Don't be afraid to ask questions
30
NOV 2016
'Commentary'
Don't be afraid to ask questions
Everyone dumps on research. It's the unwanted child of the design process, the first thing to cut. The sacrificial line item on quotes everywhere, served up only to be slashed. The favourite and...
Our own David Saravia interviewed by Group Texting on the future of digital marketing
29
NOV 2016
'Marketing, Interviews'
Our own David Saravia interviewed by Group Texting on the future of digital marketing
Dave had a chance to sit down with the fine folks at Group Texting recently to discuss the current state of the digital marketing landscape and what we can expect going forward. Over the...
Groupon goof: How careless marketing can create hard feelings
25
NOV 2016
'Commentary, Marketing'
Groupon goof: How careless marketing can create hard feelings
I received an email this morning from Groupon, the popular coupon / discount seller that was the tech darling not too long ago. Personally, I haven’t used the service for at least 3 or 4...
Automated membership invoices in renewal emails
24
NOV 2016
'LifeWEB'
Automated membership invoices in renewal emails
Just a quick update to our membership invoicing system, we've added the ability to attach PDF invoices in renewal emails to assist with user clarity and bookkeeping. We've also added the ability...
3 ways to make sure you're designing for humans
23
NOV 2016
'Web Design Help, Commentary'
3 ways to make sure you're designing for humans
Everyone has some story of being stuck on a terrible automated phone-menu. Some tragic tale of a time you needed to contact your phone or cable company for a quick technical fix and instead...
Texting is the new app
16
NOV 2016
'Commentary'
Texting is the new app
I hate apps. I mean, not all of them, but most of them. I resent the way every business seems to think I want to establish a direct, specific, and totally exclusive relationship...
The Saturday Share – 11/12/16
12
NOV 2016
'Commentary'
The Saturday Share – 11/12/16
Well, a lot of stuff happened this week. A whole lot of stuff... 1 . All the heavy news and division got you down this week? Take your mind off of it by watching two idiots destroy the...
Merge duplicate profiles in membership databace
11
NOV 2016
'LifeWEB'
Merge duplicate profiles in membership databace
One of the most persistent issues encountered by membership organizations is the annoyance of duplicate files for the same member. Whether these happen as a result of clerical error, user...
These pavement traffic lights may seem silly, but they're actually smart design
9
NOV 2016
'Commentary'
These pavement traffic lights may seem silly, but they're actually smart design
You may have already seen news stories about these pavement traffic lights. They've already been installed in the German cities of Augsburg and Cologne, adopted for a trial program in Sydney...