A couple of weeks ago Google announced that they were going to start considering site speed as a search engine ranking factor. That’s the second most important reason to have a fast website. The top reason is showing your visitors the information they want fast so they don’t leave your website. These are 10 things you can do to speed up your site. Use External CSS and Script Files Don’t include CSS or JavaScript code in your HTML documents
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When you ask people what WordPress is, most of them tell you it’s a blogging platform. I don’t blame them because that’s what it used to be. However, WordPress has evolved into the strongest, most flexible content management system and it allows you to do literally whatever you want out of your website. These are five really cool things you can do with WordPress. E-Commerce Site Do you want to sell your products online? WordPress can become a fully-featured e-commerce site with this plugin. Social Network Site Social networking in a box.
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These are five Internet marketing tools that I constantly use and wanted to share with you. WhatTheFont Have you ever seen a beautiful font on a website and wanted to know what font it was? Now you can! Capture a screenshot of some text, upload it to this site and it’ll tell you what font it is so you can use it for your own site. PopURLs The surest way to attract visitors using content is to create the content around hot topics. The question then is, “how do I know what’s hot NOW?” PopURLs features the “hottest” news online. Find out what people are talking about and use that to your advantage. Google Docs Drawing Feature Google Docs launched a new feature last week. Now you can share drawings and mind-maps with your co-workers
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What have certainly abounded this first quarter are the strategic partnerships that have been formed among different types of companies across the industry. Efforts to diversify their product offerings are at the root of this trend as competition for outsourcing contracts increases. Just for this quarter alone, there has been a surge in strategic partnerships being formed especially among smaller outsourcing companies. For the IT outsourcing industry, spend management, sourcing and procurement services provider Perfect Commerce announced a partnership with fellow IT and procurement outsourcing provider Corbus LLC. The two companies are combining their expertise in spend management, technology expertise and continuous process improvement in order to offer better services to their clients.
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First Quarter 2010 Part 4 of 4: Strategic Outsourcing Partnerships Abound in March
For the first quarter of 2010, there were some notable outsourcing contracts established, albeit they’re not the ‘mega deals’ of old, but substantial they are still. It was data and advisory firm TPI , who projected on the 18th of March that the global outsourcing contract volume is set to increase this 2010. The Economic Times even projects that $1 billion worth of outsourcing contracts are headed for India this year. These contracts, as Everest Group’s Gaurav Gupta stated are typically in the range of $50-100 million. He further adds that Indian IT services vendors currently have some mega outsourcing contracts in the pipeline. One such contract is Punjab & Sind bank’s contract with Indian IT Company Wipro (NYSE:WIT) on the 24th of February, wherein the two companies signed a 10-year comprehensive IT outsourcing contract. A deal that had previously been awarded to Satyam (NYSE:SAY) . The contract featured prominently in the news due to the failure of the previous contract with Satyam. But what we estimate as one of, if not the largest contract for the quarter is the $200 million IT outsourcing contract of Accenture (NYSE:ACN) with Starwood Hotels and Resorts for the development, maintenance and running of the applications of the hotel. The deal was signed on the 15th of March. The deal sits high on the list of substantial deals for this quarter as Starwood Hotels (NYSE:HOT) is one of the biggest hotel and leisure companies in the world, including, Westin, Le Meridian and Sheraton. There are other equally notable deals that have gone through this quarter, including contract extensions such as CSC’s (NYSE:CSC) contract extension with United Technologies Corporation which is projected to add over $1.5 billion in value to the existing contract in a five-year period that was announced on the 18th of March; and Lockheed Martin’s (NYSE:LMT) contract extension with NASA, which has an estimated value of approximately $230 million. The contracts are just beginning to pour in. This March, the amount of contracts being won has been steadily increasing with the economy’s recovery. It is expected that the pace and value of the contracts will increase further by year’s end and perhaps we will see the ‘mega deals’ return once again. Author: Audrey B.
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First Quarter 2010 Part 3 of 4: Notable Contracts Are Won
Prospects for outsourcing in the current year seem very bright indeed; this is according to different surveys and market estimates indicated during this first quarter. On the 6th of January, PriceWaterhouseCoopers released a survey which found that the outsourcing industry is changing due to the emergence of new service providers from all over the world and not just the US or India. As indicated in a previous article , companies have been steadily expanding their businesses by establishing facilities in new locations all over the world such as Africa and Egypt, which shows that outsourcing companies are expecting bigger business ahead and are diversifying their product offering. IT research and advisory company, Gartner (NYSE:IT), indicated in a survey on the 15th of March that 85% of organizations are anticipating spend on external service providers to increase or stay the same as the economy recovers. The company estimates that Indian BPO market will grow by 19% through 2013, becoming a $1.8 billion market. Previous hesitation on the part of corporations in investing on IT spending will be largely assuaged in the coming months as the recovery continues
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For the first quarter 2010, expectations and estimates are high, buoyed by the continued recovery of the economy from the recession. And although there have been job cuts and closing of centers in some outsourcing companies such as Convergys (NYSE:CVG) who is laying-off of 677 people in Albuquerque in the US as it closes its center there; the outlook still remains positive. Creativity has become a must for outsourcing companies now as they have to work harder for their bread and butter. The continued economic recovery and the increase in competition is slowly driving down prices of commodities and services that once were outsourced to cheaper counterparts globally. Thus some companies are adopting non conventional techniques to expand their business. Infosys (NASDAQ:INFY) is one such company who’s currently adopting non-conventional strategies by deciding to further their expansion efforts towards smaller cities in India rather than the bigger cities. A highly unprecedented move to say the least since in years past, companies have been focusing on global expansions in regions such as the Latin America’s , and only in urban rather than rural areas. Other corporations such as Capgemini (EURONEXT:CAP) are adopting techniques employed by Indian BPO’s which is hiring fresh graduates from campuses in order to expand their workforce. Costs will be low considering that salaries would not have to be so high to start off, however with the recovery in sight and many companies now able to provide the salary increases that was, in the not so distant past, withheld due to the recession, then attrition will most likely increase as the months pass. Meanwhile, another provider, little known company Harva , is increasing their workforce by hiring only women from rural areas and training them to work in the business process outsourcing industry.
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First Quarter 2010 Part 1 of 4: New Outsourcing Techniques in Play
A few months back I wrote an article on how outsourcing has already been helping with cost reductions in the Healthcare Industry, and with the recent passing of the U.S. Healthcare Reform Bill, many are anticipating an increase in business opportunities in this sector.
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HealthCare, I.T. and Outsourcing’s Old Prospect Just Got Hotter
Idea One Media, Inc., an internet marketing firm specializing in home builder marketing and consulting services, has launched a new website this week.
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Home Builder Internet Marketing and Consulting Firm Launches New Website (dBusinessNews.com)
Ironworks, a management, Web and IT consulting firm, announced today that following an in-depth performance tuning project for BioSignia’s website www.biggestloserknowyournumber.com, the place handled a 300% increase in place load during Tuesday’s airing of NBC’s popular reality show “The Biggest Loser.”
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Ironworks Consulting Helps BioSignia Handle Almost 300% Increase in Site Load on ‘The Biggest Loser Know Your Number … (PR Newswire via Yahoo!…
It was English historian Edward Gibbon who said that that, “all that is human must retrograde if it does not advance”, and in outsourcing , this is likewise the case. As the end of the first quarter draws near, it is noticeable that business expansion among outsourcing companies have become more marked, and is in various different parts of the world. Companies are expanding their global presence in anticipation of more business in different fields such as legal process outsourcing (LPO), business process outsourcing (BPO) and information technology (IT) outsourcing. It is encouraging that the anticipation of the influx of business for the outsourcing industry has been steadily rising since the start of 2010. It would seem that despite the effects of the recession having barely begun to wane, outsourcing companies are still expecting a better outlook. In the US, IT consulting and outsourcing company ENTAP Inc announced its expansion into the Washington DC market on the 22nd of March. The company opened a new facility which will cater to federal government agencies and prime contractors. Government outsourcing contracts have become a big trend now, as governments try to find ways to stretch their limited budgets. Meanwhile on the following day, business process outsourcing company Knoah Solutions also announced the opening of a new contact center in Las Vegas, Nevada in order to meet the growing demand for contact center outsourcing services
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Economic Recovery Brings More Global Expansions in Outsourcing
With the shadow of the global slowdown behind it, the corporate sector appears to have increased its appetite for consultants. Even while 10-15 per cent of the post graduate programme for executives (PGPX) batch at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A) is yet to be placed, the placements for the one-year programme has seen a sudden rise in consulting firms picking up large number ..
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Consulting leads recruitment race at IIM-A exec course (Business Standard India)
With the passage of the historic, although much maligned, Obama healthcare reform bill in the US, a new opportunity has opened up for outsourcing companies as hospitals and insurance providers will now be seeking ways of minimizing expenses. Since the Obama Healthcare Reform bill was passed on the 23rd of March, the news has been all a-flutter with the potential benefits that this bill presents to outsourcing providers. According to Nasdaq and the Times of India , outsourcing firms such as Firstsource Solutions (NYSE:FSL BOM:532809) and WNS (NYSE:WNS) are now planning to increase their onshore presence in the US to help them win contracts by expanding their relationships while maintaining potential clients at arm’s length, building trust. Other companies such as Genpact (NYSE:G) in the meantime, are looking for possible mergers and acquisitions with other companies so that they can broaden their expertise and take advantage of more business from the healthcare industry. The company is said to be searching for companies that offer revenue cycle management, process optimization and clinical and non-clinical supply chain management for insurance firms and providers. The bill however, does not pose a large scale opportunity for technology outsourcing providers such as HP EDS (NYSE:HPQ), and IBM (NYSE:IBM), as existing technology platforms will likely remain as is. It will be business process outsourcing providers (BPO’s) who can offer front and back office assistance to clients who will benefit more from the bill as potential clients like insurance providers will need to focus more on key business processes. Analysts speculate that several other different companies including Patni Computer Systems (NYSE:PTI), Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH), Infosys (NASDAQ:INFY) and Wipro (NYSE:WIT) may also benefit from the bill.
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Obama’s Healthcare Reform Bill Means More Business for Healthcare Outsourcing
—–Original Message—– From: On Behalf Of China Hosting Blog Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 9:23 AM To: webmaster Subject: [China Hosting Blog] New Comment On: Beware of Chinese Domain Names Fraud There is a new comment on the post ” Beware of Chinese Domain Names Fraud “. Author: Amy Comment: Hello all, I was forwarded the following email (it was sent to human resources): Dear Manager We are a professional intellectual property rights consultant organization, mainly deal with the global domain name registration and internet intellectual property rights protection. On March. 24th, 2010, we formally received an application from KangShen Technology Limited, they applied to register the internet brand ( ourcompanyname ) and some in China and Asia’s domain name. During our preliminary investigation, we found that these domain names’ keyword is fully identical with your trademark. Therefore, we need to confirm with you, whether you consigned KangShen Technology Limited to register these domain names with us or not?
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Chinese Domain Name Fraud Continues
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 – MediaPost – People on the Move Every Tuesday MediaPost brings you the scoop on who’s doing what and where in the advertising media world. If you know of someone in the field who has recently changed jobs , or would like to recommend a colleague for a MediaPost spotlight, please email us at people@mediapost.com. ——————————————————————————– Mark Waggoner Razorfish Mark Waggoner was named executive creative director, brand creative for the west coast region of Razorfish. He will oversee brand creative work for all West accounts, which includes MillerCoors and Microsoft. Prior to joining Razorfish, Waggoner served as a creative director at Wieden + Kennedy and Sandstrom Partners. ——————————————————————————– Monty Hudson RingRevenue Monty Hudson has joined RingRevenue as executive vice president of sales . Previously, Hudson was vice president of sales and media for AudienceScience, where he managed the company’s national sales and media development teams and developed strategic network partnerships . ——————————————————————————– Steve Ustaris OwnerIQ OwnerIQ hired Steve Ustaris as vice president of agency relations and business development . Previously, Ustaris spent more than 10 years with Carat, most recently as group media director, responsible for the group media services group in the firm’s Boston office. ——————————————————————————– Eddie Prentiss OLSON Eddie Prentiss joined OLSON as creative director.
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MediaPost – People on the Move – March 23, 2010
Thursday, Mar 18, 2010 – MediaPost Events Calendar ——————————————————————————– Here’s the industry most comprehensive Events Calendar. To submit an event visit MediaPost.com or email events@mediapost.com ——————————————————————————– Next Week ——————————————————————————– Monday, March 22, 2010 Media Buying Academy : MEDIA BUYING ACADEMY’S 4 1/2 DAY BOOT CAMP Seattle, Seattle, WA Media Buying Academy’s Boot Camp is the only 4 1/2 day seminar that teaches the “how-to’s” and “ins and outs” of buying both traditional media and the basics of Internet. We’ve been imitated by many, but ours is a fast-moving, information-packed curriculum taught by experienced, seasoned veterans with style and war stories that will reinforce why things are done the way they are. Our workbooks (5 of them) are over 2,000 pages and worth the cost of tuition by themselves. Don’t miss this seminar! Learn how to buy media with power and confidence ! Learn about Newspaper, Outdoor, Theater, Radio, Cable TV, Broadcast TV, Transit, Consumer Magazines, B2B, Media Planning Tips and Internet buying. Agency staffers love this class. Marketing Directors learn how to communicate with their agencies. Call 1-800-622-2893 or visit our website at: www.mediabuyingacademy.com Hurry, seating is limited. ——————————————————————————– Monday, March 22, 2010 BIA/Kelsey : MARKETPLACES 2010 Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, San Diego, CA Marketplaces is the BIA/Kelsey conference that focuses on vertical services .
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Silver Spring, Four Corners Jackson Hewitt® Offers Tips for Choosing a Tax Preparer With the 2010 tax filing season underway, many Silver Spring taxpayers may be wondering where to turn for help in filing their annual tax returns. Silver Spring, MD , February 01, 2010 — With the 2010 tax filing season underway, many Silver Spring taxpayers may be wondering where to turn for help in filing their annual tax returns . For them and the millions of taxpayers who will reach out for professional tax preparation now and over the next few months, the question is, what exactly should taxpayers look for when choosing a tax preparer? “Each year there are new or changed tax rules , making it hard for taxpayers to stay abreast of all the information that may affect their individual lifestyle and financial situation,” said John J. Lah, MBA, CFA, and Owner of Silver Spring Four Corners Jackson Hewitt Tax Service®. “Plus, 2009 brought a range new ‘pro-consumer’ tax changes driven by the Economic Stimulus Plan. Sitting down with a tax preparer to discuss your individual situation can definitely be beneficial – as long as you select the right resource.” The team at the Jackson Hewitt – Four Corners office, which has been serving the Silver Spring area taxpayers , offers its top tips for finding the right tax preparer for an individual’s needs: · Experience : Select a tax preparation company and/or tax preparer who is well-established, in other words, has been in business for many years and has experience preparing many different types of individual income tax returns . Taxpayers will want to ensure that the tax preparer can handle your unique needs, whether you have an easy return with one W-2 or have a more complicated return – for example, because you are self-employed. · Knowledge : Taxpayers will want to ensure that the tax preparer is up-to-date on the new and changed tax laws , has state-of-the-art tax preparation software and has quality training on the current tax laws. Mr
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About six weeks ago, one of my blog readers told me something that really pissed me off: “you don’t put your actions were your mouth is. You write all these great articles on how to create effective websites but your own site doesn’t follow the advice you give.” She was right. We’ve been so busy helping clients grow their companies that for the last 5 years we didn’t update our website at all. Most of our clients come from word-of-mouth anyway, so I figured it didn’t really matter. But Tanya (my blog reader) was right. We needed a website that reflects all the marketing principles we preach. That’s exactly what we did. Last week we launched our new site and I want to share with you all the marketing tactics we’re using so you can get an idea or two for your own business. We Re-Wrote Our Copy This is what we did: We made our headlines bigger and red to attract people’s attention. We showed our prospects that we understand their problem and we have a solution for them
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How to Make a Website that ACTUALLY WORKS
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 – MediaPost – People on the Move Every Tuesday MediaPost brings you the scoop on who’s doing what and where in the advertising media world. If you know of someone in the field who has recently changed jobs , or would like to recommend a colleague for a MediaPost spotlight, please email us at people@mediapost.com. ——————————————————————————– Doug MacDonald Newspaper National Network Doug MacDonald has been named vice president, digital for the Newspaper National Network
CHICAGO â” The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) received multiple accolades in the past month, including a $5,000 Carnegie-Whitney grant from the American Library Associationâs Publications Committee and pro-bono consulting from Chicago Net Impactâs Service Corps.
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YALSA wins publishing grant, pro bono consulting (American Library Association)
