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Design for the Novice, Configure for the Pro

Both Sides of the Table

I’ve had a long-standing rule of thumb in product design, which I call “design for the novice, configure for the pro.&# I started saying this back in 2001/02, long before the era of Web 2.0, lean startups or even the advent of AJAX. Fast forward a decade and now I had a startup filled with smart web developers.

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30 Entrepreneurs Reveal the Companies They are Starting in 2023

Hearpreneur

In addition to providing customer care and assistance, a virtual assistant may also develop web pages or compose blog entries, administer email newsletters, carry out sales and marketing chores, generate sales leads, and conduct a variety of other jobs. Thanks to Jared Floyd, Ajax Creative ! #22-

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30 Entrepreneurs Share Their Tips and Tricks for Staying Motivated

Hearpreneur

Seeing the tangible results of our efforts, like a client's business flourishing because of a website we designed or a marketing strategy we developed, is incredibly rewarding. The excitement of learning & adapting to new trends in digital marketing & web development keeps me engaged & inspired.

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HOW TO: Build an App for Your Small Business

mashable.com

This will protect all parties involved, ensuring your developer is treated fairly, your work is done in a timely manner and all expectations are met on both sides. Also make sure that you’re communicating well with any web developers or designers you hire. it looks like it's included in all of "their" app kits.

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HOW TO: Connect with Other Entrepreneurs Online

mashable.com

Topics are divided into IT, marketing, sales, finance, customer service, operations and human resources sections, which makes it easy to search for the latest discussions on your interest area. This feature makes it more likely that you’ll receive prompt and useful responses.

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HOW TO: Hire the Perfect CTO

mashable.com

Hire someone well-versed in communication between developers, customers and team members. A Painter With Programming Chops What I usually look for is a developer who is creative. While many IT professionals can think technically, they have a hard time communicating it to a wide audience.

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How to Build a Startup Team

techcocktail.com

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