Do you want my two cents here?
A client asked why I disabled the comments on a page on her website. Why, indeed?! “It just doesn’t feel right to me,” didn’t seem like an adequate response. I struggled with it for a little while, and here are my thoughts on the subject. Have you ever noticed the weekly flyer displayed at the front of a Target store? Would you expect to see comments scribbled on the wall below... [Read more of this post]
The Two-Dollar-Bill Problem
Do you remember when the $2 bill was reissued? My grandmother thought they were a big deal. In fact, I still have the one she gave me for my birthday, complete with a postage stamp and cancellation code showing it was one of the first run. A lot of businesses wondered what to do with it. The drawers in the cash register were designed to hold bills in denominations of $1, $5, $10, and $20. Where would... [Read more of this post]
Sure it’s pretty, but will it do what you need?
If you own a business, your website’s first task is to leave a positive impression on visitors. A very, very close second is to explain how you can help. An interior designer friend wanted a theme that matched her bubbly, quirky, colorful personality. She found one adorned with doodles, fabric, needlework, buttons, and color that met those criteria beautifully. One day she asked me for some help... [Read more of this post]

