Category: General

General Interest and Topical Articles.

Twitter Pervasiveness

I was at Bizcamp in Dublin last Saturday and was interested in the fact that almost anyone I talked with mentioned Twitter in some shape or form. My co-passengers on the journey to and from the event Tweeted our travel progress and the one talk I went to that was specifically related to Twitter was full and was given by a girl (Claire Boyles) obviously very enthusiastic about it!  The day served as confirmation for me if I needed any that Twitter is now the biggest thing since bread slicing.

I was only in the door and filling out my name tag when I noticed others putting their Twitter username on their badges so I done it myself and shortly afterwards I got recognised by someone who is following me! I spent most of the day looking at people’s name tags to see if I knew them from Twitter and anyone I did know and managed to get to talk to, the ice was broken simply by having Twitter in common.

I also got recognised a few more times which is always a nice ego trip and of course once conversation starts it could lead anywhere so the value of Twitter is obvious. Other people without Twitter name tags kinda got ignored (sorry!) but this only serves to enforce the fact that if you’re in business you need to be on Twitter and part of the “stream”.

@reverbstudios

Michael Jackson Poll Saint or Sinner

As is often the case when someone famous/infamous dies, opinion is divided as to whether we should forgive their limitations or hail their virtues. I am a fan of Michael Jackson’s music but I was also a fan of his personality ever since his famous interview with Bashir. While most viewers quickly decided he was off the wall, I remember thinking it would be great if we could all be so innocent and sure of ourselves. I think Michael was another example of the lack of tolerance people have for anyone who is a bit different when  I believe we should really celebrate individuality. On the other hand while he didn’t seem to fit the profile of a child molester, there was some evidence that he might not have been as pure as he said he was. Poll below. Continue reading Michael Jackson Poll Saint or Sinner

Web Design Grants in Leitrim

Leitrim Enterprise board have opened applications for financial assistance towards the cost of Website Design & Development. They will pay up to €750 (50%) of the cost of having your website built if your business resides in Leitrim and you satisfy other qualifying conditions. The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 19th June 2009. For more information contact Geraldine at the enterprise board on 071 9620450 or email info@leitrimenterprise.ie

My Logo Design Inspiration

I’m just wondering how people come up with ideas for their business logos? Mine was inspired by music notation. My initial business idea for Reverb Studios was to be a digital recording studio so heavy on all things audio. I was also a former musician in a Doors cover band! The 3 squiggly lines on top of each other are called “Upper Mordents” and they are musical notation for a “Trill” which is basically playing 2 musical notes repeatedly in quick succession. Visually,the mordents also looked like repeating sound waves to me and since Reverb is an instrumental and vocal effect which basically repeats whatever you play or sing, it all tied in nicely!

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Naming and Shaming Companies

I’ve decided to do my bit for the recession by naming and reviewing the companies that I do business with both as a customer and service provider myself. Whether the service was good or bad they will get a review from me and I wont hold back. I will include companies that I’ve done work for and who have been too slow to pay or not paid at all. Hopefully doing this will help some companies realise they need to be more professional in their approach. The companies I’m happy with will get free promotion for their good work!