Yearly Archives: 2009

Seven Web Development New Year’s Resolutions for Entrepreneurs in 2010

With unemployment at its highest levels in years as 2009 wraps up, many people are taking matters into their own hands. And many are finding success online.

10 logos that are due for a redesign

Good brands take the time to redefine and refresh their mark from time to time. UPS and Cadillac come to mind for their updated logos in recent years. The company can do this without giving up it’s heritage. Still, sometimes it’s not met with acclaim, like the recent Pepsi redo. Here is a list of [...]

10 logos that usually don’t make top 10 lists

Nike, Apple, and Target have great logos, and there are many top 10 logo lists that include them. The same lists often include FedEx, Google and McDonald’s too, but I wanted to take a moment and draw attention to some lesser publicized brands for their great logo designs.

Beauty is more than screen deep

Web design was among the top marketing strategies in 2009 to increase online revenue. It will continue to be a top strategy for 2010 and well into the foreseeable future. As a web designer, I’m sure you’re happy to hear you will still have a job next year, just not surprised.

How to screw up a web project… during the sale.

There are many ways to screw up a web development project, and it all starts with not helping the sales managers.

Droid – The Honeymoon

I’ve had my new Motorola Droid from Verizon for about 24 hours and here is my initial review

Personal vs. Professional uses of social media

It’s taken me a while, but I’ve finally reached a conclusion how I want to manage my presence and time on Twitter and Facebook. It looks likes its coming down to the ol’ 80 20 pareto principle.

I had a gun pointed at me at an interview

Don’t worry, it was only on screen, but it was a first. I’ve been conducting a number of interviews this past week, and it’s certainly reminded me of the value of interview skills and preparation.

Invest Early in Your Website to Save Money

Ten years ago, websites were largely brochure-ware and widely considered disposable. It was not uncommon for a company to roll out a new website annually. Eliminating waste is a popular topic these days, and many companies are employing strategies to get the most out of their online budgets.
Today, it is not uncommon for a website [...]

Work without walls (pt.3)

To be perfectly honest, I didn’t get much work done today. I spent far more time looking at corvettes. Since it was a Saturday, who can complain. The moral of the story is if your workplace is mobile, you can pick up and go when you want to.