How to write a website RFP
So you’ve come to the conclusion you need a website! Whether what will enchant you the most is a brand new website or a complete redesign of your current homepage, Webpoppy.net has put together a list of bullet points to help you prepare an RFP (Request for Proposal). Having gone through this process more than once myself, I know the initial resistance that can emerge when taking on any new project. But taking the time to thoroughly evaluate where you are NOW and what you really NEED before your initial consultation will create a much clearer lens through which both you and your web...
Read MoreWhat Makes this WORK! – The Story of Broke Animation
Just this morning the wonderful programmer who does my back-end WordPress implementation forwarded me this video, produced and hosted by Annie Leonard, creator of The Story of Stuff Project. Not only is this an informative video, teaching viewers how to take power back from corporations and creating a better society and a healthier world, it’s a great example of simple, effective frame-based animation. How do we create a million and a half new jobs that create less pollution and waste in this country? Make sure to watch this to find out. As a web designer & e-card animator who...
Read MoreBanjo Bunny Advent!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – at least it is over at my award-winning Banjo Bunny Ecard site! This December marks the 13th Annual Advent Calendar I have lovingly maintained and offer for free each year. It has won about 9 (or is it 10) Cool Site of the Day Awards since its inception in 1998 when I was just starting my interactive design career. Perhaps as the years roll by and the internet becomes more sophisticated with high def movies and the like, a simple little advent calendar isn’t as amazing as it was 13 years ago, but you know what? I watched the old...
Read MoreI’m Testing Pinterest for SEO
I’m a big fan of Pinterest – a newish social site which revolves around sharing image links which are “pinned” into “boards” within your account. You can follow other pinners, thus creating a network of visually oriented people who share similar interests and aesthetics with you. At the moment, it’s still in beta format while the creators figure out a way to make money with it, so you’ll need to request an invitation to join. Not to worry, they’ll approve you quickly and you’ll be off and running in no time. I must admit, it’s...
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