Some websites are designed with maximum flash. Such visual fireworks don’t always work for some users. When planning a website sensitivity to older computer systems and regions with slower web speeds should be a part of the overall plan. Designers need to realize that simple and minimal doesn’t have to mean boring. There’s nothing wrong with having function having a higher priority over style. Sites need to work with all platforms (Win, Mac, Linux) or else alienating some users. Technology needs to be inclusive when possible and how things work needs to make sense, that is good design.
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Yahoo reportedly bidding at least $600 million for Hulu – Yahoo! News
LinkSo how much will it take for Yahoo to buy itself a stake in Hulu? According to a new report from AllThingsD, at least $600 million. Citing “numerous sources close to the situation,”
Yahoo reportedly bidding at least $600 million for Hulu – Yahoo! News
Tumblr is now the 9th most popular site in the U.S. | VentureBeat
LinkBlogging platform and social network Tumblr has joined the likes of Google and Facebook to become one of the most popular web services in the U.S., according to analytics firm Quantcast.
Tumblr is now the 9th most popular site in the U.S. | VentureBeat
Tweaking My Blog
StandardI did a little tweaking to my blog today. I changed font style all over, there is no default italics being used and increased the title font size. Its good to do some slight changes every now and then to keep it fresh. Thanks to all who visit and read my blog daily or when they can.
Tumblr Plans to Cash In. Will 53 Million Bloggers Agree? – The Daily Beast
LinkA great article on how Tumblr will begin monetize and place ads its main page by 110 million monthly visitors. Sometimes you have to grow up and start making money.
Tumblr Plans to Cash In. Will 53 Million Bloggers Agree? – The Daily Beast