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 Foundation
It is with extremely great pleasure that I point you to the first post at the new WordPress Foundation site. Not only am I excited about the things that will happen under the auspices... [Read more]
2010 Open Source Design Plans
2010 is the year we dive into open source design. We’ve dipped our toes in this pool before (icon contest, graphic design component for Trac tickets, header refresh contest,... [Read more]
WordPress 2.9.1
After over a million downloads of WordPress 2.9 and lots of feedback from all of you, we’re releasing WordPress 2.9.1. This release addresses a handful of minor issues... [Read more]
Early 2010 WordCamps
Rested up from the holidays? I hope so, because the new year has begun and a lot is going to be happening with WordPress in 2010, and you definitely want to be a part of it. Later... [Read more]
WordPress 2.9.1 Release Candidate 1
Thanks to everyone who tested 2.9.1 Beta 1. We’re following that up with Release Candidate 1. RC1 contains a few more fixes, bringing the number of fixed tickets up to... [Read more]
Local Business
Are you in the trades?
Local NewsHave you noticed the push to make career seekers aware of the opportunities available to qualified tradespeople? Of course, many of our workers around the province have... [Read more]
Business Digest
Local NewsThe Toronto stock market could see more selling pressure this week as investors weigh whether the most recent U.S. employment data will lead to a sustained economic recovery.By... [Read more]
G7 ministers to hold banks responsible for risky actions
Local NewsThe Group of Seven finance ministers emerged from a two-day meeting in the Far North saying they are determined to make financial institutions bear the cost of crises... [Read more]
Toyota to announce plan for its Prius
Local NewsToyota said Sunday that it will soon announce plans to deal with braking problems in its prized Prius hybrid amid reports it has decided to issue a recall for the vehicle... [Read more]
Business Calendar
Local NewsThe Oromocto and Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday morning.By dailygleaner.canadaeast.com Read More →
Cool Desktop Images
Antelope Island State Park
This is a photo of Antelope Island State Park in Utah. Antelope Island State Park, the largest island in the Great Salt Lake, and is home to a roaming herd of 500 bison. Canon... [Read more]
Orange Days
I took this in Sweden. The light and colors where really nice. Pentax K100D, 17-55 kit lens. Adobe Photoshop CS4. Resolutions: 2560×1600, 2560×1440, 2560×1024,... [Read more]
Maldivian Night
I took this photo during a full Moon night at the Huvafen Fushi Resort, North Malé atoll, Kaafu, Maldives. It was so bright that you could have easily read a newspaper that night! I... [Read more]
Stand Alone
Sadly, the other day I was passing by this tree, with the idea of taking a photo of it with an Autumn feeling, but actually that tree was broken, so it\’s over for it. ... [Read more]
Golden Tree
Early morning at Saint Bathans, New Zealand. I processed this as an HDR to get a bit more pop from the sky. Canon EOS 40D, Sigma 10-20, Photomatix Pro 3.0 Resolutions: 2560×1600,... [Read more]
Technology News
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