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Move over TripAdvisor? Amazon just launched a new Destinations getaway portal in the US

Apr21
by on April 21, 2015 at 1:17 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider, Product Launches

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Amazon has introduced a new way of displaying hotels and trips to US visitors in bid to grow its bookings. Amazon Destinations, which is a part of the Amazon Local brand, shows users a collection of available hotels according to area. It’s currently limited to the Pacific Northwest, Southern California and the Northeast. Destinations includes a variety of different types of property options, like hotel chains, independents and B&Bs, as noted by Skift. While Amazon has offered hotel reservations for some time. the move could cause concern for rivals like TripAdvisor, especially if the company can put its efficient reviews system to…

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The complete guide to Medium for marketers

Apr21
by on April 21, 2015 at 12:09 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, How-To's, medium, posting, Social Media

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This post first appeared on Buffer. Imagine starting a blog with zero overhead. Imagine having a place online to write your thoughts, tips, and learnings and share with a built-in audience and an immediate potential for viral traffic. Imagine a really great writing app. This is Medium, a blogging platform from the creator of Blogger and Twitter. It’s slick and snappy and could very well be worth a deeper look for digital marketers and first-time bloggers. We’ve enjoyed experimenting with the best way to use Medium here at Buffer, and we’re eager to learn more about what the best practices might…

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Corrello gives project managers powerful dashboards in Trello

Apr21
by on April 21, 2015 at 11:20 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider

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With 5 million users as of the fall, Trello has become one of the most popular project management systems. Being a simple and (in most cases) free service, it’s increasingly being picked up by small- and medium-sized teams that didn’t really feel they needed a dedicated tool before. While for smaller teams with a couple of Trello boards the core functionality is more than enough, managers of more sophisticated ones, especially those working remotely, may struggle to see the big picture. Enter Corrello, an early example of useful Trello plugins, which provides users with a deep insight into activity across…

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OnePlus inks first carrier partnership with Malaysia’s Maxis, handsets in-store from tomorrow

Apr21
by on April 21, 2015 at 10:52 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Asia, Gadgets

Yesterday, OnePlus announced that it was ditching its irritating invite system for its OnePlus One smartphone, and today it has confirmed that it’s signed its first carrier agreement with the Malaysian operator Maxis. While it’s good news for Malaysia, the company is yet to tie-up similar agreements with operators in Europe or the US. Nonetheless, it’s an important milestone for a young smartphone brand looking to properly establish itself against big-name rivals. The deal also means that it’s the first time that OnePlus smartphones will be sold in physical retail stores. From tomorrow, a 64GB OnePlus One will be available…

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The art of error: 12 clever 404 pages

Apr21
by on April 21, 2015 at 9:05 am
Posted In: 404, Around the Web, best of, Design & Dev, error pages, Lists

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Jerry Cao is a UX content strategist at UXPin — the wireframing and prototyping app. To learn how to master the art of persuasive design, download the free e-book Interaction Design Best Practices: Time & Behavior. There are times when 404 error pages frustrate and annoy you. Interestingly enough, there are also times when they delight you to the point you don’t mind the dead link. But the difference between the two is not chance. Your 404 error page should reflect the same thought and design as every other page — more, even, considering that it’s mere appearance is already…

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