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We Build Quality Websites. Here’s How.

August 5, 2024/in Technology/by Ukela

Tech-ke builds quality websites. In the modern digital landscape, having a robust online presence is paramount for businesses across all industries. Among the myriad of success stories in the tech world, the journey of a website development business stands at the helm of helping business owners to visualize and communicate the right skills, market demands, and strategic growth that can lead to remarkable achievements for them and their companies.

The Inception of Tech’ke Quality Websites

The company, Tech-ke, started as a small operation over a decade ago. A few short years in, the founder teamed up with a graphic designer who also owned a website company and combined skillsets. Their unique selling proposition was simple yet powerful: creating custom and template websites that not only looked stunning but also delivered seamless user experiences.

The Examples of Tech’ke Quality Websites

Tech-ke builds quality websites. The quality websites are sought after because they work closely with clients. And in doing so, Tech’ke has built a rapport and delivered exactly what clients have visualized.

Below are two such websites.

The Growth Trajectory of Tech’ke Quality Websites

From its humble beginnings, Tech-ke quickly grew. Within the first year, they had built websites for several clients. The company’s growth was fueled by a few key factors:

Quality of Work: The attention to detail and the focus on user-centric design set Tech-ke apart from competitors. Of course, this led to high client satisfaction and word-of-mouth referrals.
SEO and Digital Marketing: Recognizing the importance of visibility, Tech-ke invested heavily in SEO and digital marketing. By optimizing their clients’ websites for search engines, they not only improved their clients’ online presence but also showcased their expertise too.
Client Relationships: Building strong relationships with clients ensured repeat business and long-term contracts. Uniquely, Tech-ke positioned itself as a partner in their clients’ digital journeys, rather than just a service provider.

Diversification and Innovation

To sustain growth and stay competitive, Tech-ke diversified its service offerings. They branched out into drone and video editing offerings, blog and content services and Artificial Intelligence. Above all, innovation was a key driver. Tech-ke was early to adopt and integrate new technologies such as AI-driven design tools and advanced analytics to provide deeper insights into website performance. Again, integration was key.

Challenges and Resilience

Tech-ke builds quality websites and like any business, it faced challenges. Market saturation, evolving technology, and changing client expectations required constant adaptation. However, their resilience and commitment to continuous learning enabled them to navigate these hurdles effectively. Furthermore, investing in team training and staying updated with industry trends ensured they remained ahead of the curve, like successful businesses that cam before them.

Conclusion

Tech-ke’s story exemplifies how a clear vision, dedication to quality, and strategic growth can lead to tremendous success in the website development industry. From a small startup to a thriving business, their journey underscores the importance of adapting to market needs and continually innovating.

In the ever-evolving world of technology, one constant remains: the need for businesses to establish a strong online presence. Tech-ke makes it their mission to help others succeed online, proving that with the right approach, the sky is the limit.

5 Ways To Tap Into The BMW Experience

September 12, 2021/in Technology/by Ukela

5 Ways To Tap Into The BMW Experience will explore the many ways that BMW demands a quality experience for us.

The Technology Experience

The technology in BMWs have been widely known as “far ahead of the competition” for years. Some proclaim that that is debatable in 2021, but I drove a 2006 3 series until two years ago and was still experiencing the same level of technological comfort as other manufacturer’s 2010 vehicles and beyond. Great technology is (in my opinion) the most important of the 5 Ways To Tap Into The BMW Experience.

I was able to connect my mobile device to my car’s AUX port in a 2006. I had a BMW iDrive Screen in a 2006. Most cars that my family and friends were driving were later models and they had no screens. I also had a sunroof, which is an option with many manufacturers, I’m just giving you the vision. It had alloy wheels and leather seats. My current sports model has “8-way adjustable seats”, I believe my 2006 had “6-way adjustable seats”—still extremely comfortable and tailored to my size.

Last but not least, the 2006 BMW 3 series had hip and curtain airbags in addition the steering wheel airbag when my son needed them.

I am loyal to the Bayerische Motoren Werke (or Bavarian Motor Works) brand. Period.

Silver BMW Experience
Photo: Jakob Rosen

First Class Comfort Experience

Lumbar seat support, that is one of my favorite features in the “8-way adjustable seats”. I’m 5’3″ and as you can see it the pic below, I have created a snug fit between the seat and the steering wheel. I love to sit up straight— sometimes to humorous, non-stop, mocking of my family,(strangely enough mostly from my mother) but this series gets me there.

BMW Interior Experience
Photo: Ukela Alred

Years of Top-Notch Documentation = Dependability

Dependability should probably not come after great technology on the list of the most important of the 5 Ways To Tap Into The BMW Experience, but you should know me by now. Technology is automatically what I think of first. However, I have been on the side of the interstate before—not fun! So even though I sometimes complain that this brand is the most sensitive brand I have ever had because a warning light is constantly coming on, I appreciate it. It makes me feel safe.

Now, I mentioned that I have been on the side of the road before. I am about to let you in on the absolute best resources for BMWs hands down. If you own a BMW, you already know what I am about to say. If you are considering purchasing a BMW, you’re welcome because you will be cozied up to this for hours in your spare time and pulling it up before you call your insurance company or the repair shop. BimmerFest BMW Forum. You’re welcome. The documentation on this website is positively mind blowing. I once spent an entire Friday night reading a back and forth on the diagnosis of a transmission issue. Fascinating. Entertaining. Informative.

Interior

I have been the owner of 3 BMW vehicles. I have owned two 3 series vehicles and one 5 series vehicle. Their interiors were gray interior and (2 with) black interior. I have had absolutely no complaints on the interior of either of them. I went over some of the “6-way adjustable seats” and “8-way adjustable seat” features in my 2006 325i and my 2016 BMW M3 Sedan above at length. The arm rest is plenty wide enough for two people to share without that awkward feeling of one person taking up too much space. There same goes for two backseat passengers—that’s for the both the 355i, the 328i and the 5 series. Just superb comfort.

I do want to chat later about the BMW knee airbags. Have you ever even heard of knee airbags? It’s new to me. I’ll be on Bimmerfest preparing for our future chat about it.

VIP Experience

Although this is last on the list of the 5 Ways To Tap Into The BMW Experience, it is just as important as the others.

Buying my car this year at BMW of Nashville was a different experience than a high-volume dealership in the area. I have been in other showrooms. I have been in other sales and financing offices. This experience was head and shoulders above. I will not lie to you and say that it was shorter. It was not. But the time that I spent there was better spent. Let me explain. I am a busy woman. I had my laptop, phone and lunch sprawled out at a table in the showroom so that I could make calls and program. My sales agent checked on my constantly, as did the finance manager and about 3 other salespersons that had absolutely no interaction with me at all. I walked over to grab a magazine and the service manager needed to know if I needed anything. I loved it. The customer service is amazing and now I’m spoiled.

Drones

If you are missing our drone experience, do not fear, I’m back next week with another drone post. Here’s 2021 Will Make You Give Drones The Respect They Deserve until then. I do hope you enjoyed the BMW piece though. We love the brand around here.

Conclusion

Do you have any BMW Experience stories? Leave a comment below. I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Ukela is the founder of Tech-Ke Solutions. A programmer from a rural Tennessee town, she’s worked her way through a degree and a half, studying business and computer science and information technology. She and the Tech-ke team love discussing, debating and blogging about technology. They are Drone, BMW and Programming enthusiasts but love educating and sharing just about anything tech-focused. New posts every Sunday!

10 Places to Learn JavaScript for Free (2021)

January 5, 2020/in Business, Software, Student, Technology/by Ukela

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10 Places to Learn JavaScript for Free (2021)

Welcome to 2020! If this is the year that you have chosen to learn to code, then you are not alone. Javascript is the next best place to start after you have learned HTML and CSS. Some of the best advice that I have received is to start with the basics and learn the fundamentals. The more of the fundamentals that you have under your belt, the better you will be at programming and developing the newer skills and languages that are sure to come afterward.

Each of these ten places have a unique style of teaching. And if you have the time, going through more than one course could be a good idea. It will strengthen your skills and deepen your knowledge.

The List of Ten

JavaScript.com: When the page opens up, browse around and then click on “Learn” and go to work. The site has several examples, a tab for resources and a tab that allows you to try JavaScript and gives feedback.

Codeacademy: This channel on YT adds a touch a charm by getting people nationwide to talk about their coding experience in a short 5- or 6-minute clip to lure you in on the home page. My first time on the channel gave me the story of a young women from Georgia that had been coding for ten years. After making you feel at home, they help you to begin your path to learn the skill of JavaScript or any other skill you choose.

FreeCodeCamp: Though most of their programming tutorials are cookie cutter, short and straight to the point, they provide an excellent overview. I have found that when you go through their course, it’s best to go through it a second time and don’t be afraid to hit the pause button.

General Assembly Dash: Unlike some of the other resources, you will have to sign in to gain access to their program. However, when you get inside, you will be able to learn JavaScript with multiple projects. You will build projects real time and get feedback in the duration.

W3schools: W3schools started it all. They are the foundation of programming. In these tutorials you will receive examples, exercises, quizzes or tests, references and at the end, a certification. This site has “world’s largest web developer site” as the subheading and it is true. The site has covered every question that you may have or will have on JavaScript. They also update it often, so the information is always accurate and up to date. It is a good reference even after you are proficient in that particular coding skill.

javascript puzzle

LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com: LinkedIn Learning has become an absolute behemoth when it comes to learning about programming and giving insight into different programming careers. LinkedIn Learning can still be accessed by your public library card. This is how I learned about the resource and I used it extensively. When you finish a course, you will get a notification on the screen asking if you want to publish the certification to LinkedIn.

Team Treehouse: There is a free seven-day trial. Afterward, there are tiers of membership from “Basic” to “Techdegree” ranging from twenty-five dollars to one hundred ninety-nine dollars.

Udemy: Udemy gives a few free courses but are certainly known for their paid courses. You can choose a popular instructor in JavaScript, sign up for their class and get going. I actually took a couple of the classes by Udemy instructors on YouTube, unknowingly, and found that they were on Udemy teaching a more in-depth version of that course.

Your Library (books on CSS): There are so many books at the library on JavaScript that it could be hard to decide which one to pick when standing in front of them all. What I usually do in this situation is take out my phone and check Google for the ratings on each. I check out the one with the highest rating, take it home and get started.

Stephan Mischook on YT has an excellent free series on JavaScript. His channel is filled with technology and business advice. He backs everything that he says up with decades of experience. Also, using his degree in psychology, he is educated to teach in the way that people learn best. This works. Most of all, he gives the kind of wisdom in the programming and small business world that some professors can’t or don’t share when you’re paying thousands of dollars per year in tuition. He’s rare.

A Final Note

Keep in mind that the best place to learn, in my opinion, is college. The college classroom gives you the instructor and the “certification” (a grade at the end) whereas, when you finish an online course or YT video, you may or may not test and may or may not have to seek out your own certification. I also found value in college by collaborating with other students. As an introvert, I do not mind working alone. I usually prefer it. However, when it comes to learning to code, having a computer science major, who is a senior, in the CS lab across from you to ask a question is invaluable. Or there may be someone sitting right next to you that may not be a senior and may be majoring in another computer field, yet had to take a couple of programming courses, that you can talk to take some of the anxiety away. I also cannot stress enough how valuable the ability to email your instructor or TA a specific question and get help with it will be. That may not be the case online, depending on which route you choose.

In conclusion, this is a great way to learn or get started. Generally, most of these ten courses will offer a deeper dive into JavaScript for a fee. They will then teach you more advanced skills, and they will offer testing and/or offer a certification at the conclusion.

So, in summary, the 10 best places to learn JavaScript are:

JavaScript.com

Codeacademy

FreeCodeCamp

General assembly dash

W3schools

LinkedIn Learning

Team Treehouse

Udemy

The Library (books on HTML)

Stephan Mischook

If you are just getting started and are wondering what the best hardware is to use when coding, please see my advice here.

Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

Always use a good, solid computer for your programming journey!

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10 Places to Learn CSS for Free in (2021)

January 5, 2020/in Business, Student, Technology/by Ukela

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10 Places to Learn CSS for Free ( 2021)

Welcome to 2021! If this is the year that you have chosen to learn to code, then you are not alone. HTML and CSS are the best places to start. If you have completed a good HTML program, then CSS is the next logical stop. Some of the best advice that I have received is to start with the basics and learn the fundamentals. The more of the fundamentals that you have under your belt, the better you will be at programming and developing the newer skills and languages that are sure to come afterward.

Each of these ten places have a unique style of teaching. And if you have the time, going through more than one course could be a good idea. It will strengthen your skills and deepen your knowledge.

css pic1

The List of Ten

CSSTutorial.net: This website announces on the home page that they have been teaching CSS for over ten years and they seem to have the content to back it up. There are six instructive tabs on the site. Each has several examples on the page.

Codeacademy: This channel on YT adds a touch a charm by getting people nationwide to talk about their coding experience in a short 5- or 6-minute clip to lure you in on the home page. My first time on the channel gave me the story of a young women from Georgia that had been coding for ten years. After making you feel at home, they help you to begin your path to learn the skill of CSS or any other skill you choose.

FreeCodeCamp: Though most of their programming tutorials are cookie cutter, short and straight to the point, they provide an excellent overview. I have found that when you go through their course, it’s best to go through it a second time and don’t be afraid to hit the pause button.

General Assembly Dash: Unlike some of the other resources, you will have to sign in to gain access to their program. However, when you get inside, you will be able to learn CSS with projects. You will build projects real time and get feedback in the duration.

W3schools: W3schools started it all. They are the foundation of programming. In these tutorials you will receive examples, exercises, quizzes or tests, references and at the end, a certification. This site has “world’s largest web developer site” as the subheading and it is true. The site has covered every question that you may have or will have on CSS. They also update it often, so the information is always accurate and up to date.

css pic2

LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com: LinkedIn Learning has become an absolute behemoth when it comes to learning about programming and giving insight into different programming careers. LinkedIn Learning can still be accessed by your public library card. This is how I learned about the resource and I used it extensively. When you finish a course, you will get a notification on the screen asking if you want to publish the certification to LinkedIn.

Team Treehouse: There is a free seven-day trial. Afterward, there are tiers of membership from “Basic” to “Techdegree” ranging from twenty-five dollars to one hundred ninety-nine dollars.

Udemy: Udemy gives a few free courses but are certainly known for their paid courses. You can choose a popular instructor in CSS, sign up for their class and get going. I actually took a couple of the classes by Udemy instructors on YouTube and found that they were on Udemy teaching a more in-depth version of that course.

Your Library (books on CSS): There are so many books at the library on CSS that it could be hard to decide which one to pick when standing in front of them all. What I usually do in this situation is take out my phone and check Google for the ratings on each. I check out the one with the highest rating, take it home and get started.

Stephan Mischook on YT has an excellent free series on CSS. His channel is filled with technology and business advice. He backs everything that he says up with decades of experience. Also, using his degree in psychology, he is educated to teach in the way that people learn best. This works. Most of all, he gives the kind of wisdom in the programming and small business world that some professors can’t or don’t share when you’re paying thousands of dollars per year in tuition. He’s rare.

A Final Note

Keep in mind that the best place to learn, in my opinion, is college. The college classroom gives you the instructor and the “certification” (a grade at the end) whereas, when you finish an online course or YT video, you may or may not test and may or may not have to seek out your own certification. I also found value in college by collaborating with other students. As an introvert, I do not mind working alone. I usually prefer it. However, when it comes to learning to code, having a computer science major, who is a senior, in the CS lab across from you to ask a question is invaluable. Or there may be someone sitting right next to you that may not be a senior and may be majoring in another computer field, yet had to take a couple of programming courses, that you can talk to takes some of the anxiety away. I also cannot stress enough how valuable the ability to email your instructor or TA a specific question and get help with it will be. That may not be the case online, depending on which route you choose.

In conclusion, this is a great way to learn or get started. Generally, most of these ten courses will offer a deeper dive into CSS for a fee. They will then teach you more advanced skills, and they will offer testing and/or offer a certification at the conclusion.

So, in summary, the 10 best places to learn CSS are: