Comments for The Wildfire Companion

Comment on Fleetly – App Review by Samer

Samer — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:12:02 +0000

Hey William – thanks for the review, and especially for the feedback, that’s always helpful to know.

Cheers,
Samer

Comment on The only way QR codes are going to survive. by missing the point

missing the point — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:08:51 +0000

QR Codes…. Once again, the vast majority of people will miss the point – it reminds me of the WWW in 1997 – Marketers/Businesses not really understanding what it is or how to use it.

It’s a tool – just ONE tool – in your box. It’s far more than just pushing info from “me” to “you”. It’s also a mistake to try and steal information from users (like the J.C. Penny example) – users will soon be too sophisticated to fall for that kind of trap.

The QR Tag, like the WWW, will evolve. Backend end database work, creative programming, and supporting campaigns will make the QR tag a huge part of our everyday life. But the development of backend technology MUST drive it FIRST. Realtors, Magazine Ads, Vendors asking me to input my info/phone number will all fall by the wayside.

It’s FAR more than a way to PUSH info – it must be INTERACTIVE and seduce a user – not just take. Remember the WWW analogy. It CAN’T stand on its own – it’s only a part of a much larger campaign/project. Think movie tickets, seat selection, reservations, Review sites, Check in/out, registration, TRACKING, verification, etc…

Programmers and BackEnd developers will be the key to the QR’s success or failure.

Comment on The only way QR codes are going to survive. by Nano Hawa

Nano Hawa — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:17:14 +0000

Interesting point – I like what you’re saying about the single-app designed to code to a user’s preference. I think the trouble would come from the logistics of execution from an end-user standpoint. Tailoring a QR Code to just one user seems like a daunting task.

As familiarity with QR codes increase, and their applications become more creative I think you’ll find a lot more interesting ways they are being employed. Here is one for example from JC Penny: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=5EjVvvyLRfA

Comment on The Eatery – App Review by A critical review: The Eatery | Designing Healthcare

A critical review: The Eatery | Designing Healthcare — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:51:30 +0000

[...] rating of pictures is subjective. William Roth wrote he submitted the same meal twice (once as dinner, once as lunch leftovers) but two separate [...]

Comment on The only way QR codes are going to survive. by Ideas for the Future of QR Codes — The Wildfire Companion

Ideas for the Future of QR Codes — The Wildfire Companion — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:02:50 +0000

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Comment on Java Monkey by Doug Feigelson

Doug Feigelson — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:02:07 +0000

Awesome design, I love it! You should consider selling this on brandstack.

Comment on Harvest: Invoicing & Time Tracking App by Karen at Harvest

Karen at Harvest — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:21:08 +0000

So glad to see that Harvest is working out for you in both functionality, and price, we’re happy to hear it.

Thanks for letting us know what you’d like to see improved. I’ll add your suggestions to our requested features list (expenses tab, Dashboard at log-in, big timer button, timer notes prompts, custom colors, and recent activity feed), and know that a client log-in functionality is definitely on our radar.

Please feel free to get in touch with us if you do have any questions or further suggestions – we’re constantly improving things here, and we love to hear from our users!

Comment on Running An Online Video Contest by Laura Gram

Laura Gram — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:46:54 +0000

For Photo contest, checkout http://apps.facebook.com/contesttab

Comment on Running An Online Video Contest by Doug

Doug — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 14:20:18 +0000

William, I was hoping to create a video contest centered around a funny song that I wrote and recorded about” Star Trek.” My aim was to end up with something that would go viral, thereby allowing me to pick up advertising accounts. Any thoughts?

Comment on Running An Online Video Contest by Susan

Susan — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:10:51 +0000

What about simply promoting a video contest (within a local area only) through whatever resources you have and asking participants to provide a link to THEIR personal YouTube page? For our purpose, I’m not considering promoting it on YouTube or anything. People would just be using their accounts normally. Wouldn’t this work?

Comment on Enjoy The Pizza by nathan

nathan — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:33:49 +0000

killin it Will!

Comment on A Review of the New Safeway in Lander, Wyoming by William Roth

William Roth — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:43:35 +0000

Hello Big Ugly, I liked the old Safeway plenty. But, they decided to build a new one, and I had certain expectations from a brand new grocery store. I’m sure you have me all figured out though, so I will leave my reply to that.

Comment on A Review of the New Safeway in Lander, Wyoming by Big Ugly

Big Ugly — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:05:31 +0000

Why don’t you move back to someplace where they have those things you ‘drool’ over?
Many of us in Lander like it the way it used to be.

Comment on Running An Online Video Contest by Amber

Amber — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:16:35 +0000

Incidentally, that email address is amber at sunrank dot com.

Comment on Running An Online Video Contest by Amber

Amber — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:15:55 +0000

We’re building an affordable, brandable alternative to Wildfire, Wizehive, BigPrize, Strutta, etc., etc.

Soon, there’ll be no more $5k-for-a-single-branded-contest shenanigans!

We’ll give the biggest bang for your buck for sure. Soon. I’ve a feeling it’ll end up being called “contestninjas” or “ninjacontests” or something.

Toss me an email if you’d like to know when we’ll be available!

Take care.

Comment on Running An Online Video Contest by Craig

Craig — Tue, 03 May 2011 07:08:21 +0000

How about Strutta?

I’m looking at both Wildfire and Strutta and while Strutta is more expensive it also appears to provide greater customisation.

Comment on Running An Online Video Contest by Elena

Elena — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:38:07 +0000

Hello!
I’m trying to create a facebook video contest and just have one problem with wildfire, it doesn’t seem to have an option where users can submit and vote simultaneously. Do you know if this is achievable? Thanks!
Elena

Comment on Annie Get Yer Drill (5.9+, Climbers Festival Inspiration) by shane

shane — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:11:55 +0000

sure, the pen tool is what the pen tool is but there is a more natural way to interact with line segments. This is my NUMBER ONE illustrator plugin and in fact the only one I use. I LOVE it for photo-to-illustration work: click click click, pull push pull, done.

http://www.cvalley.com/products/xtreampath/index.html

Comment on Thinking and Driving: Episode 4 – On Finding the NOLS Community by Susannah

Susannah — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:08:22 +0000

Pretty brilliant, I must say. William, did you know that you’re growing a fan base down here in Tampa? Thank you!!!

Nice YouTube channel, too. Here’s ours:
http://bit.ly/eMzh0r

Let me know whenever you come down to sunny Florida!
Susannah

Comment on The Rise of Vertical Video by lisa

lisa — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:53:47 +0000

vertical video + the retail indusdry = a match made in heaven
http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop_gowns/ribboned-silk-gown