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Lyquix and P4MV Merger
Thursday, April 26, 2012Written by Christian SheaTechnology firm Lyquix and marketing agency P4MV have merged to provide clients with consolidated solutions for cross media campaigns. From brand development through traditional print design and advertising to full service web development, the merger allows Lyquix to deliver a complete suite of marketing and technology services from a single company.
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Is HTML5 Replacing Flash?
Monday, January 02, 2012Written by Ruben ReyesThe recent arguments between Apple and Adobe regarding Flash support in iPhone and iPad has fueled the discussion on video using HTML5 vs. Flash.
In this post I comment on current status of standards and browser support and whether HTML5 will replace Flash.
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Update: Regain Facebook Privacy
Sunday, June 20, 2010Written by Ruben ReyesWe recently posted step-by-step instructions to configure your Facebook privacy settings. Since then Facebook has updated its Privacy Settings section and has made it “easier” for users to control what and how they share information. In this post we provide updated instruction on how to configure your privacy settings.
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Very Secure and Simple Passwords
Monday, April 19, 2010Written by Ruben ReyesIn December 2009, a major password breach occurred. The hacker posted on the Internet the complete list of 32 million passwords. An analysis of the list provides a terrifying view of the weakness of password-based security.
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Understand How Users Behave
Sunday, March 14, 2010Written by Ruben ReyesWhen designing a website or a mobile app it's important to understand how users really behave. A design that adapts to user behavior will allow for more intuitive navigation. The fast pace of the Internet combined with the very low impact of bad choices —when clicking on the wrong link usually nothing bad happens and you can go back very quickly— have made them impatient and undisciplined.
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Backup Your Computer Files (Cheap, Easy & Secure)
Monday, January 04, 2010Written by Ruben ReyesA substantial part of our digital life is stored in our personal and work computers. Photos, music, emails, documents and finances lie in hard discs that can break down, be stolen or destroyed. Files can also be erased by mistake or by viruses.
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You Are Not The Typical User
Thursday, December 03, 2009Written by Ruben ReyesThis is the first of a series of posts on Web Usability that I will be writing in the coming months. If you are involved in the design or development of a website in any capacity, the first thing you should acknowledge and embrace is that you are not the typical user.
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How to be successful with new web initiatives
Tuesday, December 01, 2009Written by Christian SheaThe expensive way to try new web technologies is the "throw it against the wall and see if it sticks" approach. One of the traps that many organizations fall into when launching a new web initiative is putting the focus of the project on new technology or new functionality.
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Sent From...
Thursday, November 19, 2009Written by Ruben ReyesYou might have seen those e-mail signatures that are automatically attached by mobile devices — “Sent from iPhone” or “Sent from my Verizon BlackBerry”. For some people it says “I am very busy person” or “I am a workaholic”, for others “Look at my fancy phone”.
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What To Look For When Looking For Web Hosting
Thursday, August 13, 2009Written by Ruben ReyesLooking for web hosting can be a confusing if you are not an IT person. In this article I will give you some guidelines on the things you need to consider to make a good decision.
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Nuff' Said
Wednesday, August 12, 2009Written by Christian SheaIf you work in marketing, you probably share this experience: You are trying to write copy for a website, brochure or email campaign. Your client – who might be your boss or an outside client – can’t stop adding to the project. “But we also can provide X! We need to tell our customers that, too. What about the history of the company? Can you add a photo of everyone who works here?”
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Do We Need To Hide Passwords?
Thursday, June 25, 2009Written by Ruben ReyesHiding passwords on web forms and other computer applications have become a de facto standard practice. But, do we really need to hide passwords?
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Help! The Recession Ate My Budget
Thursday, June 04, 2009Written by Christian SheaTell me if you’ve heard this one, “All the research shows that companies that spend on marketing during a recession, come out ahead of the competition as the economy rebounds.” I estimate that I have heard that statement from a marketer at least once for every conference and networking event that I’ve attended in the past year. It is a catchy buzz phrase, and if people believe it, even better. But here’s the thing – what research?
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Domain Names Are Still Important
Sunday, May 17, 2009Written by Ruben ReyesEven with the use of search engines like Google and Yahoo to find websites people still type web and email addresses. Having an inadequate domain name can become a serious handicap in your business. This situation was evident for a client I recently worked for.
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Starting A Blog
Thursday, April 16, 2009Written by Ruben ReyesWhat would be the best topic to start the Lyquix Blog than Starting a Blog? Here is a small list of steps you may want to follow:
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