Posted on July 22nd, 2009 by Christa
Last night my friends and I were discussing how technologically dependent people are today and how impersonal our society has begun. We then went on to discuss the two main reasons people are, in many ways, permanently attached to their electronic devices.
The first reason we pinpointed was convenience; technology makes everything so much easier. You can pay your bills, catch up with an old friend and conduct business via the Internet with the press of a button. People in this day and age, myself included, are all about instant gratification, the faster, the better.
The second reason we discussed was the fact that everyone else was doing it. If everyone you are talking to is always online and you know the only sure way you can reach them is via email, Facebook or Twitter then you too will be drawn into this society.
Now don’t get us wrong we are by no means about to make our Twitter, Facebook or email accounts inactive, but we are going to attempt to spend a little more time interacting with people in real life as
well as online. I’m sure we would all hate to become completely disconnected from our friends and family and only interact with a machine for the rest of our lives. Certain things such as viewing the longest solar eclipse or choosing a college to attend should be done in real life not via technology.
However, as stated earlier, I am by no means saying I am going to put my MacBook in the drawer or throw my Blackberry in the ocean, but maybe every once in awhile it wouldn’t hurt to put down technology and spend time with the people in your life that make it worth while.
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Posted on July 17th, 2009 by Christa
Over the past decade technology and the Internet have advanced greatly, but there is one thing that everyone across the web development and technology industry feel is stifling our growth, Internet Explore 6 (IE6). The technology and sophistication of this web browser has been far surpassed by browsers such as Firefox, Safari, Chrome and Internet Explore 8, yet people still have the desire to use IE6.
There are several disadvantages to this browser, however a few of the main issues with IE6 is that web developers and designers have to practically hack up their websites just so they can load in IE6. Likewise, .png images don’t display correctly in IE6, which takes away from the creativity of developers and designers.
Another liability of IE6 is that by not upgrading your Internet browser you leave yourself vulnerable to virus attacks. Furthermore, the majority of social media networks such as Digg and Youtube have stated that they will be cutting back on IE6 support and Facebook already suggest that their users upgrade internet browsers before starting their activities on the site.
Yet, despite all of these facts people still use IE6; however with the introduction of HTML 5 this Internet browser will ultimately become obsolete. We have justified using IE6 for years, but with the new capabilities of HTML 5 it will no longer be a logical or feasible use of Internet space in the years to come.
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Posted on July 14th, 2009 by Christa
Throughout his life Michael Jackson has always been the target for much media attention and thus it should be no surprise that his death would be the same. Over the past few weeks we have been bombarded with an abundance of information about the life and untimely demise of Michael Jackson.
Yet, unlike in his youth not only did Jackson have mainstream media conveying their feelings about the situation, but he also had online source discussing the event as well. The day of his memorial services 500,000 Facebook users changed their statues to mirror the events that were occurring during the ceremony. Likewise, from the moment it was announced that Michael Jackson had died of a heart attack people were twittering about it, changing their Facebook statuses and writing blogs about how devastated they were about Jackson’s death.
However, in times such as these we must wonder where our world is headed. Twitter, Facebook and other social media avenues are becoming extremely viable in providing their users with constant up to date and accurate news information. What we must begin asking ourselves is whether or not mainstream news and broadcasting will be necessary anymore i
n a few years or will we simply use social media to receive all our world news and upcoming events.
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Posted on July 1st, 2009 by Christa
Blueye Creative has recently finished the redesign of Bella Baby Photography’s new website.
Bella Baby is a photography company that specializes in newborn photography. They feel as though babies look their best when they’re being held in their parents’ arms. This photography company has been deemed the new face of hospital baby portraits. They use freelance photographers, natural light and professional SLR digital cameras to capture the true essence of your newborn.
However, they are not completely confined to newborn portraits. They also have a section of their company that they refer to as Bella Life, which is geared toward capturing every other stage of a child or families’ life.
We created Bella Baby a cleaner and fresher site, while preserving the overall feel of the current site. The subtle changes we made stayed true to the professionalism of the current site but added a touch of modernism in the mix as well.
We also made the logo more prominent throughout the site to emphasize their branding. Along with this we strayed away from the initial design’s multi-color and pattern backgrounds. Originally we wanted to create two separate color schemes for Bella Baby and Bella Life, but ultimately we settled on adding a white background to both sights, which aids in the seamless transition from one site to the next. The white background also keeps the focus on the photography and shows it off more than in the previous sight.
If you would like more information on Bella Baby Photography or would like to see their new site you can visit. www.bellababyphotography.com
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Posted on June 25th, 2009 by Christa
Blueye Creative is pleased to introduce our newest clients, Mowalla Productions. Mowalla is a marketing production company that specializes in the creative production and management of music and entertainment event marketing programs,they coordinate event production and management and sponsor event development and execution. Mowalla also scouts and represents artists and provides non-profit services. To date Mowalla has represented artists such as Flaming Lips, The Roots, Flogging Molly, Jessica Simpson, Jimmy Buffet, Wynonna Judd, Kirk Franklin, Violent Femmes, Cold War Kids and Girl Talk.
Currently Blueye is doing a website re-design for Mowalla Productions which will entail designing an entirely new site layout and feel. We are attempting to provide Mowalla’s website the same energetic and inspiring aesthetic they provide each of their clients on a daily basis. We are using a three-color scheme pattern to provide a simplistic, yet lively and engaging website for their company. We are eagerly awaiting the completion of this project and hope everyone will visit the new site when it is up and running.
If you would like any additional information about Mowalla Production you can visit their current site http://www.mowalla.com.
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Posted on June 19th, 2009 by Christa
Blueye Creative would like to say thank you to every who came out to our very first tweet-up this past Monday. For those of you who have not heard, our “Diva Tweet-up” was a great success and we are extremely pleased with the turnout for the event.
For those of you who were not able to attend the tweet-up we will give you a brief recap. Blueye Corporation, Always Be Social, Maven, Where I’ve Been and Windy City Social co-hosted a “Diva Tweet-up” on Monday June 15th from 5:30pm-7:30pm at District Bar, located at 170 W. Ontario in Chicago. Blueye was promoting its new service Always Be Social, which is geared toward social media marketing.
Always be Social would establish your company’s online persona by creating a customized Facebook and Twitter page for your business. Once this is established we would further research your product, find your audience, create and join conversations, which in turn will establish your following. Lastly, we would manage both of your pages and pass your message along as you focus on what you do best, your business!
Check out our Newest Social Butterfly, 800gooddog.com, a dog training company located at 1352 W. Lake, which you can follow on twitter, @800gooddog, or become a member of their fan page on Facebook.
Finally, because our tweet-up on Monday was such a success we are already planning another. You can find details on our upcoming tweet-up or any other information about Always Be Social by following us on twitter, @alwaysbesocial, joining our Facebook Fan page or by visiting us at www.alwaysbesocial.com
(Event photos to come)
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Posted on June 11th, 2009 by Christa
Are you ready to step into the future and embrace all there is to offer in the realm of online marketing? Then you’ve come to the right place; blueye Creative presents Always Be Social. This new service we are offering will provide our clients with everything they need to succeed in the world of social media networking and market.
As social media butterflies, Always be Social can create a strong online persona for your company. We would begin this journey by creating a customized Facebook and Twitter page for your business. Once this is established we will further research your product, find your audience, create and join conversations, which in turn will establish your following. Lastly, we will manage both of your pages and pass your message along as you focus on what you do best, your business.
Many of you maybe wondering why you would want a service such as this, but instead of trying to convince you ourselves we’ll allow the stats to speak.
- There are currently more than 200 million active Facebook users.
- Facebook users become “Fans” of something 3.5 million times each day.
- On average every day 2,000 new Twitter accounts are created.
- Nearly 6 out of 10 Americans who use social media interact with companies on social media sites.
Need more convincing? Visit Facebook, Mashable or Read Write Web to find more facts and statistics about social media sites such as the ones listed above. As thriving business we know you do not want to ignore your clients. Let Always Be Social open the doors to online communication for you and see what people are saying.
Always be Social is building its online persona on the basis of being “social media butterflies,” while aiming to acknowledge the importance of human interaction. Thus we are co-hosting our first Tweet-up, The Diva Tweet-Up, with Maven, Windy City Social and
Where I’ve Been on Monday June 15 from 5:30-7:30pm at District, located at 170 West Ontario. If you would like further information on Always Be Social you can visit us at www.alwaysbesocial.com, follows us on Twitter @alwaysbesocial or join our fan page on Facebook.
Always be Social is here to help your business jump into the world of social media. Tap into the latest trends in online marketing, and let us be your social butterfly.
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Posted on June 9th, 2009 by Christa
I’m sure everyone has been hearing the buzz that’s surrounding the release of Apple’s new iPhone, the iPhone 3GS. Now, if you’re anything like me you want to know what is so special about this phone in comparison to the already existing iPhone. After researching this new product I’ve found that there are actually a few new features that will make you want to toss your current iPhone and immediately go purchase the 3GS series.
First, this new model is faster and will make your browser usage less of a task and more of an interactive experience. Also, because Apple has increased the battery life you can game longer, download more and listen to music for hours on end. However, outside of its increased battery life and faster operating speed Apple has also embedded a 3-pixel camera with special features, which allow you to have more professional and clear photos. Likewise, with the new video camera you can record, edit and share your footage in moments.
Nevertheless, the excitement does not stop there; with the new voice control you can access contacts, dial numbers and create play lists without pressing a single button. The voice control feature becomes accustom to your voice pattern, which allows you to navigate through your phone hands free. Another feature, which I am sure every current iPhone user will appreciate, is the Copy, Cut & Past feature that Apple
has added. In the past Apple has not provided this feature on the iPhone, but with the 3GS you can copy content from any application and paste it into any other. Also, if you didn’t copy or paste the correct information you can simply shake your phone and it will undo.
A few other new and enhanced featured that come with the 3GS model are MMS messages, the compass, voice memos and the search tool. iPhone 3GS will be available Friday June 19, 2009 for purchase. If you would like more information on iPhone 3GS or to see a step-by-step video on this new product and its features visit www.apple.com/iphone.
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Posted on May 29th, 2009 by admin
In today’s world it is very easy for all of us to sit back and focus on our needs and ourselves. Stocks are low, unemployment is high and the price of gas is ridiculous, yet, despite all of this people are still finding new and innovative ways to help others.
Yesterday one of our clients, Tickets For Charity, whose newly branded site we designed, was featured on the Today Show for their fund raising efforts toward various charities. This organization has partnered with numerous sports teams and artists to create an online ticketing system where 100% of the proceeds go to charities.
On their About Us page of the website, Tickets For Charity states, “We were founded to help increase critically-needed funding for leading charities by offering music and sports fans an easy way to access great seats while supporting important causes.” With this being said, Tickets For Charity has already raised millions of dollars for numerous charities around the world and seems in no way to be slowing down.
Even though Tickets For Charity is not a non-profit organization itself, it has created a network of charities and celebrities whose common goal is to provide assistance and care for those who cannot provide it for themselves. It is organizations and people such as these who perpetuate hope in dismal times such as these. If you would like more information on Tickets For Charity you can visit http://www.ticketsforcharity.com/.
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Posted on May 29th, 2009 by
Have you ever felt like there aren’t enough hours in the day; or like if you just had a personal assistant then your life would be that much easier? Then you will definitely appreciated Siri, a soon to be virtual assistant (VA) application for the iPhone and other Smart phones.
At first glance this application is no different that an Internet browser. However, Siri has an interactive database that not only allows it to book dinners, buy movie tickets and search local establishments for you, but also offers suggestions and asks questions so you can achieve your goal. Likewise, because Siri is geared toward people on the move it has a voice option that allows the user to simply speak into their phone and the application complies.
Yet, the best part of this product is the fact that is uses your phone’s GPS feature to track where you are and combines that with the time of day, which allows it to provide you with restaurants in the area, movie listings and ultimately help you plan your entire day or weekend.
Siri is still in the developmental stages. This past week the company did its first public demonstration and it will still be a while before they work all the kinks out and determine how personalized it can be. However, when this application becomes available I believe that it will be a new wave in technology and virtual assisting.
Related links:
www.siri.com
techcrunch.com
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