Growing the web design pie in India – changing our attitudes and increasing...
Q. How many web designers does it take to change a light bulb? Ans. 1 to do the changing and 2500 to submit proposals for the contract for changing the light bulbs. Ok, so it may not be the best light...
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Web developers need to take charge of their projects – lead and advise the...
Illustration by Bhakti Chande We all have stories about how a client drove a project off a cliff by their lack of cooperation or funny ideas about how things should be. The web design world is full of...
View ArticlePlanning multi-region websites – centralized or decentralized approach
Recently we had a meeting with a client with divisions across several countries and we were discussing how to plan the website architecture. This client has chosen a centralized integrated approach...
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E-commerce re-targeting – Good idea or invasion of privacy?
Imagine you walk into a store and select something you really liked but at the last moment change your mind. After a day or so you are walking on the road and look at a poster or banner to see that...
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Is your web designer like a bull dog? Tenacious and persistent?
What an odd question you might say, but after 15 years in this business, the one quality I would say that is the most important for any web designer especially in India is – bull dog like persistence....
View ArticleThe Zen of Web Design from MiracleworX
The zen of web design miraclewor x from Ron Billimoria Related Posts:Interesting presentation on the perils of content marketing.Crafting an online identity – the art of personal…Quick Weekend Reading...
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The Content Development Culture – Creating the content rich organization.
A friend and client who recently took over as head of a large technology company recently wrote to me with the following: “I have found a lack of skills on content everywhere – marketing creatives,...
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Cool little mailer – very nice example of customization
Eloqua is always brilliant at content marketing. This little mailer I received really made me pause and smile and then I went through their offer. Notice our company and their company name on the...
View ArticleDealing with fragmented data sources – a constant challenge for web designers
Once a website is completed its practically a complete picture of the client’s business. Its a time capsule type snapshot of the company, its values, its products or services and all other related...
View ArticleInstant website analysis – an off the cuff review of a prospective client...
I received an unusual request today from a prospective client. Here it is in their own words… “We are keen to give a fresh look to our website. We would like to have give the freshness with a new...
View ArticleAmateur web designers are leaving clients high and dry – the solution – hire...
Three cases recently highlighted the menace of amateur web designers and how they leave clients high and dry in spite of being paid. Case 1 : A good friend cannot access a wordpress website A good...
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A simple but lovely example of online product customization
We come across all kinds of customization functions as we browse websites across the net. But thanks to a client we came across this lovely example of customization. The interface is simple, works...
View ArticleSME Toolkit India – 5 Secrets to help you get the most out of your business...
Have recently started contributing articles to ICICI Bank’s SME Toolkit India. I write under the section ‘Web Strategy for SMEs’. Here is the latest article. 5 Secrets to help you get the most out of...
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He wants what ??!! Absurd suggestions designers have to endure.
One day when we presented our design prototypes to our client, one of their employee jumped-in and placed an Asian Paints color shade card in my hand. He then proceeded to say the most absurd thing I...
View ArticleIs your website DICEE enough? Deep, Intelligent, Complete, Empowering &...
This post has been inspired from an excellent article by Guy Kawasaki in which he about the DICEE concept....
View ArticleQuick Reads – A few links and articles I came across on my online wanderings
Hi, As usual another set of links and articles I came across on my online wanderings. Want to Know What Really Makes You Happy? Try Tracking It Guy Kawasaki: The Art of Creating a Community By 2017,...
View ArticleSwitching web design agencies – a few things to keep in mind for a smooth...
Sometimes web design agencies take clients for granted and sometimes they outgrow them or vice versa. For whatever the reason there could come a time when you need to switch agencies. Depending on your...
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E-zines – Are they still relevant in the age of social media and information...
There was a time that e-zines were all the rage. Everyone was creating them and I was subscribed to literally dozens of them. However with Facebook and other social tools taking up precious online time...
View ArticleThe 3 Reasons your Business Needs an Explainer Video By Shea Harris
This post is by my friend Shea Harris who is the creator of WebsiteWhiteboards.com. I was very impressed with his work and reached out to him for a guest post. Happily he obliged. I do hope you get an...
View ArticleHow active is your digital initiative – the ultimate checklist!
Use this comprehensive yet simple check list to see if how active is your business’s digital initiative. Items Points Your Score If your company has a website (Duh!) 5 If you have updated the website...
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