Giacomo Balli

April 1, 2012

Giacomo Balli and 8 other people answered this question

What are the costs associated with building an online store?

@Michael: no ball park?

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eCommerce

Ecommerce Web Development

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Jan. 1, 2012

Giacomo Balli and 3 other people answered this question

What were the smartest technology acquisitions of 2011?

skype & siri

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Business

March 21, 2011

Giacomo Balli and 6 other people answered this question

What's wrong with the Android Market?

the problem of the android market is the content. This is due to the inexistent approval process.
Apple nailed it again with this. more

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March 21, 2011

Giacomo Balli and 2 other people answered this question

What are some examples of mobile websites using HTML5?

I think Gmail hands down.
What aspect of it are you interested in?

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March 21, 2011

Giacomo Balli and 1 other person commented on a brief

Developing for Android

non standard hardware will always be a limit.

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March 21, 2011

Giacomo Balli and 1 other person answered this question

Is there a difference in promotion / marketing for an App than for other products?

definitely. It changes also depending on the app itself from my point of view.
Let me know if you wish to further discuss the topic. I'm an iOS developer.
talk soon,
G
customApps@giacomoballi.com
Personal projects - http://giacomoballi.com/apps
First app guidelines - http://giacomoballi.com/apps/guidelines.html more

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App Development

Sales and Marketing

March 21, 2011

Giacomo Balli and 6 other people answered this question

What is better a mobile website or a mobile application

The answer is "they are different". Odds are you make the call based on the pros and cons of the two but there is no way of saying one is better than the other on principle.
Let me know if you need help further exploring the ... more

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App Development

March 21, 2011

Giacomo Balli answered this question

What's the possibility of making VoIP calls over my iPad?

did you download skype?

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March 21, 2011

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How much did you pay for your iPhone app?

no one had an app made?

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iPhone 4

iPhone Application Development

iPhones

March 21, 2011

Giacomo Balli and 2 other people answered this question

Is the iPhone really worth the hype?

you have the doubt only if you don't have one.

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Cell Phone and Accessories

iPhone

Mobile Devices

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Dec. 23, 2010

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Why would you turn down your 'dream job?'

If it is a true dream job, then it could not be turned down. If there is a reason to turn it down, well then it isn't the dream job. more

Dec. 23, 2010

Giacomo Balli and 5 other people answered this question

I am building a content website and want to know where to prioritize an iPad/iPhone app

It is important to note that an iPhone app is not simply a website for iPhone.
In fact apple will reject such applications.
From my point of view, you should make your website for desktop/laptop (no flash) and then an optimized version for mobile devices.
When you come ... more

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Dec. 23, 2010

Giacomo Balli and 1 other person answered this question

Has anyone found good XCode tutorials?

attend WWDC, really amazing: all topics covered and hands-on help if you need it.
Otherwise the Apple website itself, along with the dev forums is a great resource. more

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Dec. 23, 2010

Giacomo Balli and 1 other person answered this question

What are some recommendations for developers creating iPad and iPhone apps?

Hello Kate,
I believe a distinction has to be made: are you talking about technical tips coding-wise or for a company how wants to enter the app market with their product?
In both, however, it strongly depends on industry and core business. more

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Software Development

Dec. 23, 2010

Giacomo Balli and 3 other people answered this question

Does your company need an iPhone app?

Definitely, but it has to be done in the right way!
Dave brought up some great points. You have to have clear in mind what the app will be in its essence.
Although this may be hard, the good news is that every single business has ... more

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Sales

Information Technology in Small Business

Dec. 23, 2010

Giacomo Balli and 2 other people answered this question

Best iPhone apps for business?

when providing advice regarding photovoltaic panels, PV Master was amazing.

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Marketing

iPhone

Dec. 23, 2010

Giacomo Balli and 2 other people answered this question

iPhone jailbreaks, cell phone unlocking now legal - will you? Have you already?

I support jailbreaking only due to the tweaks and addons you are able to install.
I understand Apple's stand point. As a big corporation dealing with many different types of users, they can't provide a jailbroken phone (with root access to apps) to everyone.
However, it is ... more

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Dec. 23, 2010

Giacomo Balli and 1 other person commented on a brief

How Much Does it Cost to Make an iPhone App?

I believe there is also an "in-between" solution: finding a developer.
This will allow you to have a more "personal" relationship and therefore he might go the distance (that a "company" wouldn't). In addition, there is much more flexibility and space for changes and working within ... more

Dec. 23, 2010

Giacomo Balli and 10 other people answered this question

iPhone vs. Blackberry - What's better for a business professional?

Hi Lauren,
I vote for the iPhone.
From my point of view it has simply brought the idea of mobile device to a whole new level. Nowadays we all want "the real thing". Having a "reduced" version of what we know simply because we're on the ... more

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Dec. 23, 2010

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No Flash? No Problem: 3 Work-Arounds for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch Users

Hello Michael,
I fully agree with the points you brought up.
However, I believe we should not put Adobe and Apple's "internet platforms" on the same level.
Flash has always been very protected. HTML5 (fully supported by Apple) is instead much more "open".
HTML is the ... more

Information Technology

Dec. 23, 2010

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