Social Software

Social Software, the name makes one think of Stalin, Hitler or others of  more modern notoriety. But don't worry, social software is the catch-all phrase for simplified tools. Tools that allow people or business groups to collaborate online. 

Many software programmers are working on ways to connect traditionally unrelated hardware, software and web applications. This is fueling a renaissance of "back room" and "garage programming" that most experts say is the birthplace of modern computer and internet systems.

Individual programmers and small programming groups are working toward a more "open" form of transferring and sharing information. The envisioned outcome would be systems and software that will share information seamlessly. Regardless of original incompatibilities. 

Imagine a business that has expanded by purchasing existing stores in nearby communities. Software incompatibilities would ordinarily create problems with immediate sharing of information. The new, envisioned environment would allow existing software to communicate with each other through online interfaces or through connectivity objects built in to the software.

The days of social software are a ways off, but it is something to look forward to.
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Private Link Exchange

In October we discussed how important it is to have other quality sites linked to yours. Most search engines are placing more weight on this than ever before. The more sites you have linked to your website the higher you may be ranked. 

When you visit a related, non-competing website take a moment and look for the email or contact link. Click the link and send them an email letting them know how much you like their site and that you would like to exchange links with them. Provide the link to your site so they can check your website and determine whether they are interested in the reciprocal link. Most business sites will reply promptly. 

If they agree to the link exchange make certain to provide them with a brief description of your site. One or two lines is sufficient. Once the new link is added to your site be sure to visit the link and verify the placement of a link to your site.

PPP Design wants to help you promote your site through private link exchanges, during the months of May and June we will add up to 5 links and descriptions to your site for free. Don't overlook local sites, these can be some of the most dynamic link connections. Visit Denison Links to find out if a local business has a website.

Once the link exchange is agreed upon, forward the links and descriptions to us. And we will place the new link(s) on your site within 72 hours.

Adjust Grammatical Style

Microsoft Word 97/2000

To adjust the grammatical style used by the grammar checker (particularly useful if you create different types of documents), select Options from the Tools menu, Spelling & Grammar, then choose the desired writing style from the drop down list.

Options such as casual, standard, formal, technical and custom are available. You can click on the settings box beneath the writing styles drop down selector to further tweak the way word checks your document.

Microsoft Word 2002 and XP have grammar checking facilities as well, the adjustment should be similar for both programs.

You can also edit Microsoft Words dictionary from this same panel. Many additional occupation specific dictionaries can be found or purchased online.