Instadroid

It’s official ladies and gentlemen. The day thousands, possibly millions of people have been waiting for. Instagram for Android. The app finally went live about 30 minutes ago and already has 2,000+ downloads. With more than 30 million users on the iOS platform, Instagram is sure to nearly double those numbers in the coming months.

SNPR Owner Jazz Ayers, one of first 1,000 users to download Instagram for Android.

What’s different in the Android version verses the iOS version? Absolutely nothing! The application works just like the iOS version so if you’ve been using it on your iPad or iPod touch and you’re converting to your Android based phone-it’ll be smooth sailing. Log in with the same account, follow the same people, double-tap to show some love, and share some Instagood!

As an avid Android phone user myself I no longer feel a need for an iPhone. Some of the main draws to purchase an iPhone are for exclusive, or what used to be exclusive, apps such as Instagram and Temple Run (which also became available for Android exactly a week ago on March 27, 2012), but with them now operating on Android many people, including myself, no longer see the alluring picture. With my Macbook Pro, iPad, and iPod touch-all my Apple bones have been tickled!

What do you all think? Will Instagram for Android become as bag is it’s iOS version and will Android’s growing Google Play store detract potential iPhone customers and users?

 

Ditch Those Paper Business Cards

Business cards are vital to have if you have a business but when you collect hundreds from other businesses it can be quite annoying when it comes to entering all those contacts into your phone or computer. That is where CardMunch comes in. CardMunch lets you capture business card information and it instantly creates a contact for you. You can also link your LinkedIn and Facebook accounts with CardMunch so that person can follow you when you capture that business card picture.

Does this mean the end of business card? I don’t think it will entirely get rid of business cards. It is good to have them to promote your business and not everyone will want to store your information in their phone. However, for those who don’t want to have the hassle of carrying around a bunch of business cards, CardMunch is perfect.

The only downside is that is only available on the iPhone. So if you don’t have an iPhone you can use this app. Hopefully in the future they add an Android app.

Will you be checking out CardMunch?

OnePager: Website Making for Small Businesses

Onepager is a new website that provides a simple drag and drop program that creates a website. It provides a tool for small businesses that don’t have the resources to create and maintain a full blown website. It provides easy, one page websites for businesses. It lists their hours, information for social media, and invite customers to sign up for their newsletter. Very straightforward, simple and easy for customers to navigate.

Matthew Moore, Founder of Onepager included, “We got a lot of requests from small business owners and people who didn’t really have the budget to work with us. They wanted to have a nice website created for themselves, so we got to thinking about doing a product” (Mashable).

Plus everything is well laid out for you, so when building the website there are no questions. Also, it is affordable at only $10 a month. Onepager also gives website analytics so that you can see how your business is doing. It also gives tips on being seen by customers on the web.

Great little website for small businesses!

Are you a small business and will you be checking out Onepager?

Anonymous Hacks Security Company as Christmas Present to Naysayers

You’re probably familiar with the Guy Fawkes masks that have popped up in the media in response to concerns regarding internet censorship, Occupy, and Scientology. Yet, you may not be aware of the fact that these masks, originally seen in V for Vendetta, are loosely associated with hacker collective Anonymous. And do you know what Anonymous actually is? The group “broadly represents the concept of any and all people as an unnamed collective… individuals who share in the “Anonymous” moniker also adopt a shared online identity, characterized as hedonistic and uninhibited. This is intended as a satirical, conscious adoption of the online disinhibition effect.” Anonymous has targeted various industries in response to perceived ills, but recently they managed a rather impressive attack on an Austin-based company named Stratfor specializing in security. Specifically, because the company did not encrypt their information Anonymous was able to hack into their servers and steal credit card information. So, what’d the group do with the million dollars they managed to access? Um… donate it to charity.

Anonymous may utilize polarizing tactics in order to spread their message, but it’s still a message very much worth listening to. In particular, this means that companies have an obligation to protect your data. Fortunately, and I use the term loosely, Anonymous is accessing and compromising your data as opposed to a more sinister organization.

What do you think of Anonymous’ tactics?

Should You Abandon the Traditional Resume in Favor of an Infographic? Maybe Not According to Some Experts

You know we’re all about finding and discussing exciting trends in fashion and media. So, it should come as no surprise that we sang the praises of infographic resumes earlier this year, as well as more interactive resumes, such as Zerply. Yet, given our increasingly tech-based society it should also not shock you that hiring managers often use software to scan your resume for coveted phrases and keywords, such as “social media”, “editor”, and “hip hop guru.” Consequently, that eye-catching resume you spent hours working on may cost you the job because most software isn’t built to find words in that particular format. The result? Your resume may never make it to the hiring manager’s desk because your resume didn’t include any relevant information.

Furthermore, keep in mind that this applies to positions which require an online application. Why? Because companies often employ an applicant tracking system, or ATS. The software crawls through your resume to find relevant skills and words, but if your resume isn’t compatible the software can’t do its job.

Yet, we wouldn’t advise ditching your non-traditional resume quite yet. After all, if you’re in a creative industry chances are that you’re not simply pressing the “Submit” button for dozens of anonymous companies. Instead, you’re probably applying because you either know someone or the company prefers to handle all applicants by a real person to get a feel for their work. As such, it’s necessary for you think about the type of position you’re applying for and what type of software, if any, they’re apt to use in order to determine who should fill their open position.

Do you use a non-traditional and traditional resume? Do you prefer one or the other? Why?

MarketMeSuite: Turn Followers into Customers

MarketMeSuite is a new social media dashboard that allows businesses to manage their social media accounts. It also allows them to turn their followers into customers. MarketMeSuite has a few features including scheduled updates, multiple profiles, location targeting, Klout score, and ping.fm. You can post to Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn all in one dashboard. What is even more neat about MarketMeSuite is that you can connect with people in your own city to build local connections. You can schedule your tweets on the computer or on your iPhone, Android powered phones and the Blackberry.

Fennell, CEO of MarketMeSuite included, “Social media is the cheapest way to promote your business, but it won’t be a beneficial strategy if you are not using the right tools. MarketMeSuite helps businesses use social media to improve engagement and actually have a return on their investments” (Mashable).

To get started users download the application to their desktop and add all their Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn accounts. Then MarketMeSuite helps you start designing campaigns for your business. Statistics show that when one used MarketMeSuite the average user showed there was a 25% increase of traffic after using MarketMeSuite. That is pretty good for just using one little application!

Will you be checking out MarketMeSuite for your business?