HTML5, and why every website owner should know about it.

On average Americans spend more time socialising on their mobile devices than they do eating each day and like most internet habits Ireland is only steps behind.

Most industry leaders are agreed that mobile internet use will continue to grow over the next few years and with conversion rates on some mobile devices being much higher than on desktop it makes sense that websites should be optimised for mobile devices.

The advent of new technologies such as HTML5 means that developing websites for mobile and desktop platforms is more streamlined. HTML5 makes our web-browsing experience more enjoyable; in the words of Mashable it will "bring the web back". While that may sound like a strange notion, it refers to the fact that innovation has shifted from the web to applications for mobile and gaming – and while these may rely on the web, they do not reside there. HTML5 brings the focus back to web-based development. 

HTML5 also allows advertisers to create mobile adverts with a rich interactive experience without leading the user away to another browser window. Advertisers look to connect with the rising number of mobile internet users and the money they generate for websites that are optimised and enjoyable to use on mobile devices is worth competing for.

If you want to talk to us about ensuring your site is mobile ready give us a call.

Coder Dojo Drogheda and MOR Solutions

Mainstream media likes to paint the image of computer programmers as insular geeks. However Coder Dojo is helping to change this misconception by creating a fun, sociable environment for 13 to 17 year olds to learn the art of programming. Coder Dojo was conceived by James Whelton, a teenager who gained publicity for hacking an IPod nano. It is a not-for-profit organisation that teaches young people how to code and is run entirely by volunteers. Here at MOR Solutions we are so inspired by Coder Dojo we couldn't wait to get involved.

Watch the video below to hear how Graham O' Rourke of MOR Solutions got involved and brought Coder Dojo to Drogheda and how James Whelton has grown this phenomenal concept in less than 24 months! 

Coder Dojo is an Irish led, global network of computer clubs where young people come learn to code, hack, develop websites, apps, games and more! Kids are taught in a roundtable, hands-on fashion and encouraged work together, share laptops and teach each other. This approach is designed to be the antithesis of traditional classroom learning experience. It is entirely free and kids who don’t have a laptop or any knowledge of coding are as welcome as those who have laptops and have started to work things out for themselves.

With Ireland fast becoming a base for international internet companies such as Twitter, Facebook, Google and Linkedin, programmers are in high demand and here at MOR solution we couldn’t wait to get involved in Coder Dojo and help the next generation of programmers develop their skills. Software education is so important to everyone at MOR solutions and this ethos is shared by volunteers at Coder Dojo. As well as helping teenagers develop their skills many volunteers see organisations like Coder Dojo as a way to help pull Ireland out of recession by creating a highly skilled workforce of the future.

Coder Dojo Drogheda at the Highlanes Gallery

As well as the long term benefits the immediate rewards gained by the MOR solutions staff and the other Coder Dojo Drogheda volunteers are increasing with every session. There is obviously a feel good factor gained from volunteering but volunteers also found that their interest and enthusiasm for coding was re-ignited when they saw their skills through the eyes of eager teenagers.

Demonstration of Scratch and Kinect

 A Coder Dojoer ‘as the controller’ in Scratch games

Meetings have been busy and we can always do with more volunteers anyone with coding experience is welcome to come along and get involved or if you want to attend one of our Dojos please contact us on the details below go to www.coderdojo.com for more details.

Contact details:
Twitter: @coderdojodrog
Email: Graham O’Rourke at coderdojodrog@morsolutions.com

If you are business looking to get involved we are looking for a pizza sponsor also!