Split Tunnelling in Vyatta
Posted by RobBrown in Technical, Tutorials on 15. Feb, 2012 | 0 Comments
I have a slow connection to the Internet. Like almost everyone else who uses the “business” services offered by DSL and Cable Internet providers, the upstream bandwidth is significantly limited. I also have a complicated, off-site dedicated server that compiles a report. This report allows access by whitelisting IP addresses. As a result, the only [...]
Why Don’t eCommerce Reward Programs Work?
Posted by RobBrown in Ideas, Internet Industry, Marketing on 08. Oct, 2011 | 0 Comments
These days, it is nearly impossible to shop at a brick-and-mortar store without being asked to collect the loyalty reward points offered by the store. These programs are successful for a number of reasons, but when implemented online, fail. After briefly reviewing current reward programs, I propose a solution that is tailor made for online [...]
The lesson my wife taught me about SEO
Posted by RobBrown in Internet Industry, Marketing on 08. Oct, 2011 | 0 Comments
I noticed my non-techie wife doing something while searching. After reviewing recent user experience recordings, I’ve verified that more people than just my wife are doing this.
My Amsterdam Cab Story
Posted by RobBrown in Entertainment on 08. Oct, 2011 | 0 Comments
I was in Amsterdam on business enjoying a night out. We had a few drinks and were hopping in our 3rd or 4th cab of the night, this time at the Central Station. It was very busy with cabs regularly circling around the turnabout to pick-up, drop people off and wait for customers. We spotted [...]
Ross Capicchioni Aberrican Me
Posted by RobBrown in Uncategorized on 06. Oct, 2011 | 0 Comments
This is the story of Ross Capicchioni, a 17 year old kid from Detroit. Produced by a new website called “The Berrics“, this is an amazing story that is an example of viral media at its finest. Part 1: Part 2:
How To Create a Short Google Plus URL
Posted by RobBrown in Tutorials on 20. Jul, 2011 | 0 Comments
Do you want a good looking, short Google Plus URL? This brief step-by-step tutorial will show you how to use your own domain to create a short GooglePlus redirection. Google Plus gives users an absurdly long profile URL. They’re as ugly as they are hard to put on a business card. It is possible to [...]
10 New Online Business Models
Posted by RobBrown in Ideas, Internet Industry on 18. Apr, 2011 | 0 Comments
This is a slide show summary of ten business models that either created a new model or redefined an existing one. From Groupon to Spotify, each new or revised business model is identified and explained with a flow chart.
How To Properly Clean a DSLR Camera Lens
Posted by RobBrown in Tutorials on 15. Apr, 2011 | 0 Comments
Cleaning a DSLR (Digital SLR) camera lens properly can be the difference between a great shot and a shot with specs, light lines or worse, fog. Cleaning a camera lens properly isn’t difficult once you see how it’s done. The video below shows you the steps and materials that the pros use to clean their [...]
Is Product Iteration Always The Best Answer? A look at Mahalo 4
Posted by RobBrown in Development, Entertainment, Internet Industry on 25. Jan, 2011 | 0 Comments
This article outlines the major changes that Mahalo 4 is founded on and explains why Mahalo is announcing the 4th re-invention of their company. In the article, Mahalo’s revenue streams are exposed and a brief history of the iterations that have occurred in the past are presented to explain how these pivots could be hurting [...]
Cinch iPhone App Review: Record and Share Audio
Posted by RobBrown in iOS App Reviews, Mobile, Off Site Articles on 04. Dec, 2010 | 0 Comments
If Twitter and Flickr had a love child that talked a lot, that love child would be named Cinch. The Cinch iOS app extends Cinchcast.com onto iOS devices. From their devices, users can record new audio, tag it with detailed information, save it and share it with their audience. I took a close and critical [...]
