Ramblings
RSS to the next level
The power of RSS and social media is amazing! I have been testing Twitter and the results have been impressive. With over 1500 followers on my Twitter page ( Follow me here ),... [Read more]
Digital Newsprint?
Save a tree, go digital. This appears to be the trend with the large news media companies. With more people going online to read the daily news will the guys making paper survive? Several... [Read more]
StudioPress Themes
For several months I have been using Wordpress Themes from StudioPress. Clean code, great designs and one of the best support communities make these themes a success. For your... [Read more]
Wordpress Development
We have been busy working with Wordpress to develop solutions for Fredericton area clients as well as a few international projects. The flexibility of Wordpress is incredible,... [Read more]
Finally! Made the Move
Welcome to the new look and feel for Nictech Designs Inc. It has been a long time coming as client projects tend to take the prime time with personal work getting shoved back.... [Read more]
How to Choose a Developer?
~ The past few years have seen a great diversity in the field of web development. The staggering growth of the internet has created a variety of specialists in their respective fields.
~ The first step to a successful web presence is to identify what you want your site to look like and how you would like to have it work for you. A site is no longer a simple picture of your office with your address and phone number. Today's technology allows you to have a complete interactive presence online with customers near and far.
~ Your next step is to decide on a development team. Selecting the right developer should be done as any other business process, view past work, ask for referrals from trusted friends or ask for client contacts so you can check on previous projects. Any reputable developer will provide this information willingly.
~ Now you have the ideas and the team in place put together a list of what you expect from your site. If you are unsure, ask, successful projects start with good communication. Provide as much information as possible so the developer can offer suggestions targeted to your requirements.
~ Still unsure? Contact us and we will do our best to answer your questions.
Wordpress Updates
WordPress 3.0.1
After nearly 11 million downloads of WordPress 3.0 in just 42 days, we’re releasing WordPress 3.0.1. The requisite haiku: Three dot oh dot one Bug fixes to make you smile Update... [Read more]
PHP 4 and MySQL 4 End of Life Announcement
Our approach with WordPress has always been to make it run on common server configurations. We want users to have flexibility when choosing a host for their precious content. Because... [Read more]
WordPress 3.0 "Thelonious"
Arm your vuvuzelas: WordPress 3.0, the thirteenth major release of WordPress and the culmination of half a year of work by 218 contributors, is now available for download (or upgrade... [Read more]
Summer of WordCamp
It’s been summer for about a week now. Whether you’re on vacation or burning the midnight oil, attending a local/nearby WordCamp is a great way to spend a weekend.... [Read more]
100 Million Plugin Downloads and Counting
WordPress 3.0 Thelonious passed 3 million downloads yesterday, and today the plugin directory followed suit with a milestone of its own: 100 million downloads. The WordPress community’s... [Read more]
Local Business
STU grad heads to Scotland for PhD
Local NewsIn a few weeks, Ottawa native Anne Dance is leaving for the University of Sterling in Scotland to study environmental history.By dailygleaner.canadaeast.com Read More →
In the markets
Local NewsIn the marketsBy dailygleaner.canadaeast.com Read More →
Applause
Local NewsEvery day members of our communities are volunteering their time and money and are accomplishing amazing feats to better themselves and our region.By dailygleaner.canadaeast.com Read More →
Bombardier brushes off lack of CSeries orders
Local NewsBombardier said its CSeries aircraft remains on track despite market concerns that a lack of new orders signals that customer interest may have waned.By dailygleaner.canadaeast.com Read More →
Canadians feel more secure in their jobs – poll
Local NewsCanadians have good news and bad news on the job front this Labour Day.By dailygleaner.canadaeast.com Read More →
Cool Desktop Images
Splash
A splash of water… Canon EOS 50D, 100mm macro lens. Resolutions: 2560×1600, 2560×1440, 2560×1024, 1920×1200, 1920×1080, 1680×1050, 1600×1200,... [Read more]
Sunrise Clouds
Taken from a beautiful place in Taiwan!!! Pentax K10D, Pentax DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL (IF) Resolutions: 2560×1600, 2560×1440, 2560×1024, 1920×1200, 1920×1080,... [Read more]
Bahamian Cloudbreak
Taken on our return \”cruise\” home from Grand Bahama. There was a fierce thunderstorm surrounding the island and I\’m surprised we managed to avoid it all.... [Read more]
La Valse
This photo was taken on Lake Leman, Geneva, Switzerland. Canon EOS 1D Mark II, Canon EF 17-40mm L F/4 USM. Resolutions: 2560×1600, 2560×1440, 2560×1024, 1920×1200,... [Read more]
Hitchin Lavender
Hitchin lavender farm in Hertfordshire. Taken on July 4th, 2010. Nikon D700, AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED, 1/80th sec, f/16, ISO 200. Adobe Lightroom 3. 51.97746000, -0.26921333 Resolutions:... [Read more]
Technology News
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