Here’s a quick tip that can come in handy for web developers dealing with “dot files” like .htaccess, .gitignore, etc. Easy: There’s an App for That Funter Funter’s sole purpose is to toggle showing/hiding hidden files. Just install the Funter (File Hunter) app. Since it’s from an unverified developer (special Mac security precaution), you’ll need …
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Mac OS X: Show Hidden Files in Finder
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Perfect Google Apps DNS settings
I use Namecheap for domain name registrations and managing DNS settings. It’s easy to use and has a one-click Google Apps setup (MX records only, not subdomains, DKIM, SPF, or SRV settings for Google Apps). Following are the quick-and-dirty advanced settings to really get the most out of your Google Apps setup. Screenshots are from …
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Congrats to WPMU DEV on 100,000 users
Congratulations to WPMU DEV on reaching 100,000 users today; and I’m one of them. :-) Celebrate 100k users at WPMU DEV to enter the draw for a free annual account!
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Quick WordPress SEO Tips
WordPress = a website Content Management System (CMS) SEO = Search Engine Optimization WordPress SEO = optimizing your WordPress settings and your website content with the intention of (and hopefully resulting in) higher search engine rankins WordPress SEO Tips and How-To 2 links will provide you with bunches of information (usable or not is up …
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Microsoft Office 365 vs Google Apps Email Migration
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/google-in-the-enterprise/one-companys-google-apps-email-migration-part-1/1175 offers a thorough write-up of a specific company’s email migration from on-premise email to in-the-cloud email. The author details many of the steps along the way to migration and does a great job comparing the Google Apps for Business and Microsoft Office 365 offerings. The comparison chart below is from the article, not created …
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Facebook Suggests Friends and Pages to you
Did you know that Facebook had a Page Suggestion tool, similar to its Facebook Friend Suggestion tool? Facebook also has a Friend finder/importer tool that hooks up with your email account. But finding buiness pages is tons of fun because of the many categories you can choose from on the top menu bar. Browse Facebook …
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What is Pinterest? How to use Pinterest
Pinterest is a social network to share images or videos, one at a time. Users can comment, like, or re-pin. In order to sign up, you’ll need either a Facebook login or a Twitter login. Pinterest doesn’t have its own login option at this time. “Pinterest is a Virtual Pinboard.” from http://pinterest.com/about/ Pinterest consists of: …
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Online Marketing and Advertising – Comprehensive Glossary
http://www.slidedeck.com/blog/73-must-measure-metrics-for-your-online-business/ Thanks, SlideDeck!
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YouTube Analytics – Audience Retention (Drop-Off) Metrics
YouTube’s been rolling out a lot of great new features in the last few months, but YouTube Audience Retention (i.e. Drop-Off) metrics was my favorite pseudo-enterprise-level-service addition. It lets you see where viewers stopped watching. For example, within the first 10-seconds, 30-seconds, or 60-seconds (common drop-off points in online video). You get to watch your …
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Annotate websites and share your edits (Freebies)
Publish annotations for any website Markup any website and share your annotations: http://markup.io/ Allow Screenshot-ed Feedbacks on your own Site Add a magical “take a screen shot, annotate it, and submit it” button to your own website: http://www.jotform.us/wishbox/ Why? Showing is better than telling. A picture is worth a thousand words. It improves communication. What …
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DIY iPhone Videos for Real Estate
We here at TourKick provide professional-quality, High-Definition (HD) videos and other techie services. For those Realtors out there who want to discover (and possibly master) DIY Video, it doesn’t get any easier than using an iPhone, because it’s always with you. For step-by-step instructions, along with how-to videos, check this out: http://next.inman.com/2011/11/super-simple-tips-for-getting-started-with-video-on-your-iphone/ And when you …
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Video: “WordPress, the Category Killer” for Real Estate Websites
In case you didn’t know, TourKick provides technology services like WordPress websites and hosting. Most clients either already have WordPress and need some tweaks or want WordPress. But for those of you who need a new or improved website and don’t know about or don’t yet love WordPress, here’s a video from the 2010 Real …
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