MerlinFX Web Development

How to Run IE9, IE8 and IE7 all from IE9

MerlinFX — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 03:01:00 GMT

Ever had that problem with Internet Explorer where you install the latest version but the previous one was better and for whatever reason did not cause dramas for you? Well there is a solution without having to uninstall IE9 and re-install previous versions.

Google's assault on Social Media

Daniel Doherty — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:00:00 GMT

Google's assault on Social Media, it's called The Google+ Project.

Is this enough to upset the Apple cart; the way they did with Search? What will Facebook retaliate with or does this endanger their $100 Billion IPO planned for 2012. Interesting times ahead...

Apple has hit 10 billion app downloads and why this is important for your business

Daniel Doherty — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 21:51:00 GMT

It’s official: Apple’s App Store has hit 10 billion app downloads. Read on to see why this important for your business.

"Apple recently started a countdown for the 10 billionth app and launched a contest to give a $10,000 iTunes gift card to the person who downloaded it."

At the end of September 2009, the App Store hit 2 billion apps downloaded and by January 2010, there were 3 billion downloads from the App Store.

Facebook launches mobile apps for non-smartphone devices

Daniel Doherty — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:49:00 GMT

"Facebook has launched a new mobile application that will be able to run on simple/ non-smartphone devices.

The app has been built in conjunction with a company called Snaptu (www.snaptu.com). Snaptu builds basic mobile applications, and this particular Facebook app will be able to work on more than 2500 phone models, including Nokia, Sony Ericsson, LG and many other manufacturers."

What does this mean to your brand or business when more people will soon be able to post comments about their experiences with your products and services? Do you monitor the social web for your business, industry, competitors, opportunities? Do you know how?

Social Networks To Capture 11% of Online Ad Spending in 2011

Daniel Doherty — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:28:00 GMT

U.S. marketers will spend $3.08 billion to advertise on social networking sites this year, much of which will go to Facebook, according to eMarketer. Facebook generated $1.86 billion in advertising in 2010, the firm estimates.

Is your business on Facebook? Contact us for assistance with your social networks, setting up, developing, branding, providing content and engagement.

MAGIC HAT website shown on Channel 10 News

MerlinFX — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 04:33:00 GMT

A Magic Hat website was recently shown on Channel 10 news. A website MerlinFX created for L.A.G.G. (Locals against graffiti and gangs) talks about the success of one community organisations' fights against Graffiti. Worth a watch.

Launched: Mela Creative

MerlinFX — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 05:11:00 GMT

Established in 1991, Mela Creative offers the insight gained from years of experience in graphic design. Mela Creative specialises in creating a brand’s visual identity and building on it with packaging, advertising, print and digital design.

MAGIC HAT Launch: The Original Maltese Cafe

MerlinFX Admin — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 02:49:00 GMT

Experience the laid back retro feel of the Original Maltese Cafe, established 1952 and still serving Sydney with our world famous authentic Maltese Pastizzi & Ravioli.

MAGIC HAT Launch: Phoenix Strategic Management

MerlinFX Admin — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 03:02:00 GMT

Improving performance is a challenge for all organisations. For many, progress towards optimal performance is being hampered by “wicked problems”, waves of external social, economical and/or environmental changes that have no precedent or may not have a clear solution.

Lessons for Small Business Using Social Media

MerlinFX — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:51:00 GMT

If you own a small business, you are probably involved in at least one (or many) aspects of SEO (search engine optimisation). You are probably already aware of the necessity of informative articles, blogs, forum posts, and back linking. What you may not be aware of is the impact that social media or social networking sites have on your goal of bring in more business. In many cases, the use of various social media has nearly replaced that of blogging.

Macarthur Expo 2010

MerlinFX — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 03:46:00 GMT

The MerlinFX team prepared a great looking stand complete with themed colours, 42" LCD screen with a 50 slide presentation showing off our designs, included some special offers.

MAGIC HAT Launch: BCP Precast

MerlinFX — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:57:00 GMT

BCP Precast is the only wholly Australian owned major manufacturer of reinforced concrete box culverts on the east coast. Competing in the market against foreign owned multi nationals, BCP has demonstrated that Australian ingenuity, flexibilty and determination can meet any challenge.

We Won! Best Local Business for 2009 & Business Services award

MerlinFX — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:58:00 GMT

I am absoutely stoked, on Cloud Nine. This is truly a great honour.

What an amazing night. Nervous as anything all day. The evening was extrememly well planned and ran very smoothly. One of the best Awards nights I've seen and am not biaised because we won.