Exploring the Internet

Most people use Microsoft Internet Explorer or Apple Safari as their internet browser without ever actually exploring the different features and capabilities of the browsers that are out there. In the next week, I am going to be conducting a bunch of tests and create a bunch of reports about the different features and capabilities of the different browsers, which will lead to miLogos’ official endorsement of a particular endorsement. There will be three sections, and the bottom two after each section will be eliminated.

For example, the first section, conducted today, was the Speed Test. I started out with the following browsers:

-Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0
-Mozilla Firefox 3.5.1
-Opera 9.64
-Apple Safari 4.0.2
-Google Chrome 3.0.192.2
-Flock 2.5.1
-Maxthon 2.5.3

In the speed test, I took into consideration how long it took for the program to load up initially, how long it took for it to load up a large webpage (www.wave3.com), how long it took to load up a high-traffic website (www.facebook.com), and how long it took to open a new tab. Taking all of these into consideration, the results are as follows:

1. Opera 9.64 (20pts)
2. Apple Safari 4.0.2 (10pts)
3. Google Chrome 3.0.192.2 (5pts)
4. Maxthon 2.5.3 (3pts)
5. Mozilla Firefox 3.5.1 (1pt)
6. Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 (0pts)
7. Flock 2.5.1 (0pts)

As noted before, IE and Flock have been eliminated and so will not continue into the next two sections: (A) Security and (B) User Interface. First place will always be awarded 20 points, second place will always be awarded 10 points, third place will always be awarded 5 points. In Section One, fourth place was awarded 3 points, and fifth place was awarded 1 point. Their total will be displayed next to their placement.

***Please keep in mind that although a particular browser may do well in one section of this experiment, all three sections are important when considering a new internet browser.***

SlideSnap HiView

SlideSnap HiView is a new product line for SlideSnap, that sells stock photography and visuals for use with church services and other events that need some sort of visual/background for the event. The collection is added to weekly, and anyone is able to buy images and videos that they like out of the files featured in the “Gallery.” The gallery will be fully operational by August 3, 2009, but that is not the only way someone can get images that they like. SlideSnap HiView also has DVD packages that go for $24.99 that have 50+ images, videos, and countdowns. Also, for those who are frequently or in the future will be frequently downloading images from the site, they can opt in to a subscription package.

More information as well as the gallery of images is available at www.slidesnap.com/hiview. Go check it out!

SlideSnap SlideShow

SlideSnap is a division of miLogos that is specialized in photography, and the SlideShow line of products has been going on even before miLogos came into existence. Whether it be a graduation, a wedding, a funeral, or some other special event, you can provide photographic memories to SlideSnap, and we will create a SlideShow that fits the pictures and the occasion. We have been making professional photo and video slideshows for almost seven years now, and we would love to help you out with yours. All you need to do is visit www.slidesnap.com/slideshow or contact us at slideshow@slidesnap.com and we will get in touch with you as soon as we can.

miLogos Website 5.0

It has been since January of this year that critical changes have been made to the miLogos website, but this summer we rolled out the next series of the Website.... version 5.0! But what exactly is different? Why did we make the changes we did?

First of all, the most recent version is built with DHTML code with a program that we use that is very similar to Adobe Dreamweaver. Except for miLogos 1.0, all the versions in the past have been put together using "image maps" where we developed a background image and then had certain areas of that image be links to other pages that were "image maps" as well. One big problem with this is that indexing sites like Google, Yahoo, and others couldn't read the text that was on the pages, because it wasn't actual "text," it was embedded into the image file. Also, if we wanted to change something to the page, we would have to create a whole new image file and a whole new map. Now, we just edit changes using the DHTML program. We will continue to do this with future miLogos website versions, as well as miLogos subsidiary and affiliate websites.

In changing to this format, we also changed some of the graphics. To see what exactly we changed, you can look at www.milogos.com and see the new graphics. Before we had red "buttons" and images that you could click on. Each department had its own website which was a little different than all the rest. We had several 4-page websites, rather than one 20-page website. Now everything will look the same, and no matter how many pages we add, it will still be one website. Our navigation buttons, titles, and text areas tie in better with the miLogos streamlined design than the red.

There are many other changes that we made, and we will continue to update the site, so be checking www.milogos.com frequently. We will also try to tell you on this blog each time we make a major change. If you have any suggestions for our website please email webs@milogos.com.

If you would like miLogos to design your website for only $4.99*, contact services@milogos.com.

*-Includes a simple 4-page website design. Additional fees may apply.

Fourth of July

Today was the fourth of July, a great marker of history for the United States. Summer 2009 has also been a great time for miLogos development. Sorry there have not been a lot of updates recently, from now on we will be posting more often. miLogos is releasing a lot of great services this summer. The list is below, but more information will be coming soon to this blog.

-miLogos Website 5.0
-SlideSnap SlideShow
-SlideSnap HiView
-miLogos Spiritual Design
-miLogos Web Design
-miPrint Studio Website
-and much, much more…

Keep checking back here and at www.milogos.com to stay up to date with miLogos developments. Also, be looking for a second miLogos blog that might be coming soon…

New Product Survey

miLogos is evaluating and drafting ideas about creating some new products and services to offer to businesses. We are always trying to offer cost-effective business solutions, but we need your help. Please click here to take our online survey with only 10 questions, or email us at feedback@milogos.com with your product idea!

Spiritual Design

Churches and other nonprofit organizations have design and marketing needs just as much as any other business, however because of the nature of a nonprofit, they may just not have the money to spend on high-priced designs and services that are offered to profitable businesses. miLogos realizes this, and that is why it has developed the Spiritual Design service line. Whether it be logo design, bulletin design, or website design, miLogos gives a discount to nonprofit organizations. In addition, there are a few services and products that we offer just for these nonprofit organizations.

One of them is the Background DVD and/or subscription service that we offer. This includes still and motion backgrounds, and will soon include countdown videos. For just $25, one will receive a DVD that has hundreds of images and videos that can be used in a worship service.

Another service we offer only for nonprofit organizations is the information center design. A welcome center/informational center is very important for nonprofit organizations that want to reach out to their community. It can include brochures, flyers, pictures, letters, booklets, etc. miLogos would love to help design these products as well as help set them up for the organization onsite.

If you are interested in any of these services, please email sd@milogos.com or visit www.milogos.com/sd for more information. We look forward to hearing from you.

Note: The Spiritual Design website is going to be changed very soon, and will feature more services when it is updated, so keep checking back!