Author: tylerwhitaker

I love to find deals. I love to find bargains. But when it comes to Internet service the old adage “You get what you pay for” just doesn’t apply. If fact I’d be thrilled if I actually got what I paid for. You may not know it, but there are some major shifts going on…

I don’t know about you, but the older I get, the easier it is to buy my own post-Christmas presents. It might also have something to do with my wife’s reluctance to delve into the geekier aspects of my wish list. But, with the holiday season behind us, it’s time to start the New Year…

You can find anything on the Internet, which is what makes it such an indispensible tool. And the converse is also true that anything (man or machine) can find you on the Internet. That can be a chilling reminder that privacy is not always what we think it is. Unfortunately for most people, true privacy…

Have you ever hired and fired a technical employee in the same day? Do your interviews feel like bad first dates where in the first 5 minutes you start thinking of ways to escape? Did your last round of interviews result in nothing more than wasted time and effort? Hiring technical talent can be a…

No one can deny the popularity of Apple’s iPhone. It’s sleek black lines, and easy to use interface has pushed the “state of the art” for mobile phones in directions never seen before. And with the ever expanding library of new applications, it begs the question: Does my business need an iPhone app? The genius…

Most companies have exciting news to share with their customers. Great deals, special pricing, and informative articles can turn them from casual customer to product evangelists. Finding the right method to deliver your message can make all of the difference. Email newsletters, if done right, can deliver the right message, to the right people, at…

If you’re like me, your summer fun just isn’t complete without some cool gadgets. This month I’ve put together a list of gadgets that are bound to put a smile on your face, a dent in your wallet, and a welcome diversion from the summer heat. Parrot AR.Drone (www.parrot.com) The Parrot AR.Drone is one of…

When you’re a small business owner, nothing is more important than sales. It goes without saying that revenue is the life blood of business. So why do most business websites focus only on marketing products and services, and not taking the next step of closing the sale? Maybe it’s time to start collecting payments online…

Even though my first computer was an Apple IIc, I’ve been a Windows guy for years. I’m comfortable on a PC. My Dell Latitude 630 has been a great little laptop for me. But recently I was given a 15” MacBook Pro, and I have to admit that I’m impressed. The real question, yet to…

In this world of short attention spans and cryptic cell phone text messages, fully communicating your businesses strengths and benefits is a tough task indeed. At best, you have but a few moments to share what your business does and why people should care. Catching their interest requires delivering the right message at the right…