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A Beginner's Guide to the Best Web Design Software - 10 Mar 2017 18:36

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[[html]]A website can don many faces. For some people, it is more about personal expression, for example, a blog. For others, it serves as an advertisement for their business, as it provides all relevant information that one would seek about it. And for those who are involved in an e-commerce venture, it is the very front of their business. Whatever be the purpose, creating a website that is appropriate is the actual challenge. The good news is, there is more than one road that can be taken along the path to building your website. Some web design software/tools are simplified to such an extent that all one needs to do is drag and drop the various elements around in a readily available template. Other software follow the what-you-see-is-what-you-get (WYSIWYG) mechanism, where one can format their work the same way as one does in a word processor, and they get to see these effects in real time. Some web designing software even provide templates so that one just needs to modify content. We have featured both visual-based web designing software, as well as powerful editors. Before you embark on the task of picking an appropriate web design software to meet your needs, here are a few tips for aspiring web developers who are just getting started. We have provided you with a glimpse into the various options you have, and the best software you can take the help of, especially if you are a beginner. While not all these software are free-to-download, all of them are definitely very easy to use. <img src="http://www.richwss.com/images/custom-web-application-development.jpg" width="289" /> ? This program is part of a software suite that provides an all-encompassing solution to superior web creation, developed by CoffeeCup Inc. However, by itself, this software is quite capable, and provides a number of handy tools for aspiring web designers. ? There are two versions available for download; the Free version, and the Full version, which costs USD 69. Purchasers of the Full version can have access to advanced features, while basic features have been made available to those who download the Free version. However, the striking features of this software (Open from Web, Tabbed UI for different pages, etc.) have not been denied to those who are using the Free version. ? Versions of this software are available for Windows Vista and above, as well as Mac OS X. ? The key features of this software are;Learning Environment:- The software comes with an easy-to-understand user guide, and interactive learning capabilities at every step of coding.
 Code Completion:- For inexperienced HTML coders, code completion prompts you with a valid syntax as you type, which helps to minimize your code debugging time.
 Moreover, the software comes with an HTML Validator, compliant with W3C standards, that automatically tells you where and how to fix coding errors.
 Availability of Templates:- This software allows you to choose from a wide range of templates, that can give you a head-start, as opposed to designing the layout from scratch. You can view how the template looks beforehand selecting it for your page.
 Advanced Support:- Professional or experienced web designers are provided inherent support for multiple programming languages. It even comes with a CSS menu builder. Also, unlike in other coding environment, repetitive code can be modified just once, and the changes will be reflected in all instances of it.
 Open from Web:- A unique feature of this software is that it allows you to open a pre-existing page (even if you aren't the author) off the internet, and use it as a base template, where you can make changes and edit content.
 This software helps you organize various pages on your website very efficiently in a tabbed interface format.
 ? Click here to download this software from the official website. ? PageBreeze is a WYSIWYG-format HTML editor, and it is one of the best available software for beginners in web design. It provides excellent tools to build simple, professional-looking web pages, and is thus favored by experienced web creators too. ? It comes in two variants; a Free version and a Pro version that is fully licensed for commercial use. While the free version is primarily designed for personal use, or otherwise for the purpose of learning, whereas one can purchase the licensed software for use in a for-profit environment, for USD 49.99. ? The major drawback of PageBreeze is that Mac users cannot benefit much from it, as it is designed only for Windows, and is compatible with most versions of Windows. It also requires Internet Explorer 7.0, or higher to be installed on the user's computer. ? The following are the key features of this software that makes it so popular with aspiring as well as seasoned web designers;Visual Mode:- Since the WYSIWYG mechanism is supported in this software, one does not need to have much prior knowledge of HTML coding, and it is quite simple to go back-and-forth from Visual to Source Modes. Changes made in one mode are instantly reflected in the other mode.
 Multi-platform Support:- The latest version, PageBreeze 5.0 (and updates), supports the latest HTML standards, and in the Pro version, web designers are even provided support for Flash and PHP. The basic version even provides web-form-generators, which can help one create web forms without the use of scripting or style sheets.
 Templates:- A variety of web page templates are provided in even the free version (obviously, additional templates are made available to licensed users), for ready creation of web pages.
 Web Page Preview:- One can preview how their page will look on an actual browser, as Internet Explorer and this software are integrated.
 Ease of Use and Support:- Help topics and online support, where users' queries are answered, are constantly provided for this software.
 The Pro version comes with other advanced features like built-in FTP Publishing, that too over secure FTP, and Multiple Editor Windows, a feature that allows one to edit more than one web page at a time, and copy-paste content, and formatting, across them.
 ? PageBreeze can be downloaded here for free, and you can purchase the full, licensed version here. ? Almost everyone who has decided to embark along the road to web page development has heard of this software at least once. Dreamweaver was first developed by Macromedia, and was later acquired by Adobe. It is a part of Adobe's Creative Cloud (CC), and it is absolutely the best web design software available for both beginners as well as veteran designers. ? The interface is user-friendly, and the software interactive to make it easy enough for beginners to learn, and optimum for professionals to create masterpieces on. Since Dreamweaver is quite popular in the web designing software, there is no dearth of available web tutorials and videos to come to the ready aid of beginners, and Adobe themselves offer downloadable PDF files with in-depth tutorials and explanations for each and every available feature. ? There are versions available, that are compatible with both Windows as well as OS X. ? The only real drawback of this software is its whopping cost. For an individual user, Dreamweaver CC costs USD 19.99 per month for an annual subscription, or USD 29.99 for a single month. However, some argue that this price is worth paying for the superior experience, features, and learning environment that one can avail of with this software. ? The key features of this software are;All the basic features of a web design software, such as Syntax Highlighting, and Code Completion are present with other unique features as well.
 Live View:- Taking the WYSIWYG mechanism to a whole new level, this mode splits the screen into two, with one being your source code, and the other being a browser view of your web page, and allows you to literally see changes made in one mode reflected in the other in real time. What's more, you can restructure, copy-paste, and drag-and-drop elements even in the visual mode.
 Element Quick View:- You do not have to physically peruse through many lines of HTML code, as this mode displays the elements in a very clear manner. One can also apply CSS in this mode, and restructure, copy-paste, or delete elements.
 Multi-Platform Support:- Dreamweaver not only allows you to edit HTML and create and edit style sheets, but it also allows you to work with CSS, Javascript, and server-side frameworks (PHP, ASP.NET, etc.) Text input can be in any language; it even provides support to type in Arabic (or any right-to-left script language) in the coding mode.
 Sophisticated Style Sheet Editing:- The support for CSS in this app is unparalleled. Dreamweaver CC comes with a completely amazing CSS Designer, that not only allows you to add and edit effects using a visual tool, but also to select and copy preferred styles and paste them in other elements, giving you systematic control over the process.
 This software also allows you access the library of Adobe Edge's Web Fonts for free, that can be used in your design.
 ? Click here to visit the official website, and get information about the various plans available to purchase this software. ? Reviewed to be amongst the top five web design software for beginners by a number of surveys and tech magazines, this software was developed, and is being marketed, by Avanquest Software, and is favored mainly because of its ease of use. ? It is a Windows-based software that works with Windows XP and upwards, and costs USD 49.95. ? The key features available to users are;When it comes to design, all kinds of features are available, such as direct insertion of Buttons linking to social networking websites, a built-in Spell-Check, Support to Integrate your Website with PayPal, the ability to display Online Photo Albums, and much more.
 Availability of Templates:- More than a thousand templates are available to users, and one can easily make websites on their basis. The templates are completely customizable, and have built-in working navigation links too.
 Drag-and-Drop:- While using this software, one can easily use the simple drag-and-drop features, to add content, images, or elements (forms, etc.), which are customizable, and also, all effects can be added from a visual interface, with no requirement of prior knowledge of coding languages. This makes it even more appealing to beginners.
 Support for Custom Requirements:- This software provides customizable support for features related to personal requirements, such as, if you wish to build an e-commerce website, you can choose from specific custom layouts, or if you want to perform search engine optimization (SEO) for your website, tools are available to help you.
 Web Hosting/Publishing:- Unlike many other web design tools, this software provides support right until your website is published for the world to see. From providing personalized domain names to publishing your site from within WebEasy itself, assistance is provided at every step.
 ? The official website for this software, from where it can be bought, can be reached by clicking here. ? Move over, Windows-based web design software. This one is especially for Mac users. RapidWeaver is an excellent web design tool, developed and optimized for the Apple environment, by Realmac Software Ltd. ? Reasons to opt for this software are its simplicity of understanding, visual interface, convenience of use for even people who do not possess any prior coding knowledge, and the beautifully designed workflow. ? RapidWeaver 6 costs USD 89.99, and the upgrade from previous versions costs USD 39.99. ? The key features of this software are:The Markdown Feature:- One does not physically need to write any code. They can use page builders of different kinds, including photo albums, and blogs, and the code will be dynamically generated by the software.
 Autosave, and Versions:- Something that many contemporary software with the same premise have not thought of, RapidWeaver saves your project dynamically, and also allows you to revert to previous versions with ease.
 Themes and Add-ons:- Unlike other web design software, there are no limitations. One can easily design custom themes for the workflow and web pages, and in fact, there are a number of third-party companies who do exactly that. Templates are available in plenty to choose from. Moreover, the functionality of this program by itself, which will hence result in more options for web design, can be increased with the help of add-ons, such as plug-ins.
 All the basic features, like Coding with HTML, CSS, and Javascript, Support to Design Responsive Websites, a Workflow Organizer, and so on, are available, and one can even publish their website easily from within RapidWeaver itself.
 ? Visit the official website to purchase this amazing software here. ? WordPress is celebrated as the most widespread blogging website/tool/software available today, and there are very good reasons why it can be used as an excellent web design tool for beginners. ? With flexible hosting and subscription options (both free and paid), a wide range of themes, or templates are available. Of which many are free, while others fall under the 'premium' category, and are thus chargeable. The facility to extend functionality by using plug-ins, which again come in both charged and free variants, not to mention the wide audience this platform reaches out to, WordPress has an extremely favorable environment for both amateurs and professionals to build websites. ? A basic wordpress.com blog (hosted by WordPress, and thus carrying a wordpress.com domain name) can be created for free, and one can have access to a whole host of free themes. The themes are all-encompassing, and fall in different categories, thus having appropriate layout, styling, and support for links. If you wish to use premium themes, or if you wish to modify the CSS styling on the themes, you need to subscribe for a premium upgrade, which costs USD 99 per year for a Premium account, and USD 299 per year, for a Business account to access still more advanced features. Premium upgradation also allows you a custom domain name, amongst other benefits. ? Plug-ins can help to turn a simple blog-format page into a comprehensive website with a different functionality. You can add forms, or email/chat support, payment options for visitors (in cases such as, if you are building an e-commerce website), image galleries, embedded videos, and much more. ? Creation of a website using the WordPress software, requires you to invest in hosting, and optionally in premium themes, and/or plug-ins (which is not even required, given the wide range of free themes and plug-ins available). However, the software is free to download, and supports the WYSIWYG mechanism of web designing, with a two-tabbed interface, having a code editor on one <a href="http://softservedigital.co.za/">web application development</a> tab, and a visual interface on the other. ? What's more, someone familiar with coding using MySQL or PHP, in addition to HTML, CSS, and Javascript, can also do so on this platform. ? Being open-source, a lot of support is provided to new users to familiarize themselves with this platform, and hence, it is the perfect stepping stone for aspiring web developers to successfully make a mark on the internet. ? Visit the wordpress.org website here, to start using the WordPress software, or else, create your website for at wordpress.com ? OpenBEXI is an open-source WYSIWYG-format HTML editor that has a GNU general public license. It is very user-friendly, and is a very handy software for budding web designers with little or no coding experience. ? Since it is open-source, it is free-to-download, is being constantly updated, and there are readily available tutorials to understand its working. ? Its key features are:Easy Visual Editor:- Since the WYSIWYG mechanism is followed, users can easily see how changes will appear in the browser view if it was an actual published website.
 Publisher:- With a built-in publisher, web pages created on OpenBEXI can easily be made live, using the OpenBEXI Publisher.
 Widgets:- Adding components to the page is very easy, without requiring prior coding experience or knowledge, as photo galleries, charts, forms, and various other elements can be easily added to the page. It also integrates tools that allow you to add dynamic elements (such as dynamic charts, grids, etc.), form input validators, and so on, to your page.
 ? Visit the official website here to get started. ? The selling point of this software is its friendly user-interface that makes building websites for beginners or novices very simple. However, it is only available for Windows. ? It comes in two variants; the basic version costs USD 49.99, while the Premium version costs USD 99.99, and has advanced features. ? The key features, that make the Xara Web Designer software so appealing, are as follows.Drag-and-Drop:- Adding elements to the web page you are designing involves a simple drag-and-drop feature, which is what makes it so appealing to those who are unfamiliar with coding languages. Restructuring, resizing, shifting components around, and determining properties, such as the effect of a mouse-over action, text-wrap, or adding a hyperlink, can also be done with ease.
 Interactive Support:- The software provides a quick overview of all the features it possesses in the beginning, and later too, there is interactive support provided at every step to help beginners.
 Beautiful Themes and Templates:- This software comes with a wide range of themes and templates, to help you build any kind of website, and these have stunning layouts. Meanwhile, you can add elements like photo galleries, widgets for e-commerce sites (integration of web services like PayPal), social networking widgets, location, and much more.
 ? The software can be downloaded from the official website here. ? Yet another open-source WYSIWYG-based web editor, BlueGriffon was developed by Daniel Glazman, and runs on Gecko-the same engine that powers Mozilla Firefox. ? The operating systems for which it is available include Windows, Mac OS, and Linux. ? While the software itself is free-to-download, since it is open-source, out of the various add-ons that are available for it, some are charged. ? The key features of this software are:Wide Support for Languages and Formats:- Not only can you create, open, or edit pages that have not even been created on BlueGriffon originally, but this software supports HTML5, CS3, and lets you create and edit vector graphics with a supported SVG Editor. Using MathML, any mathematical formula can be created in the proper layout. It also supports multiple languages.
 Unbelievable Extensibility:- Everything from obtaining template layouts (for beginners with minimum coding experience), table (and other format) generators, professional CSS editing, web publishing, the Active View mode (that lets you see previews in real time), eye dropper color picker, workflow manager, and even a word count, is possible by using add-ons.
 ? The official website can be visited here. ? Microsoft has been one of the pioneers of computer software, and true to that reputation, the company has developed the Visual Studio software suite, which contains a handful of application development tools, including one for web design. The Visual Studio Express suite is also, additionally, free and lightweight, and the software it contains can be downloaded as per one's platform or specific requirement. Microsoft Visual Web Developer Express is one of these tools. ? Beginners will find this learning environment quite conducive, because of the depth of support available, and ease of understanding. The need for coding knowledge will seem like a drawback at first, but the software is designed to help amateurs learn professional web designing easily. For expert coders, especially those well-versed with working on the ASP.NET framework, this is a very powerful, and capability-packed environment. ? The key feature of this software include:Using this software, you are given the ability to create and/or edit absolutely any kind of website, web application, and server-end web page. One can even create a website on a remote FTP server to which one has access.
 The software supports web designing using both ASP.NET as well as HTML. For this, it has a built-in web designer.
 Design Mode:- This is a WYSIWYG-format interface, where one can make changes in a more visual interface. A Source Mode is also available for direct coding, and in this mode you have the benefit of auto-correction of code, spell-check, and a code validator
 Availability of Master Plates:- These are templates that are customizable in terms of styling. In the design mode, one can change CSS properties of any element using an easy visual interface.
 ? You can visit the official website here, and download this software here. <img style="float:right;margin:10px;border:none;" src="http://www.mobiloitte.com/wp-content/uploads/web-app-development.jpg" width="322" /> Since web designing is a dynamic process, and at the end of the day, the beauty of the web page depends solely on the vision of the web designer, how effective your site turns out to be is entirely up to you. While the cost and complexity involved with even the software may make the task seem daunting, the truth is, the more you experiment and learn, the better your page turns out to be. And most importantly, although it is tempting, do not completely ignore the merits of familiarizing yourself with the basics of web designing language tools (such as HTML), as in the long run, this is what will help you design better websites. [[/html]] - Comments: 0

Web Apps Developers Told to Aim for Lofty Goals - 02 Mar 2017 20:56

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[[html]]Beyond commercial success, developers of social applications must aspire to trigger significant change via their software and aim to improve lives and businesses, keynote speakers said Wednesday at the Web 2.0 Expo. Focusing only on generating loads of revenue is the wrong approach and will derail software development efforts, speakers told hundreds of attendees at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Web 2.0 application development is still in its early days and plenty of opportunities exist to tackle big problems and make society better, said Tim O'Reilly, CEO of O'Reilly Media, the event's organizer. "We really can change the world," he said. He listed examples of Web applications designed to keep citizens better informed about the workings of government and to track environmental problems. "I don't know if there's money there, but damn, it's important," he said, drawing applause from the audience. Later, Max Levchin, founder and CEO of Slide, reminded developers in attendance that the key to creating a popular Web application is to make it useful for people. "If you build something of great value, you have nothing to worry about," said Levchin, whose company has developed many of the most popular applications and widgets on social networks like MySpace and Facebook. Levchin, who answered questions on stage from Forrester Research analyst Charlene Li, reiterated that if developers "focus on something that is of real value to users" then "you have a business." Of course, if you have a business, you have to generate revenue, especially at a company like Slide that has raised half a billion dollars in funding from investors, as Li pointed out while inquiring whether Slide, with its entertainment-focused applications, is a fad or whether it can justify its valuation. Levchin said he's confident about Slide's ability to capitalize on its applications' popularity via online advertising. Because Slide's applications are so intensely engaging for users, advertisers, including large brands, recognize the value of marketing themselves within the applications' "context," he said. The link the applications can provide between people and advertisers is much more interactive and ultimately effective than conventional online ad formats, like banners, he said. "Every [ad] campaign we've run in [Slide application] SuperPoke has been a smashing success for advertisers," said Levchin, a PayPal co-founder. Asked how Slide viewed the problem of application spam, which boils down to social applications that have self-promoting — and often intrusive and annoying — features, Levchin said it is "one of the most <a href="http://softservedigital.co.za/">mobile app development</a> intellect challenging issues" in this market. The reason is that social networks' user bases are very heterogeneous, so what might feel like intrusive spam to a set of users might not be objectionable to another set of users, he said. Scott Berkun, author of the book "The Myths of Innovation," said that developers and entrepreneurs, as a prerequisite to innovating, must have identified a specific and difficult to tackle problem. "What problem are you trying to solve?" he asked, adding that this is a question that software developers can't afford to skip or answer unsuccessfully. "Sometimes we forget the need to find a real problem." At Microsoft's TellMe division, their problem is clearly defined: injecting voice recognition and voice commands into mobile applications, which rely too much on "typing and touching," said Dariusz Paczuski, TellMe's executive in charge of consumer services. This is particularly important given that mobile phones increasingly pack more and more applications and are used for a rising variety of tasks in multiple scenarios, such as driving, Paczuski said. "There has to be a better way and voice can be a part of that solution. People should be able to say what they want [from their mobile application] and get it," he said. Web 2.0 Expo runs through Friday. <a href='http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/PCWorld/story?id=4714328'>http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/PCWorld/story?id=4714328</a>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

Web Developer Job Description - 24 Feb 2017 23:04

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[[html]]There are plenty of jobs in the Information Technology (IT) industry, and a career in web development is one of them. As the name suggests, a web development professional looks after the websites and web-related database systems of the company he is employed in, or the client he is working for. This article gives you a web developer's job description in detail, along with the salary range. Job Description The duties and responsibilities largely depend on the employer and the prerequisites of the project. If the employer has just started to establish his business, the web developer will be responsible to develop new web applications and technologies for his employer. In order to develop new Internet applications for the company, he will have to use different types of packaged and customized supportive applications. Along with creating websites, he will also be handed over the duty of developing database management systems on the web which would have the capacity to store a substantial amount of data. He has to make sure that the design and pattern of the developed website is as per the requirements of the employer; in terms of graphics, effects, animations, functionality, and features. The can be some situations where the web developer might be sent by the employer to work for a client who requires web development services. Here, he has to first discuss in detail with the client regarding their requirements and expectations from the project. He needs to share his suggestions for bettering the quality of the website to be developed. He also has to make sure about the ranking of the website, which can be improved with a process known as Search Engine Optimization (SEO). He is responsible for maintaining the quality of websites and adding to it for making it more informative. After the website is developed, he is supposed to keep a detailed record of its technical performance and functioning with the web server. If you are thinking about the entry-level job description, it mainly consists of undergoing on-the-job training and assessments for learning more about web development. Salary Range As in any other profession, the salary range depends on the level of expertise and experience with clients previously worked with. Entry-level developers can receive an annual pay of approximately USD 30,000 to USD 45,000. However, this salary range may vary from employer to employer. Those with one to four years of experience may get a pay of around USD 39,000 to USD 56,000 per year. With some more years of experience, there is a chance of getting promoted to a project manager or a web development manager. Requirements You need to be well versed in different computer languages and applications that are required in website designing and development. Some of these essential languages and software are HTML, XML, Java, C++, C#, Perl, VBScript, PHP, JavaScript, DOM, CSS, Visual Basic .NET, Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, Paint Shop Pro, etc. For gaining entry into this field, it is essential to have good educational qualifications. Technical skills are needed for excelling in this field. If you are equipped with the technical know-how, well and good; you may be able to form a start-up of your own or something. However, if you are looking forward to gaining some experience in a good company, educational qualifications are a must. This was some information on the job description. There can be many more duties and responsibilities that a web developer might have to perform, which usually depends on the requirement of the project he is working on. [[/html]] - Comments: 0

Custom Web Application Development Services in Dubai - 19 Feb 2017 00:18

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[[html]]It seems as if everybody out there is looking for custom web application development. It is to be noted that custom web applications are usually made with an intention of securing more business and sales. And, this task is effectively done by professional web developers. These people are very good at developing custom applications on the websites of their clients. ASP.NET and PHP and several other open source applications are extensively used in the process. It is noted that .NET is pretty useful when it comes to making dynamic websites with advanced tools and widgets. ASP.NET offers a very secured and robust kind of architecture for the web development. PHP, MySQL, and other open source technologies also greatly help in customized web applications. And, using these open source technologies is pretty economical as well. Developers need not to buy any stuff. It's all free. Website design is what differentiates a website from the others. If your website is not looking and feeling different, you're sure to get lose in the sea of millions of other sites. So, make sure that you pick an experienced website design company in Dubai (or any other part of the world you live in). At a time when there are millions and billions of websites running over the Internet, it's important that a business rolls out a website with a difference. Custom web application development helps make a site different. The popularity of custom web applications is not going to fade, at least for the next few years. And, yes, there are hundreds of companies in the market involved in the development of web applications and website design. A quick search from a search-engine will help you find several top ones. If you want to pick one for your project, do ensure that you're hiring the services of a trusted agency. Don't forget to see its portfolio before you say yes. And, don't miss out on short conversation with the developers so that they get a fair idea of what they are expected to come-out with. This ensures that you get your desired web applications for your website, and within your budget. Besides custom web application development, there are several other factors that can be considered for making a website better than the rest, such as search engine optimization, social media optimization, and pay per click services. <img src="http://www.richwss.com/images/custom-web-application-development.jpg" width="268" /> I hope this article helps you known custom web application development better and also in picking up an ideal service provider! <img style="float:left;margin:10px;border:none;" src="http://www.elanceit.com/assets/wd/web-app.jpg" width="348" /> <a href='http://www.selfgrowth.com/print/3947131'>http://www.selfgrowth.com/print/3947131</a> [[/html]] - Comments: 0

Top 7 Life Coaching iPhone And Web Apps - 06 Feb 2017 23:46

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[[html]]<object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/MlF1mf6s94w&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/MlF1mf6s94w&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object> Perhaps it is not life coaching in name, but 43things is certainly life coaching in nature. <object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/gzpv6rgU2hI&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/gzpv6rgU2hI&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object> <img style="float:right;margin:10px;border:none;" src="http://www.houstonwebapps.com/images/webapp.jpg" width="382" /> The premise is that you arrive at the site, see a list of a goals that other people have publicly committed to. See something you like, cheer the person on or take up the cause yourself. The community can cheer you for achieving a milestone along the way and there is a denouement as you are asked to let the world know exactly how the experience made you feel. Sound familiar to all the coaches out there? The only difference here is that it is all community based. There are no professional coaches charging fees to engage in the goal setting behavior. So how can you use this as a coaching tool? If you have a client stumped on what they should strive for, there is no better place to look than here. The goals range from the noble (Follow A Budget) to the optimistic (Fly To Space) to the down right zany (Get Arrested). Although, I can't really recommend coaching for the last one… even though most coaching is still done over the phone! Stars (out of 5): 4.68 Cost: Free iPhone App: Available <img src="http://www.vocso.com/images/web-application-development-header.jpg" width="358" /> Go to: 43Things.com In your travels around the web, if you have run into a coaching app that deserves mention (or significant praise) please let me know in the guestbook below! <a href='http://hubpages.com/health/lifecoachingiphoneapps'>http://hubpages.com/health/lifecoachingiphoneapps</a>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

How To Create A WordPress Customer Response Form - 31 Jan 2017 17:32

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[[html]]<img src="http://www.infobarrel.com/media/image/74625_max.jpg" alt="WordPress and Formidable Pro"/>Credit: Javrsmith WordPress is a great content management system. Originally conceived to be a blogging platform, the application has been greatly enhanced over time. With the latest editions, WordPress can be used to organize virtually any kind of information. Unfortunately, the standard configuration lacks robust tools that might be used to create customer response forms. There is the capability to record visitor comments and an email address but not the data items that could be useful for customer leads. Luckily, WordPress can be extended with plugins, optional program enhancements. One plugin is the excellent tool Formidable Pro. This gives WordPress administrators the robust features necessary to create sophisticated customer response forms. The Formidable Pro plugin installs in WordPress and adds a new option to the dashboard. Administrators can create new forms immediately. For customer responses, a form might include fields for the customer's name, email address, location and other demographic information. Formidable Pro allows these fields to be validated. For example, the location can be restricted to states depending on the customer's country. This is an excellent way to ensure quality customer contact information. Performing data validation prior to storage is a great idea. Depending on the needs of the customer response form, the administrator can add additional on screen features. Perhaps a choice category is necessary. This can allow the customer to choose whether they want to converse via email or telephone, for example. The customer may be prompted for their web site URL. They might even be asked for a brief description of their problem. Some WordPress administrators allow customers to upload a file on the response form. All of these customer input features are fully supported by Formidable Pro. There are two versions of Formidable Pro, free and paid. The free version is capable creating customer response forms but it lacks many of the advanced features. It can still prompt for customer details such as name, address, phone, etc. These must be emailed to the WordPress administrator as there is no database display option in the free version. This version also includes the CAPTCHA data validation feature which is an excellent way to reduce spam from input forms. The paid version of Formidable Pro really brings power to the customer response forms. All customers responses are automatically saved in the WordPress database. These can be retrieved on reports or used in custom programs. After a user submits their information, Formidable Pro can perform sophisticated system actions. For example, a customer can be directed to a confirmation page after they press "OK". Their email address can be added to a site email contact list. The user can be registered on the WordPress site. All of these options, and more, are easily used within the enhanced Formidable Pro dashboard on the paid version. <object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/F6UWb9FNnj4&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/F6UWb9FNnj4&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object> The full version of the Formidable Pro plugin is available for the low price of $47. When you consider the cost required to hire custom programmers, you'll see that Formidable Pro is a tremendous value. With it, a customer response form can be created in mere minutes, with absolutely no programming at all. A comparable form developed in a custom PHP program would take at least an hour for a skilled developer, and probably much longer than that. Consider the development time involved to match the Formidable Pro options. A PHP program would have to connect to a database that was predefined. The data would have to be accepted from the customer and validated. The database storage process involves more coding. If the custom PHP program displays the data on another page, more custom programming is required. Much more coding is necessary to add customers to mailing lists, create a WordPress user account and respond with messages back to the customer. All of these functions are incredibly easy when customer response forms are built with the paid version of Formidable Pro. At only $47, this tool is a great deal which pays for itself after the first customer form is built. <object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/F6UWb9FNnj4&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/F6UWb9FNnj4&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object> <img src="http://www.infobarrel.com/media/image/73538_max.jpg" alt="Formidable Pro Free Version Example"/>Credit: JavrsmithOf particular value to many WordPress administrators is the great support that comes with Formidable Pro. The tool is provided by expert developers also also respond to questions that arise. They can often assist with trouble very quickly and there is no charge for support issues. All paid customers receive lifetime support for Formidable Pro and they are eligible to install all program updates for free. In addition, the support team maintains excellent knowledge base, demonstration articles and videos. These resources allow users of the tool to gain a complete understanding of the capabilities necessary to build anything from a simple input field to a robust and sophisticated customer response form. Finally, WordPress administrators who wish to install a complete lead generation system will find the add-ons for the paid Formidable Pro version to be very helpful. There are several optional extras which can be configured to work with Formidable Pro. An easy to use PayPal expansion is particularly helpful. This add-on allows administrators to designate PayPay as the payment gateway for electronic purchases. It is activated with the dashboard, it works well and is completely free. Another add-on gives email mailing list support. An administrator who establishes a Mailchimp account and list can specify that Formidable Pro use these. Afterwards, those people who submit their data to a customer response form can automatically be added to the Mailchimp list. The feature works per Formidable Pro form so administrators can have people added to lists relevant to the customer. For example, those submitting their email address on a free site can be added to "Free Customer" mailing list. Those who select the premium option can be added to the "Premium Customer" mailing list. The use of these add-ons takes mere minutes after they are installed. They work great and are free for users of the paid Formidable Pro version. Additional add-ons give forms the ability to validate states or cities, auto-register users and more. <img src="http://blogannounce.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/custom-web-application-development-process-intelegain.jpg?w=640" width="281" /> Formidable Pro is a great tool that belongs on all WordPress sites. It adds capabilities that are usually accomplished with many hours of complicated custom programming. With it, previously difficult projects, such as the creation of a customer response form, can be implemented in minutes. The paid version, available for $47, represents one of the truly exceptional value for money deals that a WordPress administrator could possibly find. <img style="float:left;margin:10px;border:none;" src="http://kepran.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Web-Application-Development.png" width="318" /> <a href='http://www.infobarrel.com/How_To_Create_A_WordPress_Customer_Response_Form'>http://www.infobarrel.com/How_To_Create_A_WordPress_Customer_Response_Form</a>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

Advantages And Disadvantages of Application Software You Didn't Know - 28 Jan 2017 16:19

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[[html]]Our computers and mobile devices are all loaded with all kinds of software, and each software has a different purpose to fulfill. It is important to first understand the differences between application software and system software. System software is the programming and the coding that is utilized by the various components in the device to communicate with each other. There are millions of commands and instructions that are transferred from one component to another with every passing second, and the system software enables this flow of communication. Additionally, the person using the device does not directly interact with or use the system software, since it is all happening inside the device itself. On the other hand, application software is that which is used directly by the user for the sole purpose of completing a certain task. This type of software needs to be installed separately on a device, and it regularly has interfaces that enables communication between the machine and the user, hence giving rise to many different advantages and disadvantages. For instance, consider a program that allows you to work with databases. This is a software that is used for a specific application, so it falls under this category. It is universally assumed that they have many advantages, and you will be hard pressed to find disadvantages for the same because ultimately, the purpose of all these devices is to perform many tasks with their help. Common Types of Application Software The different types of application software are used by individual users and business enterprises as well, and they have many benefits of doing so. This includes word processing software, database software, multimedia software, editing software, and many other different kinds as well. All these software are either provided individually, or they are packaged together and sold by business to business sellers. When a whole variety of them are integrated collectively and sold to a business, they can take up the form of enterprise software, educational software, simulation software, information worker software, etc. Advantages When you begin to compare, you will find that the pros outweigh the cons very easily. With that in mind, here are some of their most popular and widely accepted benefits. Note that in this scenario, we are speaking of application software that is designed for a specific purpose, to be used either by individuals or by businesses. Their single biggest advantage is that they meet the exact needs of the user. Since they are designed specifically with one purpose in mind, the user knows that he has to use one specific software to accomplish his task. The threat of viruses invading custom-made applications is very small, since any business that incorporates it can restrict access and can come up with means to protect their network as well. Licensed application software gets regular updates from the developer for security reasons. Additionally, the developer also regularly sends personnel to correct any problems that may arise from time to time. Disadvantages As is the case with all such matters, there are certain disadvantages of such software as well. Though these are not spoken about very often, nor are they highlighted, the fact is that they do exist and affect certain users. But people have accepted these misgivings and still continue to use such software because their utility and importance is much more profound than their weaknesses. Developing application software designed to meet specific purposes can prove to be quite costly for developers. This can affect their budget and their revenue flow, especially if too much time is spent developing a software that is not generally acceptable. Some software that are designed specifically for a certain business, may not be compatible with other general software. This is something that can prove to be a major stumbling block for many corporations. Developing them is something that takes a lot of time, because it needs constant communication between the developer and the customer. This delays the entire production process, which can prove to be harmful in some cases. Application software that is used commonly by many people, and then shared online, carries a very real threat of infection by a computer virus or other malicious programs. So, whether you are buying them off the shelf, or whether you are hiring a developer to build specific software for you, all of these points will seem pertinent to you. Many individuals and businesses have regularly found the need and the requirement for such software, and the fact remains that any computing device will be utterly useless without such software running on it.[[/html]] - Comments: 0

CNN.com - New products aim to secure Web applications - 20 Jan 2017 14:41

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[[html]]                          By Brian Fonseca    (IDG) — Okena Technologies and Kavado introduced products on Tuesday designed to safeguard applications from complex computer attacks that can run roughshod over firewall and intrusion detection systems.        Kavado introduced ScanDo, a Web application vulnerability scanner, as the newest addition to its Web application protection product line. Featuring a three-step scanning process, ScanDo is constructed to emulate a hacker's bag of tricks to determine a Web application's potential exposed holes, said Tal Gilat, CEO of New York-based Kavado.     <img style="float:right;margin:10px;border:none;" src="http://kepran.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Web-Application-Development.png" width="250" /> Meanwhile, Okena announced StormSystem on Tuesday, its integrated series of products that provide intrusion prevention for applications without relying on signature-based techniques. StormSystem offers enterprises an underlying security infrastructure tied together by a common agent, said Dave Hammond, director of marketing communications for Waltham, Massachusetts-based Okena.     Following a series of high-profile break-ins of its applications and operating systems during the last six months, Microsoft has sworn to dedicate a greater effort to incorporate stronger security features into its products. Until results of that pledge come to pass, users must depend on security vendors to provide protection without affecting application performance, said Michael Rasmussen, senior industry analyst at Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Giga Information Group.     "[Application defense] is a big deal. We have a lot of vulnerabilities in OS and applications are being exposed to them," Rasmussen said. "Firewalls and IDS [intrusion detection systems] are going to fail. You need the process and suite of products to protect [applications]. You need to protect the host behind the firewall."     Rasmussen said an effective intrusion management process should stem the flow of network problems or downtime associated with buffer overflows and poorly written application code lacking security considerations.     Noting a weakness on the part of Okena and its competitor Entercept in the past of having to "break things before you can fix it," Rasmussen said that Okena's improved character application solution's ability to determine normal behavior and set policies without shutting down applications should be welcome by customers.     StormSystem consists of StormWatch, which delivers agents to provide intrusion prevention for host systems, and StormFront, which determines how an application behaves and analyzes that data to create operating polices and application control. Hammond said Okena has plans to release StormTrack, which will identify and seal-off vulnerable components of an IT infrastructure, later in 2002.     Kavado's ScanDo vulnerability scanning product first examines every component a Web application is running, such as cookies and passwords, and records its makeup and contents. Secondly, it probes the application to uncover possible susceptibility to random security breaches or targeted attacks. A user can configure ScanDo to create and mimic an attack through Visual Basic scripts to compare results, Gilat said. Finally, ScanDo offers standard or customized graphical and textual reports on its complete findings.     ScanDo, which can be updated to incorporate the newest security tools from Kavado, is complementary to Kavado's InterDo product. InterDo deflects attacks against Web applications, said Gilat.     <img src="http://www.vocso.com/images/web-application-development-header.jpg" width="329" /> ScanDo runs on Windows NT and 2000, with a Solaris version planned for the second quarter of 2002. ScanDo costs $15,000 per year, as a subscription, and is available immediately.                                    [[/html]] - Comments: 0

Mobile Apps Winning the World! - 19 Jan 2017 01:09

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[[html]]Mobile Application development has grown by leaps and bound in the past few years. As the consumption of Mobiles increases with every passing day, the need for mobile apps is also soaring high. See, earlier, when people understood that a mobile phone is a phone, they did not have too many expectations from it, apart from being able to make call and send text messages. However, with the advent of Smartphones, the population started becoming increasingly aware of all that they accomplish from a little handset. The growing competition between the top mobile development companies let to the infiltration <a href="http://softservedigital.co.za">web application development</a> of better and better technology, each wanting to offer something more, in order to increase their sales. In the midst of this competition, the customer was in a win-win situation. And so more and more customers bought more and more Smartphones that led to more and more technological advancements, and the circle continued. And the Apps were born The birth of Mobile application development wasn't really an overnight thing. Since people had a taste of the wide range of things that they could undertake with mobile phones, they started putting it to use in different ways. Mobile application development companies, or simply erstwhile web application development companies, understood the hunger of the customers towards "ease". This is why; they came up a number of application or simply mobile "softwares" that could facilitate the Smartphone user to carry out various tasks. Despite what initially began only for emailing and gaming, underwent a massive overhaul with a plethora of "types" of applications catering to various spheres of life. Demand and Supply Like I mentioned earlier there were a number of apps that started being developed to cater to various spheres of life. What's funny is usually the cycle of demand and supply originates with demand and terminates with supply. However, mobile Apps development is such a field where in the entire chain of events is slightly reversed. They make the product, and then upon realizing what all the product can do, the demand increases. Some really qualified application developers have stated that according to companies providing mobile app development services believe that unless they have something to offer, how the people will know what they are missing out on! I would have called it a strange notion, yet we all know how successful this strategy has been. Application Brothers and Sisters (the types) The various application siblings are: Business: These apps are used to streamline business processes. They assist in sharing information, uploading/downloading documents, accessing database remotely and passing on memorandums and maintaining inventory. These are of course only examples and there are many more things that business apps assist people with. Entertainment: These apps enhance or make use of your inbuilt audio/ video systems. There are Photo editing apps and music mixing ones too. You can save the space on your phone by using some of the music streaming apps that don't require you to save the music on your phone for later use. Gaming: By far the undisputed popularity kings are the gaming apps. There are thousands of gaming apps available. All these apps are custom made for specific target audiences. Gaming apps are also used by business owners to market their products or to increase their brand awareness. Utility: Utility apps are those that solve some purpose. Flashlights, battery savers, auto lock, and barcode reader are some of the utility based applications that use the in-built features of your phone to provide utility. Social Network: Social networking through Smartphones is a trend these days. People like to stay connected all the time even on the go. That's why social networking apps have gained so much popularity. Conclusion Mobile Application development has created new avenues in the market in terms of career, marketing on utility. This is a field which ensures that whether you are a customer, or a business or even a developer, you are always benefitted. <a href='http://hubpages.com/technology/Mobile-Apps-Winning-the-World'>http://hubpages.com/technology/Mobile-Apps-Winning-the-World</a>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

Sencha Unveils Unified Platform to Design, Develop and Manage Web Applications - 05 Jan 2017 05:08

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[[html]]SANTA CLARA, Calif.(BUSINESS WIRE)Sencha, a leading provider of HTML5 desktop and mobile web application development technology, today announced the Sencha Web Application Lifecycle Management Platform. In response to increasing fragmentation of devices, mobile platforms and operating systems, the new Sencha Platform empowers development and IT departments with a unified and comprehensive approach to application development, including designing, rapidly prototyping, developing, testing, securely deploying and managing intuitive and compelling applications. The announcement of the Sencha Platform was made today at SenchaCon 2015, "The Future of Application Development," in Santa Clara, CA. <img style="float:right;margin:10px;border:none;" src="http://www.cogentsoft.co.in/images/diagram1.gif" width="315" /> "The current siloed approach to developing and managing applications for multiple devices and operating systems is extremely inefficient and costly, contributing to lower productivity and delayed time-to-market of the critical desktop and mobile apps that companies need to drive their business and connect to their customers," said Art Landro, CEO of Sencha. "The Sencha Platform is designed to remove the complexities and cost associated with <a href="http://www.softservedigital.co.za/">web design bedfordview</a> every facet of web application development, from genesis to post-deployment, on every conceivable device used by an organization's employees, contractors or partners. With the Sencha Platform we're delivering on our promise to developers and enterprises to enable a single, seamless solution that provides users with the right experience on the right screen at the right time." "Enterprises need to go beyond mobile and multichannel to omnichannel. […] Many firms find it hard enough to create consistent omnichannel experiences, but consistency is just the starting point. As the number of devices customers use and own grows, they will expect cross-channel experiences as part of a superior experience," said Michael Facemire, principal analyst at Forrester Research.1 The Sencha Platform extends the integration between the Sencha Ext JS framework and Sencha Space management solution to deliver more robust analytics and debugging, making it easier for organizations to quickly spot performance problems and drill down into the application to identify potential issues impacting its architecture. The core capabilities and benefits of the Sencha Web Application Lifecycle Management Platform include: Design App templates for Ext JS and the GXT frameworks so developers can design visually compelling and modern web apps more quickly Theming tools for customizing the look-and-feel and creating personalized brands for organizations Develop Single JavaScript framework to seamlessly build applications for desktops, tablets and smart phones New Power UI components including the Sencha PivotGrid for robust data analysis Enhanced charting and data visualization capabilities Enhanced integrations into the developers' workflow with IDE plugins Tablet support for GXT including touch gestures and momentum scrolling Test <object width="400" height="241"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/MlF1mf6s94w&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/MlF1mf6s94w&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="241"></embed></object> An early access version of Sencha Inspector, providing enhanced testing capabilities to identify potential performance issues and architectural complexity Deploy and Manage Enhanced application performance and activity reports In-app event capture and analytics Desktop debugging capabilities Generally available in June 2015, the Sencha Web Application Lifecycle Management Platform is open and modular, so customers can opt to either purchase the comprehensive Platform or modular elements of it. About Sencha More than 10,000 customers and 60% of the Fortune 100 rely on Sencha to deliver innovative applications that drive their business. Sencha provides and supports enterprise-class Java and JavaScript frameworks that leverage HTML5 to deliver solutions for desktops, smartphones, tablets and more. The Sencha family of products is engineered to support application development teams and IT organizations throughout the entire application lifecycle process from architecture, design and development to testing, deployment and management. Customers can confidently deploy solutions to end users no matter what device or platform they are using. Visit us at www.sencha.com. 1 Forrester Research, Inc., The Future Of Mobile Application Development, January 2015 <a href='http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150408005196/en/Sencha-Unveils-Unified-Platform-Design-Develop-Manage'>http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150408005196/en/Sencha-Unveils-Unified-Platform-Design-Develop-Manage</a>[[/html]] - Comments: 0

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