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  The success of mobile programming means that there are many developers who would like to make the leap from being a software developer for desktop/tablet applications to being a developer for mobile phone applications. The differences however are in: 1.    Compatibility For a mobile phone app to be a success it must be compatible with many different operating systems and given the wide variety, a mobile programmer has to ensure that their application is operable on all otherwise they miss out on a significant portion of the market share. The most popular operating systems are Android from Google, iOS from Apple, Blackberry 10, Symbian from Nokia and Windows Phone. As an independent programmer one must make their application compatible with all these OS and more. For a PC developer, compatibility is almost never an issue due to the complexity level of PC operating systems. Most open source software is easily compatible with all operating systems however once a devel...

  We have very many types of domain names, while .com domains make up for 46.5% of all global registered domain names, it still leaves plenty of room for other domain name types like .org and .net. Overall, the most common types of domain names include: TLD: Top Level Domains A top level domain is exactly what it sounds like: a type of domain name which is at the top level of the internet’s domain name system. There are over a thousand TLDs available but the most common include .com, .org, .net, and .edu. The official list of TLDs is maintained by an organization called the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) and can be viewed here. IANA notes that the list of TLDs also includes ccTLDs and gTLDs, which we’ll talk about next. ccTLD: Country Code Top Level Domains ccTLDs use just two letters and are based upon international country codes, such as .ke for Kenya and .jp for Japan. They’re often used by companies that are building dedicated sites for specific regions and can be a...

 A domain name works by acting as a link or alternative name to the server that hosts your website. Without a domain name, anyone who wanted to visit your website would have to enter the full IP address which is usually 12 to 15 digit number. But the problem is that an IP address is difficult for people to memorize or to include on advertising materials. For example, www.softlinkoptions.co.ke is our domain name. Let’s say it points to the IP address 162.241.159.80.70. The IP address points to a server, but it doesn’t lead to the website if visitors try to use it. That’s because for an IP address to lead a website, the remote server needs to be using port 80 with a default page (i.e. index.html) stored in its public accessible directory. As you can see, messing around with server defaults and IP addresses can be both confusing and time-consuming. That’s why the vast majority of website owners opt to utilize a service like Softlink Options which offers domain name registration serv...

Domain extensions are categorized into various categories depending on location, type of business and generic model.Domain extensions which are categorized based on location usually depend on the country location e.g. .ke is a domain which targets the Kenyan market while .ug is a domain used by Uganda citizens &businesses targeting Uganda. List of Domain Extensions : .ke, .com, .cc, .us, .army, .org, .music, .co.ke, .or.ke, .edu, .church, .mobi, .me, info, .go.ke, .biz, .net, .news, .wine, .club, .apartments, .app, .army, .associates The .ke domain is divided into various domain levels. The domain levels can be used for different functions. They include: .me.ke – for Personal Names .or.ke –  for Non-Governmental Organisations .co.ke – for Companies .ne.ke – for Network Devices .ac.ke – for Institutions of Higher Education (Requires supporting documents) .sc.ke – for Secondary and Primary schools (Requires supporting documents) .go.ke – for Goverment entities (Requires supportin...

  Not all payroll providers offer the same level of service. Here are some specific things businesses should look for from a payroll provider, including: Features.  Besides payroll processing and the handling of all tax obligations, you should also consider whether the service offers multiple pay options, like direct deposit, paper check or prepaid debit card. You’ll also want to see if the provider offers multiple wage rates,  paid-time-off management, workers’ compensation administration,  Batch Payment posting,  Batch Transaction Editor  and detailed payroll reports. User Friendly.  The payroll service should not be too complex to understand. It should have a clean and easy-to-use interface that allows you to run your payroll and add employees into the system in a matter of minutes. Cost.  Businesses want to find a service that they can afford. In addition to cost, you also need to determine if a contract is required. Many services operate on a...

 One lesson that has taken almost a decade to learn is this one, especially from a business perspective. It is understandable when one puts a religious perspective and gives tithe or supports a needy person but in business it takes a whole new dimension that is difficult to apply. First and foremost is the constant watch on your budget each day so you only want to spend on what is absolutely necessary and where there is a low cost option you run for it, where you can do without an expense you do without it. In short it can be absolutely confusing trying to apply this concept in business. So how did I learn my four lessons. One day decided not to look for the cheapest design agency to do our branding, I mean it bordered almost on extravagance considering the shoe string options I had used in the past but I did it. I needed to do it for the business, I needed to give it a fresh spark of something and I knew this company would nail the job. The outcome was everything, the new design s...

  Here are some factors that should be considered before starting your online business : 1. An appropriate domain name. It is by a domain name that we are identified on the Net. So, choose one that is short, easy to spell, and represents the business accurately. 2. An easy to navigate website. The design should be easy to navigate, with a good search function. Choosing the right web host. A good host is what your business needs. 3. Reliable banking. Choose a prompt method to accept credit cards and take orders. Complete database. It is used to find out what your customers are doing on the site and what more they would like to see. 4. Complete information. An online business should offer FAQs and other important information regarding the products, services, queries, shipping, etc. 6. Good marketing strategies. Find the best strategies to bring visitors on the website and ones that guarantee good customer responses.  Domain Registration Kenya While the barriers for starting such...