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Free Instant Domain Name Appraisal

May 21, 2006August 1, 2016 Christian Watson 3 Comments

Have you ever wondered how much your domain name is worth? If so, LeapFish is a free, automated appraisal service that uses a variety of criteria to come up with a value for your domain.

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Site Search Engines: Do We Need Them?

May 15, 2006January 2, 2022 Christian Watson 2 Comments

Gerry McGovern recently wrote an interesting article: do you really need search on your web site?

In it, he suggests that because the number of searches is a small fraction of the page views on his site (0.5%) it’s not worth spending time and effort to make search work well and therefore he might be better off not having it at all.

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Where are the Best Web Designers: Europe or the US?

May 10, 2006September 20, 2020 Christian Watson 4 Comments

Google launched a new service recently – Google Trends – which allows you to compare searches and see which parts of the world are searching for what terms.

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Ask a Newbie Question – Get Flamed

March 27, 2006March 27, 2006 Christian Watson 8 Comments

I’m somewhat of a newbie when it comes to using Javascript – I can usually implement other people’s scripts, but am pretty limited when it comes to customizing them or writing my own.

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The Hidden Cost of Free Stock Photos

January 20, 2006September 18, 2020 Christian Watson 7 Comments

Lists of free stock photo sites are always a popular resource. I’ve posted a pretty decent list of sites myself and Graphics N Graphic Design recently posted about the most comprehensive list of free sites I’ve seen.

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Improve Your Intranet with a Community of Practice

October 8, 2005September 16, 2020 Christian Watson

Since our Movable Type-powered intranet went live back in November 2004 we have been adding sites and authors at a fair clip. We’re now up to around 60-70 authors. Read More

Web Marketing Association WebAward Winner

September 13, 2005September 21, 2020 Christian Watson

I had a very nice surprise come through my email this week. A notice that the web site I manage, SeattleChildrens.org had been selected for an “Outstanding Design” WebAward.

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Design In-Flight Now Available Online

August 19, 2005August 19, 2005 Christian Watson

Great to see that “design in-flight”:http://www.designinflight.com/ is now available as an online magazine.
I enjoyed the PDF versions but it will be much more useful as an online magazine, if only for the ability to discuss articles. Should be a nice complement to A List Apart.

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Goodbye Blockbuster. Hello Netflix (Again)

July 26, 2005July 26, 2005 Christian Watson

Last night I cancelled my Blockbuster Online account and returned to the Netflix fold. It just goes to show that it doesn’t always come down to price when it comes to deciding between competing services and that good design really does make a difference.

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Blockbuster Online Review

May 28, 2005August 11, 2016 Christian Watson 2 Comments

I’m a sucker for deals and so when I discovered that Blockbuster was offering 2 months free and a free DVD I decided to ditch my Netflix account and give them a try. After all, I can always cancel and go back, right?

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