Writing Good: The English Language in the Internet Age – Part One

September 16th, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink


Words 4 the webwise with Simon Rose

A regular column by author, Simon Rose.

We’ve all seen those funny signs and ads, featuring incorrect translations in non-English speaking countries or more alarmingly, from parts of the world where English is spoken and where the company or organization should know better. The poor use of English also infiltrated the corporate world’s internal memos and documents quite some time ago. People simply don’t understand their own language anymore. They’re also unaware of what words actually mean or can imply if used incorrectly, leading to comical and at times dangerous assumptions.

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What would you do for a dollar?

September 15th, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink

What would you do for a dollar?

What would you do for a dollar?

It seems that some people are working way too hard these days. Or they aren’t working at all.

Scriptlance is a website that allows competing freelancers to bid on available projects. The scope is published on the site and members post what they are willing to take for the job. Presumably the lowest bid wins. It’s just like eBay except the other way around and without the mutual satisfaction.

Leighton Hubbell drew my attention to one such job. The request was for 100 ‘logo icons’ for up to $500. I think that means icons. It might be small logos, I’m not sure. Anyway, one person’s bid was $100. For 100 icons. I’m not sure how complex the icons are meant to be, but that’s still well below minimum wage.

If you still think crowd sourcing is OK, consider how this behaviour is driving down quality, pushing up expectations and stealing from your friendly neighbourhood small business. Unless you happen to be in the license plate stamping business, I’m sure the competition where you live is making more than prison inmates.

 


Graphic Design/Information Management

September 12th, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink

Graphic design, information managementTo call graphic design a visual practise is only (pardon the pun) scratching the surface. » Read the rest of this entry «


When is Art Terrorism?

September 8th, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink

Incendiary indeed!Los Angeles artist Alex Schaeffer didn’t expect to be stopped by the police while painting.

A concerned citizen (for want of a more accurate term) alerted the police to Schaeffer’s activity on a street outside a bank. Quietly painting an impression of the bank building in front of him, Schaeffer suddenly found himself explaining to police why he had painted the roof on fire. » Read the rest of this entry «


You Have a Logo, But Can You Use Your Logo?

September 6th, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink

Used for illustrative purposes only.If you have ever tried to order business cards, posters, brochures or anything else that includes your company logo on it, you may have been asked for a copy of your logo. But where is it?

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How to Make Me Click CLOSE on Your Website as Fast as Possible.

August 22nd, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink

Don't make me click it. I will, you know. I know the problem. People visit your website out of curiosity, fascination, or just plain need, but they spend way too much time there, gleaning information and reading about your great services and products.
Not all people may think like me, but here are a few things you can try if you want me to stop looking at your site and close down that browser tab as quickly as possible. » Read the rest of this entry «


Words 4 the Webwise: Time is Money

August 18th, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink

Words 4 the webwise with Simon Rose

A regular column by author, Simon Rose.

You have a new product about to be launched that’s not going to be ready on time. Meetings are scheduled over the next few days to try and get things back on track. There’s a board meeting about other pressing issues this afternoon that you really don’t have time for. The new phone system is being installed next week and there are a series of interviews for new employees that you need to be involved in. It’s also your daughter’s piano recital this evening and your mother’s birthday tomorrow. And of course, there’s the website, all shiny and new, but still in need of text to fill the pages.
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How to Add a Facebook LIKE Button to Every Page on Your Website

August 15th, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink

Adding a LIKE button to your website is a great way for people to respond to your content. I suppose a better way would be for people to actually click on the call to action button and contact you directly, but in lieu of a real response, a LIKE can help circulate your web page to other people on the visitor’s Facebook page.
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Website launch: Medhedzz, Hats with Hearts

August 3rd, 2011 § 0 comments § permalink

Medhedzz, Hats with HeartMedhedzz, Hats with Heart, is a new service providing top quality scrub hats to the medical profession. Proceeds from the sale of every uniquely designed and crafted hat go to Health 4 Humanity, a charity supporting doctors travelling to developing countries.

Deb Pogson is am operating room nurse with a passion for sewing with beautiful fabrics. She makes all hats to order to give surgeons the chance to show off their personality and individuality, even when hidden underneath scrubs!

Visit their brand new site at medhedzz.com. It is built on SiteCM, the professional and support content management system and features Simple eCommerce, an online purchasing solution, both from ideaLEVER.


Know the Difference: Web Design and IT

July 24th, 2011 § 4 comments § permalink

Don't let these people anywhere near your website.I’ve said it before and it bears repeating.Web design is NOT an IT issue!

I read a Facebook thread yesterday by someone who had been disappointed in the hiring of an IT professional who was then employed to undertake web design duties. Apparently, the job took a southward dive at that point and the client became more and more frustrated as Mr IT put the clamps on everything they needed to do. Including installing WordPress plugins.

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