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We acquire AE3Interactive, Change name to RedStage, Awesome new Websites

Looks like I'm finally allowed to re-join the social public.

After a whole lot of negotiating, debating, and postponing, I can finally say, we're Redstage Networks! *waiting for cheers*

Check out our new company websites at:
www.redstage.com
www.redstagesolutions.com
www.larisonline.com

and to read more about the acquisition of AE3 and the name change, head to:
http://www.redstage.com/archives/category/news Read More...

Grab your Name with UsernameCheck before the Squatters

Getting into with web 2.0 world to promote your business? Find it very annoying to sign up for a million sites and keep them up to date? Me too!

Here's a little something that can help reduce your frustration level--check out usernamecheck.com to snag your name before you throw something at your screen when squatters steal your brand. I'm working on it right now...

Thanks to Pete Cashmore from Mashable for the tip! Read More...

Google Chrome Struggling in Browser Market

Seems that Chrome is having some trouble getting off the ground. The early adopter experimenters are putting it down, and we're not seeing the masses pick it up.

Google Chrome had some benefits. I was looking forward to seeing how their attempts at multi-tab, multi-window, heavy browsing would turn out. However, I now have 6 browsers on my computer, and I'm getting a bit tired of testing browser compatibility for every new project. I'm sure other web developers and entrepreneurs are feeling the same. Read More...

Blackberry Counters iPhone App Store

The release of the iPhone App store was an incredible opportunity for the first movers in application development. It might be time to start seeking business opportunities for the upcoming Blackberry Application Center.

Whether or not you think the new Blackberry Storm iPhone competitor is going to have the cult following the iPhone has, I think the Blackberry market penetration alone should be enough to see this opportunity knocking. I've always been a huge fan of the Blackberry products from RIM, and I guess we'll see whether I regret my iPhone choice this year. Read More...

YouTube, the next E-commerce platform?

That's right, YouTube is getting us one step closer to Bill Gate's 1990's vision. Soon you'll be able to purchase products "as seen on YouTube" right from the video.

Next time Tony Soprano is saying "I need a f*ckin Coca Cola," you might find yourself buying a case.

Check out what YouTube has to say about it. Read More...

Anthony Comments on ClickTale: Spy on your Website Visitors

Our very own Marketing Director just tipped me off about a great tool he discovered called ClickTale. It lets you spy on your visitors by taking actual videos of their interactions with your site, in real time! This is seriously a game changer for the marketing world.

He was excited enough about it that he wrote a blog post right after telling me about it. Check out his post here: http://www.dailymarketingblog.com/2008/09/click-tale-analytics-tool-spy-on-your.html Read More...