Michael VanPutten

Michael has more than 20 years of experience utilizing Web and new media in higher education, nonprofit, and business sectors. Among his many accomplishments, he founded a Web and new media consulting company—VanPutten Interactive—to serve clients specializing in public works, social work, higher education, documentary film, and professional development. In his current role at Bronson Healthcare, he provides leadership for digital marketing, communications, and innovative utilization of new media. Michael has a master’s degree in educational technology from Western Michigan University.

Craving attention or creativity?

The very talented Joseph Gordon-Levitt shares his thoughts and wisdom about the things we focus our attention on.

27 years of web browser trends summarized in one motion infographic

An interesting visual history of the origin and evolution of web browsers.

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Listen to music with me

I’m a huge fan of music. If you need something fresh or fun to listen to, book mark this page and come back on a …

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Zero-click searches account for more than 64% of Google queries

The team at SparkToro do a lot of interesting and valuable market research. They recently shared some new trends they’ve observed on how users are …

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Google Chrome tips and tricks

A curated list of shortcuts, extensions, and best practices that make using the Google Chrome web browser easier.

I never ‘had to have’ a morning alarm for my phone, until now

Meet Marc Rebillet, he is a musical genius with creative brilliance, who is also really really great.