Diagrams, Infographics, Software, Website Development, Design

How Would You Like Your (Graphic) Design?

This infographic about graphic design has been circulating online since late 2010. I forget if I’ve already shared it anywhere before. I probably have.

It applies to any kind of design in general. I like it so much that I’ll just leave a copy here:

How Would You Like Your Graphic Design?
How Would You Like Your Graphic Design? Click to embiggen.
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Gadgets, Technology, Gaming, Software, Website Development, Design

Video: Bret Victor – The Future of Programming

Video: Bret Victor - The Future of Programming
Video: Bret Victor – The Future of Programming

Someone I know of said,

“If you are an old-time computer guy (specializing in programming languages or AI), you’ll find this video both amusing and amazing. It supports my belief that we’ve gone backwards since about 1980 [with regards to] computer technology.”

This has also been an observation of mine. Somewhere along the way, programmers decided to divert the general direction of computing as a whole and all chose the same easy paths that have lead us to the accepted technological dogma of today.

Watch:

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Website Development, Design

Local Pinoy Domain Name Registration and Web Hosting

Local Pinoy Domain Name Registration and Web Hosting
Local Pinoy Domain Name Registration and Web Hosting

Web hosts that I have had past experience with:

  • Heyey! – “Fun and serious hosting”. Srsly, I had fun exploring, experimenting, and playing around with web hosting stuff there. I was sad to have to leave.
  • Fiestahosting, Wyldnation Web Hosting and Design, Tahanan.net – I have moved on from these providers.

Domain name registration and web hosting providers in the Philippines that are currently in operation:

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Diagrams, Infographics, Website Development, Design

KISSmetrics Infographic: What Makes Someone Leave A Website?

According to a blog post over at KISSmetrics, below is a list of some examples of what not to do when designing your website:

  1. Bad navigation
  2. Too many ads
  3. Bad content structure
  4. Obtrusive use of audio and video
  5. The registration requirement
  6. Boring content, boring design
  7. Poor legibility
  8. Lack of frequency
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Website Development, Design

Nostalgia

When it comes to blogging, website development, what we now call online social networks, and life on the Internet in general – this post by Patricia Müller are the precise words for everything that I feel:

“…Blogging today seems to be all about making money. Aren’t you growing sick and tired of this blabber? The word is out and has been for a while: blogging can allow you to quit the job you hate and make a living from writing in your PJs from the comfort of your home at 2 o’clock in the morning. Who wants a ticket? Apparently, lots of people.”

Read the whole thing >>

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