The Flash debate - cont... & html5

Back when I blogged about the iPad, I told you that it was a deal breaker for me because it didn't support Flash, which is a major plug-in that supports many videos and websites. Yesterday, Apple's Steve Jobs confirmed that the iPad, iPhones, etc... would never support flash. He called the plug-in proprietary, a battery hog and ill-suited for modern mobile devices.

So what does this mean for the future of web development? Not to worry, there is a solution. HTML5, a new Web technology that Apple is promoting. The biggest thing about HTML5 is that it will eliminate the need for 3rd party plug-ins such as Adobe Flash and MS Silverlight.

What does this mean to you? Don't freak out because you have a Flash website. There will be plenty of work-arounds coming that will probably allow your website to function properly for years. However, if you are in the process of getting a website developed I would recommend that you steer clear of Flash and any other technologies that require plug-ins. Let your developer know that you would like your website to be html4 and css code compliant and that you would like it adaptable to html5 when it is fully rolled out and stable.

Personally, I am very happy for these changes. I never liked Flash and rarely use it on websites except for accents or photo galleries. I am looking forward to the seeing the evolution of html5!

What's That Bird - MAMA's story

Every year I have the same bird that comes and nests right below my deck outside my office window. I call her "Mama." She always nests in the same spot and lays her eggs. They usually survive and fly from the nest in late July.

The problem is that I just don't know what kind of bird she is and it is driving me crazy. I decided to search out a website. I came across http://www.whatbird.com/ It is a pretty cool in that it has a wizard that you can run to help you identify what bird you are looking for.

Unfortunately, I still can't be sure what kind of bird Mama is so I need to keep searching. Please let me know if you know of any good websites that I can try.

Above Mainstream - The name says it all!

For the last year, I have been blogging endlessly about the importance of Social Media Marketing. Well if you haven't gotten the hint yet, you are now officially way behind the curve. The hottest new trend in social media marketing has emerged and it is called FMBL! (Facebook Mark-up Language) What is FBML and why do you need it? Well, basically it is a way to take your Facebook Fan Page to the next level. Custom programming and tabs allow you to mimic your existing website or spice up your existing fan page. The "WOW" factor that this gives your existing and potential fans will show them that you are serious about Social Media Marketing.

So you have a Business Fan Page, so what? So does everyone else. Now is the time to jump ahead of your competition and get yourself a Custom Fan Page. Need help? Of course you do. This stuff is not for novices! Check out http://www.abovemainstream.com/ and www.facebook.com/abovemainstream and call them today! I can personally recommend this firm and I can tell you that the owner comes from a very stong gene pool of programming - Me, her Mom, LOL

I am currently getting my Custom Fan Page programmed so look for that link to come later this week! Exciting!

Also, please check out this video on Social Media Marketing!