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Google + and the liking trend….
July 11, 2011Because Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and BlogSpot, just to name a few, aren’t enough places for us to store our most private thoughts and photos, Google has now stepped in and become a competitor in social media. At one week old, Google’s new Google+ is causing quite the stir. Before we get into the bad stuff, we’ll list some lovely improvements to Google’s social media.
Unlike all the other social media platforms e.g. the ones listed above, Google never offered personalised URL’s and instead have you a long code (imagine a barcode.) Now, not to sound picky, but telling your friends to go find your profile at 115470752904200114 is a little confusing to all of us accustomed with own our special names as URL’s. Rest assured though, as Gplus.to come’s in, eradicating this problem! It’s a simple little app that lets you create a brief URL to share with your mates. Problem fixed!
There are a few more perks up Google’s sleeve though. Some other pretty neat features of Google+ are ‘circles.’ How many of us have wrote something like: “Work is so boring, why can’t it be Friday?!” only for your boss, who you’ve got as a friend on Facebook, sends you an email to get to work? Awkward! Don’t worry though, with circles you can dump your friends into categories to avoid any more cringe worthy moments like that.
Another nifty detail is ‘hangouts’ where you can, like, hangout with your friends. It’s all via webcams, but it takes the when/where/what out of organising a catch up!
My personal favourite is (drum roll) ‘Instant Upload.’ Admittedly in the exclusive group of annoying people who load every photo they take to Facebook, you can set up a (private) album that immediately uploads the photos you take straight to it. From there you can decide who sees what.
Worthy of a mention is sparks; the ultimate boredom killer – type in a topic and swoon over the results. You can also swoon over ‘Huddle’, which, essentially, is a conversation (six people only, guys) between selected friends, kind of like MSN chat! The conversation is accessible via phone, also, which means you no longer send the same text to countless others!
You know you’re curious…check it out here;
https://plus.google.com/up/start/?sw=1&type=st
Posted in Articles | Leave a commentStart the financial year GST Free!
May 30, 2011Happy New Financial Year!
Start the financial year GST Free!
Got a new financial year resolution? Great! If not, rest assured, we’ve got the perfect one for you.
This financial year, don’t miss out on the endless benefits of maximizing your online presence! Bring in business and represent yourself with a creative and innovative website. It’s the best way to start the new financial year. Not convinced? What if we take the GST component off the cost? That’s right! We’ll pay for it!
An online presence for your business is the not only the most cost-effective communication medium but is also active marketing. If you’re not already online, or your website isn’t up to par with your standards or communicate your products and services effectively, wwwhat are you thinking?
A website needs to communicate how great your business and services are while engaging your visitors to take action and make contact. It’s the perfect way to advertise your products and services, talk about your team and promote yourself to your target market.
If this resolution sounds perfect for your business, then you need a little Magik.
Let us develop your new website this financial year and we’ll cover the GST of your website project, just something from us to celebrate your start to the financial new year.
Contact us now! Call 1300 353 700 or drop by www.magiknewmedia.com.au to check you what we can do for you.
Posted in Articles | Leave a commentWe have moved!
April 14, 2011Magik has moved… We are now in a fresh new pad with new toys and furniture that makes our set up look like an Ikea catalogue. Come by check us out. We are now at 1/92 Commercial Rd, Newstead 4006 QLD. Drop in say hi… Magik.
Posted in News | Leave a commentWe welcome Chris Talbot to Magik!
March 1, 2011Magik welcomes our newest crew member Chris Talbot to the team.
Magik has brought Chris to Magik for his exceptional talent: helping clients develop their business online. With a university education in multimedia and communications marketing, over a decade of experience in online media and a thriving off-hours career as the front man of a slammin’ band, Chris is truly a rock star in every sense of the word. Prior to joining Magik New Media, Chris worked in advertising production and sales for television and press organisations. Thinking outside of the square and fleshing out marketing strategies that have positive outcomes for business is what gets Chris excited!
He is keen to work with businesses that are ready to rock by exploiting the massive opportunity the World Wide Web offers.
Posted in News | Leave a commentThe new uSwim iPhone app is complete!
January 4, 2011What’s uSwim Go to: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/uswim-teach-kids-to-swim/id411167209?mt=8 uSwim is a world-leading ‘learn to swim’ program.
This application shows you how to teach children of all ages to swim. Anyone can learn how to do great lessons by watching our professional, step by step videos, and using easy-to-follow lesson plans. Conduct interactive lessons at the pool!
uSwim has 3 separate levels:
- l. Babies: – Children from 4 months to 3 years
- 2. Safety Fundamentals: – Children over 3 years,
- 3. Stroke Development: – Children over 3 years who have completed level 2. Credentials
The uSwim program is adapted from Australia’s premier Swim School – Aquatic Achievers, who deliver over 300,000 lessons per year and have been at the forefront of children’s aquatic education for the past 40 years.
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Are you asking the Right Questions when planning your website
