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11th Philippine Web Awards (PWA) is on!

July 2, 2008 · Comments 

Just in case you missed the announcement, the call for nomination for the annual web awards has already started since end of May.

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The Philippine Web Awards will again honor the best Pinoy Web Designers and Web Developers in the Philippines.

What are you waiting for? Head over to the Philippine Web Awards and start nominating your favorite sites now!

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Written by AJ Batac · AJ Batac has 13+ years of experience in IT/Web Development. He blogs at http://allanjosephbatac.com/blog

Woopra – Advanced and Elegant Site Tracking and Monitoring

July 2, 2008 · 5 Comments 

For the past blogging years, bloggers and website owners have been so familiarized with various site analytical tools on monitoring site statistics and visitors behavioral activity. They get to choose from wide array of site monitoring selections such as Google Analytics, Sitemeter, Wordpress stats plugins, some customized site scripts and more. Yes, they are all great, they all share one thing in common – you get to monitor your site on fixed regular basis.

But hey, let’s pause. Have you ever wonder how to monitor your sites on real-time basis ? As in see and watch your site visitors’ geographical location as soon as they enter your site? Or even chat with them LIVE from your desktop screen while they are off browsing your site’s content. Yes that is right, I am talking about proactive site monitoring – that is monitoring LIVE on real-time basis.

Introducing Woopra.

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Written by VeRTiTo · VeRTiTO likes Beer and Linux very much. The three of them dwell along like a good marriage relationship components. When Linux does some shortcomings, Beer spice him up and relax him down a little, when Beer relaxes him down too much, Linux inspires and hacks him up so he goes back on his feet. When the other one is missing, it's alienating and boring. When you combine the three of them, now that is a human thing. Are you? Oh, ilovetux.com is only one of his newest craziness.

Win up to $25,000 from eBay Developer Challenge 2008

July 2, 2008 · Comments 

Filipino programmers, don’t miss out on the eBay Developer Challenge 2008, where you can win up to $25,000. You can make a difference in the bustling business of over 200 million eBay users.

To join the Challenge, you start by registering for a free developer account at eBay’s Developer Program and code a useful eBay application using:

  • Javascript (JavaScript, JSON, AJAX)
  • Flash (ActionScript, Flex)
  • PHP (PHP, Perl, Python)
  • Windows (.NET, C#, ASP, VB)
  • Java (Java, JSP)

Sure you’ll be competing with eBay developers from Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand aside from top Pinoy coders but that just means you have to be extra innovative. Your concept can cover affiliate programs, mobile apps, tools to help buyers choose, tools to help sellers manage their inventories and shipping, help sellers communicate with bidders or buyers.

Some interesting eBay apps

  • eBay Watcher – Mac OS Dashboard widget
  • ShipRush – help sellers manage shipping information. eBay DSR Rockstar 2008 Awardee
  • Jaast for Wii – Browse, bid, and buy on eBay using Nintendo Wii. eBay Most Innovative Application 2008

Deadline to submit your concept is on July 18, 2008, working prototype/final entries on September 5, 2008. Go ahead and sign up for a an eBay or Paypal developer account now and get started claiming that $25,000!

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Written by Marie Casas · Marie Casas is co-founder/CMO/CFO of Pigmata Media Inc.. She's involved in financial education,entrepreneurship, and internet marketing. She encourages young business-minded individuals and programmers to venture into internet startups at Pinoy Web Startup.

Enviro-Tech Philippines 2008

July 2, 2008 · Comments 

There’s an upcoming event being organized by Global-Link MP Events International, Inc. – The Enviro-Tech Philippines. It is said to be the leading meeting place and exhibition showcase which makes it an ideal venue to discover new opportunities and markets in the electronics and communications industry.

8th International Total Environmental Management Technology, Air, Energy, Water and Waste Water Control System, Equipment and Services Exhibition

Date: October 8-11, 2008
Venue: SMX Convention, Seashell Drive, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City

Additional information can be found at the GlobalLink website.

*Image from Globallinkph.com

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Written by Jojo "dYu" Geytz · dYu is an IT Consultant - programmer/developer. He's one of the admins of PBS services (Group Blog, Forum, Mailing List, Blogopedia & Search Engine).