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Even the Big Boys forget Usability!
I wanted to write a short note on some frustrating usability issues I’ve noticed with a couple of applications. According to Wikipedia, in human-computer interaction and computer science, usability usually refers to the elegance and clarity with which the interaction with a computer program or a web site is designed. The first one that I’ll provide is actually a Usability…
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Content Marketing
Martech Zone: Welcome To My New Martech Publication!
It’s only been a year since I last reskinned our WordPress site. While I liked the layout, I had a ton of plugins and customizations to make it function the way I wanted it, too. With WordPress, that can begin to spell disaster from a performance standpoint and I was seeing the cracks in the foundation. So, I went on…
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Artificial Intelligence
Kling AI: Unlock Fast, Cinematic Generative AI Video Creation
Creating compelling video content can feel like a balancing act between creativity and technical frustration. Whether it’s characters changing mid-scene, awkward camera angles, or jittery transitions, most AI tools leave creators fixing problems instead of telling stories. The lack of motion consistency and visual control often turns promising concepts into forgettable results. Kling AI Kling AI is redefining video generation…
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Content Marketing
A Video on Design versus Usability
Jon Arnold does an amazing job explaining what his firm does, Tuitive = Usability. There are some incredible applications out there that never see the light of day. The application may solve some very difficult issues, but if no one can actually figure out how to use it, abandonment will be high and sales will be difficult. Branding managers, product…
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Email Marketing & Automation
Affordable Marketing Automation for Any Size Business
Marketing Automation is the name given to software platforms designed for marketing departments and organizations to simplify processes by automating repetitive tasks. One of those tasks is the ability to identify a visitor on your site, capture their information, and develop an ongoing communication strategy with them… accomplished with little or no resources using automation. According to the Aberdeen group,…
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Marketing Infographics
What is Mobile Marketing Automation?
Mobile Marketing Automation (MMA) has emerged as a transformative force for businesses seeking to bridge the gap between marketing and sales, while delivering timely and personalized messaging to their prospects. By enabling marketers to deliver content and offers based on behavior, timing, and preferences, MMA not only increases engagement but also boosts conversion rates. Marketers often face significant challenges with…
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Does Keeping Up Mean Staying Home?
I love music, but I’ve not been to a concert in years. I love sports, but I’ve not played in years (and my girth is beginning to show it). I love great food, but I eat garbage. I love theater, but haven’t seen a show since I lived in Denver. I love going out for a beer, but I’ve only…
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Content Marketing
Power Your Online Marketing with CDNify
We’ve all been there haven’t we. Toiling away on your client’s marketing campaign, doing crazy hours and multi-tasking like the best of them. Trying your best to make sure everything is in place, so that things run as smoothly as possible when you go live. I’ve certainly been there and I’ve lost track of the amount of hours I’ve spent…
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Analytics & Testing
The Page View will not Die
I respect Steve Rubel, but I’m not in agreement with his current post stating the imminent demise of the page view by 2010. Steven states: These sites will be built with Ajax, Flash and other interactive technologies that allow the user to conduct affairs all within a single web page – like Gmail or the Google Reader. This eliminates the…
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E-commerce and Retail
Go Big with a Triggered Email Strategy to Drive Sky-High ROI
Triggered emails are a great way to engage customers and drive sales, but misconceptions about what constitutes a trigger and how to implement them keep some marketers from taking full advantage of the tactic. What is a Triggered Email? At its most basic level, a trigger is an automated response, like an auto-generated birthday greeting from Google. This leads some…
