The obvious first choice in using QR Codes is on the front or back of a business card. Web Design News has posted 30 Creative Business Cards that may provide an idea or two. NOTE! One thing that I consistently notice in scanning QR Codes is that I’m driven to a website that a) is [...]
Ideas for QR Codes
The creative writers over at 1stwebdesigner.com posted a really nice look at QR Codes today. Check it out: 10 Cool and Inspiring Uses of QR Codes “According to comScore, in June 2011, 14 million mobile users in the US scanned a QR code on their mobile device. QR (Quick Response) codes are becoming more and [...]
Unlocking the Power of QR-Codes
It seems as if QR-Codes are popping up in print media wherever I look. In magazines, on cereal boxes, business cards, even covering the back door of a delivery truck. If you haven’t noticed them yet, you soon will. My first questions after learning of this new form of “mobile communication” were many. What [...]
New Mobile Apps
Just as I embark on helping small business organizations get smart phone web presence, comes along group apps like Living Social, Groupon and other location based apps. This article provides a what’s up for what’s trending in the the Social Media world. The New Mobile Apps Are All About the Group: Tech News and Analysis [...]
2011 Small Business Predictions
This Mashable article brings attention to 5 technology predictions for small business in 2011: http://mashable.com/2010/12/21/small-business-predictions/ From my experience in 2010, each of these predictions hit the nail on the head for accuracy. Here are a few thoughts on how to help your business or organization take advantage of these trends: 1. Increased Spending on Websites [...]
How does your Tagline stack up?
Interesting article from TechSoup today: 17 Nonprofits With Exceptional Taglines Since 2008, the Nonprofit Tagline Awards (aka the Taggies) have been rewarding organizations for using strong taglines in their marketing materials. A powerful tagline can be the centerpiece of a strong marketing campaign, and can serve to both clarify and simplify your message. 2010 Getting [...]
Ray, people will come Ray.
Ray, people will come Ray. They’ll come to Iowa for reasons they can’t even fathom. They’ll turn up your driveway not knowing for sure why they’re doing it. They’ll arrive at your door as innocent as children, longing for the past. Of course, we won’t mind if you look around, you’ll say. It’s only $20 [...]
Gr8 Social Media tips from Social Examinar
I ran across these tips this morning on how to market events with Social Media tools. This is well worth the time if you are building a tribe! 12 Ways to Market Your Event With Social Media By Rich Brooks Published July 20, 2010 Whether you’re planning a real-world event (like a conference, tweetup or [...]