest. But to make this effective, it is of importance to have a creative design to your website to make it more fun and lively. In our next post, we will be showcasing examples of Beautiful Single Page Design. You may want to take a look at the following related articles: • 40+ Examples of Horizontal Scrolling Websites • 44 Examples of Nature Inspired Website Designs • 45+ Inspiring Examples of Vintage in Web Design • 30 Beautiful and Illustrative Website Footers We Shoot Bottles View Source TV Rdek View Source Simon Edamico View Source Roger Burkhard View Source Almeyra View Source Bit Bots View Source Dean Oakley View Source Antonio Gioia View Source World-Arcade View Source Basil Gloo View Source Made by Giant View Source KZ Xtreme View Source Bounty Bev 3 Bob Ads
5 Warning Signs of a Weak Social Media Strategy
Engaging your brand in social media is easier said than done. There are many factors to consider when executing an effective social media strategy. Instead of watching the train wreck hurt your brand, here are warning signs of a weak social media strategy that you need to be aware of before things really get bad: 1) Lack of Focus on a Few Social Networks There are many social networks that can be leveraged but ask your team: “Why are we using Facebook? Focus on a few social networks to create a strong presence in a few venues compared to near non-existence on 200 social networks. 2) No Responsibility for Executing Social Media Activities There needs to be an emphasis placed on participating on your business's core social networks. Consistency is necessary for implementing a successful social media strategy. 3) Daily Tasks are Not Aligned with Social Media Strategy Social media requires taking small steps to accomplish big goals. 4) Metrics Are Not Being Measured Components to consider:
BREAKING: Google’s Acquisition of AdMob Approved by FTC
By a vote of five to zero, the Federal Trade Commission has unanimously approved Google's $750 million acquisition of mobile advertising platform AdMob. In a statement issued moments ago, the FTC declared that it finds the transaction "not likely to harm competition." While it has serious antitrust concerns over combining the two powerful mobile ad networks together, Apple's launch of iAds was the tipping point that got the deal approved: “As a result of Apple’s entry (into the market), AdMob’s success to date on the iPhone platform is unlikely to be an accurate predictor of AdMob’s competitive significance going forward, whether AdMob is owned by Google or not,” the Commission’s statement explains. While the deal is now approved, the FTC will continue to monitor the mobile marketplace to ensure that it doesn't become dominated by one player. The FTC believes that monetizing mobile content through ad sales is going to play a major role in the expansion of mobile apps and the web itself.
HOW TO: Put Facebook’s “Like” Button on Any Website
90+ Essential Social Media Resources
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5 Small Biz Web Design Trends to Watch
This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business. The importance of having an attractive website that converts visitors into buyers and helps cleverly promote your small business is essential in these fiercely competitive times. Your website has to capture a visitor's attention, entice him or her to stay and browse around, create an interest in your product or service, and result in sales. For small businesses with limited time and budgets, design is an essential factor in both attracting and converting potential customers. With this in mind, here are five current design trends that most small businesses can utilize to great effect. Let us know in the comments below about any additional design trends that you have spotted in the small business world. 1. Minimalist design effectively strips away the excess and helps the user concentrate squarely on the content. 2. 3.
Google Instant Makes SEO Irrelevant - The Steve Rubel Stream
The Clip Report: An eBook on the Future of Media In the early 1990s when I began my career in PR there were clip reports. These were physical books that contained press clips. Today my role is to form insights into how the entire overlapped media landscape - the pros, social channels, and corporate content - is rapidly evolving and to help Edelman clients turn these learnings into actionable strategies. Today I am re-launching my Tumblr site with a new name, a new focus and a new format. It all kicks off today with a 15-page installment of The Clip Report.
What can the UK learn from Canada's budget cuts?
7 June 2010Last updated at 13:43 By Will Smale Business reporter, BBC News Mr Chretien's spending cuts did not spare health and education Canada may be better known for its brightly-attired policemen and love of ice hockey, but its example of successful budget-cutting is suddenly all the rage with the UK government. As Prime Minister David Cameron warns of the need for extensive spending cuts to bring down the UK's substantial public deficit, the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition is aiming to follow the achievement of the Canadian government between 1993 and 1996. During those four years, the then Canadian administration of prime minister Jean Chretien managed to turn a deficit of 9.1% or 39bn Canadian dollars ($37bn; £25bn) into a small budget surplus. While the UK government faces a tougher challenge - a deficit of 11.5% or £156bn - what lessons can it learn from Canada? Continue reading the main story “Start Quote Canada appears as good at spending cuts as it is at ice hockey
