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Americans spend nearly a quarter of their time online on social networking sites and blogs, up from 15.8 percent in 2009 (a 43 percent increase) according to new research released today from The Nielsen Company. The research revealed that Americans spend a third of their time online (36 percent) communicating and networking across social networks, blogs, … Read more
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stumbling upon sites I would never have known about otherwise. Today I came across this touching site: beyondaglimpse.com. It is a book (in progress) that seeks to encourage seeing beauty in those who are born with deformities. It will be full of drawings and I’m so happy to have found the site. I’m continually amazed … Read more
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Hi All, I decided to make things very simple for all of my readers. By the way I appreciate every single one of you! I have embedded my blog into my website so I no longer have the wordpress address blog. It’s all in one now. I have moved my published articles into my portfolio … Read more
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Every successful designer knows how to balance space and study color systems. These are graphic design basics. Pantone talks about web safe colors. You’ll need to understand RGB versus CMYK colors. There is a psychology of colors and design. Colors create moods. Design guides you through a space and shows what the designer wants the … Read more
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I upgraded to iOS4 and immediately saw a huge improvement in speed. People are already camping out in front of Apple stores to try to buy a new iPhone being released this Thursday. Demand has been overwhelming and stores are expected to run out.
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Apple’s new upgrade of iOS 4.0 software for Apple iPhone works with iPhone4, iPhone 3 GS, and iPhone 3G. Not all features are compatible with all devices. Multitasking (only available with iPhone 4 and iPhone 3 GS) does not hinder performance of the iPhone. iOS 4 is a free update. The OS contains one hundred new and … Read more
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In Adobe Creative Suite 5 there are four categories to choose from: Design Premium, Web Premium, Production Premium and Master Collection. Here is an overview of which product is best for you. On the Adobe website you can type in your specific work project needs and you will be able to click to receive recommendations … Read more
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100 million users access Facebook through #mobile devices. They’re 2x more active on #FB than non-mobile users. Twitter now has 60 million users. Facebook has 400 million users. HubSpot estimates the average Twitter user now has 300 followers. In July the number was 70. When clients tell you they don’t have time for social media … Read more
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The Psychology of Colors in Marketing: Colors impact moods, feelings and behaviors. Our subconscious experiences a positive or negative reaction to colors. On the web it takes less that 30 seconds to make a first impression. Blue is a favorite color among a majority of viewers. Subconsciously it conveys safety, security and authority. But watch out for certain blues which come across as cold and institutional. Depending on the type of Green used it can imply wealth, health, nature, tranquility or status. Dark greens best symbolize money.
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