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Analytics

Android Stats for Hanson Apps, Q2 2014

Are you ready for another round of Guess How Many Android Devices Are in Use? We don’t have that answer, but as we continue to develop new apps and test the latest devices, we do have some updates to our quarterly statistics.

Maria Simmons, Software Engineer
Chris Kujawski, Senior Metrics and Media Strategist

This pic asks: Could the Apple wearable be a watch?

Here at Hanson

Apple Wearable and Other 2014 Predictions

With the “Internet of Things” and physical computing becoming more popular, there’s been speculation that Apple will soon join the “wearable wars” and create an Apple wearable device. We’re always up for a little friendly competition here (such as our infamous cornhole tournament and chili cook off), so recently we polled Hansonites on their predictions for Apple developments. What do we expect to happen this year?

Apple Wearable and Other 2014 Predictions,

visualization of how ibeacon proximity sensing technology works

Emerging Technology

Beacon, Lettuce and Tomato: A Tasty Intro to iBeacons

iBeacons are a common lunch topic here at Hanson. Not just because we’re developing with them, but because it seems everyone is talking about them lately: SXSW, The Washington Post, even Major League Baseball. But what is this technology du jour, how does it work, and what might it offer you?

Josh Jacob, Director, Mobile and Emerging Technologies

Android Stats: Insights from Hanson-Developed Apps

Consumers purchase more than just iPhones. In fact, Google's Android platform has a larger market share than Apple's iOS. If your business is contemplating building a multi-platform app – or simply deciding what version of the Android OS to build for – you need some key metrics to help you make the best decisions.

Maria Simmons, Software Engineer
Chris Kujawski, Senior Metrics and Media Strategist
Charles Ryder, Director of Design

Homer Simpson fingers make it hard to fill out mobile forms

On Mobile Forms and Homer Simpson Fingers

There’s an old episode of The Simpsons where Homer, working from home, tries to call the nuclear plant to warn about a meltdown. As he dials, he hears the following recording: “The fingers you have used to dial are too fat. To obtain a special dialing wand, please mash the keypad with your palm now.”

Dave Rodriguez, Director of Front-End Development

Mobile

4 Questions for Planning a Mobile Site

Back in January, I wrote about how a bad mobile experience leads to a bad brand experience. I urged you, if you hadn’t already, to make 2013 the year your business goes mobile. If you've taken that resolution to heart, you might be wondering: how do I get there? Here are four questions to ask yourself when planning a mobile site.

4 Questions for Planning a Mobile Site,

Make 2013 the Year Your Brand Goes Mobile

Have you made any New Year’s resolutions for your brand? With 2013 predicted to be the year that more people access the internet via mobile devices than a PC, it’s fair to say that if your site isn’t mobile optimized yet, now is the time to do it...

Make 2013 the Year Your Brand Goes Mobile,

6 Tips for Better Mobile Video

With the holidays upon us, there are plenty of opportunities for mom and dad to bust out their new tablet, phone or other mobile tech to capture the sights and sounds of the season. Although today’s devices make it easy to capture video, there’s no guarantee of “good” video. So here are some simple tips to transform you into the Spielberg of your family...

6 Tips for Better Mobile Video,

Tips for Developing Successful Mobile Apps

Apps
Mobile

Tips for Developing a Successful Mobile App

Seems there’s an app for everything. And why not? Mobile apps are a fun way to keep your brand in front of customers, and when done right, they make people’s lives easier. If you’re considering developing a new mobile app, here are a few tips from our app development team to make it successful...

Spencer Crissman, Senior Software Engineer
Private: Rick Carhart, Front-End Developer
Charles Ryder, Director of Design

a variety of devices from Hanson's Quality Assurance lab

5 Things Your QA Manager Wants You to Know

Quality Assurance is one of those processes that you only notice when it fails—when that site or app breaks down and leaves you hanging. When QA teams do our jobs right, our work is invisible. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy...

5 Things Your QA Manager Wants You to Know,

Intranets

The Essential Intranet: Intranet Best Practices, Part 1

Does your organization see its intranet as essential? An easy way to find out is to ask yourself, “What if this section of the site did not exist? What would be lost?”

The Essential Intranet: Intranet Best Practices, Part 1,

SlideShare: What is Responsive Design?

Think about how you typically consume information on the internet. PC? Tablet? Smartphone? TV? Internet consumption is an essential part of our everyday life. But the devices we use to consume this content are multiplying and changing at a rapid pace. And these devices differ in screen size, resolution, and interface, to mention just a few variations. To give users access to this content via a variety of devices, we have to start making websites more flexible or responsive. By changing how we think about website design, we can maximize our audiences without having to rethink the wheel for every individual device. Our slideshare shows you how...

Charles Ryder, Director of Design
Dave Rodriguez, Director of Front-End Development