CSS Sprites

For a better way to optimize your site for faster page loading check this out.

http://sixrevisions.com/css/css-sprites-site-speed/#more-3552

Fun jQuery photo galleries

Thanks to Shauna for finding these great photo galleries. All galleries use jQuery and some use PHP for the backend.

http://tympanus.net/codrops/2010/05/05/beautiful-background-image-navigation-with-jquery/

We’re going back to Tech Columbus for m

We’re going back to Tech Columbus for more funding for another startup. So far we’ve helped launched six successful IT startups, four had partial funding from Tech Colmbus, and two were partially funded by us. This will probably be the fifth from Tech Columbus. We offer VC funding to anyone with a good idea who is willing to work hard to launch their IT idea. Send us your biz plan if you think it’s good enough.

Congrats to Mlicki Designs on winning a

Congrats to Mlicki Designs on winning a National Gold Addy. Nice job guys. http://ow.ly/2iZkw

One of our clients is now launching thei

One of our clients is now launching their private Beta site http://ow.ly/2iZnx . Public launch is within a few months check back soon.

Our response to the question: What type of hosting enviroment do you have?

I’m using Cobal version 1.13 on an Atari 2600 for the database backend and my cell phone running a boot legged copy of Windows ME as my webserver. My internet is provided by a TCP/IP tunnel running through an unmonitored socket on Battle.net. It’s all being powered by a carbon neutral generator made out of a cardboard box, a hamster wheel and soybeans. Yeah, I’m that good.

Our new favorite task management software

If you have been looking for a good task management software check out http://www.gqueues.com. Its super simple, very powerful, and works just like you would expect. There is a free version and a paid version but the free version is great. If you want to view it in action before signing up just go to http://www.gqueues.com/help/videoTutorials. The API also lets you develop your own so you can integrate it into your website if you want.

The Ultimate Sales Machine

Steve Lewis recommended a fantastic book about business, productivity, and sales. It’s called “The Ultimate Sales Machine” by Chet Holmes. I’m in the first chapter and already feel like I’ve got my money’s worth out of it. We spend so much time on project management and development that we often forget the basics. This book is fantastic. Thanks for the recommendation Steve. Check out what Steve is doing at his companies site http://ebridgeglobal.com

HTML5 Video Player

If you need a video player that works for the iPhone, Droid or other mobile device and still works great for a normal computer try this out… http://flarevideo.com/#overview. It’s great for you website or mobile application. We actually used something similiar for a local Columbus, Ohio company launching their product to Home Depot.

Core Application Development

Does your company have a core application that it depends on? We are willing to bet the answer is yes. It might be a website that you use, a piece of software, or a custom intranet you built. We use a lot as you can see from our blog – Software We Use. Here is the question… What happens if one of these goes down, breaks, or the developer stops supporting the application? Does you business tumble? For most applications the answer is no. But there is probably one application that if it suddenly broke you would be out of business. We are working up upgrading three legacy applications for clients right now. One moves over 10 million of in inventory a month, one provides 90% of the business for an Inc 500 company, and the other tracks every employee, client, advertiser, and vendor for our client. If you have a core application that needs a little support give us a call. We can help you plan a path to upgrade the application, provide support, or suggest an alternative to make sure you stay in business even if your software developer doesn’t.

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