Big things are happening @ Allthings.tv - YAY!

Well, first of all, they had a great interview with Demand media regarding the re-launching of the .tv extension, if you would like to read this article, check it out here
If that was not enough, they also started a forum community which I am happy to be a part of, check that out here!

Also, I just read another great article on Exclusively.tv. This too is a must read if you are thinking about this extension. Check out the article here.

So what are we all to think about all this information?

Here is what I think. I feel as though this is just the beginning. This is the "ground level" so they say. When things start to roll, they will start to roll really fast, and they will more than likely never slow down. Technology is still growing at an incredible rate, and with that is the need to expand our content, as well as our communication methods.

This is going to be a great year in history, you just watch what happens in the next 5 years or so, when we look back on today everyone will say (Adam was right) Just you wait and see.

Thanks for reading!

More about web design in my own words .....

So, you want to know about design?

Well, I have been involved in the design side for over 5 years now, and design is something that has just come naturally for me. If you look at some really popular sites, most of them follow the same basic color and layout principles that any magazine or newspaper would follow. But now, there are people that do not follow those basic guidelines and they still come up with fresh and innovative ways to showcase their message or product.

From Pics07

The same can not be said for art though, art through design is completely different as there is no real boundries. A real artist does not have to work out the complexity of his or her design until it is almost complete.
It is much different in web design though. When you design for the web, even though you want your artistic personality to shine through, you still need to have proper protocol, as well as good folder structure.

This post will have no tags - it is strictly for content.

Hope you have a great day!

What is your domain name worth, to you?

For some people a domain name is only worth what they can sell it for. But to others the same domain name could be almost priceless. I was talking with my wife the other day, and she owns her own domain, and she has had it for a few years already - she owns the simple yet intelligent name, Ideaoverflow.com, which as a name is not really worth all that much. But to her, it is priceless, she came up with the name and we registered it right away and have had it in the family ever since.
Just before that, she came up with the name for my company, Straightfocus.com, and also, that domain has been in our family for almost 5 years now. I am not so sure I could sell it either, I really do like it and if I did sell, I would have to change the name of my company, and that would stink!

Other names that I own currently (and could be worth something) are as follows:

GoHD.tv
IGolfer.tv
GetEthos.com
Highlightworld.com
LatestFocus.com
StopWireless.com

And then I have a ton of other ones too, but honestly they are only worth something if someone offers me something. Take a look and see what I am talking about:
HITELMEDIA.COM
TOURSMEDIA.COM
BUFFMEDIA.COM
HIGHLIGHTGUIDE.COM

FINALAIM.COM
ENDFOCUS.COM

BESTAMERICANWIRELESS.COM
BESTCITYWIRELESS.COM
BESTLOCALWIRELESS.COM
EASYFREEWIRELESS.COM
EASYHOMEWIRELESS.COM
MYAMERICANWIRELESS.COM
MYCELLWIRELESS.COM
MYCHICAGOWIRELESS.COM
MYDIRECTWIRELESS.COM
MYINTERNETWIRELESS.COM
WEBFREEMOBILE.COM

STRAIGHTCONCEPT.COM
STRAIGHTIDEA.COM
THESTRAIGHTIDEA.COM
BDYNAMICINC.COM

And I guess in reality some of them could be worth something, but more than likely they are not going to sell, unless I develop a web site that creates value, and then in turn I will get some traffic, and then hopefully some dedicated visitors, and then, and only then, will it become worth something.

There are also a lot of places that will give you an appraisal on your domain, and some are even automated. They basically take measurements of your name, take the length and any key or dictionary words and give you what they might think the fair value is for that name. BUT, their value and YOUR value can be 2 completely different things.

Anyway, I just thought I would share a little bit.

Have a Great Day!

So I just purchased a new phone (toy)

And I have to say right off the bat that I have been with Nextel for about 10 years, and my wife just got us the family plan (its her, my 2 daughters and now me) and when we added my phone just about a week ago, I was a little freaked out by going to a new phone. Anyway, look at what I got now!

This thing is so cool, now I know that my old Nextel (i870) was pretty cool, and I could have hooked it up with bluetooth, but I never did. But, this new phone that I have now, does have the bluetooth technology, and it is really amazing! I can make calls without even opening my phone, all I have to do is hit one button, and then ask for voice dial, and then say the name of the person I want to call - now if there is more than one phone number listed for that person in my phone, it politely asks which number I want - very cool!

Just thought I would share :)

Have a GREAT Day!

What is Web 2.0 anyway?

Well, to give you a definition I would rather just refer you to a post that was made (http://www.namepros.com/web-design-discussion/312715-the-official-meaning-web-2-0-a.html)

I think this post brings up some good points too.

First of all, Web 2.0 is not a term used for Design. It is used more for functionality as well as basically just commenting on other peoples work.

But, overall, cascadingstylez said it well, it is nothing more than some new word that had to get made up so it does not look like we are stagnant. The Web as we know it, will never be that way though, and I dont think that we need to make up words to describe what the web is, or what it will become.
It is everchanging, and always will be as long as there is an internet, the WWW is a great place for information!

I wish I could go - I know it will be fun too!

Unfortunately due to family and other issues, I can not attend this relaunch party of sorts for the .tv extension. Although the extension is not a new one as it has been around for over 5 years, it is getting a relaunch to help build awareness as well to start development of the brand name.
The party is set for May 1 - 3 of 2007 and will be held in Sunny California, in Hollywood no less (appropriate though). If you would like more info on this event as well as a complete schedule of functions there, please visit http://alwayson.goingon.com/permalink/post/8389

I am sure it will be a great event and the chance to meet lots of great people.

If you do go, will you bring me home a t-shirt?

Thanks for Reading!

Looks like the .tv market is getting competitive already!

From Picasa
Certainly, I did not expect that the market would get so competitive so fast, but it looks like it is - already!

There was a post on my favorite forum, Namepros.com, regarding some new tools that will be available to .tv developers. The post (http://www.namepros.com/dot-tv/320124-channelme-tv-beat-punch-kyte-tv.html) basically outlines the tools and brings up the discussion of Kyte.tv vs. Demand Media.

Basically, soem of the people that are over on NP, suggest that since Kyte.tv has developed some tools that now Demand will probably develop their own as well as improve on whatever Kyte has already.

I am not so sure that this should be an issue. Another poster in that same thread hit the nail on the head. Thanks to rodash for bringing it up, but the main challenge will not be developing streaming media, or widening the broadband, but more than that, it will be the creation of fresh content.

It will not matter who does it first either, Demand or Kyte, what will matter however is how that particular content is relavant to your site.

So I posted a new picture and I have some news too!

I decided to upload a ton of pics and start my picsaweb photo gallery. There are many folders, but more to come, and soon I should have them all organized too (its just a matter of time!) - so when you get a chance, check it out - http://picasaweb.google.com/UneekTT

And since I own an Audi TT, I decided to make the TTULL, which stands for the TT Ultimate Link Listing - which can be seen here (http://www.straightfocus.com/uneekttlinks.htm)

Thanks for looking - more to come!

Just a picture

Just posting one photo - just to see how it looks :)