The (Chocolate) Ripple Effect of Public Speaking
No-one really warns you about the consequences of public speaking. I was clueless until this week, when I gave my first solo talk, Beyond UX: Designing for Delight at WordCamp Montreal. I practiced it out loud until the dog couldn’t take it any more. Even so, there were things I did not foresee. Performance Malfunction The presentation went surprisingly […]
Why in God’s name do I need Instapaper? Or Pocket? Or Readability?
Because your time is precious. Ever watched a squirrel? Something distracts them for a second, they freeze, then go right back to chewing that nut or running up a tree. Why? Because winter’s coming and if they don’t store enough nuts, they die. They have important work to do. And so do you. If you’re easily […]
What’s the dealio with pictures and page views?
Did you know that page views are 94% higher when containing an image or visual element and posts on Facebook that include photos generate 120% more engagement? “Fine,” you say, “I’ll add an image to each post.” “Wait… where the heck am I going to find these images? And can I afford them? And are […]