Create Mobile Version of Your Website

Hat tip Hongkiat.com:

Creating a mobile version of your blog or website is not as hard as we think, at least there is no programming involved. MoFuse helps site owners to create a mobile version of the website within clicks. Creating a mobile site is simple; just sign up, fill up a couple of compulsory text-fields and your mobile site is good to go.

Mofuse is fairly easy to get around with, I’ve created a mobile version of hongkiat.com in few clicks, there’s even an iPhone version too! More options are available in the Dashboard to further customize the mobile site, making it more personalized.

Create Mobile Version Of Your Website / Blog With MoFuse | Web 2.0.

Top 10 Internet and Mobile Sites, Handsets

Seeking Alpha picks this up from The Nielsen Company:

Google, Yahoo and MSN/Windows Live were the most popular websites in 2008; Yahoo Mail, Google Search and Gmail were the top mobile websites; and the Motorola (MOT) RAZR V3 series was the most popular cell-phone handset, according to The Nielsen Company, which released its annual “Top 10″ internet and mobile website rankings for the year.

The article has some interesting stats and tables.

Top 10 Internet and Mobile Sites, Handsets - Seeking Alpha.

CIOs: 10 Steps to Mobile Work Force Control

This from Government Technology Magazine:

The world has gone mad for mobility, and the public sector is no exception. Benefits include: increased access to information, less need for fieldworkers to travel to the office and even less need for office space. With all the pros, one wonders why IT departments aren’t jumping for joy.

But CIOs face many challenges as the work force becomes mobile, like providing reliable service and access; managing additional devices; securing the devices, access and information; and supporting mobile workers.

CIOs: 10 Steps to Mobile Work Force Control - Government Technology.

3 Tips for the 2009 Year…

As we enter into 2009, I reflect back on 2008 and am extremely thankful for my family and friends who have supported me through both the good and bad times.  My good fortune in 2008 would not have come as easily had I not received on-going guidance from a very good friend, as well as the outward support of many others.  With this in mind, I believe it’s important to give back.  So, as we look forward, it’s worth the effort to take time and consider a New Year’s Resolution that can really improve our lives.

Here are a few ideas to consider:

1. Resolve to build your personal brand. Investing in yourself is the best thing you can do. A strong personal brand can help raise your microcelebrity status, ultimately differentiating you from the crowd. In today’s uncertain economy, being viewed as subject matter expert within your industry can make all the difference between securing or not securing that next great opportunity.  Unsure about how to build your personal brand?  Click here for 10 Tips to keep you from getting the pink slip.

2. Exercise your mind. We all know it’s easier to fall back on old habits and to continue doing things the old way. However, this is the surest way to quickly become obsolete. Learn something new. Start by identifying your passion and think about what really gets you excited. Seek out blogs, news feeds, relevant sites that appeal to you then subscribe either through RSS or an email subscription. You might even consider joining online groups offered through popular social networks such as Linkedin. You can often find discussions groups focused within your area of expertise or interest. Regardless of what you decide, just take action and it will surely benefit you in the long run.

3. Spend a little more time with the people who matter most. Let’s face it, we each have our own personal addictions. It’s easy to get completely consumed in what we do at work, on the web, and pulled away from the things that often matter most. Take time, get off the “grid” and focus a little more energy on the things that bring joy to your life. Stop and remember why you started working so hard and take a moment to thank those who have helped you along the way.

Wishing each of you a prosperous and Happy New Year!

Key principles for recruitment and HR in though times by Jeroen Spierings

We all know that times are tough right now. However, as Jeroen Spierings suggests, this is precisely the time to take advantage of the time to rethink and revamp our recruitment strategies.

Check out this fantastic presentation by Jeroen Spierings:

Stop. Rewind. Jeff Han, introduces multi-touch technology back in 2006

Jeff Han, Founder of Perceptive Pixel, introduced multi-touch technology for the first time to hundreds of attendees at TED 2006 in Monterey, California. If you own an Apple iPhone, or have watched a demo of Microsoft’s Surface Computer, it is easy to understand how multi-touch technology is altering the way we work and play. Companies such as Oblong Industries and Perceptive Pixel, are both experimenting with innovative ways in which to optimize this technology. Regardless of who prevails, one thing is certain: the future of multi-touch technology seems to hold a lot of promise.

Given the growing popularity towards multi-touch devices, it’s worth taking a trip back in time and revisiting Jeff’s initial introduction to this amazing technology:

This second video shows Jeff Han demonstrating multi-touch in a lab at Perceptive Pixel:

The Rise of Microcelebrities

Our social interactions, virtual connections, and values are changing faster than most of us can comprehend. In a digital society, where information over-load is common and online relationships are more easily made, branding oneself seems to be more important than ever.

Regardless of age, regardless of position, regardless of the business we happen to be in, all of us need to understand the importance of branding. We are CEOs of our own companies: Me Inc. To be in business today, our most important job is to be head marketer for the brand called You.

Tom Peters, Fast Company

Stated simply, we each have a personal brand.  It’s developed by being authentic and by allowing others to see who we really are. With all the technology and “how to” information available on the web, developing a personal brand is easier than ever. Whether we start an online profile, post a status update, or upload an image on Flickr, we are making a statement with each broadcast to the world. If leveraged properly, a personal brand can lead to internet fame and even parlayed into commercial success. A brief visit to Twitterholic or Twittown, and it’s easy to see examples of why some are being referred to as microcelebrities.  According to Clive Thompson from Wired Magazine, “microcelebrities are individuals who are extremely well known not to millions but to a small group.”  This definition suggests that anyone with a blog, a Facebook page, a Twitter account, or a similar online presence can achieve “micro” celebrity status.

Whether it’s fame, fortune, or simply peace of mind that we seek, it is important to recognize that a personal brand plays a critical role in our digital lives. It allows us to differentiate our skills, elevate our visibility, marketability, and ultimately attracts more interesting opportunities.

Interested in building a personal brand?  Click here for 10 tips on how to get started.

10 Predictions for the Future of SAAS and On-Demand

Chris Preimesberger, on the topic of “10 Predictions for the Future of SAAS and On-Demand”:

SAAS, or cloud computing, on-demand applications or whatever you want to call it, is increasingly important in the enterprise. One software-as-a-service company, Innotas, provides an on-demand Project Portfolio Management package specifically designed for IT organizations. Customers include Forbes, Hamilton Beach and Simon & Schuster, as well as financial services, health care, retail, technology, telecommunications and energy organizations. Innotas CTO, founder and SAAS evangelist Demian Entrekin shares with eWEEK his thoughts on what lies ahead for SAAS as it continues to grow into a major marketing, sales and administration tool for enterprise business.

eWeek.com presents 10 Predictions for the Future of SAAS and On-Demand

Mobile Web is About to Boom

Steven Rothberg says:

Is there any doubt by anyone that the way that Gen Y communicates is fundamentally different from the way previous generations communicated? I don’t believe that the ways that Gen Y communicates are better or worse but they certainly are different. For example, this is the first generation to have grown up with cell phones.

Mobile Web is About to Boom : CollegeRecruiter.com Blog.

Social networking site addiction drives mobile internet access

From Brand Republic:

Social networking sites, such as Facebook, MySpace and Bebo, are seeing huge boosts in traffic thanks to mobile phones, with average users checking their profiles more than eight times a day, says new research.

Mobile phone network Orange said 640,000 of its customers are accessing social networking sites through their mobile phones, accounting for 166m page impressions every month.

Individual users will check or update social networking sites a total of 260 times per month, an average of eight times per day.

Social networking site addiction drives mobile internet access - Digital News - Brand Republic.

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