Reading & The iPad
As a kid, and before my introduction to the Internet, I would read for hours, dreaming about the life I would create for myself through my inventions and creative ideas. I truly did live in a dream world, one without limitations, without seemingly endless responsibilities and stress. But that world doesn't exist now that I'm all grown up, even though I continue to pursue it within my current situation and abilities.The iPad may change that. The iPad may reintroduce me... (read more)
Written by Ted on Mar 25, 2010
Leveraging the Power of Video - YouTube Channels
The Digital Orchard has started producing video slideshows for our clients and publishing them to YouTube. This is part of our effort to broaden our clients' reach across the Internet and engage Internet consumers through rich media, helping them to discover our clients' websites.Here's a couple of YouTube Channels we've put together so far.http://www.youtube.com/1stViewCanadahttp://www.youtube.com/AnnaJTeamMore are coming to a computer screen near you.... (read more)
Written by Ted on Mar 22, 2010
1stView.ca Sponsors Kwame the "Snow Leopard" from the Ghanaian Olympic Team
The 1stView.ca team was very proud to participate as of one of the sponsors who assisted Kwame Nkrumah-Acheamphong, also known as the "Snow Leopard", in his quest as the sole member of the Ghana Ski Team to compete in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games.Read More... (read more)
Written by Ted on Mar 15, 2010
Several New Videos Published to Anna Jorgensen Team's YouTube Channel
The Digital Orchard is producing still-photo slideshow videos for the Anna Jorgensen Team, which are being published to YouTube. Several new videos have just been added.Check out Comox Valley Real Estate videos here.... (read more)
Written by Ted on Mar 14, 2010
Vancouver Island Homes - 1stView Portal Site Upgraded
As part of our efforts to further increase the exposure and relevance of our client's real estate site 1stView.ca, we've worked to improve its sister site, VancouverIslandHomes.net, a portal site which ultimately leads to 1stView from several places. We think the new design helps the site stand on its own feet and be useful for visitors quickly searching for new homes on Vancouver Island. Visitors can browse by community, learning a little bit about that community at the same time,... (read more)
Written by Ted on Mar 13, 2010
Trumpeters Landing, An Inspiring Design
Back in January 2008 when we were launching 1stView.ca, one of the projects that caught my interest the most was Trumpeters Landing in Courtenay on Vancouver Island. The attention to detail in the architecture, landscaping, and marketing materials was captivating for me.Check out Trumpeters Landing to see what I mean >>... (read more)
Written by Ted on Mar 11, 2010
Vancouver Island Homes & Lots
1stView.ca is a directory of new homes and lots on Vancouver Island. As the primary developer since its inception and launch over two years ago, The Digital Orchard has made tremendous progress on implementing new technologies and APIs of third-party technology providers. By leveraging awesome tools provided by Google, Yahoo, and the amazing jQuery library, among others, we've been able to bring a great browsing experience to visitors from around the country and the world. Our goal is to catapult... (read more)
Written by Ted on Mar 10, 2010
GroceriesToGo! is Running In the Hills
GroceriesToGo! has started advertising in the online publication, In The Hills, a magazine of country living in the Headwaters Area, Ontario. A simple little ad in the right column. Let's see how the site performs as a referrer of people interested in a home and business grocery delivery service.... (read more)
Written by Ted on Mar 09, 2010
A Profile of Comox Lake
A beautiful collection of photos and detailed by blogger Keira-Anne Wellis, this article introduces you to the beautiful Comox Lake.Read about Comox Lake... (read more)
Written by Ted on Mar 09, 2010
An Excellent API Reference for Ping.fm
As I develop my Ping.fm integration application for my blog software, I came across this excellent resource.... (read more)
Written by Ted on Mar 06, 2010
Looking for Writers and Bloggers on Vancouver Island - Interested?
The Digital Orchard is looking to fill a writer/blogger position to write and blog for a few of our clients. At the moment, we're looking for someone that can do short "blog bursts" every couple of days on topics around real estate, moving, relocating, retiring, recreation, travel, sight-seeing, and general living on Vancouver Island. Knowledge of every major center on the Island is an asset, but is not required. As part of the selected applicant's involvement with our clients, knowledge... (read more)
Written by Ted on Mar 04, 2010
1stView Publishes Second Home-Grown Video
1stView, in collaboration with the Digital Orchard, has produced a second video, this time for their newest project, Comox Properties.Announcement... (read more)
Written by Ted on Mar 02, 2010
Microsoft: Don't press F1 key in Windows XP
Oh the joy.Read Advisory... (read more)
Written by Ted on Mar 02, 2010
Recovering Passwords on a Mac - The Keychain
Here's a great article about Recovering Forgotten Passwords on your Mac. The Mac uses a central repository called the Keychain to store passwords, certificates, and even secure notes. Most applications can utilize the Keychain, storing and retrieving passwords transparently. If you ever forget a password, you can always search for it using the Keychain Access utility on your Mac to recover it. Very handy. I've been using this technique for over five years now.... (read more)
Written by Ted on Mar 01, 2010
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