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Smartphones have changed the way we use our mobile phones. Now our phones are not just for texting and calling, but it has also become essential in the way we interact and transact in our day to day lives. Mobile applications have allowed us to pay for goods through e-wallet apps, book transportations, and even shop through our apps.

While most of the apps we enjoy are foreign-made, Pinoy-made apps didn’t fall far behind. Pinoy-made apps were customized to make our lives easier. From an app that aims to make your commute life more convenient, to a gaming-app that wants to entertain you during lunch time, here are 5 Pinoy-made apps you need installed on your phone.

Sakay.ph

Sakay.ph app is probably every commuters best friend. Sakay.ph allows every commuter to navigate through the city via different public transportations. They show various modes of transportations trains, buses, jeepneys, P2P, UV express, shuttles, and even the Pasig River Ferry. Once you’ve downloaded the app, all you have to do is input your current location and your destination. Sakay.ph will then show you all the different modes of transportation and routes you can take, including the travel time, and cost of travel. It’s also available on both Apple app store and Google Playstore. Commuting has never been this easy with sakay.ph

Paydro Live

You better brush up on your general knowledge because this app will test you to your limits. Unlike other trivia game apps, Paydro is more involved as it has a livestream host who asks the question. The game goes live every day at 12:30 PM. All you have to do is answer the trivia question within a given time, and if you are one of the lucky winners who is able to answer all questions, you get to split the grand prize with other winners in the end. The average prize is around 20,000 – 35,000 per game but in the past, it has reached up to Php 200,000, and an even bigger prize of Php 1,000,000 if they are able to reach 100,000 players in one game.

LawJuan

With LawJuan, you’ve literally got the law in the palm of your hands. This app provides lawyers, legal researchers, legislators, and the law enthusiast in you, access to over 15,000 laws of the republic of the Philippines. You can even access the files even without any internet connection. Whether you need help studying for an exam or just want to familiarize yourself with our laws, LawJuan is a must-download app for everyJuan!

Project Noah

The weather can be crazy here in the Philippines; one time it’s crazy hot and the next it’s raining like there’s no tomorrow. Good thing there’s an app that can help you monitor weather disturbances so you can plan out your day ahead. Project Noah allows you to get updates on rain and weather outlooks for different local cities.

Looloo Philippines

Tired of eating at the same old place? No matter how much you love eating at your favorite restaurant, you have to admit that sometimes you’ll want to go at some place new. Looloo Philippines was made to help you explore new places that you’ll love. This app isn’t just for the food lovers- it’s for everyone. You can explore new restaurants, gimik-spots, bars, and all other top-rated places in the Metro. You can also review places so you can let other people know how awesome that place is. While recommending a place to your friend can earn you credits and points that you can use to further enjoy your time.

Got an awesome and crazy app idea? We can help you turn your ideas into reality. Simply shoot us a message at http://staging.imanila.ph/lets-talk/ or you may also call us at (02) 490-0000.

A good hosting provider should be able to provide you with a reliable, top-performing, and stable website. Essentially, web hosting is where you store all files that you upload on your website.  You need to find the right hosting package for your website because if not, there is a tendency that it will overload. And if your hosting server is down, so is your website. So how exactly do you know which type of hosting package you need for your website? Will you be needing a shared or dedicated hosting plan? Here are some things to consider:

Shared web hosting

With shared web hosting, a certain number of users or organizations share one physical server. Each of them has an assigned amount of disk space and bandwidth that they can utilize. This type of hosting plan is a popular choice for its cost-effectiveness as it is much cheaper than the dedicated web hosting. Even though everyone in a shared web hosting server shares the resources, they cannot access each other’s accounts or websites so it ensures data safety and security.

Imagine living in a condominium, shared hosting would be you renting a unit on the second floor with other tenants. And you’re all sharing one elevator access to go to your respective units. One con for this is since you have a shared elevator, other tenants might be using the elevator more than you do so you take more time to reach your unit or your data might take more time to load for your website. You should go to a hosting provider who knows how to properly manage their shared hosting servers so the bandwidth is equally distributed amongst “tenants”.

Ideal for who?

• Small to medium enterprises
• Personal bloggers
• Websites with less than 20,000 visitors per month.

What’s also important for these types of websites is that they are able to update the content frequently. This type of hosting plan should be enough for your website as it does not require any customized server configurations or complex technicalities on its features.

Dedicated server hosting

For this hosting plan, your website is the sole owner of a physical server. This means that all of the disk space and bandwidth of that particular server is all yours. The good thing about having a dedicated server is that you have a full control and flexibility on customizing your server and choosing your software so you can adjust your website based on its requirements.

Using the condominium analogy again, a dedicated server is like renting the whole floor of a condominium where you have access to a private elevator. You have the freedom to use that elevator however many times you want to use it in a day.

Ideal for who?

• Corporate websites with hi-res videos and images
• E-Commerce websites with a thousand plus expected web traffic
• News portal websites that upload multiple daily content

Although it is much more expensive compared to a shared hosting server, this type of hosting entitles you to your own unique IP address. Moreover, this type of plan is perfect for businesses that handle extremely sensitive transactions and requires enhanced security features or specifications.

Now that you have an idea about these two types of hosting plans, it’s time for you to decide based on your requirements. Now if you are looking for the best hosting provider who can provide you with the best reliable hosting services, turn to iManila! We can provide both shared web hosting and dedicated web hosting services for your website! Our hosting plans are affordable yet guarantees 99.95% uptime and availability. Check out our plans here.

For more inquiries, contact our 24/7 Customer Support at +63 2 490 0000 and +63 917 847 6005 or email us at support@imanila.ph

Having an IT department can be crucial for any business that wants to succeed in the modern digital world. Studies have shown that 60% of businesses that do not have IT staff close down within 6 months of experiencing unprecedented data loss. An IT team can provide the necessary support to solve any hardware and software issues to keep business operations running smoothly. Here are some reasons why you should consider outsourcing your IT support team.

Reduce overhead costs

Setting up a business in the digital age has its own challenges. For starters, business owners will have to invest in IT infrastructure like email servers, network connections, as well as hardware, and other equipment. However, it doesn’t end there. Once everything has been set-up, it has to be maintained. Depending on the size of the company, it can be managed by one IT specialist, or an entire IT department.

Instead of hiring a big IT team, you can outsource your technical support requirements. This can drastically reduce labor costs, as well as operational expenses since you don’t need to rent or lease a bigger office space.

Get support outside of normal working hours

Most IT staff work during the standard nine-hour shift. However, not all IT-related issues happen within that timeframe. There could be network disruptions or email concerns that need troubleshooting outside work hours, which would require additional pay for your

Get the help you need when you need it, by partnering with an IT solutions company that offers 24/7 technical assistance. Rest easy knowing that your business is supported by a highly knowledgeable staff at anytime of the day.

Make use of latest technology for uninterrupted business flow

If you’re not a tech company, chances are, you’ll have difficulty staying on top of all the latest technology. By outsourcing your IT needs to a team that has years of industry expertise, you’ll be assured that your business uses the latest technologies to allow your business to continue thriving.

Remain focused on core business objectives

Businesses today are highly dependent on technology to keep their businesses up and running. And with how fast the world moves right now, employees are struggling to accomplish their tasks within the limited hours they have in a day. Technical issues could lose your business valuable time, and divide your employee’s attention between their business function and the IT-related concerns. Outsource your support team so you and your employees can concentrate on what you are skilled at, trained for, and paid to do.

Setting up your own IT department can cost a lot of money and use up more resources. By outsourcing IT support services, your company can free up more time and focus on the business.

Here at iManila, we have a fully equipped team of highly qualified technical support specialists to assist you with all your IT concerns. Starting at just Php7,500 a month, be reassured that your business operations will continue to run smoothly.

What started out as a small social networking site connecting  university students in the US, has become one of the biggest social networking sites in the world. Today, Facebook has over 2.23 billion monthly active users. In the last few years, businesses have been taking advantage of this by advertising, promoting, and selling their products through Facebook Business Pages. More and more businesses are also migrating their marketing efforts online, as digital marketing is more cost-effective and produces data-driven results. But as with everything else in the World Wide Web, Facebook’s rules are also fast-changing. In order to get the maximum result for your business, you need to catch up with Facebook’s newest and latest updates.

Here are 5 Facebook updates you need to know to help you grow your business online:

1.    Prioritize Video Content

Video content is the best way to reach a wider audience and increase your page and post engagements. Videos combine auditory and visual senses that’s why it captivates your audience even more. Studies have shown that 90% of the audience remembers the message when it is shown through a video format as compared to when they have only read it. Facebook has also updated the metrics of video content so you can have more detailed audience data. Facebook gives you the data of audience viewers, and it divides the followers and the non-followers. This feature can help you target your audience better, and see the potential audience you have yet to tap.

2.    Augmented Reality is the future of Ads

Many brands have been taking advantage of the rise of Augmented Reality (AR). This is especially helpful for the beauty and fashion industry, as Facebook now allows them to do AR ads. A perfect example for this is Sephora, which launched their “try – on” feature to  help consumers find the perfect shade suitable for their skin. Using Augmented Reality can hel p improve the user-experience of your audience, and                                        can further help with converting your potential customers into actual users.

3.    “Keyword Snoozing”

Another Facebook update to watch out is “Keyword Snoozing” feature. Keyword Snoozing will allow users to avoid seeing certain topics on their timeline by “snoozing” the keywords. While this is helpful for avoiding spoilers of your favorite TV show, this might have a negative impact on your business. It’s best that you learn how to adjust your content to these types of updates.

4.    Cross-posting on IG and IG stories

Tired of switching from one app to another? Facebook has now made it easier for a page admin to cross-post Facebook posts to an Instagram account. This feature is only available to single-image posts. You should also keep in mind that Facebook and Instagram have different principles and style when it comes to content.

5.    Global Targeting

Facebook is expanding their global reach. If you are targeting multiple countries with your ad, Facebook can now translate your ad text into the local language of the specific country you are targeting.

Facebook is a great tool to market and improve the sales of your business. If you are looking into diving into the digital realm, iManila can help your business grow through fresh ideas and strategic marketing plans.

You may call us at (02) 490-0000 or email us at info@imanila.ph for inquiries.`