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April 24
by Media Maven 24. April 2010 02:32
We welcome and encourage bouquets and brickbats from visitors who read our blog. We appreciate the fact that you take the time to read our blog and leave your comments. We really do. Just as Thomas Jefferson said to P.H. Wendover, “"Difference of opinion leads to enquiry, and enquiry to truth; and that, I am sure, is the ultimate and sincere object of us both…”Generally speaking, we welcome differences in points of view as long as they are constructive criticisms sans the occasional rude/ vulgar/ obnoxious behavior we sometimes unfotunately  encounter. And yes, WE HATE COMMENT SPAM. Please read our guidelines before you post your comments: ·  ... [More]

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Show Me The Money- When Clients Do Not Pay for Web Design Work

April 20
by Media Maven 20. April 2010 01:15
I recently watched a video on Feng Shui for the month of April, and despite being the non-believer that I was, the video was actually pretty spot on about a number of things. For starters, the horrible sweltering weather these days, which the Feng Shui Master predicted would lead to numerous conflicts and misunderstandings. I couldn’t help but wonder whether this onslaught of heat wave had anything to do with the recent spurts in the number of clients who have made my very existence miserable by defaulting on payments. Are they acting this way because of the unbearable sweltering heat? This brings us to the BIGGEST (or one of the biggest anyway) problems web designers face. I am qui... [More]

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Our Foray into Google Maps Wonderland

March 27
by Media Maven 27. March 2010 22:42
In the midst of juggling website design, search engine optimization (SEO) and copywriting the way we always do, the folks over at First Wish Solutions has noticed a trend in the changes our search giant Google has been making to its search engine results page (SERP) recently, which I am sure you guys have noticed too. This move is very much in line with Google’s increasing socialization and openness, and is part of a broader effort to obtain updated and fresh local data. For some time now, Google has been moving towards a universal blended search. For our non-techie readers, a universal blended search is one that combines results drawn from Google&r... [More]