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Award-Winning San Francisco Residential Architect Reviews the Service Provider Review Sites
Award-Winning San Francisco Residential Architect Reviews the Service Provider Review Sites
San Francisco, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) March 10, 2011
In the pre-Internet years, a person seeking to hire an architect might ask a friend or co-worker for a recommendation, or maybe they would read a newspaper article or notice a new building and inquire directly. But these days architects like award-winning San Francisco residential architect Andre Rothblatt gets most of his calls from people who find him on the Internet.
Consumers are increasingly searching review sites such as Yelp, Angie’s List, or the Better Business Bureau to find trusted service providers. Rothblatt notes that each site’s approach and styles vary, and each site has some pros and cons:
Yelp
PRO: Most popular, easy to use and free review site. This widely-used site has reviews for almost every conceivable business, institution or attraction. Based on a 1 to 5-star rating system, anyone with access to a computer can rate and write a review of a service provider. Yelp averages all the ratings into an overall star rating.
CON: Not all reviews get posted. Yelp filters many of the reviews employing an “algorithm” which systematically removes reviews they deem not credible. Yelpers who post multiple reviews are considered more trustworthy than first timers.
“The system they employ claims to be on the lookout for suspicious reviews, such as a negative review by a business competitor or a positive review by a favored client,” notes Rothblatt. “But as Yelp admits, many real and credible reviews are frequently filtered and removed from public view.”
Angie’s List
PRO: Angie’s List uses a structured format, with a letter grade system (A to F) for a specific breakdown of categories of services. All reviewers are required to follow the format and grade service providers on the following categories:
Price
Professionalism
Punctuality
Quality
Responsiveness
Angie’s List then compiles the categories and creates an overall grade from each reviewer. Then they create one grade by averaging all the reviews. There are additional optional questions as well. This system offers much more consistent comparative information than Yelp.
CON: To view the reports, one must become a paying member. The fees are very nominal.
Better Business Bureau (BBB)
The oldest and most trusted consumer protection organization has been compiling complaint statistics for decades. BBB has an adage: “90% of the complaints come from 10% of the companies.”
PRO: BBB provides a letter grade and also provides mediation or complaint resolution services. BBB compiles statistics for industry standards for each profession, trade or type of business. Certain businesses tend to get more complaints than others; for instance, plumbers get about three times the number of complaints as architects. This does not mean that plumbers are poor service providers, just that the volume and nature of their business statistically generates more complaints.
CON: Does not allow individual reviews.
Andre Rothblatt Architecture currently has a straight “A” rating on Angie’s List, a “5 Star” rating on Yelp, and an “A+” rating on BBB. Despite his high ratings, Rothblatt sees a weakness in relying on Internet reviews.
“While these on line sites are easy to use, informative and sometimes entertaining, in my opinion the disadvantage of all online consumer review sites is that they are only one way,” says Rothblatt. “Getting a referral from a trusted friend is not only more credible, but typically allows for a two way dialogue, understanding the nuances and details of the experience of working with service providers. Getting detailed feedback is an important resource that a quick and anonymous review cannot provide.”
For more information about review sites or any of Andre Rothblatt’s services, call him at (415) 503-9655 or visit his website at http://www.andrerothblattarchitecture-sf.com.
About Andre Rothblatt Architecture
Andre Rothblatt Architecture is an award-winning San Francisco architecture firm located in the San Francisco Design Center. Andre graduated from UC Berkeley with a BA in Architecture in 1983 and has been actively involved in professional practice for more than 20 years. Formerly a licensed building contractor, he established his San Francisco residential architecture office in 1993. His work has been published in Sunset Magazine, House Beautiful, and Fine Homebuilding, as well as featured on HGTV.
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Tablet PC Review and Information Website Launches
Wantagh, NY (PRWEB) December 9, 2005
Now you can get news, information, and reviews about tablet PC’s and software to help you get the most out of your portable computer.
Choosing a Tablet PC can be a difficult and confusing process. Once you’ve decided on a model you’re going to want to get tips and find the best software to help you get the most out of your new computer. Our new website http://tabletpc.6ln.com was developed with this goal in mind.
We look at everything from small highly portable computers to rugged notebook computers designed for harsh environments, to help you make choose the best model before you make a purchase. You can also use our detailed specifications to compare models, and make sure you are getting the features that you need.
TabletPC.6ln.com also provides coverage on industry news, like software development, emerging trends, and retail and sales information. For more information visit http://tabletpc.6ln.com.
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YAEGER CPA Review Introduces LIVE CPA Review online!
(PRWEB) November 21, 2003
Washington, DC-(PRWEB) November 18, 2003 Â? 100% LIVE CPA Review course is NOW available worldwide. YAEGER CPA Review announces the availability of their100% LIVE CPA Review course online. You will never need to leave the convenience of your computer again. The CPA Review course will come to you!
YAEGER CPA Review has provided unparalleled success in CPA Review preparation for more than 27 years in the Washington, DC metro area and is now setting a benchmark in the CPA Review industry. YAEGER CPA Review believes in teaching concepts rather than blind memorization of material. This belief is what has made YAEGER CPA Review the course of choice in the Washington, DC metro area.
YAEGER CPA Review has offered their on-line courses to CPA candidates for more than two years and has expanded their market to reach students throughout the Caribbean and even as far as China. So, whether you are around the corner or around the world, you can Â?attendÂ? the YAEGER CPA Review course, LIVE, on your computer. In fact, new YAEGER CPA Review locations are poised to open in Bahrain, India and Jamaica in early 2004.
With YAEGER CPA Review the term online means a true full motion–both audio and video–CPA Review course. It is just like attending a live classroom. There are no Â?talking headsÂ?, power point presentations or point and click question and answers. Students can experience all the benefits of a LIVE CPA Review course without ever leaving THEIR computer.
This method of CPA Review preparation is unlike any other on the market today. YAEGER CPA Review re-films their entire course to ensure that their students receive the most current, up-to-date, material on the market. The software required to operate the courses provided by YAEGER CPA Review is Windows media player, which is a free download at www.windowsmedia.com.
Please contact YAEGER CPA Review directly for additional information. You can reach YAEGER CPA Review at pyaeger801@aol.com, by mail at 10211 Daphney House Way, Rockville, MD 20850, by phone at 301-340-3344 or on-line at www.yaegerCPAreview.com
The goal of YAEGER CPA Review is to be the recognized leader in CPA Review preparation and to provide a quality, teaching course to CPA candidates worldwide through the use of the Internet.
Web address://www.yaegerCPAreview.com
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November 18th, 2003 Â? Washington DC
Contact Name: John Pelicano
Contact Phone: 301-340-3344
Web Address: www.yaegerCPAreview.com
Iris Data Services Forms Attorney Document Review Division – Leading Litigation Support Company Expand Service Offering to Include Legal Review
Kansas City (PRWEB) August 16, 2010
Iris Data Services, a leading provider of eDiscovery solutions, announced today they have formed an Attorney Document Review division at their corporate headquarters in Olathe, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City. The operation will be led by Iris’ Director of Legal Services, Brandon Mack. Iris Data Services is a leading supplier of electronic discovery solutions including eDiscovery, computer forensics, attorney document review, and online hosting utilizing their proprietary review platform, Unify™.
Iris’ Attorney Document Review provides legal review of client document sets for several client-established criteria including relevance, responsiveness, privilege, levels of confidentiality, and case-specific issue tags. Iris’ review staff is comprised entirely of licensed attorneys, and review teams are led by experienced project managers who have had years of first-hand experience overseeing document reviews that span numerous industries and jurisdictions, undertaken for both small and large cases.
“There is a growing need in the legal community for cost effective attorney review,” said Mack. “Iris is positioned to save legal teams both time & money when faced with a review that can divert valuable resources away from preparing for litigation.”
About Brandon Mack
Brandon Mack has over ten years of experience in a variety of legal backgrounds specific to document review and auditing obligations. Prior to Iris, Mack practiced with a national firm that specialized in general corporate litigation, a regional financial banking institution, and a large national law firm where he led cases with regards to handling document review and auditing obligations. In his last position, he built from the ground up, a legal solutions division which encompassed document review and other legal services for large national corporations and law firms alike. While there, Mack led the successful effort to certify their processes for document review by the International Standards Organization under ISO 9001:2008 protocols. Mack holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Accounting from Bob Jones University and a J.D. from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where he is a member of the Michigan State Bar.
About Iris
Iris Data Services is a leading supplier of electronic discovery solutions including eDiscovery, forensics, document review, and online hosting. Lead by recognized industry experts in electronic discovery, Iris streamlines the eDiscovery process for corporate legal departments and law firms. Iris’ revolutionary review platform, Unify™, makes document review more efficient for legal teams and less costly for their clients. Iris’ experts, software, and technology have combined to make it one of the fastest growing companies in the industry. Iris is headquartered in Kansas City and maintains offices throughout the United States, Australia and Asia. For more information about Iris, please visit www.irisds.com.
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Software Review Site for Non-Technical Computer Users Launched by Industry Veteran
United States of America (PRWEB) December 7, 2007
Your Windows computer has slowed to a crawl, locks up frequently, and you don’t know what to do. Online ads for software utilities promising to fix registry errors and speed up Windows are everywhere you surf on the Internet. Maybe you have already purchased one and it didn’t work at all, or even made the problem worse. So which one do you choose?
Matt Coy, a 20-year veteran of the computer industry, has launched www.PCTechReviewsOnline.com to help sort them out for computer users everywhere. He approaches his reviews from a user’s point of view with the aim of helping computer owners without technical backgrounds choose something that actually works. He only recommends Windows utilities and other software that he has personally purchased, installed, and evaluated.
“The average home computer user does not have, nor necessarily want, a technical background. For more than twenty years, I have tried to approach helping users understand their computers without talking over their heads or down to them. I am trying to take the same approach in helping to recommend software that I have tried, liked, and found to be a real value, without overly complicating my reviews,” Coy said.
With the dizzying amount of choices to help home computer users fix and keep their Windows systems running smoothly, consumers need a place they can go for trusted reviews and helpful tips. www.PCTechReviewsOnline.com aims to be that place.
About PCTechReviewsOnline.com
http://www.PcTechReviewsOnline.com reviews software utilities and offers tips for a happier Windows computing experience.
Contact:
Matt Coy, Owner
pctechreviews @ infronttools.com
http://www.pctechreviewsonline.com
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A Review of Services for Making Cheap Calls to India
A Review of Services for Making Cheap Calls to India
London (PRWEB) November 4, 2010
If people are looking to make cheap and easy calls to India there are a number of ways to do this; be it through Calling Cards, Access Numbers or Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP). Here is a review of different methods and companies involved in this area.
The first service reviewed is Calling Cards. To use this service users are required to buy a card. Once users have the card they can then dial up an access number and follow the automated instructions to make a call. Whilst researching this we came across ReliableCom. They offer cheap calls to India without the need for activation, rental and set-up fees. There is no contract and no expiration date on the card allowingusers to keep their credit on card until they need to use it.
The second type of service is per minute access numbers. They offer cheap calls through dialling an access number that users can dial from home. 0044 offer an access number service that again requires no registration and offers calls to landlines and mobiles in India for 2p per minute.
So last but not least is Voice over Internet Protocol or VOIP. All users need is an Internet connection and a modem or router to plug in your VoIP phone and make calls across the world. A good provider of this service is Vonage UK. Rather than offering a per minute service they provide a monthly call package that gives you unlimited call time to India at a very reasonable £18.99 a month.
There are a variety of options when looking to make cheap calls to India from the UK and they all have different benefits, however if you are looking to make unlimited calls on a regular basis VoIP is the best method for you.
About VoIP and making cheap phone calls
VoIP is often has a number of different meanings. It actually stands for ‘Voice over IP’, which in turn is short for ‘Voice over Internet Protocol’. VoIP services mean users can make cheap phone calls either via your computer or through a regular phone handset. IP telephony or VoIP calls tend to be cheaper as they use the infrastructure you’ve already got in place to make and receive your calls.
Contact Details:
Name: Robert Stoubos
Tel: 01543 429 088
Email: rstoubos(at)clickthrough-marketing(dot)com
Info: On behalf of ‘VoIP Made Easy’
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DEEP DIVE: Dell Studio Hybrid Desktop PC (Part 3 of 3)
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This is part three of a three-part deep dive video series on the Dell Studio Hybrid, a desktop PC running Windows Vista Home Premium SP1. Configured with an Intel Core 2 Duo T2390 (1.86 Ghz) CPU, 3 GB of DDR2 RAM, a 250 GB 5400 RPM hard drive, an 8x slot-loading DVD burner, and an Intel X3100 GPU. The colour is “Ruby”, and cost me $744 Canadian with taxes direct from Dell.ca.
My unboxing and first impressions video is here:
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DEEP DIVE: Dell Studio Hybrid Desktop PC (Part 2 of 3)
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This is part two of a three-part deep dive video series on the Dell Studio Hybrid, a desktop PC running Windows Vista Home Premium SP1. Configured with an Intel Core 2 Duo T2390 (1.86 Ghz) CPU, 3 GB of DDR2 RAM, a 250 GB 5400 RPM hard drive, an 8x slot-loading DVD burner, and an Intel X3100 GPU. The colour is “Ruby”, and cost me $744 Canadian with taxes direct from Dell.ca.
My unboxing and first impressions video is here:
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Part one of the deep dive is found here:
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DEEP DIVE: Dell Studio Hybrid Desktop PC (Part 1 of 3)
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This is part one of a three-part deep dive video series on the Dell Studio Hybrid, a desktop PC running Windows Vista Home Premium SP1. Configured with an Intel Core 2 Duo T2390 (1.86 Ghz) CPU, 3 GB of DDR2 RAM, a 250 GB 5400 RPM hard drive, an 8x slot-loading DVD burner, and an Intel X3100 GPU. The colour is “Ruby”, and cost me $744 Canadian with taxes direct from Dell.ca.
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http://live.pirillo.com/ – Compucrazed94 is having a little spat with his father: should he get a laptop or a desktop? Compucrazed94 wants a desktop – its power far outweighs that of any laptop he could afford – but his father wants him to get a laptop – which is highly mobile. Which one is better?
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