May 18th 2010 Google released one of its most intriguing API's Contextual Gadgets. I have been wanting an opportunity to start developing with this API and will explain why.  Google has been using context for a long time in its advertising to put up relevant ads and now developers have the ability to display information based on context, to some the possibilities might not be apparent but the possibilities are incredible

Perhaps one of the largest challenges facing businesses, non-profits, and associations today is understanding when it's time to not only reconsider the construction of a website but the continuing effort and it's benefits associated with it. This is a complicated topic so I'll be splitting it into two posts as to not create something that requires an interim break or bookmarking.

As a web firm that provides three primary offerings for verbose CMS systems (Drupal, The Marketing Command Center, and WordPress) we find ourselves in a strange spot when talking to business owners about the future of developing their web presence.

As the business owner of a up and coming web firm I'm priviledged to meet alot of interesting people. Our business spans the full spectrum of enteprise clients and also small businesses representing dozens of industries. Industries represented are all over the board from insurance companies, to non-profits, to the car industry, and religous organizations as well. One thing that's truly consistent with all of these industries and truth be told many others is that the vital role of the web is still considered an after thought.