Stay Away From Flash

I often get clients who are stoked about the idea of building a site in Flash so that they can… well… look flashy. If you’re in that boat, let me give you just one piece of advice: Don’t!

Yes, technically speaking, you can do some pretty neat stuff with Flash, but there are three major drawbacks: they’re difficult to manage, they can potentially destroy your search engine optimization, and they can be incompatible on some mobile devices. (more…)

When is it Time to Re-Design?

When’s the last time you gave your site a serious make-over?

Let’s face it, trends come and go, especially on the internet. A stunning website you had designed just a year ago may pale in comparison to a website designed today. In my opinion, a design has about a 6 month shelf-life, and then it starts to go stale. (more…)

New to Blogging: What’s It Gonna Take?

So you want to blog? I don’t blame you. There a million reasons to get into it. Business, entertainment, education, and fun, just to name a few. But does it have to be so tech-y? (more…)