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275 posts tagged "product-work"

Priming: Our Brains are not Computers

agency-adviceNov 8, 2012

Our brains are not computers as much as we wish they were. Here's a quick explanation on Priming and how you might be able to use it.

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The Most Destructive Thing You Do: OverShoot

product-workNov 6, 2012

We all have opinions about the most destructive things we do, but rarely do we call the act of creation destructive. When you overshoot, you're destroying.

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A/B Testing Done Wrong

product-workNov 2, 2012

There are tons of ways to do A/B testing the right way, so you can ignore this if you're doing it right. But how do you know? Come find out if you're good.

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Disagreement as an Expectations Management Technique

agency-adviceOct 26, 2012

You already know the trick to successful projects is expectations management. I agree, and raise you the notion of strategic disagreements.

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4 Product Innovation Strategies in 20 Minutes

business-adviceOct 25, 2012

If you're stuck thinking about new product innovation, sometimes you just need a quick idea boost. Here's 4 strategies in 20 minutes that may help you.

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Three Strategies for WordPress Project Quoting to Protect You

agency-adviceOct 18, 2012

I don't charge hourly. Here are three strategies I use to make sure I never lose my shirt - which is the core reason why people still like to charge hourly.

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Why I never charge Hourly for WordPress work

agency-adviceOct 17, 2012

Every now and then I hear questions about how people charge for web design, WordPress work, graphic design or photography. I don't charge hourly. Ever.

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Launching New Products: Small and Opinionated

product-workOct 14, 2012

Launching new products is never easy. But if you want to do it well, they ought to be small and opinionated. At least that's my take. Here's the scoop.

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WordPress And Appcelerator: Innovation without the Cash

product-workApr 2, 2012

I just recently spoke at a WordCamp (San Diego) on how a small business or start up could use WordPress for more than just a blog or web site, and referenced one particular case of product innovation but didn't get into the details...so here they are. Not all innovation requires that you start from scratch.

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Product Development: Lessons from an Opinionated Jerk

marketing-communicationsJan 16, 2012

Remember that guy at school that always had an opinion about stuff and was quick to tell you about it? Remember the guy who never saw two sides of things or even the nuance and just kept repeating his position in the hopes that sheer exhaustion would bring you over to his side? Yeah, that...

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