Common Sense
Most recent blogs in the Common Sense category
25Jan2016
These tablet experiences suck
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.
26Jun2015
How's business? Are you on-line yet?
If you're reading this, chances are this blog is irrelevant to you. But it's still interesting.
15May2015
How Music Affects Your Productivity
Does music itself help one to create?
20Mar2015
The holy trinity of a successful project
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.
29Sep2015
Some Great F**king Startup Advice
This new startup advice is straight to the point. Excuse my french.
23Jun2015
Is cart abandonment killing your business?
An example of an eCommerce site that NEARLY got it right. Learn what they did wrong and how you can avoid the same pitfalls.
25May2015
Why your site needs a CMS
Not all sites are created equal. Websites that give their owner control over content will inevitably, over time outperform those without.
20Mar2015
Don't be content without content
Developing content early in the prototyping phase of your project is essential for a good design outcome.
17Mar2015
Designing the web for people
As web designers we should intrinsically understand UX, but every now and then someone comes up with something truly inspired.
17Mar2015
What I want from a CMS: Part 2 - Extensibility
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!
16Mar2015
I like LIKEtoKNOW.it
LIKEtoKNOW.it connects Instagram fans to the eCommerce websites selling the gear they want to buy.
16Mar2015
10 tips for increasing database subscribers with an email popup: the dos and don'ts that actually work
Grow email subscribers three to five times the rate than you're probably doing now.
6Feb2015
Where do I start with testing?
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.
4Feb2015
Why your agency should consider Special Ed
Training is a growing thing in our business, and Special Ed is my favourite.
29Jan2015
One of us, one of us... smart phones, dumb humans
We are so connected we separate ourselves from everything around us. It’s crap! Sad, lonely, boring. I am over it.
29Jan2015
Trapping your audience is a sign of fear
Give users what they want and you'll get what you deserve.
16Jan2015
4 quick tips to optimize your conversion forms for better leads
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.
15Jan2015
Combining Design Thinking and Strategic Thinking
Under-thinking a problem can be just as devastating as over-thinking it
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