For businesses large and small, capitalizing on social media is a bit of a no-brainer. Social networking is revolutionizing the way businesses learn about and interact with their consumers.
Social media tools like Facebook and Twitter have become crucial audience information. The likes, dislikes, tastes and trends of a company's existing and potential consumer base...
Usually I stick with web development when it's my turn to blog, but for this week, I'm gonna step out of my usual role and touch on some web design for a change. First and foremost, Photoshop is probably one of the coolest pieces of software out there; you can basically accomplish anything and...
Anyone who has spent more than two minutes looking into creating a web presence has at least heard about Open Source Software, or OSS. Technologies like PHP, MySQL, and others have pushed this once obscure and often nerdy software model out of obscurity. Many of the greatest web innovations have been fueled by this...
The winner of the 2008 "I Need A New Design Contest" 2.0, www.theyhavenames.com, earned its spot at number one by accumulating over 112,000 votes. Where being the worst proved to be the best, They Have Names received a $500 prize as well as a free web design from lifeBLUE Media.
After discussing with They Have...
The first step towards implementing a successful SEO strategy is to understand your indicators. There are many, both public and private metrics, available that website owners rely on. Here we will discuss some of the most prevalent out there.
Google Analytics
Perhaps the most widely known analytics tool, Google Analytics, keeps it simple. At a glance,...
lifeBLUE Media is pleased to announce the launch of the H2O Supply website.
H2O Supply is a wholesale plumbing distributor selling everything from sinks, pipe and faucets to toilets and refrigerators. In addition, they can also offer their clients personal service in their store location in Carrollton, Texas. H2O Supply offers all major brands including...
The flavor of the day it seems right now across the Web is Twitter. It's getting a lot of attention from the mainstream media and is riding that virtual wave of social networking that Facebook and MySpace created these past few years. In fact, we here at lifeBLUE launched our...
Syllabus
University of lifeBLUE MediaCollege of Web DesignDepartment of Business AdministrationLBWBB101: Web Business Basics for Optimal Online Presence
Professor: Dr. BlueClass Times: Approximately every 4 weeks.
Office Hours: M-F 9AM-5PM or by appointment.Office Phone: 972-984-1899Email: accountservices at lifeblue.comWebsite/Blog Address: www.lifeblue.com & http://www.lifeblue.com/blogs/
Course DescriptionThis course is designed to meet the needs of...
Any professional chef will tell you that a dish is only as good as its ingredients. Quality and freshness often can make the difference between a signature dish at a 5-Star restaurant or your mother-in-law's 'Chicken Surprise.'
A similar edict holds true for you and your Web site. There are many ingredients that go into...
Some would argue choosing a domain name is the most important first steps you will taken when setting up your online presence. Here are some tips to take into consideration when picking the perfect domain name:Make it two words or less. Think of some of the most used or visited sites... www.apple.com, www.nike.com, www.starbucks.com,...