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A deceptively simple daily planning exercise is our most important process. Read more...

Who knew an application this simple could affect us so much. This is my review of Mockups by Balsamiq. Read more...

The first release is a real challenge, is it not? It's the hardest to estimate, the hardest to construct, and perplexing decisions await you at every turn. To complicate matters further, when you're kicking off a multi-release project, clients want to go big right away. They're are hungry for a four course meal when you're delivering an appetizer. But it's important to help clients understand why the first release is the most precious, even though it may deliver far fewer features than subsequent releases. Read more...

A craftsperson is only as good as the tools she uses. And since we, as independent web developers, consider ourselves to be craftspeople, the same statement applies to us. In fact, as web developers, we build tools ourselves. Take a peek at what's in my toolbox. Read more...

What does a technology company really need in a website? Not as much as you'd think. Read more...

In Part Five of Towards a Better Client Survey, we take a look at the next section of Kelly Goto's client survey: Current Site. Read more...

Part four of Towards a better client survey explores the second section of the standard Kelly Goto client survey: Objectives. We examine the questions, why they're important, but why they can come up short. Read more...

In this installment of "Towards a better client survey," we explore the first section of our current survey, "The Basics." But is it really so simple? Read more...

Exploring Discovery: Content Vs. Form Read more...

We've all been there before. You meet a potential client and start the discussion about working together. The wheels start in motion, and the intricate mating dance ensues. Read more...