Archive for 'usability' Tag

The Evolution of a Logo (I Can Live With)

One of the most frustrating things for me since I started writing on this blog was the lack of a logo I really loved. That's not to say I haven't ...

Media Temple Wins Out

The migration to Media Temple is complete. I think. ;) I've been doing quite a bit of of installing, configuring and testing to be sure everything runs as it did ...

The Wordpress Admin… Beautified

Until this morning, I didn't think I could love WordPress any more. :) I was wrong. With the help of a few talented designers, the folks over at Automattic have ...

How to Add a Tabbed Content Section to Your Blog

If you're a consistent blogger who has surpassed the 6 month mark, you've likely built up a notable resource for your visitors. Eventually, rotating older content in becomes a challenge. ...

The Waning Usability of GoDaddy

Over the past year or so, I've had growing frustrations with GoDaddy, and as a result I've gradually discontinued many of the services I once used and recommended. This weekend, ...

Spruce Up Your Search Results

Optimizing for the search engines is often at the forefront of every site owners' mind, but what about the search on your own site? If you offer search functionality on ...

What My Kids Have Taught Me About Design

What follows may seem silly, but surely some of you with children can appreciate the analogies... :) 1) If you can't use it, doesn't matter if it looks good My 10mo old ...