Mobile website for more business visibility
Most businesses and entertainers have given very little consideration to their mobile web presence and/or really don’t have any idea why this is becoming an essential piece of the pie. “I have a web site what do I need this for?” By 2013 more people will use their mobile phones than pc’s to get online [...]
Cool Backyard Animals for iPhone, iPad and Android
The essential backyard adventure for babies and toddlers in English and Spanish. Little ones become familiar with animals they see every day, learn about cause and effect and learn basic computer navigation.
I’ve turned my cartoons into apps for babies and toddlers
Have you ever watched a 3 year old navigate an iPhone? It’s incredible! Have you ever watched a one year old do it? They’re about as good as most of our parents haha! I have a skill set that has been alive in me since I was 4 years old. It is the very reason [...]
Michael Baker Professional Resume (updated 7/1/2011)
354 Racebrook Rd., Orange, CT 06477 · 203-298-9619 · michael@bakermedia.com Web Design & Social Media Professional SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Create engaging and inspiring web designs with refined typography and visual clarity that communicate ideas effectively. Comprehensive knowledge of the creative, technical, and operational challenges related to launching web presences of any scale. Strategic vision of [...]
Building a web presence 101 (Part 1: Foundation)
My personal rules: Clean & simple design, content is king, feed google properly, be social and choose functionality/content over gloss when budget is at stake. Why do we choose WordPress running Thesis for the base for all of our sites now? Branded, lightning fast, easy to use, easy to read, easy to search, easy to [...]
[how-to] QR codes on wine bottle, Google Analytics tracking, mobile website
Dilemma: Our client needs to deliver people from a print piece on a Brunello wine bottle to a place on our website that mobile users can read extensive production information and food pairing recipes AND we need to track where these users are coming from. Brunello represents fine dining and an upscale, classy vibe so [...]
When I die I would like to be cremated and have my ashes spread at Google headquarters
What a dweeb! “Social Media” is now going the way of buzz terms like “Web 2.0″ and “Social Networking”. Sorry experts, time to get a new shtick. Google is the next key to it all and they need to be hugged for it. The term Social Media is becoming PASSE. So if you hire an [...]
quickie: The tablet (ipad) is still hype but mobile is not
I personally manage Google Analytics accounts for about 15 clients. Whether it’s a comedian, a golf course, or a vineyard in Montalcino, the fact is clear that tablet (ipad/galaxy/other) accounts for no more than 2% of traffic on every single site. Mobile viewing via iphone, android, blackberry is rising and averages in at around 12-15% [...]
Quick, creative, sexy video content
The days of the big video production for web content are gone. 5 years ago I personally had a camera the size of a small car and now films are being shot and edited on iPhones. My 14 month old can almost operate my Flip camera! It’s easy and cheap all it takes is a nice dose of [...]
Bakermedia Mobile Site
Go to bakermedia.com on your mobile to see. Works in Android, iPhone, and newer Blackberries. For iPhone you can run it as an app and add to your desktop. My primary focus for the mobile world is to deliver useful information that can easily be shared and display our work. Everyone will have different needs when [...]
Social business cards featuring QR code for local flooring company
So lets picture this scenario. You are waiting in line at the local ice cream shop or pizza place for take out. There is a board there where local business owners post cards and flyers. In the midst of that you spot a QR code and being the geek that you are (or want to [...]
kinda major: Facebook check-in “Deals” launched
The location based marketing war is on full strength. This effort by Facebook bumps them to the top. 1st merge your Facebook fan/like page with your places page, then create a check-in deal! Learn more @ the Facebook Marketing Solutions Page and please feel free to reach out if you need help launching!@ Remember, BE [...]
tip: Merge your Facebook Place with your Page
The owner of http://bikramyogashelton.com and I made a discovery over the weekend… you can merge your existing “fan” / “like” page with your location / check-in page (see the merged page here: http://facebook.com/bikramyogashelton) You keep all likes from both and get the functionality of both, in one place. So when people check-in, this links back [...]
2 Nerdy tips for Comedians that equal $$ Foursquare, QR Codes
WHY FOURSQUARE?! Last minute ticket sales baby, that is why! Use of Foursquare is rocketing and if you are a comedian jump on the boat right now… go to Foursquare, sign up/login via Facebook and find your people instantly via Facebook, Gmail and Twitter. Lets say you book a gig for Thursday, Friday and Saturday @ [...]
QR Code 101 – deliver anything to your [mobile] customers instantly
direct links youtube videos google maps text messages specials The Droid comes equipped with Google Goggles or you can install the “Barcode Scanner” app. You hold your phones camera to this code and instantly be diverted to the embedded link. For anyone with a Google Places account, you can download and print your QR code [...]
My Social Media recipe June 2010, take notes!
Working on the redesign of Oxford Greens Golf Course I realized that “web design” has turned into combining tons of existing services & applications with 5-10% of the total time on actual design. I can’t detail how they are all connected but here is my current recipe for social media and web site integration, and [...]
