Chicago Tribune’s Facebook page was voted #2 Best US Newspaper Facebook Fan Page by the Bivings Report. Not to toot my own horn but I created the custom Welcome landing page!
The Chicago Tribune – It may be ranked 9th in the US in terms of circulation, but the Chicago Tribune has its Facebook engagement down to a science. It boasts a custom Welcome landing page, a number of newspaper-specific sub pages,as well as a discussion tab. This is in addition to it’s high average number of likes and comments on every post, and its continuous reader questions.
— Bivings Report
Shinettes.com gets a face lift. After being in business for over a year and a half I suggested that Shinettes Shoe Shine’s website could use a little polish. Along with restructuring the layout via CSS, a jQuery slideshow is used to showcase Shinettes in action on the home page. Also, their twitter feed is now present on every page to keep their clientele up to date with the latest news and event information.
Check the site out and let me know what you think.
I created this at the Chicago Tribune (my full-time gig as an Interactive Web Producer); NavyPierPassport.com – NAVY PIER PASSPORT is your ticket to exclusive savings each time you visit Navy Pier.
Today Shinettes Shoe Shine’s website went live. Created and designed by Diso Design, Shinettes is Chicago’s premier all female run shoe shine company offering professional shoe shines for establishments, private events and trade shows.
Shinettes was born with the idea of reinventing the lost art of shining shoes. As a necessary part of grooming in Chicago, shining shoes has been a predominately male industry. Shinettes Shoe Shine gives this art a brand new image with the same professional quality shoe shines both men and women alike have sought for decades.
The site will be managed by Diso Design so check back often. Photos of the Shinettes in action are coming soon so check back often.
So I am ready to jump on the smartphone bandwagon with the RIM Blackberry 9630 that will hit Verizon stores around mid July. This is a Blackberry Bold upgrade with similar features but will have worldwide connectivity as rumored. It was originally codenamed Niagara or Tour 9030 but has since dropped that name. Should hit stores on or around July 13th just in time for my birthday. Check out some of its preliminary specs here.
Microsoft unveiled its new search engine to combat the Googleverse. It will officially launch June 3rd according to Microsoft’s CEO Steve Ballmer who spoke at the All Things Digital conference. Bing was unveiled with a gag-video featuring the The Soprano’s star, James Gandolfini. As any of you who watched the show the Ba-Da-Bing was the strip club that the mob hung out at on numerous occasions.
Microsoft chose the name as it has a short and recognizable buzz like Google or Yahoo. People refer to things they search for as “googling” i.e. “Just Google it.” Quite frankly I like the nomenclature but trying to beat Google is a tall task. I think smashing Apple would be easier. Can’t wait to see the Zune HD although I love my iPod and salivate over anyone who owns an iPhone.
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Microsoft has confirmed that they are on track to deliver Windows 7 in 2009. It should be out just in time for the holidays. Also a preview of Office 2010 will be shown at Microsoft’s TechEd by Microsoft Senior Vice President Bill Veghte.
I am pretty excited to upgrade my XP with a reliable and updated OS. My laptop needs fresh, new limbs.
