I’ve been thinking about the posts that Markus from Plentyoffish posts on his blog, where he claims the online dating companies are afraid of being left behind by the social networks, and free dating sites. But my question is, where are the social networking sites that get the mix right? If myspace is all about hooking up, then why don’t they make that a crucial tool. Enhance that experience! One of the most important things in any business, especially a service/product like a website is to study how people are using your site and adapt to that. Enhance the way they interact with your site, make what they already enjoy about your site even better. I’ve got a great idea for how to do this, if you’re interested, email me brian[at]webpl[dot]us.

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Next up was Keith Smith, the CEO of Zango, a video advertising company that works with publishers and such to monetize user generated video content. Their shtick is that they run a toolbar that people need to install to have the relevant ads delivered to them. The play they are making is that video watchers don't want to watch or click on ads before and after the videos, so why not interrupt their browsing with ads later???? HMMM sounds like adware/spyware or at least dangerously close to it. I don't know a ... Continue reading

Most of this is just rambling, but I think there is a great deal of success to be had from taking these risks, and throwing caution to the wind. Man, many of the freelance web designers whose portfolio's I've had the opportunity to see in the last year seem to be resting on their laurels. Now this is not a shot at any of them, this is more of a call to action than anything. I'd like to see the immense design talent that is in the region rise up and show the world what you can do. There are hundreds of fantastic we ... Continue reading

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