Feedback is like gold when building a website. Make it easy for users to give feedback and they will.
Users who love your website will be more then happy to tell you what they hate about it. Believe it or not, your site isn’t perfect.
Your goal as a web designer or site owner is to give your users an awesome experience. So when a user tells you what they did or did not like about your website, listen!
Ask people what they hate the most about your site, not what they think. You’ll get better feedback. Don’t ask how could it be better, ask what it is they hate and improve that first.
I asked the Random Shapes members what they hated the most about Random Shapes and the feedback was incredible! By far the best feedback I’ve had about the site.
Ask …
It’s amazing what a deadline can do to your productivity. In a few short months it’s all over. Procrastinating is no longer an option and so lately… I’ve been busy.
Tomorrow Random Shapes is opening up its forum to everyone and you’re expected invited to join. Also this weekend I’m redesigning my other site and I’ll be working on the new design for this one. I have a good idea of how I want it to look I just hope I can do it. Later this month I’ll be launching another site I’m working on for a client and with any luck I’ll be releasing this design as a wordpress theme shortly after, just because. At my actual job I’m having a good time. We redesigned and launched the main Global Alerts site recently and I can’t wait …
I love working on the web. Everything is constantly changing. There’s always something new and interesting. I like that. Freelancing was the same way. One day I would have tons of work to do, the next I’d be looking for more. My schedule was very sporadic. I never knew exactly what I’d be doing the next day. I never knew what suprise would be thrown my way.
When I was given the opportunity to take a full-time job I thought that would be cool. It would be more relaxed and less sporadic. I was excited for the change of pace. And for the 10 days I was there, it was a nice change of pace.
Integrum is awesome. I already told you how cool they are. It was fun working with them. I learned a lot about having a “real” …
About a month ago at the November Refresh meeting Josh Knowles talked to me about a possible job opportunity. I then met with Josh and the rest of the Integrum guys at the November AZ on Rails meeting and started working a week later.
It’s a fun place to work although very different than what I’m used to.
Less Distractions
Working at an office instead of at home I’m less easily distracted. I tend to stay focused on one particular project longer rather than constantly switching back and forth between projects.
No Marketing
I’ve never had a hard time finding work but it’s not like work just comes to me all the time either. Working for a company I no longer have to worry about finding new projects or dealing with clients. I’m glad that I’ve dealt with clients before and …
At my new job we have Nerf guns that are used regularly throughout the day. My job title is CSS Samurai. Other job titles include Kung Fu Koder, Alpha Geek, The Professional, Human/Geek Relations, and Design Ninja. In the middle of the office we have a monkey with a cape hanging from the ceiling. After one successful business call beer and cookies were purchased and brought to the office. There are 3 Matt’s and 3 Chris’s so I go by Mattbob. We’re looking to get a Wii for the office. In a couple of weeks we’re having a Christmas party. Hours are really flexible and the projects are gonna be a little cooler.
The didn’t tell me this when they asked if I wanted the job. Needless to say, I’m enjoying it, but it’s gonna take some getting used to. I’ve …