Archive for December, 2006

How to Consult Around Web 2.0

RSS and Web 2.0 on December 11th, 2006 No Comments

I just gave a presentation last week to a consulting company about Web 2.0 and how they could leverage it to lead new and or add-on to existing sales.
It was fun to talk about a technology I am a bit crazy about and it was nice to be asked to be the “expert” on the [...]

My Latest Client

Project Management on December 4th, 2006 No Comments

I just had my final pre-engagement meeting with a prospective new client – a major player in the telecom infrastructure arena.  I was brought in to do an analysis of the current state of their Project Management to determine why they were experiencing difficulties in several key areas.  Their problem statement to me was, “We [...]

So What Is Web Evolution?

Website Evolution on December 4th, 2006 No Comments

I get asked a lot for an elevator pitch explaining what I mean when I say “Web Site Evolution”. Though it doesn’t qualify as an elevator pitch this is what I typically tell people….
If you are in business in 2006 you almost undoubtedly have a website. In fact, you probably also have at least one [...]

Principles of Website Evolution

Website Evolution on December 3rd, 2006 No Comments

Over the past few years I have been asked to Evolve or redesign many websites. In doing this I have distilled some simple principles that drive my process.
Whether it’s a marketing site or a full fledged web application when I am designing for the web I am designing sympathetically with the way people actually use [...]

Design by Goals

Website Evolution on December 1st, 2006 No Comments

I fervently believe, and history has born this belief out, that understanding the goals of a website is the single most critical factor in the success of any design project. This is a fundamental tenet of my approach to website evolution.

When I am working on a project I first strive to get a clear picture [...]