Archive for August, 2007

Links: August 12th - 18th, 2007

Netflix: How to build a Killer Community - WebWare takes a look at the features that make Netflix’s online community successful. At Drawbackwards, we like how Netlix shows you who you are similar to. Similarity builds initial trust and makes people more likely to contribute.
Why fonts look different on Mac and PC - Joel on […]

Knowing

A consistent trait of very successful people appears to be knowing exactly what one wants. When opportunity presents itself, knowing what is wanted puts each of us in a great position to acquire it. So, do you know what you want?

The Gifts of Google (now with free 411)

As a business owner whose revenue is built on long-term relationships with clients, where do you want to be in the mind of your people?
A. Yes! Free 411 from Google. 1-800-GOOG-411!
B. Finally! No more $1.79 charges from AT$T.
Those were my first two thoughts when I heard Google was offering a free 411 service. Google is […]

Links: August 5th - August 11th 2007

Endicia - Endicia Internet Postage lets you print postage with just a computer, a printer, and an Internet connection. Integrated into over 60 applications.
Strategic Skills of Designers - LukeW outlines a nice list of skills designers need to apply strategic thinking to design.
Basic Definition of Organization - A group of people intentionally organized […]

Differentiate

Good design is the most important way to differentiate ourselves from our competitors.
– Yun Jong Yong, Samsung CEO

Links: July 22nd - August 4th

Quantcast - An internet ratings service.
YSlow for Firebug - A plugin from Yahoo for Firefox that gives letter grades to your website’s code (though getting an F for not having media connected to a CDN seems a bit harsh for smaller sites).

Champions Pay the Price - 37Signals on championing a cause to make something better […]