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Google Adwords upgrade a wake-up for start-ups
10:39PM | Tuesday, 4 October 2011 | Michelle HammondStart-ups that advertise with Google AdWords can now integrate new social and mobile features after the tech giant unveiled a range of new upgrades for search ads.
Five essential cloud-based tools for start-ups
10:39PM | Monday, 3 October 2011 | Oliver MilmanA couple of years ago, business owners didn’t think about the cloud unless they were flying through one on the way to a major client meeting.
Easily uninstall a program
10:36PM | Monday, 3 October 2011 | Patrick StaffordIt’s easy enough to install a computer program – download it, or load it from a disc or USB stick, and then get it running.
Google upgrades Analytics tools to include real-time updates
9:43PM | Friday, 30 September 2011 | Patrick StaffordGoogle has introduced a new update to its Analytics tool that will let businesses see details about their traffic in real time as opposed to delayed updates, in a move that could allow businesses to better determine which marketing methods are netting them the most traffic.
iPhone App of the Week: 1Password
9:45PM | Thursday, 29 September 2011 | Patrick StaffordWith plenty of websites requiring passwords and login details it’s sometimes hard to keep track of all of them. There’s an app that helps to do this.
SMEs embrace the cloud while consumers flock to mobile commerce: Report
9:13PM | Thursday, 29 September 2011 | Oliver MilmanThe shift by SMEs and consumers to new technology has been underlined by separate figures that show the cloud computing market will generate revenues of $12 billion in Asia-Pacific by 2016, while mobile payments in Australia are set to quadruple this year.
Activate desktop gadgets on Windows
9:34PM | Wednesday, 28 September 2011 | Patrick StaffordYou may have seen some Windows users looking at a clock on their desktop or maybe a calendar or news ticker. Those widgets are built into the OS.
Clear browsing data on Chrome
9:15PM | Tuesday, 27 September 2011 | Patrick StaffordEvery so often you may want to clear the browsing data on your particular browser, such as Firefox or Internet Explorer. But if you’re using Chrome it might not be as easy to find.
Presentify wins inaugural Sydney Hackathon
9:33PM | Monday, 26 September 2011 | Oliver MilmanAn app that turns articles into formatted web presentations has won the inaugural Sydney Hackathon, the first 24-hour tech start-up event of its kind in Australia.
Getting objective about your website
9:22PM | Monday, 26 September 2011 | Ruslan KoganMany start-ups fret over whether their websites are up to scratch. But it needn’t be guesswork – there are plenty of ways to discover if you’re an online champ or chump.
Save power on a Windows machine
9:40PM | Monday, 26 September 2011 | Patrick StaffordWhile debate over the upcoming carbon tax continues to rage on, there is no doubt higher electricity prices are on every business owner’s mind.
Facebook reveals radical new profile design, app ecosystem at F8 conference
9:50PM | Friday, 23 September 2011 | Patrick StaffordSocial giant Facebook has announced some of the most dramatic updates to its profile design since the site's inception, with chief executive Mark Zuckerberg revealing new features including the ability to stream music with Spotify and watch films through the site using Netflix.
10 tips to creating a web strategy from scratch
9:46PM | Thursday, 22 September 2011 | Oliver MilmanThe vast majority of Australian SMEs have no kind of strategy when it comes to the fastest growing business channel there is – online. Don’t be one of them.
iPhone App of the Week: Apple Store
9:00PM | Thursday, 22 September 2011 | Patrick StaffordThe Apple Store is one of the most iconic retail destinations around, so it’s only fitting there’s a great app to go with it.
Google+ opens registration to the public as Facebook responds with innovations of its own
9:33PM | Thursday, 22 September 2011 | Patrick StaffordEntrepreneurs are being urged to jump on Google+ after the internet giant finally allowed all members of the public to sign up this week, prompting immediate comparisons with market leader Facebook, which has responded to the new threat by introducing innovations of its own.
Sydney Uni to play host to Australia’s first 24-hour “hackathon”
9:52PM | Wednesday, 21 September 2011 | Oliver MilmanStart-up app developers are being encouraged to take part in what’s believed to be Australia’s first 24-hour “hackathon” this weekend, with $3,500 in cash up for grabs.
Regional small businesses still shunning online: Report
9:40PM | Wednesday, 21 September 2011 | Oliver MilmanSmall businesses in regional areas are failing to grasp the potential of online, with only 54% having a website and fewer still having any sort of web strategy.
Aussie consumers increasingly savvy over online security: Report
9:21PM | Wednesday, 21 September 2011 | Oliver MilmanThe growing viability of online start-ups has been underlined by new research that shows that Australian consumers are increasingly confident of their security on the web.
Melbourne start-up goes global with NASA deal
9:00AM | Tuesday, 20 September 2011 | Oliver MilmanA solo Melbourne-based entrepreneur has credited finding a neglected niche and search engine optimisation for luring global clients such as NASA, Peugeot and LG.
Don’t let your domain name registration expire
9:36PM | Friday, 16 September 2011 | TaskmasterThere would be nothing – I repeat nothing – worse than waking up one day and finding that one of your rivals now owns your web address. So get on the case!
