'I''ve written before about finding Web Development Firms in Los Angeles. What do they do after the web site is launched? Do they help with transition to in-house or other developers? What I didn''t discuss was how you should go about selecting the right company. So here are some thoughts on selecting the right firm. Run away. MORE >>

In one of the newest "hackathons" to hit Southern California, a group of companies are looking to draw Orange County software developers to a new hackathon, geared around WebRTC, the open "Web Real Time Communications" framework aimed at helping developers create voice and video chat applications. READ MORE>>. MORE >>

'Qualaroo , a developer of website conversion and analytics software which helps web businesses improve the experience and conversion of their visitors, has launched a new product. The company--which is backed by $5.5M READ MORE>>. qualaroo website visitor conversion analytics survey convert customers analysis MORE >>

Doing a good job of helping to make events happen. I’ve updated my earlier post on Networking Events Los Angeles with some great suggestions from Lorin Cha who I just met through LinkedIn. Here were the new ones: LeanLA Startup Circle Meetup I’ve gone to a couple of these. Especially if you are looking at early-stage start-up issues. MORE >>

Amid a glut of Web start-ups, some strains are starting to show. But as the number of tiny Web companies riding the frenzy has mushroomed, some in recent weeks have found it tough to procure new funding, investors and entrepreneurs say. For most of this year, a start-up fever, fueled by Facebook and others, has gripped Silicon Valley. MORE >>