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Wednesday

Jul282010

Experimental Project: Di Franco Arcade

For a while now I have been primarily focused on creating and managing technology related websites. While TekSocial and TekSetups have both been great successes, I'm ready to try something new. I have always wondered what it would be like to manage an online gaming site where users can play and download any games of their choice. With that said, I encourage you to check out my newest project, Di Franco Arcade.

As the title of this post suggests, Di Franco Arcade is an experimental project of mine. Its outcome at this point is unknown, but I am very interested in seeing where things go. The site features games, online and offline, for both Mac and Windows users. Some are free to play, while others are not. And for those wondering, everything is provided by Big Fish Games, including the web site's interface. Game selection and pricing are not determined by me.

No account is required to use the site, so go check things out and have fun! There is also a link to Di Franco Arcade in the navigation bar above. Please leave any feedback you may have in the comments.

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Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 9:38AM

Monday

Jul192010

Featuring Forum Discussions in YouTube Videos

In an effort to make the TekSocial community more interactive, I have decided to begin featuring select discussions from the forum in future YouTube videos of mine. These discussions can be about anything that comes to mind. There's always the chance that yours will be selected and featured in a video, so be sure to include your name to receive proper credit. That's about it, so start a conversation and enjoy!

Note: Please do not use the forum for video requests. You can email me regarding that.

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Monday, July 19, 2010 at 11:30AM

Saturday

Jul172010

Introducing TekSocial.com

For a while now I have been meaning to rebrand this website's domain to a more fitting name. Navigating to "thecreativeone.tv" no longer makes much sense, especially considering the suffix being used. This website started out as a domain focused around live broadcasts and the occasional blog update from myself. While this kind of content still exists, it's no secret that this website has evolved to become a vibrant community.

Between the heavy emphasis on the Social Blog and the amount of interaction seen on a daily basis, it's obviously time for a change. I'm very proud to announce that the new primary domain for this website is TekSocial.com. I have chosen this domain for the following reasons:

"Tek" signifies the main focus of this website, which is clearly technology
It's important that I use the name "Social" to differentiate this blog from other tech blogs
The use of "Tek" ties in with TekSetups.com, which is the other website I regularly manage

So what exactly is changing? First of all, navigating to "thecreativeone.tv" will auto redirect users to the new domain. At this time, you are not required to update bookmarks or links. Everything is being handled automatically. However, I do suggest updating them in your browser anyway just for the sake of change.

I have also taken the time to add an integrated forum to the site. While forumbytes.com isn't going anywhere, this new forum allows users to initiate conversations all within the same domain. User registration is not required at the moment, so anyone is free to post.

Other changes you may notice are mostly interface related. This means a new website logo, better organized page layouts and overall a cleaner interface. New site features will be introduced as time progresses, so definitely expect good things to come. This is just the beginning!

I have great confidence in this new domain, but as always, feel free to contact me if you have any questions, feedback or concerns. User feedback is always appreciated. Thank you and keep on blogging!

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Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 5:14PM

Friday

Jul162010

Wanted: iPhone Developer

I'm going to be straight and to the point with this. Apple's App Store is hot right now and it shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. After reading this article on Mashable, you can't blame me for being motivated. I've actually been wanting to create an iPhone app for a while now. Unfortunately, I do not have the patience to learn the iPhone SDK. Believe me, I've tried.

I am writing today in hopes of finding someone capable of developing an app for the iPhone and iPod touch platforms, as well as the iPad if you so choose. What kind of app am I looking for? Obviously it would have to be something that has the potential to take off, but as of right now I have nothing particular in mind. It could be a simple flashlight app with a unique twist or something as complicated as an arcade shooter. The only requirements I ask of the developer are the following:

App is free to download
Included iAd support to help pay for costs
Revenue from iAd earnings will be shared

That last bullet point is an important one. In exchange for share of iAd revenue, your app will be strongly promoted in the form of social networks, especially Twitter and YouTube. Details can be discussed via email, so please contact me here if you are interested. Serious inquiries with existing portfolios are preferred.

Update: Please note, this is not intended to be a quick way of gaining exposure or making money. If all goes well, I am hoping for this to turn into a long-term partnership that could possibly include future projects. Also, if requested by said developer, I am willing to pay a fee upfront for the time and labor that will be put into development.

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Friday, July 16, 2010 at 3:36PM

Monday

Jul122010

Seaside Heights 2010

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