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DCGraphics Announces New Client: Celebrity Hair Stylist Derek J

August 2nd, 2010



DCGraphics is proud to announce its newest client, celebrity hair stylist Derek J. Derek J will retain DCGraphics’ web design services for his personal website and the website for his salon, The J Spot, which just opened its newest location in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood. Derek J’s new website will feature personal communication from Derek J via a blog, newsletter and Twitter and Facebook integration. Users will be able to interact with one another and Derek J through a question-and-answer feature and comment section, and keep up with his and The J Spot’s events with the featured event page. The J Spot and Derek J’s personal website will also feature interactive video and photo galleries that showcase their work.

“We’re very excited about creating a dynamic online presence for Derek J and The J Spot. The creative opportunities are endless,” says Dionna Collins, Founder and President of DCGraphics. “Derek J and The J Spot serve many of Atlanta’s most high-profile clients, and we’re confident that we’ll be able to design websites that reflect that level of prestige and develop his brand as it continues its impressive growth.”

Derek J is one of Atlanta’s most well-known hair stylists, whose clientele includes Nicole Ari-Parker, Natalie Cole, Terri Vaughn and Keisha Knight-Pulliam. He is the Winner of the 2007 Bronner Brothers Hair Battle. He has appeared on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” on Bravo, BET’s “Tears and Shears,” and will be judging “Hair Battle Royale” on Oxygen on August 10, 2010.

Stay tuned for more information about our exciting new relationship with Derek J, and our partnership with easyboyweb, who’ll be working with us on this, and many more projects.

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Make Your Own App…

July 18th, 2010



Don’t you hate buying expensive apps for your phone? Or wishing that you could make your own personalized app? Well the great people at Google have created a new Google Labs project designed to let anyone  create apps. The project is called App Inventor. Unfortunately, App Inventor is only for Android Phones. This could potentially boost the sales of Android phones. Looks like Team iPhone and Team BlackBerry have a lot to worry about…

To see the App Inventor in action go to: http://www.webpronews.com/

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DCGraphics’ Top Five Teen Social Networking Sites

June 15th, 2010

In the past 5 years social networking sites have been on the rise. The main users are teenagers. With sites like Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter, its not very hard to tell that teenagers have made a very big impact on social media. With that being said, I’m going to count down the top five social networking sites teens use.

No. 5: Tumblr

Tumblr is a blogging site that allows users to post text, images, video, links, quotes, and audio to their “tumblelog.” Like the other social networking site Twitter, Tumblr users can follow one another and see posts on their dashboard. Users can also  “like” or “reblog” posts from other blogs on the site. Since its start in 2007  Tumblr has acquired more than 3 million users and is quickly on its way to becoming one of the elite social networking sites of our time.

http://www.tumblr.com/

No. 4: Formspring

Formspring, launched in late 2009, is a question and answer site.  A user page is created and questions can be asked, with the answers being public. The site can also be connected to Facebook and Twitter. Users can opt either to allow or deny anonymous questions, the default being to allow them. Because of this, the service is open to abuse, and has received some  backlash in the media during the last couple of months.  All in all, teens continue to use this site with caution as it continues to grow.

http://www.formspring.me/

No.3: MySpace

Although MySpace is the second largest social media site in the world, it is number three on my list because of its decline in popularity. Back in 2006 MySpace was all the rage. EVERYONE had a MySpace but then Facebook blew up. Suddenly spending hours revamping your page and checking for new requests every five minutes didn’t seem as important anymore. MySpace still tries to attract users with all the usual gimmicks and whatnot but you can’t help when something just isn’t as popular as it used to be.

http://www.myspace.com/

No.2: Twitter

Out of all the sites featured, I think Twitter is the site that has grown the fastest.  Of course when you have people like the Kardashians, Oprah, and even good ole Barack Obama it’s really hard not to become popular. Twitter ranks number two because like I stated before it’s growing. It’s gradually becoming cool. Teens are learning that most college students communicate through Twitter. Which makes it attractive to graduating seniors and upcoming seniors. I’d say in the next 2 years Twitter will be larger than life.

http://www.twitter.com/

NO.1: FACEBOOK

Despite all the recent setbacks and issues with Facebook about privacy and whatnot, it’s still holds the number one spot in my eyes. All the layout changes and privacy affairs couldn’t keep everyone away from Facebook. It’s addicting. It’s the only place where talking to a wall is okay. For many teens Facebook is their life. People fight, makeup,breakup, and do everything else under the sun on Facebook. Which is why it is number one.

What’s your top five?

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What The Internet Means To Me…

June 14th, 2010

What does the Internet meant to you? When someone asks me this question, a million things come to mind. In today’s society, you can do anything on the Internet. You can shop, pay bills, and even do homework (if you’re a student like me). Basically, you can do anything under the sun on the Internet. Although this has its cons, like identity theft, fraud, and a bit of lethargy; no one will ever stop using the Internet. Its convenience and its abundance of information is what I appreciate most about the Internet. With that being said, what does the Internet mean to you?

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What We’ve Been Waiting For… iPhone 4

June 9th, 2010



Drumroll please…………………………………There’s a new iPhone out and it’s awesome!!



Okay now that I’ve let that out, lets talk about this greatness that has been put out. Apple has delivered everything we have asked for. The iPhone 4 is a total upgrade from the previous model not only is its features but in its design. Instead of the rounded back of the latest models, the newer version is more flat and square-like. (Which unintentionally makes  it resemble some of the newer Android phones on the market.)  Also, the phone is equipped with a stainless steel band that houses all controls (i.e. volume, headphones, sleep button, etc.). The band gives the newest model an “edgier” feel while making controlling the iPhone more convenient. iPhone 4 also boasts a sharper display, a more scratch resistant screen, and a newer processor that helps extend battery life.



Now on to the features. The iPhone 4 not only has one camera but two! One lens is on the back as usual and the other is conveniently placed in front. Finally video calling has come to the iPhone. (Now that Skype app is actually useful.) In addition, with multitasking you can now run up to 4 apps at one time without slowing down the phone. Other main features are the HD video recording and editing and the 5-megapixel camera with LED flash.



All in all, the newest addition to the iPhone family is a great one. Apple has not disappointed us and I’m sure I’ll be hearing more great reviews…

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