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03/12/2015

@AWSOpsWorks now supports #Ruby 2.2 for #Rails app.

03/10/2015

https://x8co.com/#blog

A quick 2 min summary video of Apple's "Spring Forward" event by @AppleInsider. #ResearchKit #AppleWatch

X8 Consulting | Web development from responsive websites and e-commerce to WordPress blogs, CMS and beyond.

01/03/2015

Wishing all of our friends and colleagues a happy, healthy, and fruitful 2015! Happy New Year!

12/04/2014

Introducing the no CAPTCHA reCAPTCHA

A much needed upgrade by Google with just a "click" and totally okay with that. How many of you dislike those CAPTCHAs? #Captcha #reCAPTCHA

reCAPTCHA protects the websites you love from spam and abuse. We’re introducing a new API that radically simplifies the reCAPTCHA experience. We're calling i...

11/28/2014

A very happy Turkey Day to our friends! We give thanks to you! #HappyThanksgiving

11/19/2014

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Get 4 months of free web hosting when you signup for a year! Great WordPress hosting offer from one of our affiliates. Follow the link below to get the special offer code.
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Serving non-profits, physicians, small businesses, professionals, and YOU from responsive websites and e-commerce to WordPress blogs, CMS and beyond.

11/16/2014

Looking for another Rails developer for remote contractor work on some upcoming projects. [email protected] #rubyonrails

11/13/2014

It's pretty cool when a great non-profit like @RHFH has you do their responsive website...
http://bit.ly/x8co-services

11/10/2014

X8 Consulting on Twitter: "Bold move by @Shopify. Nodded along to this entire post. Great read....

Shopify #WebDevelopment productivity. a plus for #Rails #Turbolinks

Bold move by @Shopify. Nodded along to this entire post. Great read. a plus for #Rails & #Turbolinks http://www.shopify.com/technology/15646068-rebuilding-the-shopify-admin-improving-developer-productivity-by-deleting-28-000-lines-of-javascript …

11/07/2014

You know what rocks? Working on this new site/eCommerce for a great non-profit with solid people and purposeful vision. Woo hoo!

10/03/2014

Google Best Practices – Think with Google

best practices: Strategic advice on core search engine marketing tactics...from keywords and quality scores to ad text and holiday optimizations...based on Google’s internal data and vetted by the people who actually built adwords.
http://bit.ly/x8-google-adware-best-practice

Google’s Best Practices Series provides strategic advice on core search engine marketing tactics to help you get the most out of AdWords.

09/11/2014

How to find out if your Google login was compromised in the Gmail hack

Was your Google login compromised in the Gmail hack?
http://bit.ly/x8co-gmail

Gmail is a fantastic service that has changed the way much of the world uses email. It was also the target of a big security breach recently that has left 5 million Google customers exposed. Are yo...

09/11/2014

Songs of Innocence by U2

Have you downloaded the free new @U2 Songs of Innocence album on iTunes? http://bit.ly/x8co-u2

Preview and download Songs of Innocence on iTunes. See ratings and read customer reviews.

08/01/2014

15 Reasons Not To Take Your Phone On Vacation

A great reminder that being able to disconnect from work allows you to be present enough to enjoy your vacation while recharging your battery.

Here's a radical suggestion that's not radical at all: next vacation, leave your smartphone at home. If absolutely necessary, buy the cheapest prepaid phone and give the number only to your closest family and friends. You'll be ready for emergencies, but out of range for everything else. Here's why…

07/30/2014

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07/25/2014

Would you approve of this partnership? Happy Friday!
#Apple #IBM (image credit: The Joy of Tech)

07/18/2014

Responsive Web Design & Web Development

New X8Co website is live! Feedback is welcomed warmly. http://www.x8co.com

Serving ministries, non-profits, physicians, small businesses, professionals, and YOU in the tri-state area of NY, NJ and CT and also across the United States and Worldwide.

07/18/2014

new B.L.A.K.K website updated: http://www.x8co.com

07/18/2014

Android's share of global mobile usage may soon top iOS for the first time ever

Will Android devices surpass Apple’s iOS to become the new leader in global usage?

In terms of monthly shipments, Android devices surpassed Apple's iOS lineup long ago. Apple executives and Apple bloggers repeatedly point to a different stat, however, that paints an interesting ...

07/18/2014

How much should a custom WordPress website cost?

Good pricing advice. How much should a custom WordPress website cost?

Here are real numbers and considerations for judging what a custom WordPress website should cost. I also give notes for consultants and clients to consider during the proposal and estimating process.

07/18/2014

NYC Timelapse video (Canon EOS 7D)