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Ruby-On-Rails Business Application Roundup

solipse — Tue, 19 May 2009 00:53:41 +0000

These free open source web applications provide fast, free, and slick alternatives to expensive business systems.

Spree
Slick e-commerce application.
Community Engine
Social network services that can be plugged into a larger site or web application.
Panda
A web application for uploading and sharing video content.
RadiantCMS
A fast CMS for small teams to run websites.
XLsuite
All in one Business Management System built in Ruby.
Albumdy
a multi-user image gallery system where images can be uploaded, edited & shared.
ClockingIT
Project management and time-tracking application.

Tagged: links, open source, useful programs

solipse — Mon, 11 May 2009 22:44:33 +0000

solipse — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:24:35 +0000

optifex — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:25:20 +0000

Downloaded a copy of hubspot’s ‘Website Redesign Kit.’ We should have one of these too!

solipse — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:54:55 +0000

Here’s a thought: offer a $60,000 marketing (or web) project to a company as a contest. Or if it’s a non-profit…

Tagged: ideas, marketing

solipse — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 23:07:30 +0000

The best of what’s popular reading on the Internet for Monday, 23rd of February 2009.

Startup Wisdom in 13 Points
Paul Graham’s words for startup companies.
The Anatomy of A Good Space
Speaking at events; making presentations well.
50 E-Commerce Website Designs, part 1
Well-designed internet retail sites, big and small.
25+ E-Commerce Website Designs, part 2
More well-designed internet retail sites.

Tagged: links

solipse — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 02:11:59 +0000

WishList
A wish list application for your desktop. Windows only.
ManicTime
A small time-tracking application. Windows only.
Light Spikes
DIY LED grow lights for plants
Folder2MyPC
Add folders & shortcuts to your ‘My Computer’ window in Windows.
muvenum Address Bar
Add an address bar to your Windows task bar. Works with IE, Firefox, and Chrome.

Tagged: links, useful programs

solipse — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:18:42 +0000

Eliminate Unnecessary Tech Support
Providing thorough documentation can reduce unpaid tech support queries from clients.
Where Do You Get Your Clients?
An open thread.
Four Excel Tools for Freelance
Template worksheets that assist with client acquisition and budgeting.
Teaching What Isn’t Learned At A University
Students often find themselves leaving school with a diploma, debt, and very little skills on how to build and manage a successful business.
Static Web Sites Obsolete?
Whenever possible, I recommend integrating a blog, microblog and some relevant, strategic social network visibility into the mix to manage your online reputation have a far greater impact on awareness-building.

Tagged: links

solipse — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:49:40 +0000

Tagged: community, presentation, slideshow, social media

solipse — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:16:25 +0000

Start a facebook, linkedin, friendfeed, or ning group about your passion. Collect everything that’s ever been mentioned about it. When people want to know anything about your topic, you’ll be the top Google result.
Write about your interest on a blog. Alert other enthusiasts to the fact that you are doing so.
Reserve a booth at your subculture’s convention. If there is not yet a convention for it, start one. Or at least a Meetup group.
If you have a bizarre opinion or accomplishment in your niche, publicize it. Become known as a spokesperson for everyone who believes the same as you.

Tagged: blogging, social media