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Advances in technology over the years have brought about a phenomenon caused by the fusion of computers and art. The commercial and entertainment industries have been transformed and overtaken by the vast use and demand for computer art. From web design and layout to special effects and animation, the use of computers for art and the skills needed to produce such things are in high demand. Currently one of the most popular uses of computer art is through web design for the Internet. Whether it is for personal use, non-profit organizations, government programs, or commercial use, Web pages are popping up everywhere. So to best understand this development in computer art, especially in Web design, it is important to know exactly what art is, the benefits of Web design, and the history of how art and the internet have come together. With the progressions in technology and art and the high demands thereof it can be expected to only increase in popularity.

Now, if you ask anyone what art is you are sure to get a different answer every time. Art is different things to all people. Some traditionalist scoff at the use of technology for art, while others insist it is the only way, and then there are those who believe everything in itself is a work of art. The saying that “beauty is in the eye of the beholder” can be applied to art as well. For the sake of a definition though, Webster’s Dictionary defines art as “the conscious use of skill and creative imagination especially in the production of aesthetic objects.” With an idea as to what might be considered art, look at it through the eyes of technology.

Computer art can pretty much be defined the same as you would define any form of art. The only difference is the method in which it is produced, and it this case the medium obviously being the computer. Thousands of computer software programs exist to help create graphic images, animation, layout, web pages, and 3D images, such as: Photoshop, Fireworks, Lightwave, Director, Freehand, Quark Express, Inspire 3D and Illustrator. Currently two of the most popular software for creating Web pages are Flash and Dreamweaver, which help save time and reduce the need of having an extended knowledge of HTML.

Programming languages such as HTML (hypertext markup language) are what make up a Web page. Traditionally Web pages were always made by written code. However, today that is not the case. Software programs enable the user to create Web pages with the click of a button, with very little knowledge of programming, if any. For the more advanced programmers the same is true, but these software programs also allow them to work side by side with the HTML code to customize or add to the given source. With all this talk of programming and code, it’s only common sense to question where the artistic side comes in to play.

With Web pages there are two sides to the creative and artistic elements of a Web page. The first comes with having an in depth knowledge of different programming languages such as JavaScript. Programming like this helps to make a Website more interesting. If used properly with the right amount of creativity, these skills can enhance a Web page and its navigation ability. Designing the layout of a Web page is the second and most important use of artist and creative talent when it comes to making a Web page. The appearance has to be something that is going to attract and hold the viewer’s attention. A Web page is used to convey a message or information of some extent, and if a Web page is not appealing visually, chances are the viewer will not take the time to explore the site or read the information. So it is crucial that the Website be strong both artistically and creatively, otherwise the Website will be in vain.

As mentioned before, Web pages are used by and for everyone with a universal purpose, to provide information. The Internet has made access to information a fast and quick process, but what exactly makes a good Web page? First and foremost it is important to focus on the graphic design basics such as color, layout, typography and HTML technology. Second, it is important to study the insights of leading graphic designers working outside the context of the Web to give you a framework for what constitutes “good design” in general. Successful Websites come from a dedication to design shaped around content. If the layout and design does not aid the information being presented it is pointless. So there are many things to be careful about when making a Web page, because if it is not artistically made, viewers may not want to read it; if the layout does not represent the content, it takes away from the message. For this reason, Web designers who truly know what they are doing are much desired by businesses and corporations to design their Websites.

Salaries for Web designers can vary greatly, depending on your experience, your skills, and what exactly you would be doing. Plus, there are several titles and position dealing with the Web and Web design such as Site Builder, Designer, Executive Assistant, Site Manager, Senior Technical Consultant, Project Manager, Creative Director, Strategist, VP, and CEO. Designers on the average make around $45,500 while when you work your way to the top of the ladder; the VP and CEO make around $135,800 to $158,000. So there is definitely a lot of money to be made in the field of web design, but how did the Internet get to where it is today?

The history of the Internet has been relatively brief. In the1960′s an experiment was conducted by the U.S. Department of Defense that can be pin pointed as a place of origin for the Internet. The purpose of this experiment by the Department of Defense was to safeguard information in the event of a disaster or nuclear war through the networking of computers. It was necessary to have a way of protecting the network so that the system could still operate if part of the network were damaged. The answer that the Department of Defense came up with was the network known as ARPANET. This network made it possible for U.S. scientific and academic researchers to be linked together. The use of ARAPANET was the forerunner for today’s Internet.

The National Science Foundation, called NSFNET, created a series of networks for education, communication, and research in 1985. It created a national backbone service provided free to any U.S. research and educational institution based on ARPANET protocols. During this time, regional networks were being created to link individual institutions with the national backbone service. As more and more people learned about NSFNET it began to grow very rapidly. Soon, new software applications started popping up to help make access easier for everyone. Other corporations started to form their own networks to link up with NSFNET, such as Sprint and MCI. Since then, commercial firms and other regional network providers have taken over the operation of the major Internet arteries. And that brings us up to where we are today with the rapid use and development of the Internet.

Surfing the Web was not an easy task with the earlier platforms and browsers. The fact that the layout and design was so simplistic, mainly a gray background with black text did not make the Internet very user friendly. Today though, with bright and colorful WebPages, easy accessibility and navigation makes it possible for anyone to use the Internet. And a lot of the credit should go to the artist and programmers who have made Websites what they are today.

The rapid growth and history of the Internet is sure to only continue and progress with time. Possible things to expect are quicker connections, a wider availability and affordability in other countries, the ability to do things on the internet that might seem unconceivable at this point, for example no one would have ever thought you could buy groceries over the Internet, but now it is possible. However, things such as these do not lie in the hands of the web designer, rather it is the programmers and people behind the scene.

Art is a part of everyday life; it surrounds us everywhere we go. The combining of art with everyday objects and things heightens not only our appreciation, but our demand for them as well. This has been made obvious through the use of art and computers together, specifically on the Internet with Web pages. When surfing the Web from now on, pay attention to how many decisions are made based on appearances and special effects, then try to imagine the Web without them. The use of the Internet is going to continue to grow and develop with everyday that passes, and the use of artistic ability will be there every step of the way.

Video conferencing is a technology that helps many a Multinational Company to thrive in spite of operating from different functional bases at different poles of the world. For these companies, the technology of video conferencing ensures better reach across globe and benefit from multi-point client interactions possible. Add to it the advent of Internet. In addition video conferencing, another cost-efficient and effective means of updating men around the globe about a new development is one that comes by the shape of technology videos. Forget about how a distant and inconvenient place a company is operating from, technology videos and technology news and video conferencing means that right information is passed on the stakeholders at the right time.

Video Conferencing nowadays are also been used as a strong means of partnering when used in cooperation with right hardware and information sharing platform. All the employees of a multinational company taking part in video interaction have the dual benefit of seeing their counterparts as well as the technology news all at one place. And yes they can participate in real time communication as well.

All types of official information relating to various fields of induction, training, research, which otherwise would have been too much dependent on paper, can be presented using these upgraded medium of technology videos.

Technology videos – be it via video conferencing or Internet, can be helpful in a variety of domains. Educational training, business meetings, instructional training and collaborative communication with health officials are some of the areas where benefits of technology videos can be felt.

Video conferencing helps people staying in remote locations to communicate with outer world without much traveling or expenses. People today are getting to access and use technology videos more easily. Evidently, because web and its far-flung reach, information about latest in technology is getting disseminated at a faster pace, the same is also welcoming people to collaborate more freely and willingly. Students can take advantage of video conferencing and technology news to attend classes at distant locations that in normal conditions would have been impossible Students can also attend distant classes via video conferencing and continue an alternate career alongside.

Video conferencing, technology video and technology news can stimulate enhanced knowledge sharing, brainstorming and information gathering. Businesses can use video conferencing to provide official presentations to the clients and members of an organization or to solicit new clients in a professional manner, regardless of their location.

The limitations placed on the developer due to screen size, navigation and the spectrum of prospective users, all play a critical role in the successful execution of a mobile application project.

Laying and abiding by some ground rules makes the experience smoother for both, the mobile application developer as well as the end user.

Emphasize Options –

On the constricted mobile screen space, ease of navigation becomes key. Finding innovative yet non intrusive ways of highlighting options can help users become comfortable with your design. Planning your design should also consider factors like touch screens, lighting and colors.

Advanced Functions –

Often, your mobile application may have some features which are not immediately apparent. It is critical that users find this usability or else they may lose out on some features. It also means that your work will not be explored to its full potential. Using self explanatory designs or icons along with text or colors with a strong recall value can help you entice the user to explore your application.

Ease of recall -

How many times have you seen a color or shape and immediately remembered a favorite brand or triggered a strong memory. Colors, shapes, words all have the power to make us feel connected to them. While developing your mobile application, remember that once it is ready it is not only going to transcend devices but geographies and cultures. Simple, crisp and self explanatory titles, labels and buttons make all the difference.

It is easy to fall into the trap of using icons alone, without any text. This may hinder a substantial portion of your application users as they may be unable to understand. Having some text along with a pictorial depiction can make a big difference to how your application is viewed, used and most importantly recommended.

Ease of Use –

This final point is really what it all boils down to. Any mobile application you develop must be easy to use and navigate through. It does not take time for a mobile user to get frustrated with complicated interfaces. Keeping things simple is crucial. For example, have scrollable screens rather than multiple screens, or allow users to personalize their preferences.

Designing and developing a mobile application is a rewarding experience but it has its share of cons. constant testing and validation can ensure that your final product is error free, functional as well as attractive.

Like all other fields of human activities, Internet and web technologies have transformed education sectors as well. Technologies can play even larger role in accelerating this positive change.

Have a look at developed economies where the ratio of computers to students is one to one. Computing has already become an integral tool in all disciplines. Web based education software has matured and students and teachers are linked together. Computing in the classroom have gone much beyond students doing Internet searches, sending e-mail and checking spelling, presentation programs and spreadsheets; all useful and helpful aids for students as well as teachers.

Like all other technology optimists, I see Web technologies doing more than what they are doing in the class rooms presently. Parents can get more engaged and they can monitor their children’s attendance, punctuality, homework and performance, and can get tips for helping them at home. Teachers can share methods, lesson plans and online curriculum materials.

One of the best things is that computers can promote project based learning – a real advance from conventional textbook and lecture model of education. A project might begin with simple hypotheses. The shared Web space for the project, for example, would include the hypotheses, the sources the students must consult, their work plan and timetable, assignments for each student, the assessment criteria for their grades and, eventually, the paper the team delivers. Oral presentations may follow. The project-based learning encourages active learning and produces better performance in class and on standardized tests.

Happily, it has started happening; though only in developed world. This will follow in developing counties soon, one hopes.

Web 2.0 is the new technology and design standard for world wide web. It facilitates communication, secure information sharing, interoperability and collaboration among web data and websites. It has facilitated the development of various social networking, online video sharing sites and blogs. 

Web 2.0 Features: 

1.) Search facility: 

The simplicity of finding any information with the use of keywords. 

2.) Links

Provision of links to most visited and best pages. 

3.) Authoring

Ability to authorize web pages that update themselves constantly and platform that presents interlinked work.

4.) Tags 

Simple tags that will categorize the contents. Single word description for simplicity of search.

5.) Extensions 

Work automation with the use of algorithms.

 6.) Signals 

They are like feeds in blogs that keep track of updated links and notify bloggers about them.

It describes renewal in the web economy strategy, and is a new level of interactivity. A social development acquiring through social networking sites, which  are used for Internet marketing.

 The design that sites implementing Web 2.0 follow is: 

Simple Layout:  

This provides a bunch-free navigation, as the layout has only 1 or 2  columns, easy content sorting, that is, the simplicity of browsing.

Centred orientation 

Latest site designs are based on centre layout.

Content designing

It is more like giving importance to the contents, and bringing them in a common site theme. 

3D effects 

Graphics, animations, glossy designs, bright colours are the latest designing trends. 

Background and colours 

With new technology, page backgrounds are made more attractive and eye pleasing. They highlight the importance of the actual site contents. 

Icons and buttons 

Even buttons and icons get 3D effects and attractive look. 

Big text

 Important contents are emphasized to get user attention. They are in bigger font.

Big input fields to enter data 

It emphasizes the user activity.

 

Web 2.0 from Internet Marketing Point of View: 

Now, you can prepare catchy advertisements with animations, colourful texts and buttons. Social networking sites are providing personalized profile themes for each user enrolled. Whenever a person selects a page theme, the site creating the themes gets paid 

One of the Internet marketing technique is “blog posts”. Advertiser posts the advertisement on product related blogs. Blogs provide feeds that keep a track of related links being updated and they update themselves too. Thus, it has given a whole new dimension to the world of Internet marketing.

Presently, we can accomplish a lot more online then what could be done only a few years back. At the beginning of the decade, emailing and chatting were considered to be the most advanced applications of the Internet technology. However, the bar is being raised at a rapid pace and we now have things like Wikipedia, Facebook, Flickr and the list goes on. Innovation at such large scale has been made possible by rapid evolution of the web technology. So, with the end of the first decade of this millennium it seems worth the while to take a look at the technology that defined the last decade.

Social Networking is perhaps the biggest thing to have happened to the Internet in the last decade. The concept became popular with the launch of sites like Facebook and Orkut. In a very short span of time these sites had acquired millions of members. Apart from being a platform for friends and family to get together, social networking sites also made collaboration of people having common interests possible.

Blogging is the second big thing to social networking. With the advent of blogging platforms like WordPress and Blogger, people could create an online version of their daily diary and share it with the world. Blogging also provided a ground work for professionals and domain experts to share their knowledge with the world.

Launched in 2001, Wikipedia emerged as the first community developed free online encyclopedia. With more the3 million articles in the English Wikipedia alone, this free online article repository has become a colossal epitome of human knowledge. It is the 5th most popular website on the Internet and a great number of people now depend on it for quality information. Similar in concept to Wikipedia, websites such as Slideshare and Scribd help people share their documents and presentations with the world.

The advent of online banking and trading has made life enormously convenient for people all over the globe. You no longer have to queue at the bank or visit the crowded trading floor of a stock market. Online trading portals not only provide real-time trading information, but they also facilitate real-time transactions. To help traders make an informed decision with respect to purchase or sale of stocks, trading sites present current and historical price data in form of charts. These charts are generated using Flash charting components which automatically extract data form a centrally updated database.

The discussion on web technology will remain incomplete, if due recognition is not given to Flash charting technology. The concept of Flash charting was non-existent until 2002, when FusionCharts first came on to the scene. Currently the market is flooded with many types of Flash charting components and some which are compatible with a wide range of server side technologies such as ASP, PHP, ASP.NET etc.

A Flash charting component is essential web development software which makes web based service portals truly interactive. FusionCharts is an industry leading flash charting component which supports ASP, PHP and ASP.NET technologies.

Samsung  Smartphone   lead in Blogging &  Social   Networking application  with Mobile Web   Technology

 

In 2010 ,  Samsung   will sponsor  their  Latest phone for  both the  Youth  Olympic Games  ( Singapore )   and  the Winter Olympics (Vancouver ,Canada )  .

For both  event ,the   organizer’s staff ,  officials  and   the athletes  will be introduced  to personalized schedule feature provided  with their  Smart Phone

Athletes will receive the time  schedules , venue  that are programmed accordingly to their individual disciplines  that  will  enables them to keep track of the training  dates  ,competition date  and  timing , and resting duration during the Games.

 

For  The Winter  Olympic, Samsung  will   provide  the    availability of its Wireless Olympic Works (WOW) communications platform which  allows  users  to accesss    information anytime and anywhere, fans around the world can download and install Samsung’s Public WOW Application from Samsung’s official Olympic Games Mini  Official site ,it allows  the user to  receive up-to-the minute information, including Olympic news, schedules, results and medal standings previously available only to official staff. The application is free to download to   Samsung smartphone that supports the Windows Mobile 6.1 or 6.5 operating systems.

In  line  with the  Games ,Samsung will organize   a 2010 Winter Olympic Games digital contest  which   allow 10 lucky Samsung Explorers to have Full direct  access at the Olympic Games and share their personal experiences through online blogs while capturing content with their Samsung mobile phones .On the other hand , The Youth Olympics Games  in Singapore  will be sponsor  as  such  that all athletes  will receive a Samsung Omnia Lite (B7300) smartphone,  

Under the sponsorship arrangement ,   the phone will be loaded  with  a mobile application developed by  Infocomm  Development Authority of  Singapore . The application will consists of 9 content & services functions  including   information  on  the  Youth Olympic Village, a tailored Culture and Education Programme ,specific details on the  Sport Competition, Start Lists & Results, Update  News, Competing  Venues,  Fun and Promotion, Explore Singapore program contributing to Tourism  
As  nowadays ,most sport  event are much more than sports and competition; they are also about community and individuals challenging among  competing friends to  achieve excellence and  keeping  connected  to  their beloved  ones  or friends 

This brought  out an exclusive features in  the  Smartphone  which  include   mobile social networking  that supports popular networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook for the athletes to keep in contact with their loved  one or distant relatives . This  allows most athletes whom are technology   Savvy   to have  the opportunity to socialize  using Social  Networking technology  which  has been popular  on the Internet also
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Home based business is becoming more and more enticing. With the home now capable of having as much technology as most small offices, why not have a home office. There are a lot of features that technology offers most homeowners. This is not the day of a typewriter letter and a postage stamp. Instant gratification is carried out with a high-speed internet connection.

There is a lot to be said for using the family residence as a business base. Homes of the future will be built around web technology. Houses are now being wired for high-speed internet use. The new ultra modern homes offering docking station for iPods that look like phone holders.

With the busy lifestyle what can be more convenient than working from home. With the price of long commutes going up there is a new breed of workers that opt for a home based business. The web has become familiar to all generations. Just about everyone is sharpening their computer skills. The webs popularity keeps growing and will move the country in the direction of using the home as an office.

To set up a home based business takes the least amount of capital. With wireless access to your customer base any where in the world your office literally travels with you. Where else can you get away from it all while taking it all with you? Generation X and Y are the most comfortable with the new gadgets. That means to reach a younger consumer you have to be computer savvy

Anyone can start a business from home. Age is not a deterrent and either is income. Most home based business can start with small amounts of capital. They can be started while being employed at a full time job. Supplies can be bought via the internet. The time factor to initiate a home business is less that what it would be to start a brick and mortar type company. It appeals to people who want to innovate and go into business as quickly as possible

Forget about having to get home for the kids, doing laundry, having dinner ready or simply to try unwinding from a stressful day at the office. Americans are changing their partnership with corporate America. The indications are that the simple matter of corporate loyalty is now an urban legend. These have been troubling times for the worker who looks to the corporate entity as a protector. People are not going into the marketplace for full health care coverage because that package may not be offered at all jobs.

A home based business has a lot of appeal. The home is a sanctuary that offers a lot of amenities that you can not fine at the job. Many people are leaving corporate America to join the ranks of the independent business owner. This is a growing trend that allows the business owner more control over costs to start and run a business. Starting a home based business is a way to customize your lifestyle in a way that was not possible before the advent of the new web technology.

 

Am I the only one just a little bit concerned about the lack of specific ideas on fixing the economy by all of the current presidential candidates? They are quick to hit all of the hot button no brainer political issues like the war in Iraq, healthcare, oil prices etc. but when it comes to talking about the economy we hear more ideals than we do ideas. Phrases such as “I will protect the middle class” or “Americans deserve to work hard and be successful” are commonplace. The question is what are you as a presidential candidate going to do in this global economy to stimulate new jobs and reduce the outsourcing of current American jobs? I believe one huge step toward these goals would be for the government to invest in the proliferation of new web technologies and in education in the web technology sector.

How would this be accomplished? Right now the U.S. government provides grants to states to prepare workers for new and emerging industries. By increasing this funding and setting aside a certain amount for web technology grants the government would provide a big boost of capital for this emerging industry. Also, the government could provide small business loans to businesses in the web technology sector to provide access to middle class Americans. Finally, by increasing funding for web technology education the government would provide a boost to the level of skilled labor in the market.

Why web technology? If we are looking to provide quality opportunities for middle class Americans this is the place to start. Startup costs for a web business are low. The web is the great equalizer in that if you have a good idea and you can create a web presence the payoff can be immense. You see it every day now that the internet is doing away with the need for newspapers, movies, even television. Advertising dollars are slowly migrating to the web. Our economy is moving there as well but unfortunately our leaders don’t have the forethought to move it out of the industrial age just yet. By making a big push in this sector the United States would gain a huge economic advantage in the global economy which would create new jobs and possible reduce the outsourcing of jobs. It is time to retrain our workforce to operate in the new web economy. Unfortunately, our current presidential candidates do not seem to find this notion politically satisfying.

Web 2.0, the web technologies of today that allow for easier to use and more dynamic pages, makes Internet marketing for businesses increasingly flexible and affordable. Additionally, Web 2.0 provides midsize companies with opportunities to reach new audiences and measure marketing success. Before venturing into Web 2.0 Internet marketing, however, you need to survey all of your options and understand the conditions surrounding the use of each of these new marketing strategies. 

Blogs

Blogs are all over the web. Because of their informal style and use of dynamic web 2.0 content, blogs have become effective Internet marketing venues where companies can subtly market their business or for help go to www.split-test-profits.com. What’s great about blogs is that they invite discussion among consumers and can thus be used to see how consumers react to new products or services. 

One caveat about blogs as Internet marketing channels is that they need to be updated frequently – perhaps even several times a day. Also, blog content needs to be honest. Readers are becoming increasingly more alert to blog posts written for the sheer purpose of boosting a company’s sales. 

Social networking sites

Facebook, My Space, and Fraudster are some of the most popular social networking sites. Given the rising trendiest of such sites, it is no surprise that businesses are using them as a new Internet marketing medium. 

One thing to keep in mind when using social networking sites for your Internet marketing purposes is that the consumers in this particular channel are generally young. Expect them to be very critical of the way you carry out your marketing. Be sure to keep your marketing concepts innovative, especially as the younger generation is easily bored with traditional marketing techniques. 

In particular, take advantage of the various web 2.0 technologies found on these social networking sites. Widgets are a great example of web 2.0 tools that can be used as Internet marketing mediums. American Airlines, for example, has created a Facebook widget called “Travel Bag,” which the company uses to gather information about consumers. Aware of what individual Facebook users’ travel interests are, American Airlines is able to carry out their Internet marketing by sending the users emails and discount coupons that are in line with their individual preferences. 

Podcasts 

Podcasts are audio files that are played on a computer or an mp3 player. Podcasts available on the web feature topics ranging from home improvement to sports to personal life. These audio programs are now commonly being used as an additional Internet marketing channel. Whirlpool, for example, regularly releases podcasts that focus on family-centered topics, such as helpful cooking tips and Halloween costumes or go to www.popups-generator.com. Although these topics have nothing to do with Whirlpool products, the podcasts allow Whirlpool to convey an image of what kind of company they run – that is, one that focuses on catering to the needs of families. 

A caveat of using podcasts as an Internet marketing tool is that the effectiveness of this medium has yet to be verified. Marketers are currently unable to determine how many of the downloaded podcasts are actually listened to and this has lead to ambiguity regarding the potency of using podcasts for marketing.

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