Now that “the cloud” has reached mainstream media with Microsoft’s “To the Cloud” marketing campaign, I felt it was time to address the risks and rewards of this next evolution of the Internet. In a nutshell, the cloud is Internet-based computing that enables the sharing of resources, software, and information. A commonly used analogy is [...]
In November, I was privileged to present to the Charlotte User Experience Group on the subject of form usability. The talk was well-attended with a great discussion following. Designers and developers in Charlotte, take note: this group, organized by the talented Bermon Painter, is a hidden gem, filled with bright web professionals from varying backgrounds.
As Facebook and social media have become more prominent in our daily lives, businesses have been moving into the social media arena in search of customers. At Knowmad, we’ve explored Facebook and decided it’s not the ideal avenue for us but it’s not to be ignored. Why? Customers and prospects typically don’t look for us [...]