Microsoft has just released it’s latest browser, Internet Explorer 8 (IE8).
Apparently IE8 is a slimmed down version of IE7, faster and doesn’t crash. I’ll believe when I see it.
Many Web Browsers
Internet Explorer still commands 72.2% of the web browser market, up from 69.7% a year ago. The open-source Firefox browser is No. 2 with 17.2%. Google’s Chrome is third with just under 3% of the market.*
Notice only 3 browsers mentioned. Another browser, Safari for the Mac (and PC) was not listed.
MJS Web Solutions Tests In All Popular Browsers
I’m announcing the release to let everyone know that MJS tests and programs for the most popular web browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox & Safari). And not just each web browser, but each web browser version (IE6, IE7, and now IE8) and on each computer platform (i.e. Windows & Mac).
Don’t be fooled. Some web designers/developers may not test on all of the browsers mentioned, but only one. If you want ALL of your customers to view your website without errors, make sure they test on the most popular web browsers.
Really…the website is just direct links to social networking sites talking about Skittles. I understand the popularity of sharing, but this seems way over the top.
Google continues to dominate the web search environment.
According to the Internet metric company Hitwise, “more than 72 percent of American searches were conducted with Google; meanwhile, a little under 18 percent used Yahoo, and just more than 5 percent used Windows Live Search”.
Back in 2006, Google controlled around 43% of the search market.
The reason why more people go to Google to search is because Google delivers. How many times has Google NOT found what you’re looking for? For me? Very few.
I called Constant Contact support to find out if they archived the email newsletters in an RSS/XML feed. The support guy didn’t know what I was talking about. He didn’t know what an RSS feed was. Holy Mackerel! I figure anyone who has a web business these days would know about RSS technology. If you don’t, shame on you.
What Does RSS Feed Mean?
With an RSS feed you can ‘feed’ data into any source. A pda, smartphone, mp3 player, and in my case a website.
I wanted to ‘feed’ my client’s archived newsletters from Constant Contact into my client’s website.
So, I put a request into Constant Contact to have them provide a way to archive email newsletters via an RSS feed. The competition is doing it.
An important finding for those who have online shopping sites or selling anything online.
“Consumers like the convenience of shopping online, but worry about transmitting credit card and other financial information.”
This can be avoided, you know.
You can increase sales by putting your customers at ease with their online transactions. If they’re concerned, tell and show them why they don’t have to worry.
Tell your customers you care about security: That you don’t keep their credit card numbers online
Show your site has security: Add logos and links to companies that provide security for your website
Example:
Check out PayPal’s homepage. Notice how PayPal tells and shows their customers about online website security.
Getting it done. Doesn’t it feel good to cross off items on your To Do list or finish that project or just get something accomplished and taken care of?
Well, I’m using a new To Do list program. I didn’t use a program before, I just had a piece of paper to keep track of my to do’s. Now I use the To List in Basecamp. Basecamp is an online project management service. It includes, Milestones, Whiteboards, Notes/Messages, Project Lists, Contacts, Calendar, and To Do Lists.
To Do Lists in Basecamp are my favorite feature.
You can create many types or categories of to do lists. And after you’ve completed the task, Basecamp records it and adds a strikethrough, just like you would do with your pen.
So far Basecamp has really met my needs. Easy to learn, setup and use. I may just toss out my current project management software and go with Basecamp.
The MJS blog was created to share with others our successes, mistakes and experiences while on the internet. I hope we’re able to provide some useful and meaningful advice in the process.
Microsoft has just 
Google seems to be in the news each day…or many times a day. It can be daunting to keep up.
Simple tip that will save you time entering URL’s, website addresses, domain names, or whatever you want to call them.
Remember a blog or two ago, I mentioned about 
Getting it done. Doesn’t it feel good to cross off items on your To Do list or finish that project or just get something accomplished and taken care of?
