February 2010
Mötley Crüe — Ten Seconds to Love
Ok, look. I...
“It’s hardly news that this platinum product is utter dogshit even by heavy...”
– Robert Christgau reviews Mötley Crüe’s Shout at the Devil
"Mad Libs" Style Form Increases Conversion 25-40% →
paulm:
I like these. I think they are successful because it’s new and therefore more engaging to the user.
I don’t know about the Huffduffer example (there wasn’t any A/B testing to suggest that it works better than a standard form), but my guess as to why the contact forms convert better is that the user has a higher degree of confidence that their information is going to be...
Phosphorescent — It’s Hard To Be Humble...
WatchJesse Schell on the future of games
This talk at the DICE 2010 video game conference is jam packed with completely mindset-altering ideas about how things like Webkinz and Farmville are going to change our society and our selves. Watch it.
An interview with web cartoonists Drew and Natalie... →
austinkleon:
I liked what they had to say about comments and reader feedback:
[Interviewer]: You don’t (appear to) allow comments on your comics or your blog. How do you engage with your audience? How do you know you’re on the right track, or do you not care?
DREW: I totally appreciate feedback. We publish our email addresses, and people can Twitter at us or post on our Facebook fan pages....
Mötley Crüe — Shout At The Devil
Admit it, this...
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Epic Soundtracks — Meet Me On The Beach
If,...
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The UX Canon: Essential Reading for the User... →
WatchEluvium — The Motion Makes Me Last
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Cloud Cult — Everybody Here Is A Cloud
If Cloud...
Talking Heads — Mind
Best part of my day? Finding...
WatchI don’t know why I find this so hilarious. I think it’s because Bruce is adorable as the Soccer Clown King.
Songs: Ohia - Cabwaylingo
I hate hearing about...
shutup.css →
It’s sad that the internet has gotten to this, but seriously. I think 90% of large websites with comments would be better off disabling them altogether.
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