Technology Resources
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Tech Gift Guide
Cyber Monday wasn’t too exciting? We hear you. The deals were not particularly astounding this year. If you want to get a tech gift, but have no idea where to start, we have you covered. (Also, all but one of the links below are to Amazon Smile, so as long as you’ve picked a charity, a small percentage of your total will go to a cause of your choice.)
Mailchimp vs. Constant Contact: Which is Right for You?
When it comes to email marketing, there are lots of contenders for your business, but there are two vendors that stand out. We’ve used both extensively, and in the past year, we’ve reversed our opinion on them based on pricing and capabilities. Those two companies are Mailchimp and Constant Contact, and while Constant Contact (or “ConCon,” as one of our clients has charmingly nicknamed it) used to be our most recommended… we now recommend Mailchimp. Read on to find out why!
Wink Hub: A Review
In past posts about the Amazon Echo and GE Link bulbs, we have referred to the Wink Hub. If you want to have a smart home, you will most likely need a hub of some kind that connects all your smart devices together. Apple is a notable exception, using something it calls HomeKit. Instead of a physical central hub, HomeKit is a platform that allows your existing Apple products to talk to each other. If you want to automate elements of your home beyond your iOS devices—and you almost certainly do—you will need a hub. There are a few competitors to the Wink Hub, including the D-Link Staples Connect Hub (approximately $80), the SmartThings Hub (about $100), the Harmony Home Hub by Logitech (about $90), and the Insteon Hub (about $73—but don’t get it! AVOID!). But for the functionality and the price—a mere $50 at Home Depot—we think the Wink Hub is a winner.
