Most recent blogs in the Common Sense category
I love my tablet. Until I was given one a couple of years ago, I never thought I'd like tablets as much as I do now. But that's not to say there aren't a few things that annoy me - and it's not the fault of the device. Fair warning, if you're not interested in a self-indulgent venting of certain tablet design 'faux pas' then move on. Otherwise, let me enlighten you as to why it's time to put an end to these all-too-familiar scenarios.
If you're reading this, chances are this blog is irrelevant to you. But it's still interesting.
Does music itself help one to create?
This week I had cause to remind a couple of colleagues of the 'iron triangle' - a representation of the relationship between the forces that combine to constrain any project. Sometimes also referred to as the 'scope triangle' or 'quality triangle', it is also a traditional measure of project success.
This new startup advice is straight to the point. Excuse my french.
An example of an eCommerce site that NEARLY got it right. Learn what they did wrong and how you can avoid the same pitfalls.
Not all sites are created equal. Websites that give their owner control over content will inevitably, over time outperform those without.
Developing content early in the prototyping phase of your project is essential for a good design outcome.
As web designers we should intrinsically understand UX, but every now and then someone comes up with something truly inspired.
Last time I talked about Structure Change Management and the impact it has on your website. This time I talk about something almost as boring.. extensibility in content management systems!
LIKEtoKNOW.it connects Instagram fans to the eCommerce websites selling the gear they want to buy.
Grow email subscribers three to five times the rate than you're probably doing now.
Don't get frazzled with the vast array of data available through google analytics. Knowing where to start your analytics journey is just common sense.
Training is a growing thing in our business, and Special Ed is my favourite.
We are so connected we separate ourselves from everything around us. It’s crap! Sad, lonely, boring. I am over it.
Give users what they want and you'll get what you deserve.
It's going to be really hard to capture high-quality leads from your website without conversion forms. And by understanding the elements of a well optimised conversion path, you would realise that forms work best when placed on page with an offer or opportunity which visitors simply can't forget.
Under-thinking a problem can be just as devastating as over-thinking it