What is Google Places?
When you’re looking for a business, product or service where do you search first? Do you turn to the phone book, the newspaper or do you search online…
The ABCs of WCAG – Mapping Out an Accessible Future
For anyone who has been working in the digital accessibility field, sometimes it can feel like being lost in an alphanumeric soup! And for those of us…
Two Out of Three Ain't Bad
Earlier I wrote about how important it is to be honest in the way that you present yourself and your business on-line. The benefits are obvious, but…
Paving the Way -- What Would You Tell Your 16-Year-Old Wannabe Developer Self?
If you could do it all over again, what route would you take to get you where you are now? What decisions and actions would help smooth out those…
Artistic Lessons Apply No Matter What the Audience, Organization
Everyone is unique, obviously, but when it comes to facing challenges, we often have markedly similar needs, expectations, and goals. From arts to…
So What's the Difference Already?
SEM and SEO are terms that are often confused and used interchangeably, so what’s the difference? What will benefit your website, organization or…
User Experience -- No Magic, No Snake Oil, Just Data and Effort-Driven Results
User Experience is such a broad topic that it can often feel confusing to people not immersed in it. And, unfortunately, the world of web optimization…
User Journeys are Taking Off: “Plane” Thoughts on Personalization’s Future
For most people, spontaneity isn’t a big motivator to purchase something. Sure, there are impulse buys here and there (there’s a reason why gum and…
What's the Deal with Mega Navs?
When you want to pack a lot of content in a prominent place on your site, Mega Navs often seem like the ideal solution. But before you make that…
The Weight of the Word is On Your Shoulders
How important are words? Well, maybe Elvis sang it best when he warbled “It’s only words and words are all I have to steal your heart away.” Whether…