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JenG
You hear a lot about the importance of innovation. Because I work in science and technology, many of the organizations I work with or for have specific "innovation" programs. But I started to realize there are actually many cases where imitation may be preferred to innovation. What do you think? How do we erase the stigma of imitation and put it to good use, both personally and professionally? http://su.pr/1cbjqL
103 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer, Consultants R US, Productivity & Time-Management and Professional Development2 more
Raquel Elle Bell:
@Jonathan - That is they key in your last sentence. Do you understand enough about the work that you are imitating to improve it. It is extremely ...More@Jonathan - That is they key in your last sentence. Do you understand enough about the work that you are imitating to improve it. It is extremely even more frustrating when someone takes bits and pieces and expects it to work as intended usually resulting in a poor product and that makes your product look bad as well.
102 weeks ago
102 weeks ago
Jonathan van de Veen:
@Raquel: Exactly.
In software development we have a name for people who take pieces of other peoples work, slap them together and expect them to ...More@Raquel: Exactly.
In software development we have a name for people who take pieces of other peoples work, slap them together and expect them to work. They're called script kiddies.
102 weeks ago
In software development we have a name for people who take pieces of other peoples work, slap them together and expect them to ...More@Raquel: Exactly.
In software development we have a name for people who take pieces of other peoples work, slap them together and expect them to work. They're called script kiddies.
102 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman
With the New Year, I've been doing a lot of brainstorming and have found that I'm returning to that old staple of mind maps. I do some brainstorming on paper and then transfer and expand on those ideas using MindMeister which is an online mind-mapping software. I find it also helps me organize my thoughts. Then I go out and test my ideas by talking to people. How do you go about the process of brainstorming ideas and incubation?
70 weeks ago from Shotgun Startups, Upstarts!, Blogging Ideas, Entrepreneurs and Productivity & Time-Management3 more
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Stuart Nolan:
@Amanda Some evidence to suggest that writing is better for learning than typing. More@Amanda Some evidence to suggest that writing is better for learning than typing. http://lifehacker.com/5738093/why-you-learn-more-effectively-by-writing-...
69 weeks ago
69 weeks ago
Paul:
I like using a whiteboard either a real one or on the ipad. I leave it up so I alsways am tweaking adding to the concept. Then I start socializing
63 weeks ago
63 weeks ago
Tyler Durbin
Today I met with a gal that has recently started her own business. She has 10+ years of experience working with a VERY IMPRESSIVE list of local firms and clients. Now that she is on her own, her biggest challenges is being seen no longer as just an internal employee but as an expert in her field and someone capable of doing the work without the support of an established firm.
What advice would you give her so that she is able to market herself better?
70 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs and Young Entrepreneur Community
Linda A. Hamilton:
I agree with Jonathan about becoming a Thought Leader, but believe to cushion the possible idea of being too expensive, suggest people contact you ...MoreI agree with Jonathan about becoming a Thought Leader, but believe to cushion the possible idea of being too expensive, suggest people contact you for Free Consultations. FREE, NEW and NOW have always been considered standout words for motivating people to contact you. Once someone begins to talk with you about what you do, how you'll add value by working together, and your knowledge, companies are sometimes willing to pay the higher price for your services. But you have to personally connect and convince them of your value. If they are serious about using you, they will stay. If not, they may go elsewhere, buy cheaper, get what they pay for, and come back later to have you bail them out of the mess the other company got them in. This happens in business all the time. Buying quality means paying more... going the lesser expensive route initially may result in paying more later.
70 weeks ago
70 weeks ago
LY Gian:
Before she leave the firm, she need to do proper planning. Besides start up cost, she need to set aside at least 6 months personal living ...MoreBefore she leave the firm, she need to do proper planning. Besides start up cost, she need to set aside at least 6 months personal living expenses, in event that, there is no income coming in. Another way is to build up passive income during her employment years. For example, subscribe to annuity plan.
Thereafter, she need to hire service firm to assist her in doing the administrative work like setting up website, pay utilities bill, renew business licensed and etc. So that she can focus on her expert field.
69 weeks ago
Thereafter, she need to hire service firm to assist her in doing the administrative work like setting up website, pay utilities bill, renew business licensed and etc. So that she can focus on her expert field.
69 weeks ago
Charlie Anderson
What the general thought on job candidates printing personal business cards? I know some people think it's a great idea and helps a candidate separate herself from both her current employer (if she has one) and the rest of the pack. But others think it's a tacky marketing ploy--perhaps because all that info is on a resume. Or maybe because so many people give themselves cheesy titles like "Digital Leader," "Web 2.0 Guru," or "Executive Professional." What do you guys think? Thumbs-up or down?
68 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs, Brand Managers, Gen-Y Professional Bloggers and We're Hiring2 more
Kristen Creager:
I think the mini business cards from Moo are a great way to stand out.
67 weeks ago
67 weeks ago
JESS Kalinowsky:
Had not seen those before! Thanks for sharing. Here is their link if anyone cares to see what they have to offer:
MoreHad not seen those before! Thanks for sharing. Here is their link if anyone cares to see what they have to offer:
http://us.moo.com/uploader/?type=businesscard
Are they any better than VistaPrint? [I think theirs are borderline shabby, personally.] I have a printer that prints two sided, full color, 5k cards for $100. bucks! If anyone wants his contact info let me know. He also does matching post cards which can be used for follow up personal thank you notes.
67 weeks ago
MoreHad not seen those before! Thanks for sharing. Here is their link if anyone cares to see what they have to offer:
http://us.moo.com/uploader/?type=businesscard
Are they any better than VistaPrint? [I think theirs are borderline shabby, personally.] I have a printer that prints two sided, full color, 5k cards for $100. bucks! If anyone wants his contact info let me know. He also does matching post cards which can be used for follow up personal thank you notes.
67 weeks ago
Charlie Anderson
For 2 months now I've been stressing about what to write for my 100th blog post. I finally decided nothing would be good enough, so I wrote something short & sweet to get the monkey off my back. Does anyone else put weird pressure on themselves for relatively meaningless milestones like this? (And don't say Valentine's Day!) My simple post: http://bit.ly/f2TjhX
Ty Unglebower:
I have done so with my older blog. But I was just thinking last night and earlier today how the one year anniversary of the launch of Too XYZ went ...MoreI have done so with my older blog. But I was just thinking last night and earlier today how the one year anniversary of the launch of Too XYZ went by pretty much unnoticed by me. It's not that I don't care, it's that I think now I am more concerned with creating content, and making use of the blog as an idea exchange, than I am pointing out the milestone.
I do understand the temptation to acknowledge them though. One year ago if you had asked me, I am sure I would have been certain I would have pointed out reaching a year on my second blog.
Ironically, I was putting together a post about the fact that I missed the milestone when I saw this trending topic...
67 weeks ago
I do understand the temptation to acknowledge them though. One year ago if you had asked me, I am sure I would have been certain I would have pointed out reaching a year on my second blog.
Ironically, I was putting together a post about the fact that I missed the milestone when I saw this trending topic...
67 weeks ago
Jonathan van de Veen:
For my anniversaries (I've had two so far) I decided to do a post on how the blog is running, what has happend over the past year and what I'd ...MoreFor my anniversaries (I've had two so far) I decided to do a post on how the blog is running, what has happend over the past year and what I'd like to do in the following year. Not sure if a lot of people are that interested but I do think my readers have the right to know these things.
67 weeks ago
67 weeks ago
La Donna Lokey
What do you think about using your cell phone to pay for purchases, rather than a credit card? Cashless shopping is on the way! http://smrt.io/f26UoG
68 weeks ago from Tech Gurus
Jonathan van de Veen:
As a software developer with some experience in security and mobile, I think the biggest problems to tackle are around exactly this, security.
To ...MoreAs a software developer with some experience in security and mobile, I think the biggest problems to tackle are around exactly this, security.
To be successfull, people need to be able to trust this new payment system.
Questions like "What will happen if I loose my phone?" or "How is the communication protected from being hacked by others?" and "How is my identity protected from being regenerated in some way?"
And the problems only become bigger on Android. As it is open source, someone can make a version of this OS that reveales any secrets in the code for the application.
To tackle all the above, I think it is extremely important that a white paper gets published on how this all works. And that people can actually provide feedback.
68 weeks ago
To ...MoreAs a software developer with some experience in security and mobile, I think the biggest problems to tackle are around exactly this, security.
To be successfull, people need to be able to trust this new payment system.
Questions like "What will happen if I loose my phone?" or "How is the communication protected from being hacked by others?" and "How is my identity protected from being regenerated in some way?"
And the problems only become bigger on Android. As it is open source, someone can make a version of this OS that reveales any secrets in the code for the application.
To tackle all the above, I think it is extremely important that a white paper gets published on how this all works. And that people can actually provide feedback.
68 weeks ago
La Donna Lokey:
@Jonathan I think you make great points. I'm sure there were lots of similar questions when credit cards first came into use - people worrying ...More@Jonathan I think you make great points. I'm sure there were lots of similar questions when credit cards first came into use - people worrying what would happen if someone else got hold of their cards, got their account info, etc. I think all of this will be addressed over time, as use becomes more pervasive. It seems other countries are leading the way on this - I belive Citi started testing these in India/Singapore first, so we'll see when it becomes bigger in the states. I for one am excited - but then, I always forget my purse! :)
68 weeks ago
68 weeks ago
Brett Kunsch
What was the best career move you ever made and why?
69 weeks ago from Creating a Life You Love, Young Professional Men (YPM), Job Resources and Career Coaching, Career Rocketeer and Career Changers3 more
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peterb6086:
Not accepting a job I was offered from one of my clients. Would have changed my world geographically and initially financially, but the long term ...MoreNot accepting a job I was offered from one of my clients. Would have changed my world geographically and initially financially, but the long term would have pigeon-holed me. We tend to jump when we are flattered with a job offer and fortunately I thought this one thru.
68 weeks ago
68 weeks ago
Marquis Parker:
My best career move was going back to school to earn my MBA back in 2004. I was 4 years out of college when I applied and had spent that time as a ...MoreMy best career move was going back to school to earn my MBA back in 2004. I was 4 years out of college when I applied and had spent that time as a Software Engineer. The job paid well, but I was bored out of my mind and, instead of being a start to a leadership path in Tech, it basically pigeonholed me as a techie. Going to business school allowed me to press "Reboot" on my career and make the transition into a leadership track in business. My first post-MBA job was at McKinsey & Company and it was off to the races after that. Thank goodness I chose to get that degree!
68 weeks ago
68 weeks ago
Brett Kunsch
We often have a completely skewed vision of how others perceive us, and we often sell ourselves way short of what we can actually offer the world. But when we reach out to some honest and trusted friends, family, and colleagues who aren’t going to blow hot air up our butts, we get a clearer picture of our VALUE. ***Quite simply, others see what we cannot*** Have you reached out to rethink or resee your value? How has it helped? http://bit.ly/gDj3YR
69 weeks ago from Brazen Undergrads, Personal Branding, Personal Development, Entry-Level Young Professionals and GenYChat3 more
Jonathan van de Veen:
I agree with your premise, however I do find it hard to find someone who can actually give me a proper view on my professional capabilities, ...MoreI agree with your premise, however I do find it hard to find someone who can actually give me a proper view on my professional capabilities, meaning I don't have someone that I trust enough not to have some biased motive.
Does anyone have any tips?
69 weeks ago
Does anyone have any tips?
69 weeks ago
Brett Kunsch:
Hmmm, that is tricky. I think a good starting point would be to take the Strengthsfinder 2.0 assessment. MoreHmmm, that is tricky. I think a good starting point would be to take the Strengthsfinder 2.0 assessment. http://amzn.to/fmLwfO. Of course, you won't have that personal perspective that a human could offer, but the assessment is objective and will open your eyes to your top 5 strengths.
I would still think long and hard about who is in your network who could offer you the most objective perspective. Perhaps they won't be completely unbiased, but it's a starting point, no?
Who else can help out @Jonathan?
69 weeks ago
I would still think long and hard about who is in your network who could offer you the most objective perspective. Perhaps they won't be completely unbiased, but it's a starting point, no?
Who else can help out @Jonathan?
69 weeks ago
Rachel Howe
I was working as a non paid, intern with a company helping them with their social media. I gave them tips on SEO and tried 2 get them to start a blog-they havent. I was going to come up with topics that they could tweet about and post on Facebook, but that never happened. I come to find out that they got an "MBA consultant" (rolls eyes) 2 do a "social media audit" as well and they shrugged me off w/o contacting me for a month, I had 2. Im kind of offended about the whole thing. What do u think?
Ramon Martinez Jr:
Hi Rachel, A plus is that you're already doing an internship, so even if the experience isn't quite what you thought it should be, it is still a ...MoreHi Rachel, A plus is that you're already doing an internship, so even if the experience isn't quite what you thought it should be, it is still a learning experience. Social media, for many companies, is still a relatively new medium they can add to the mix. I think, a lot of companies want to get on the social media bandwagon, but, don't really understand how to use it to their advantage. Or they really don't know that they need or want. Don't forget, when making your suggestions, you need to sell the company on the benefit it brings for them...posting for the sake of posting really translates to what benefit for the company? Sell the company on the benefits of using social media and you're off to a much better start. Don't give up bigger and better things will come. Take Care!
69 weeks ago
69 weeks ago
Rachel Howe:
Thanks for the advice everyone. It just seems a lot of companies lack good communication skills, and being upfront, which I think are the two most ...MoreThanks for the advice everyone. It just seems a lot of companies lack good communication skills, and being upfront, which I think are the two most important things. But I guess you'll find that with a lot of companies, just gotta shrug it off and find one thats got it right.
69 weeks ago
69 weeks ago
Jonathan van de Veen
Today we celibrate the go-live of the first release of our new product. It's the start of a web based (Silverlight 4) solution for HR and Payroll. Is two years a long time for a first release? Does adding another three years before we are anywhere near finished sounds like a lot of time? I'd love to hear from devs working at product companies.
Natasha Smith
Many freelance and location-independent resources seem directed toward people who already have office jobs and are thinking of leaving. I'm graduating from college this spring and I think I'm likely to steer clear of desk jobs from the get-go. Is it better to build professional credentials first, though?
Charlie Anderson:
"Paying your dues" is a pejorative phrase used to describe entry-level jobs where you lather, rinse, repeat every day and don't get a chance to ...More"Paying your dues" is a pejorative phrase used to describe entry-level jobs where you lather, rinse, repeat every day and don't get a chance to grow existing skills and develop new ones. Don't get one of those jobs. That said, the right person can turn any opportunity into a chance for personal growth and achievement. It is definitely important to build professional credentials before you blaze a new trail, and there are many ways to do that. Even in Corporate America, which is something you should seriously consider. You'll find most successful people, especially entrepreneurs, had a blend of corporate and solo experiences, and couldn't be where they are now without either. But I hire consultants who work at Fortune 500 companies, so I'm biased :-)
70 weeks ago
70 weeks ago
Jamie Nacht Farrell:
I think this is industry dependent as well as differs by individual. Someone coming out of a top 5 international management school could probably ...MoreI think this is industry dependent as well as differs by individual. Someone coming out of a top 5 international management school could probably freelance as a management consultant immediately and would have the network from their school for jobs.
Personally - when I hire a freelancer in 'sales and marketing' for example, I look for track record; I don't care where it's been provided it's a repuatable company.
70 weeks ago
Personally - when I hire a freelancer in 'sales and marketing' for example, I look for track record; I don't care where it's been provided it's a repuatable company.
70 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
Jonathan van de Veen
How you do use notes in your professional live? Most people put them on paper. Some take the time to digitize them, but things tend to get scattered among different software products and there seems to be no way to relate to earlier notes. Also digitizing takes a lot of work.
What If you could use a piece of software that you take your notes in right away, that takes care of everything, from organizing your tasks, up to keeping related notes together? Would you use such a piece of software?
Rachel Book
At my company (AT&T) we're always looking for ways to recruit the best and brightest talent. Since Brazen is full of so many young, tech savvy and talented people, I wanted to ask you guys a question. What is the most impressive thing a company has done to get your attention? What compels you to pursue employment at one company over another?
Let's chat!
76 weeks ago from AT&T
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Jonathan van de Veen:
In reply to where you could advertise online: It really depends on what group of people you need to target. If for example you're looking for a ...MoreIn reply to where you could advertise online: It really depends on what group of people you need to target. If for example you're looking for a software developer, you might consider a site like StackOverflow (not affiliated in any way). In the end it's all about doing the research. The easiest way to find sites to consider advertising on is to go to people in your company that have a similar position to the one you're trying to fill and ask them what sites they visit regularly.
76 weeks ago
76 weeks ago
Megan Cassidy:
The thing that has blown me away at ESPN so far (I've been there for two months) is the support system they have in place for new employees. ...MoreThe thing that has blown me away at ESPN so far (I've been there for two months) is the support system they have in place for new employees. Everyone has been incredibly helpful, understanding and knowledgeable about the company. For me, I was pleasantly surprised by how they tried to make the transition easy, while still putting a lot of responsibility on their new hires.
73 weeks ago
73 weeks ago
Sal Pellettieri
Does anyone have any data on the relationship between number of users for a site and advertising revenues? I'm just wondering how much traffic one needs to make money from advertising.
75 weeks ago from Tech Gurus
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Jonathan van de Veen:
I guess a lot of that depends on the type of site and the quality of the ads.
I've been running a blog for over two years now and I've been ...MoreI guess a lot of that depends on the type of site and the quality of the ads.
I've been running a blog for over two years now and I've been running Google ads on them for over 18 months. As you might expect I've closely monitored both trafic and revenue. I've also studied up on what is common.
I seem to be a middle of the road example of adrevenue for a blog. These are the numbers for the past year:
- A click-through-rate (CTR) of 0.21%
- A cost-per-click (CPC) of 0.24 euro
So to make 1 euro you'd need roughly 2000 visits. As you can also make some money for just showing ads, I did 1 euro for roughly 1900 visits.
Again, this appears to be common for blogging and for relatively low trafic volumes. I don't know about other types of sites.
75 weeks ago
I've been running a blog for over two years now and I've been ...MoreI guess a lot of that depends on the type of site and the quality of the ads.
I've been running a blog for over two years now and I've been running Google ads on them for over 18 months. As you might expect I've closely monitored both trafic and revenue. I've also studied up on what is common.
I seem to be a middle of the road example of adrevenue for a blog. These are the numbers for the past year:
- A click-through-rate (CTR) of 0.21%
- A cost-per-click (CPC) of 0.24 euro
So to make 1 euro you'd need roughly 2000 visits. As you can also make some money for just showing ads, I did 1 euro for roughly 1900 visits.
Again, this appears to be common for blogging and for relatively low trafic volumes. I don't know about other types of sites.
75 weeks ago
Diana Antholis
I've been thinking a lot about if I play the same role at home as I do at work. The question sparked earlier this year in my grad school class - "At home, are you a leader or a manager?" What do you think? Have you assessed your actions and reactions at work vs. at home? Is your life role your work role? http://bit.ly/gRu2Mk [includes self assessment questions to get you thinking!]
Diana Antholis:
@Lauren - It is definitely situational. I agree, sometimes you just want someone to make the decision for you.
@Linda - Great advice for those who ...More@Lauren - It is definitely situational. I agree, sometimes you just want someone to make the decision for you.
@Linda - Great advice for those who are self-employed.
@Jonathan - Ah yes, same person but different things to deal with. So you handle business transactions as you would personal relationships - only with different goals?
@Hannah - Haha! Everyone needs someone to help them too!
75 weeks ago
@Linda - Great advice for those who ...More@Lauren - It is definitely situational. I agree, sometimes you just want someone to make the decision for you.
@Linda - Great advice for those who are self-employed.
@Jonathan - Ah yes, same person but different things to deal with. So you handle business transactions as you would personal relationships - only with different goals?
@Hannah - Haha! Everyone needs someone to help them too!
75 weeks ago
Jonathan van de Veen:
@Diana: Well, when dealing with personal interactions, emotions obviously become more important then money, which should be a driving force when ...More@Diana: Well, when dealing with personal interactions, emotions obviously become more important then money, which should be a driving force when doing business. Also at home I'm not deliberatly working on achieving certain goals, which I do try to at work.
75 weeks ago
75 weeks ago
Vanessa Gallo
I'm on the job hunt and torn about whether I should include my own blog in my app (I have been).
a) I'm applying for jobs in social media/writing, since I don't have profesh experience, it helps show my skills/interest.
b) But it gives many personal details away about my past and present (love life incl.). I wouldn't typically share those details w/ my boss.
c) That being said, if an employer reads my blog and still wants to hire me it could be a great fit.
Have any of you dealt with this?
76 weeks ago from Career Changers, Wordpress Bloggers and Personal Branding1 more
Benny Luo:
In my opinion, if most of your personal stuff in near the beginning of your blog, I doubt your prospective boss would look that far. I am pretty ...MoreIn my opinion, if most of your personal stuff in near the beginning of your blog, I doubt your prospective boss would look that far. I am pretty certain that he would probably pay more attention to your current blog posts. So my advice to you is, make sure all the blog posts on your front page would somehow make you look good.
But in a nutshell, we live in a generation of transparency, so this is something you will have to get use to ESPECIALLY if you are applying for a position in social media.
In conclusion, definitely include your personal blog, but fix it up a little bit. Your prospective employer needs to see how involved you are in the realm of social media as well as access your writing style.
http://www.twitter.com/bennyluo
76 weeks ago
But in a nutshell, we live in a generation of transparency, so this is something you will have to get use to ESPECIALLY if you are applying for a position in social media.
In conclusion, definitely include your personal blog, but fix it up a little bit. Your prospective employer needs to see how involved you are in the realm of social media as well as access your writing style.
http://www.twitter.com/bennyluo
76 weeks ago
Vanessa Gallo:
@Jonathan - thankfully I don't need a job yesterday so I'm ultimately looking for fit. Again, my real name is not attached to the blog at all, s ...More@Jonathan - thankfully I don't need a job yesterday so I'm ultimately looking for fit. Again, my real name is not attached to the blog at all, s unless they provide the url,I don't think it would come up.
@Benny - I was thinking just that! Making sure the front page articles don't reveal too much information. At the same time, if I posted something about social media it really wouldn't fit into the themes that I've outlined I write about and would be weird to my readers. I'm going to give it some thought to see how I could potentially include social media knowledge. I've just been self teaching the last month or so.
I recently made personal business cards with my blog url and twitter handle on it. So if I give it to potential employers/referrals I'll incorporate some of the suggestions so I don't need to stress out if they access my blog or not give the card out at all.
76 weeks ago
@Benny - I was thinking just that! Making sure the front page articles don't reveal too much information. At the same time, if I posted something about social media it really wouldn't fit into the themes that I've outlined I write about and would be weird to my readers. I'm going to give it some thought to see how I could potentially include social media knowledge. I've just been self teaching the last month or so.
I recently made personal business cards with my blog url and twitter handle on it. So if I give it to potential employers/referrals I'll incorporate some of the suggestions so I don't need to stress out if they access my blog or not give the card out at all.
76 weeks ago
John Meyers
I have a new web site I built. I plan on adding it to the top of my resume to aid in my job search. I am still generating content, but I wanted to get some feedback on it. http://www.attackdefendsecure.com
80 weeks ago from Tech Gurus
Jonathan van de Veen:
Ok. First impression is good. I do have some things for you to look at.
First of all, the top of the right bar is a gradient. Somehow it looks ...MoreOk. First impression is good. I do have some things for you to look at.
First of all, the top of the right bar is a gradient. Somehow it looks like it's not realy part of the site.
The second thing I noticed is the help box in the right column. First of all if you click it the first time you arrive on a page, the cursor is in the wrong position in the box. Second, if I search some thing the keyword is displayed in the search box in the wrong position as well (behind the looking glass). And third, why are there two search boxes so close together on each page?
One final thing, I would change the title on your first blog post. "Hello" isn't exactly the most descriptive of titles, especially if it's displayed as a search result.
I should stress these are opinions and you should make your own choices. It's just something to think about.
Overall it looks good, though.
80 weeks ago
First of all, the top of the right bar is a gradient. Somehow it looks ...MoreOk. First impression is good. I do have some things for you to look at.
First of all, the top of the right bar is a gradient. Somehow it looks like it's not realy part of the site.
The second thing I noticed is the help box in the right column. First of all if you click it the first time you arrive on a page, the cursor is in the wrong position in the box. Second, if I search some thing the keyword is displayed in the search box in the wrong position as well (behind the looking glass). And third, why are there two search boxes so close together on each page?
One final thing, I would change the title on your first blog post. "Hello" isn't exactly the most descriptive of titles, especially if it's displayed as a search result.
I should stress these are opinions and you should make your own choices. It's just something to think about.
Overall it looks good, though.
80 weeks ago
John Meyers:
Jonathan, Thank you for the feedback. I took the search box out of the column on the right and changed the title of the first post. The gradient ...MoreJonathan, Thank you for the feedback. I took the search box out of the column on the right and changed the title of the first post. The gradient is built into the theme though, so it is going to have to stay for now. Thanks for taking a look at my site and providing your feedback.
79 weeks ago
79 weeks ago
Jenn Pedde
Have you ever worked extremely hard on something (a blog post, a newsletter, PR campaign, another project) for work only to have the finished product completely scrapped? How have you dealt with it?
80 weeks ago from myFootpath, Global Careers and Business, Community Managers, Career Rocketeer and Brazen Careerists on Twitter3 more
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JRandom42:
Scott, and it's been going on for years, as Ed Yourdon has chronicled.
MoreScott, and it's been going on for years, as Ed Yourdon has chronicled.
http://www.amazon.com/Death-March-2nd-Edward-Yourdon/dp/013143635X/ref=n...
I've still got the 1st edition on my bookshelf.
80 weeks ago
MoreScott, and it's been going on for years, as Ed Yourdon has chronicled.
http://www.amazon.com/Death-March-2nd-Edward-Yourdon/dp/013143635X/ref=n...
I've still got the 1st edition on my bookshelf.
80 weeks ago
Anthony Contoleon:
Yes, and usually by walking away from the computer for a few minutes and/or going to the gym and training rather hard whilst listening to loud ...MoreYes, and usually by walking away from the computer for a few minutes and/or going to the gym and training rather hard whilst listening to loud heavy metal.
80 weeks ago
80 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman
I am REALLY excited today because I am officially credit card debt-free! It's all paid off and I'm pretty proud of myself. My next step was going to be to pay off my student loans (which have very low interest rates) or maybe my car (which I think has a 6% interest rate), or instead, re-build my emergency fund and then start donating to my Roth IRA again. What do you all think? Get rid of all debt or save a little first?
82 weeks ago from Personal Finance, Work/Life Blur, I am Gen Y, Credit Union Folks and Fans and Economics and Finance3 more
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Rebecca Thorman:
Wow, thanks so much everyone! This was awesome to read everyone's replies. I sat down with my spreadsheet, worked the numbers and found that I ...MoreWow, thanks so much everyone! This was awesome to read everyone's replies. I sat down with my spreadsheet, worked the numbers and found that I will be able to max out my Roth IRA, fill my emergency fund back up and pay off my car loan completely by the end of next year - so that's the goal. I'll probably do split payments between savings and car loan as many suggested, and then roll over all to savings. Thanks so much again!
81 weeks ago
81 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
Jay Goldman
Can software change culture?
An excerpt from our latest post:
We believe that a new wave of enterprise and business software is being built today that will be pulled into companies and will change their cultures. Unlike the first wave of business software that was imposed on people, this next wave will be adopted and spread because it is built around people and what they really do, and not around processes we impose on them.
Read more at: http://rypp.ly/cVwVlK
85 weeks ago from Rypple, Enterprise Software and Cloud Computing1 more
Jay Goldman:
Jonathan: you're totally right about stuff that can't be changed. We wouldn't get very far if we decided that the next version of Rypple should ...MoreJonathan: you're totally right about stuff that can't be changed. We wouldn't get very far if we decided that the next version of Rypple should allow you to defy gravity or travel faster than light :) Some of the 'immovable' processes in big corporations end up feeling a lot like the laws of physics. Do you guys do a lot of user testing to make sure you understand the needs of your users?
85 weeks ago
85 weeks ago
Jonathan van de Veen:
@Jay: Let me explain my situation. I'm working on a complete rebuild of a product that has been around for ten years. This is software that deals ...More@Jay: Let me explain my situation. I'm working on a complete rebuild of a product that has been around for ten years. This is software that deals with HR and Payroll. The user interface has been evolving for this period of time as well. Now that we are doing a rebuild our functional specialists take in feedback from some of our large customers and from our consultants who relay customer feedback to them on a regular basis.
We have yet to reach the stage where we can do a good user test on the first parts but we hope to do the first one by the end of the year. However, we feel that as the UI is still a lot like what our professional users are used to, that there shouldn't be big feedback.
Another detail that is important to note in our situation is that we have a fairly large usergroup inside our company to provide us with honest feedback quickly.
Then there is the usergroup that only works with our software as a user. In effect that means every employee at our company uses that part of the software and as everyone working on it is also a user this provides for some interesting insights.
84 weeks ago
We have yet to reach the stage where we can do a good user test on the first parts but we hope to do the first one by the end of the year. However, we feel that as the UI is still a lot like what our professional users are used to, that there shouldn't be big feedback.
Another detail that is important to note in our situation is that we have a fairly large usergroup inside our company to provide us with honest feedback quickly.
Then there is the usergroup that only works with our software as a user. In effect that means every employee at our company uses that part of the software and as everyone working on it is also a user this provides for some interesting insights.
84 weeks ago
Andrew Leer
When was the last time you got a job with a resume?
I'm trying to figure out if all this stuff about networking being the only way to find a job is hype or not.
Jessica Bahr:
Your network allows you to find more potential jobs, but if your resume doesn't get across how valuable you will be then you are screwed.
85 weeks ago
85 weeks ago
Julie O'Malley:
What's dead is the generic resume that just chronicles past job duties and expects employers to figure out if you're a match.Every resume you send ...MoreWhat's dead is the generic resume that just chronicles past job duties and expects employers to figure out if you're a match.Every resume you send should be a unique marketing document that addresses the employer's needs and illustrates the benefits you can contribute to their business.
85 weeks ago
85 weeks ago
Dave Salamack
Is it time to shut down your blog? -> http://bit.ly/90MCz1
98 weeks ago from The Modern Strategist and Tech Gurus
JenG recommended this
Jonathan van de Veen:
I feel this would greatly reduce the potential for growing your audience (in fact I would expect a large reduction in readers to start with).
I ...MoreI feel this would greatly reduce the potential for growing your audience (in fact I would expect a large reduction in readers to start with).
I also wonder how you could protect your content when publishing it to an email subscription. If people copy something of your blog, you can at least refer to your blog as the original source. When people simply publish something out of your email subscription, it's going to be a lot harder to prove that this person got that from your email. Also one would easily press forward and send your email to a large group of people who no longer pay for your information. It all seems more like a hippy protest thing against free information, then it seems like a good business idea to me.
96 weeks ago
I ...MoreI feel this would greatly reduce the potential for growing your audience (in fact I would expect a large reduction in readers to start with).
I also wonder how you could protect your content when publishing it to an email subscription. If people copy something of your blog, you can at least refer to your blog as the original source. When people simply publish something out of your email subscription, it's going to be a lot harder to prove that this person got that from your email. Also one would easily press forward and send your email to a large group of people who no longer pay for your information. It all seems more like a hippy protest thing against free information, then it seems like a good business idea to me.
96 weeks ago
ChaChanna Simpson:
That's interesting. I have a blog and a newsletter. I don't think I'd ever shut down the blog and go exclusively to the newsletter because I want ...MoreThat's interesting. I have a blog and a newsletter. I don't think I'd ever shut down the blog and go exclusively to the newsletter because I want to be able to share my ideas and others. And with a newsletter, I feel that it's limiting people interacting with myself and others.
96 weeks ago
96 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
Jonathan van de Veen
What if you could do some common tasks on your home PC through the web or even on your smartphone? Tasks like starting a download on your PC or schedule a recording on your mediacenter? I'm currently doing a private project that does exactly that. Are there any other tasks you would like to do remotely? And would you be willing to pay a small fee for a service like this? Let me know.
Kyle Hendrickson
"Where does your credibility come from? It seems like anybody with working fingers can have a blog or a website. Why should I care or value what YOU think, anyway? Who are you to tell me?"
What would your response be?
Every day we get advice from celebrities and other people whose personal lives are in shambles. Does credibility come hand-in-hand with education and experience? Should everybody be judged immediately on the basis of their credibility?
96 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Personal Development, Professional Writers and Editors, Social Media and Creatively Inspired3 more
Raquel Elle Bell:
@Kyle - I think you missed my point. If it works for you does it matter if the person is credible, or has experience for that matter? The point I ...More@Kyle - I think you missed my point. If it works for you does it matter if the person is credible, or has experience for that matter? The point I am trying to make about advice is not necessarily who is giving it. It's about the end result.. That being the person who takes it, uses it and whether it works for them or not. If a virgin gives me sex advice and it works for me does it matter whether that person has actually ever had sex?
96 weeks ago
96 weeks ago
Jonathan van de Veen:
I feel that one thing to do is also do a websearch on this person to see if they have contributed to any other social place on the web. This may ...MoreI feel that one thing to do is also do a websearch on this person to see if they have contributed to any other social place on the web. This may give a better view on what kind of person is writing this blog. Another thing to do is to compare advices with people who you already found credible.
96 weeks ago
96 weeks ago
Sara Gallagher
I just got back from a technical conference about some open source educational software. It got me thinking about the open source philosophy and how a similar paradigm shift is needed in the workplace. What if we stopped thinking about other employees as rivals and started to freely share information and ideas? http://gearsandshifts.com/2010/06/are-you-an-open-source-employee/
102 weeks ago from Tech Gurus
Sara Gallagher:
@Rich, checked out the website, looks awesome!
@Mark, thank you for the kudos, and I agree with your prediction that both open source and ...More@Rich, checked out the website, looks awesome!
@Mark, thank you for the kudos, and I agree with your prediction that both open source and proprietary systems will coexist for awhile. And, that's probably a good thing. Collaboration and teamwork doesn't always come naturally to our species, so there will be a lot of "bugs" to work out as we learn to work with each other rather than against each other to produce superior products.
101 weeks ago
@Mark, thank you for the kudos, and I agree with your prediction that both open source and ...More@Rich, checked out the website, looks awesome!
@Mark, thank you for the kudos, and I agree with your prediction that both open source and proprietary systems will coexist for awhile. And, that's probably a good thing. Collaboration and teamwork doesn't always come naturally to our species, so there will be a lot of "bugs" to work out as we learn to work with each other rather than against each other to produce superior products.
101 weeks ago
Jonathan van de Veen:
Wow, I never realized that there are people out there who think it could hurt them to teach co-workers and/or share information with them. I'm ...MoreWow, I never realized that there are people out there who think it could hurt them to teach co-workers and/or share information with them. I'm working at my fourth IT-company and I have not seen a workplace where co-workers are having a hard time sharing knowledge.
I feel that by helping someone on a problem or share information or teach them something, you can actually learn a lot yourself.
101 weeks ago
I feel that by helping someone on a problem or share information or teach them something, you can actually learn a lot yourself.
101 weeks ago
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