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| Filed Under: | Technology / Internet | |
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| Archived Since: | August 11, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
6 App Optimization Tips To Maximize App Monetization and Profitability
The app economy is booming with devastating effect. According to a recent 2013 Gartner report, the Global Mobile Advertising revenue is expected to increase 400% between 2011 and 2016, reaching a stagering $11.4 billion in 2013, up from $9.6 billion in 2011. Moreover, worldwide mobile advertising revenue is expected to reach $24.5 billion in 2016. It is …
What constitutes a great tweet? [Infographic]
Twitter can sometimes be a source all sorts of affairs. Perhaps the great thing about twitter is the freedom it affords its users about whom to follow and unfollow (or block) at any given moment. With over 500 million registered users and counting, and approximately 400 million + generated tweets …
The Sony Xperia Z, Why We Absolutely Love It
Earlier this month, We got our hands on Sony’s latest flagship high end smart phone — The Sony Xperia Z — to ‘test use’ and discover for ourselves what the buzz around this device is all about. Up on first inspection, there are two notable details that stand out completely. …
Viber Announces Video-calling Desktop App
A few weeks ago, we brought you the story of Viber, a multi platform mobile application that allows for free calls on mobile phones. The company has just announced that they have reached 200 million subscribers. To celebrate this remarkable milestone, the company has completely updated the mobile app user interface and …
The Mobile Advertising Bandwagon
There are clear signs of prosperity whenever a system, a platform or a piece of technology has reached its maturity level. Mobile advertising is officially the fastest growing domain at the moment — An important reality that needs serious consideration. Facebook (admittedly) woke up a little late when they realised the mobile …
One Million rand up for grabs For Disruptive Tech ideas
Seed Engine — an initiative by venture capital firm Redwood Capital — is accepting applications for its second Business Accelerator programme of which R100 000 is being offered for up to 10 disruptive tech ideas — That is a million rand in total. Moreover, to help promising entrepreneurs accelerate their ideas into full scale commercial realities, …
U-Start International Business Plan Competition: SA’s Finalists Announced
U-START BLOOM is an innovative web platform whose goal is to foster relationships between entrepreneurs from Eastern Europe, South Africa, Russia and Brazil with international investors. Part of their objectives, is to offer startups tools and a platform to facilitate cross-borders investments by international investors in Italy and towards the Eastern …
PriceCheck Mobile App chosen Finalist at International Mobile App of The Year
PriceCheck mobile app — a South African price comparison service — was chosen as one three finalists along side The Hoyts Cine app and the Cooklet app for Blackberry’s international App of the Year contest. The contest is run by Blackberry, whereby blackBerry worldwide users are given a chance to vote for …
Reflections From The Business of Music – Music Exchange 2013
Cape Town City Hall was jam packed at this year’s 3rd Music Exchange. The highlight of the conference certainly was when Trevor Jones addressed the crowd. He shared his incredible life story, his love for music and film. After being introduced, Jones received a standing ovation from the crowd — …
Why Developers prefer iOS over Android
Over the last few years, it has become common practice for developer’s aspirations to be fulfilled by app stores. Apple’s App Store, Google’s Play Store, Amazon’s App Store and BlackBerry’s App World (just to name a few) have created massive wealth for developers — yet, of the above mentioned platforms, …
Music Exchange – South Africa’s 3rd independent Music Conference 21-23 March 2013
The music business model has changes drastically over the last decade and with new technology; the change is accelerating at even a faster pace. Social media has influenced the way music is distributed and marketed. What does this hold in for the South African music market and its artists? Music …
Reflections From CONTENT2013
With so many speakers at Content2013 ranging from software developers, content strategist and magazine editors; the top three topics at this event for me were, Blogging, Apps and keeping content up to date and relevant. Eve Williams, Managing director of Cedar Communications describe content marketing as “Branded content is no …
My Experience at tothePOINT seminar
To the Point seminar is a good gateway to learn internet marketing for small business owners and individuals who are interested in the subject. It offered a great introduction into internet marketing (Email Marketing and Social Media) for people whose knowledge is very little to none on this subject. Leon …
How to Make ‘Free’ Phone Calls on Your Mobile Phone
In the era of pervasive technologies such as instant messaging, twitter, facebook, skype, etc…,traditional mobile phone calls can sometimes appear to be irrelevant because of high costs of calls involved. Over the years, mobile network operators have been trying to reinvent themselves by diversifying their service offerings, yet, the …
5 Web Apps To Help You Easily Manage Tasks
Getting organized can sometimes be problematic for people with busy schedules. The need to manage time and organize tasks is a continuous requirement on a daily basis. Yet while most web apps that does this remain elusive in function and purpose, only a very few are worthy of attention, let …
Content 2013 – Get a 20% Discount Code Here.
Then you’ve come to the right place. Every year Web AddiCT travels half way around the world, physically on a plane, to find out about the latest and most cutting edge techniques and best practices in digtal marketing. The common theme (or is it meme) at every marketing conference I’ve …
Samsung vs Apple in Emerging Markets
The (infamous) battle between the two leading mobile phone manufacturers (Apple and Samsung) continues to intensify in every aspect imaginable. Gartner reports that in the last quarter of 2012, Both Samsung and Apple raised their worldwide smartphone market share to 52% from 46.4% in the third quarter of 2012. But …
Movie Premiers on MXit
A Lucky Man, a film about Ernie ‘Lastig’ Solomon, the legendary ex-gang boss, is the first full-length feature film to premiere exclusively on a social network. Mxit users can download the movie using the newly-launched Cinemo app. Lucky Man has been broken into 18 four-minute episodes. A new episode will …
3 Simple Strategies to Keep Customers Engaged Through Mobile Commerce
Mobile commerce may have taken some time to take off, but some of that hindrance may be attributed to a number of issues that previously affected ecommerce back in the days of its infancy. Consumers were previously hesitant to make online transactions because of issues of trust, privacy, security, etc …
Cisco’s Global Mobile Data Traffic Predictions Update, 2012–2017
Yesterday, Cisco (the computer-networking giant), released an update report of its forecast of the global mobile data traffic over the next 5 years (2012 – 2017). The report features some astounding statistics and predictions of mobile data traffic, and as expected, mobile growth is not showing any signs of slowing …