While browsing Consumerist the other day for updates on the Krempasky vs. Popken debate, I noticed that one of the posts reported that Consumer Reports has introduced a Consumer Safety Blog. I'm a big fan of consumer advocacy and think it's a great idea. However, I can't say I'm taken with the site right away....
Continue ReadingThis is one of those weeks where I've got more material than time. So here are some quick thoughts on some things that have been floating around my browser this week.
(1) A new startup launched this week called Grand Central. According to Life Hacker, Grand Central "lets you consolidate all of your phone numbers into one number,...
Continue ReadingThe last year has seen the rise of social news sites that give users editorial control of the sites' homepage by voting on their favorite stories. Users submit stories which are then voted on by other users, with the most popular stories appearing most prominently on the sites. The key to this concept is users spending time reading through submissions to find the most compelling stories. ...
Continue ReadingEver now and then something hits the Internet and spreads like wildfire. Below are four such phenomena I've come across recently that I figured I'd share.
(1) Million Dollar Homepage
On August 26, 2005, English college student Alex Tew launched the Million Dollar Homepage as a way to fund his education....
Continue Reading(1) Create a graphic design that says something about the candidate. Most candidate websites are cookie cutter in terms of design. Stand out by creating a graphic identity that actually speaks to who the candiate is. The Kinky Friedman for Governor website is a good example of a site design with some personality....
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