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Design for the Novice, Configure for the Pro

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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. Design for the novice. You’ll pull your hair out. Configure fo the pro.

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The End of the Web? Don’t Bet on It. Here’s Why

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As an example of how dumb they were (for those that don’t remember) whenever you changed one field in a browser-designed program the entire screen had to refresh. We designed our code and tested it in a Firefox browser and once we had working code we then had to figure out how to make the clunky Internet Explorer work.

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30 Entrepreneurs Reveal the Companies They are Starting in 2023

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An added bonus is if the company decides to apply for Certified B Corporation designation. Thanks to Jared Floyd, Ajax Creative ! #22- 26- Graphic designing Photo Credit: Dakota McDaniels If you’re someone with a good eye for design, starting a graphic design company could be a profitable business opportunity for you in 2023.

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30 Entrepreneurs Share Their Thoughts on Industries That Need Technology Innovation The Most

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Thanks to Jared Floyd, Ajax Creative ! #7- 9- The interior design industry Photo Credit: Kevin Wang The interior design industry needs technology innovation the most. By incorporating technology into interior design processes, designers can create better quality results in minimal time and with less effort.

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How to Do a Competitive Analysis: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Knowing what the competitors are doing—how they’re thinking about the market, which tactics they’re using, how they’re crafting messages and design—can make all the difference in the battle for customers. This iframe contains the logic required to handle Ajax powered Gravity Forms. Free UX & Usability course.

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30 Entrepreneurs Share Their Tips and Tricks for Staying Motivated

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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. Thanks to Jared Floyd, Ajax Creative ! #23- For me, the key to maintaining motivation is focusing on the transformative impact of my work.

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain How Technology is Impacting Their Business Today

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Likewise, we can actively demonstrate our brand-new designs among target consumers and potential consumers garnishing our company's brand. Thanks to Jared Floyd, Ajax Creative ! #29- In other words, Technology has unlocked a whole new door of communication and the exchange of imaginations. Thanks to Alexandra Cotes, Flower Company ! #6-