we are hiring

Just a quick post to get the word out. We are hiring for a part time web designer / intern. So GO!, tell your friends, family, pet rock, people you don’t even know.    http://www.factor1studios.dev/work-here

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The importance of usability on the web

What is a user-friendly site and how does a user-friendly design help business? User-friendly sites are not only easier to navigate through, but they are more effective in reaching people because users can find what they are looking for, they feel satisfied in getting what they need, and in turn they feel good about you…

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why does QUICK & EASY feel so good?

Whenever something takes longer than the predetermined time I have alloted for it, I can feel my satisfaction and enjoyment waning. On the other hand some things in life need to be extended: mountain bike riding, a very nice meal with my wife, a good fight scene in the movie and a much needed Sunday afternoon…

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the BEST during the WORST

Do the hard times really bring out the best in businesses and non-profits? I believe so. One recent commentary on our current economy strongly suggested that during lean economic times it is natural for people to trend towards ‘BEST’ even when on a whole we are spending less. Think about it, even the BEST companies…

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Just plain funny

There were definitely some great Super Bowl ads this year, with the one second Miller High Life ad (which was genius I think!), the Coke and Monster ads and some good ones from GE. My favorites are always the funny ones, and although it was hard to pick a favorite, this is definitely one of…

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genius desperation

this commercial has a GREAT spin on name recognition, humor with the obvious and not taking yourself too seriously – who won’t remember this the next time they are needing some quick money for their gold? (how many of us can really  relate to that anyway?)

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super bowl ads. Lets see your favorite

Its that time of the year again, where we all stop to admire 3 million dollar ad spots for their creativity, edginess, hilarity, or cuteness.  Hulu.com has all of the super bowl ads up online. In case you missed them, or just have to see it again.  Here is my favorite ad: I am sure Ryan…

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