I have a weakness for hot dogs, which, while embarrassing, is not nearly as embarrassing as some things I could admit to. I can see two hot dog stands from my office window. One is a generic little cart run by a generic little Russian guy. The other is Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs. Biker Jim has a big shiny grill. His logo is a grinning skull with … [Read more...] about Biker Jim’s Remarkable Hot Dog Experience
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No more broccoli ice cream
There's a great temptation to keep your best writing in your back pocket when you're writing newsletter or marketing copy, especially a "freebie" bait piece intended to attract the attention of prospects. We want to withhold the best stuff--the great advice, the most carefully-chosen words--for paying customers. But your newsletters, Web site, and … [Read more...] about No more broccoli ice cream
Do you make these common Web design mistakes?
I found this fabulous set of Web design mistakes over at Dosh Dosh. In addition to being a rant that gets the exact right level of sputter, it summarizes just about everything that doesn't work on 95% of Web sites. Each of these mistakes comes down to forgetting that your Web site isn't about you, it's about the people whose behavior you want to … [Read more...] about Do you make these common Web design mistakes?
Do any of you ever look at your own tag clouds?
It's like taking stock of what's on the conveyer belt at the grocery store. Sometimes it's fresh fruits & veggies and I feel virtuous; sometimes it's a big pile of pop tarts. I really like my cloud today. … [Read more...] about Do any of you ever look at your own tag clouds?
