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Use magnetic content to generate targeted traffic for your site

Whether you are only sharing your own views on your blog or you have a business website, getting targeted traffic that is relevant and…

12 images that sum up the 2016 Bookmarks Awards [Gallery]

The 8th Bookmarks Awards took place late last week. You can find the list of winners and reflections on it here. It was a…

5 SA sectors that should be using Big Data

As corporates increasingly harness the power of Big Data analytics to improve productivity, gain market share and a competitive edge, there are sectors that…

The IAB Digital Summit 2016 in pictures [Gallery]

The IAB Digital Summit is like the TEDx of the digital industry. Now in its second year, the summit is a precursor to The…

Omnichannel in the call centre: the do’s and don’ts

With more customers owning smart mobile devices, companies are facing an ever increasing need to communicate and respond to customers using channels, other than…

Securing next-generation networks

Mobile World Congress 2016 took place last week and what came of it was largely the industry is looking ahead to what the future…

Industry 4.0 — manufacturers must embrace tech to remain ahead of global competition

The first industrial revolution happened back in 1784 when the age of mechanical production dawned; it was followed by a second industrial revolution sparked…

In advertising, great work is not enough to succeed

There is an old advertising industry cliché that goes something like this — you win on creativity, you lose on relationships. To succeed in…

What the hell should a Chief Marketing Technology Officer do anyway?

The emergence of marketing automation tools such as Hubspot and Marketo with their addition to traditional database marketing, customer relationship management systems and social…

China’s ecommerce light shows no signs of dimming

If you’re the kind of person who battles to understand why Alibaba’s IPO — set to be the biggest in tech history — is…

Digital display marketing is revolutionising retail: here’s how

There’s no doubt that when you’re looking for maximum impact, digital is the way to go. It’s fast and cost effective and allows for…

This interactive history of earphones is absolutely worth your time

I would like you, dear reader, to take a moment and appreciate the fact that the web can offer you the kind of interactive…

5 website bloopers you should avoid at all costs

The effect of design on a website is like the impact of clothes on you and me. A great outfit enhances our best features…

In online marketing? You need to form intimate relationships to really reap the rewards

The Wikipedia definition of intimacy starts as follows: “Intimacy generally refers to the feeling of being in a close personal association and belonging together….

SA websites see nearly 25% increase in unique visitors, push past 1bn impressions

Things are looking up in the South African digital space. The latest figures from online measurement tool Effective Measure, show that websites belonging to…

South Africa’s first Bitcoin ATM comes to Johannesburg

If you’re not virtually mining it or relying on the kindness of the internet, the most common way of getting Bitcoin cryptocurrency is to…

Embracing the age of the customer: where content and commerce come together

According to an Accenture Industry report, 68% of Millennials (those born between 1980 and 2000) demand an integrated, seamless online experience, regardless of the…

Steve Ballmer steps down from Microsoft board to focus on Clippers, civic duty

It’s over. Steve Ballmer has stepped down from his position on the Microsoft board. You may have thought it was all over when he…

Are all QR codes created equal?

The QR code has had a rocky road over the past two decades. Initially developed for the automotive industry in Japan in 1994, a…

Got a 3D printer? You may be at least 5 years ahead of the curve

We’ve managed to do some pretty amazing things with 3D printers in the last few years, printing out everything from living replicas of Van…

5 things you need to know about becoming an e-learning design pro

Over the past decade, the significance of e-learning has become increasingly apparent to corporate organisations and educational institutions throughout the world, which has prompted…

Is your site’s security sub-optimal? Here’s how to find out (and fix it)

Much as we would like to think otherwise, our online identities are just one little hack away from falling into unscrupulous hands. Websites that…

Samsung Celebrated for Transformative Tech by Consumer Technology Association

GPT 5.2 lands in the API and could reshape how SA builds with AI

Innovate47 Launches Global Food & Agri Accelerator to Back Climate-Smart Startups

Simbi Wabote’s 10-Year Roadmap: How Nigeria Achieved 54% Local Content Growth

Records Tumble In Best Year Yet For South Africa’s Hedge Fund Industry

HONOR’s customer first strategy is reshaping South Africa’s smartphone market

GTA 6 Is Officially Coming in 2026: The New Date, the Delays and the South African Reality Check

The Gaming Gear South Africans Are Actually Buying This December

Omoda C5 X review

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel