Three years ago we designed and developed websites for our first official clients, Harris County judicial candidate Tanner Garth and District Judge Al Bennett. It feels like we blinked and suddenly had been through a presidential election year, a municipal election year, and gubernatorial election year – helping 90 clients along the way, launching 85 websites, and working in five different states. Continue Reading »
Thanks to hosted blogging services, open source software, and kids who know html, putting content online is accessible to anyone and easier than ever. With these do-it-yourself and/or low-cost options available, some organizations find themselves trying to decide whether it’s worth retaining a professional firm to assist with web design and development. Here are a few key points to consider. Continue Reading »
Facebook has rolled out a new look for fan pages. The new layout is currently available as an ‘opt-in’ upgrade, but on March 10, all fan pages will be automatically equipped with the new features. We’ve highlighted a few of the big changes. Continue Reading »
As the world watched the remarkable events in Egypt, social media received credit for fortifying the country’s revolution. We reflect on how the two came together in #Egypt before, during and after the #Jan25 demonstrations.
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This week President Barack Obama delivered what some have called the ‘geekiest’ State of the Union to date. The address was rife with references to the Internet, the claim that we are the ‘nation of Google and Facebook,’ and a promise to connect every part of America to the digital age. Continue Reading »
Use anti-virus software
If you’ve already discovered the wonderful, nearly virus-free world of Apple computers then you’ve taken a major step toward defending yourself from viruses and spyware. If you’re on a PC, there are plenty of free, reliable antivirus software available to protect you. Continue Reading »
“What is the deal with the hashtag?”
People on Twitter append a word or phrase prefixed with a ‘#’ to tweets about a certain topic. This tag allows users to easily search for tweets on a particular subject. For example, at the end of your tweet use #p2 to have your tweet included in an online discussion about progressive issues. Continue Reading »
Most campaigns have spent the summer season recruiting a volunteer base and establishing an online supporter community. As Labor Day approaches, finish the summer strong before the fall blitz. Whether you have great recruitment efforts or only ‘okay’ enlistment will determine your ability to execute your GOTV strategy at crunch time. Continue Reading »
Social networking giant Facebook has been the subject of quite a bit of press this summer. Critics of the site have expressed concerns regarding privacy issues and wider exposure of personal information on the web.
Hoping to alleviate privacy concerns and streamline protection, Matt Pizzimenti, a software engineer and co-founder of Olark.com, launched ReclaimPrivacy.org. This site scans yourFacebook privacy settings and warns you of what information you’re exposing to the public.
Internet activism group MoveOn.org also decided to take onFacebook over these privacy issues by sending an email out to supporters as well as posting a petition on their site. Facebook, however, has not been silent on the public’s outcry and growing pressure. In an attempt to soothe concerns, Facebook has responded by bringing enhanced and simpler privacy controls to the social networking service.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg admits that his company has made some mistakes. He writes in The Washington Post:
“The biggest message we have heard recently is that people want easier control over their information. Simply put, many of you thought our controls were too complex. Our intention was to give you lots of granular controls; but that may not have been what many of you wanted. We just missed the mark.”
Zuckerberg responded to his previous statement by saying:
“Sometimes we move too fast—and after listening to recent concerns, we’re responding.”
If you are interested in learning more about how to ensure your privacy, let us know!
Facebook and Twitter are garnering a great deal of attention, and there’s tremendous energy behind these social networks as the cornerstone of the future of online outreach. After all, social networks provide quick access to a existing community, and with compelling content, an online campaign can break through the clutter and engage new supporters. Continue Reading »
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