QR Codes for Small Business 101

QR codes on signs

One of the ways a small business can market itself better both offline and online is by using QR codes. Although, currently quite new to business owners and customers, QR Code usage has been rising (see these QR code stats from back in April) and it’s wise for any small business owner to jump on [...]

If You Use QR Codes You Need a Mobile Site

mobile version of techiediy.com

I’ve helped a number of clients add QR codes to their business cards, print advertising, etc., and was shocked to learn that many of them are putting urls in their codes that send visitors to non-mobile websites. Because QR codes can redirect potential customers (or existing customers) to any site, you need to ensure that the website [...]

Question about embedding Scribd Documents

I saw your tutorial today about how to embed documents with Scribd into WordPress. I have a document on Scribd that I am trying to embed. I have pasted the flash code in the HTML section of our blog post. However, the preview is still not showing the player and document. I previously tried the [...]

How To Build Your Own Computer

Years back, building your own computer was a guessing game to make sure that you matched up all the different components to make sure that everything would work together correctly. Things have changed and in an article from Ars Technica, they are sharing their experiences to help you through the process. If you have ever [...]

How to Embed Scribd Documents in WordPress

A video overview of Scribd.com and how to embed documents in WordPress. Scribd is a very useful service for cataloging and archiving documents and presentation files of all types, and can also lead to some visitors to your work and your website. Check it out:

Planning Your Mobile Website

Understanding the mobile web and what to consider when planning your mobile site. Part 2 of the first module on how to create a mobile website in less than an hour using WordPress. Part 1 of this video series, why you need a mobile website. If you are interested in becoming a member of Techie [...]

App To Wipe iPhone Location Data – Requires Jailbreak

With all the news about the Apple iPhone tracking your location information, it did not take too long for an app to appear, which on some Apple iPhone’s has the ability to wipe the information from the phone. This is being reported by CNet and the jailbreak item is one of concern since Apple takes [...]

How To Opt Out Of Google’s Location Tracking

Google Opt Out

In the news this week have been reports of how Apple has been collecting information about your movements with your iPhone or iPad. Today, comes reports that Google is doing a similar tracking, except that they are storing information on their servers instead of local to your sync’d computer. TechCrunch is reporting on this and [...]

Is Your Website Protected?

With all the recent reports of SQL Injections and hackers gaining access to WordPress.com, it can make someone wonder if they are doing enough to protect their site. If you are into working with the code and tweaking things on your site, then you might be interested in an article from Search Engine Watch which [...]

How To Encrypt Your iPhone Or iPad Tracking Data

There have been a number of articles going around where it is being reported that the Apple iOS has the ability to track your movements and it is shown in a GigaOM article here along with how to view it on a map. While this is interesting, it is troubling as it does invade your [...]