Maps and Mojitos

Maps and Mojitos just got responsive. We completely re-designed the Lauren Wenz’s travel / lifestyle blog. Check it out here. Grab the bottom right corner of the window and take it for a spin. The page automatically reformats for smaller screens/devices. Let us know what you think.

Content Generation

Information is being created at a unrivaled pace compared to anytime in our history. Why not make a little?
“History is written by the victors.” – Winston Churchill
Every blog you create, adds information to the global knowledge base that is the internet.
If you write yourself in, all the better, provide you and your company a competitive advantage over those who didn’t write themselves in.

Contribute

In todays world, just having a website will not distinguish you from your competitors. Globalization and growing competition have been by-products of the popularity of the Internet. Increased competition has amplified the importance of being able to demonstrate to your customers that you are an expert in your field. Your website needs to become a tool that is always growing and expanding with relevant information that expresses your expertise.
A blog can be a great tool that allows your website to grow and evolve. Blogs, if maintained properly, can allow you to not only contribute to online conversations, but they can allow you to demonstrate your knowledge on a particular subject.
Blogging is not for everyone. If you, or someone in your organization does not have time to maintain the blog on a somewhat regular basis, don’t even bother. It is very concerning to visit a blog that has not been updated in months. Another common blogging mistake is regurgitating information from other online resources. A lot of people will find something online that they think is relevant to their business, and either post a link to it, or embed the video on their blog. While it is a good practice to keep your blog current with new information, it does not demonstrate your expertise to your customers. Become an authority in your field by posting information from your own experience and knowledge base rather than repeating other people’s material. If you have the resources and ability, go the extra mile and create a video that other people will want to blog about.

RESPONSIVE WEB DESIGN – ETHAN MARCOTTE

From mobile browsers to netbooks and tablets, users are visiting your sites from an increasing array of devices and browsers. Are your designs ready? Learn how to think beyond the desktop and craft beautiful designs that anticipate and respond to your users’ needs. Ethan Marcotte will explore CSS techniques and design principles, including fluid grids, flexible images, and media queries, demonstrating how you can deliver a quality experience to your users no matter how large (or small) their display.

http://www.abookapart.com/products/responsive-web-design