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Tag Clouds Evolve: Understanding Tag Clouds

May 13th, 2008

A Tag cloud is a visual depiction of content tags used on a website. In a tag cloud, users will observe that the more frequently used tags are either emphasized or depicted in larger font. Finding a tag by alphabet and popularity is easy as the displayed order is usually alphabetical.

In simple words, tags are usually hyperlinks that lead to a collection of items that are associated with a tag. Selecting a single tag within a tag cloud leads users to a collection of items related or associated with that tag. Flickr was the first photo-sharing site to employ tag clouds which was carried forward by social bookmarking sites like Del.icio.us and Technorati (amongst others).

For users tag clouds can be a very useful as they offer users a quick insight into the content of the website. A tag cloud is quite similar to a word diagram giving users a
brief snapshot of the content of the website. Experience has shown, that users do not read a web page they usually scan a web page. In such a scenario a tag cloud which is akin to a word diagram helps users get an idea of the content of a website in an instant. Once they get an idea of the content of a web page they may proceed to take delve deeper into the content of the website leading to a higher rate of visitor retention. Tag clouds usually prioritize each tag in order of weight and they score over navigational menus because they can highlight important /popular subjects dynamically.

Types of Tag clouds
Tag clouds can be implemented in a variety of ways. Some of them include:

In alphabetical order
When tags are sorted in an alphabetical order, the most important or frequently used terms are highlighted with a bigger font.

In order of similarity
Here, similar terms appear next to each other as neighbors in a tag cloud.

In order of Frequency
Tags are sorted according to their importance or frequency. Both font size and colors can be used to emphasize the importance of terms.

Another interesting phenomenon which has emerged of late is the use of tag indexes instead of tag clouds. Some webmasters prefer tag indexes to tag clouds as they find that the tag indexes are easily referenced as compared to tag clouds. Some web masters find it a hard job to list out the tags to be used in a tag cloud or tag index. This problem can be solved by keeping a track of the search terms used in the search boxes embedded in the websites.

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Role of Software Testing in Software Development

October 24th, 2007

Software development is the amalgamation of set of activities which translates the needs of the user into a software product. Software Development in itself is a big challenge and in the present times the challenge is growing bigger and bigger, simply because software products are multifaceted, made to perform in multi-platforms environments.

The pressures of increasing complexities and the ever changing environment are mounting constantly. To succeed it is imperative that quality software is developed and delivered. No company can afford to ‘cut a sorry figure’ or ‘tarnish its reputation’. It is here that Software testing comes into the picture and undoubtedly plays a crucial role. To prove a system, software testing is the only way out.

Software testing in simple terms is to establish the worth of the software developed. Software testing is done in context with the efficiency, compatibility and usability of any software developed. Software testing can be categorized as “static testing “ which in other terms is reviews, walkthroughs or inspections, and “Dynamic testing which is actually running the software with a given set of cases.

Software Testing Types:-

(i) Black box testing

(ii) White box testing

(iii) Unit testing

(iv) Incremental integration testing

(v) Integration testing

(vi) Functional testing

(vii) System testing

(viii) End-to-end testing

(ix) Regression testing

(x) Acceptance testing

(xi) Load testing

(xii) Stress testing

(xiii) Usability testing

(xiv) Alpha testing

(xv) Beta testing

Success in software development lies in delivering a quality product and Software testing ensures this.

Offshore Software Outsourcing Consultancy

October 10th, 2007

With growth in various sectors, we need a third party resource to streamline other discrete resources so that integrity, excellent communication network is established and synchronization between activities is maintained. Offshore software outsourcing consultancy firms are emerging steadily because larger market players are expanding their business; better management of enterprise resources (maximum utilization of time and resources) remains the focal point of their business. In any IT industry the first step should be hiring a consultant who will do through analysis and suggest you for best business practices, else it may happen that you end up without solution and seriously if proper strategies are not made rather than reducing development cost business complexities may lead to no profit.

Outsourcing practices are adopted by various companies and it is best business trajectory chosen after through analysis so that outsourcing is successful. Want ‘Best advice for your business success’ hire a consultant - whether you need to upgrade an existing system or start a fresh one. Your success is promised and guaranteed, complexity is never an issue for these ‘play to win’ outsourcing players.

Offshore Software Outsourcing Consultancy firms play an important role in determining your business success, they help you choose best outsourcing paradigm, these consultancy firms uses outsourcing as a business tool to take your business to new height. Consultant define scope of outsourcing, they help you by guiding in making decisions and transitional processes for your project management. These consultant provide best administration, they value your process and make strategies for your business, making it a great success.

Offshore software outsourcing consultancy firms first and most crucial step is market research so that offshore consultant better understand their customer’s requirement and competitors; they not only study and define your organizational needs, they help choose and implement your best outsourcing model and proceed comfortably with business processes. They follow best outsourcing strategies – from choosing vendor based on your business size to transform complex project to a simple successful one. They are accountable for the delivery of the project. Make long term and short term strategies for long term fruitful relationship with customers and vendors. They are also responsible for providing client with rich resources to cater all your needs and have a marginal profit on investment. They see that projects are well managed by expert professionals and their forte lies on reducing the onshore costing on staff and resources.

Offshore Software Outsourcing Consultant foster and leverage high quality projects at minimal risk and maximum profit on your investment. In a nutshell, productivity, quality, timeliness, customer loyalty and best operational practices are the bottom line of any consultancy firm.

Indian IT consultants are available at low rate, they are trustworthy, promise to do niche study of the market and provide unique customized business solution for your enterprise. India provides slew of technical, professional, marketing consultants who assure your success. They help you get projects approval and its sign off rapidly.


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Icreon – IT Outsourcing Unit

July 7th, 2007

Welcome to the Official Blog of Icreon.

Icreon is a leading customized (bespoke) process-driven software solutions provider based in India. We were established in early 2000 as Indicom Communications, and through the years, have helped and partnered with reputed brands, startup ventures, and offshore IT companies to help them realize their solution requirements and deliver them effectively and efficiently. Our IT professionals have flair for software development, web application development, .Net development, open source development, multimedia and design solutions. They promise to leverage quality business solutions at affordable price to clients worldwide. Our vision and mission together us retain quality and customers, timeliness remains the bottom line of our offshore IT outsourcing services.

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