Archive for July, 2006
More proof the world is shrinking…
For the last month or so my Mom has been in Costa Rica as a chaperon for a study abroad program. She’s in a part of the world where English is barely spoken, ice is a luxury, phone service is nearly non-existent, and driving is an art form.
Twenty years ago she would basically have been [...]
Big Community Week!
Even though online community has existed for decades in some form or fashion, it’s never really been mainstream. In the last 5 years especially the "mainstreaming" of community concepts has been incredible, and shows no sign of slowing. I’ve been doing Internet and Web community work for a long time, and I know I’m not [...]
Friday Non-Blog Design Series VI
It’s that time again - great blog designs that don’t look all "bloggy". My collection of these types of designs has run out. What are your favorites?
Snook.caI love that back and lime color scheme!
YellowLaneSolid design, uncommon color scheme, and a slightly different content layout make for a fun site.
Surfin’ SafariWhile a bit more "traditional" blog [...]
The Fourth Wall and Character Blogs
In theater there’s a term called the Fourth Wall - basically the boundary between the audience and the fiction. Imagine this: You’re watching the new (and very good) Superman movie. Superman is flying through the air but you can see the guy off stage operating the wires. Ruins the illusion, right?
Or imagine watching Friends [...]
Phrases we should eliminate…
We all have our favorite marketing catch phrases, clueless concepts that won’t die, and discussion points. Favorite in the sense that we’d like to see them die before we get so tired of hearing them we snap and smack someone.
My favorite of late? In relation to Web projects:
"… there will need to be a viral [...]
Long Tail Skypecast
The kind folks at Typepad sent me a notification of a fun Skypecast coming up:
On July 24 at 1:30 PM (PST), Six Apart will be hosting a moderated SkypeCast discussion with the author of The Long Tail, Chris Anderson, led by TypePad’s General Manager, Michael Sippey. On July 17, you’ll also be able to read [...]
Friday Non-Blog Design Series V
Wow, it’s been FAR too long since I’ve posted. These dang short weeks are killing my blogging, what with the vacation and holidays and required catch-up insanity.
But I’m back! I’m working on a few essay type entries, but in the meantime, here’s the next installment of the Friday Non-blog Design Series!
Jake TraceyTerrific sidebar layout
This [...]
