Blogging is no hobby. The professionalism of many bloggers ranges from journalists and movie critics to senators and economists; it is a medium that is only just starting to mature into its status as a dynamic alternative to the current ossified status of traditional publishing. As large news institutions continue to negotiate this wacky web of ours, many find blogging […]… Read more »
That humans are party to a complex social environment is of no question. Now take this social environment online and place it under the influence of designers and marketers. The marketers are the architects of the wry smile that creeps onto your face when Facebook advertises products “Liked” by your friends; the designers are the ones providing easy access to the opinions of your peers on any commodity under the sun. And that’s just the tip o’ the berg…. Read more »
First came survival, then came Facebook. Kidding, but intricate social networks originated in an offline evolution which informs our current use of technology…. Read more »
Twitter. The name alone conjures images of a frenetic social environment filled with bespectacled nerds who sip coffee from jugs while reading esoteric tech blogs in their pajamas. It’s time to banish that stereotype once and for all. The ubiquitous micro-blogging tool has finally moved beyond its geeky tween years and has matured into a rich trove of up-to-date information, populated by the movers and shakers of any and every industry imaginable…. Read more »
We often hear about the need to “increase content” and create “dynamic sites”, but buzzwords like these are simply meant to stress the importance of keeping your site up-to-date and fresh with information aimed at an audience besieged by the flashy design of constant competition…. Read more »
