Archive for February, 2009


Who’s Pulling the Strings?

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To content manage or not to content manage. That is the question. Or that is essentially what’s asked every time a client wants to know how much editing ability they will have with their shiny new website. Some need a little, some need a lot and some may think they need it when in fact they don’t. The key factor in all instances is having an accurate depiction of how much editing will actually take place. So, how much control does a typical site come with?

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Perfection Kills Projects (Beta)

A recent blog post by Chris Brogan got me thinking again about a recurring issue I’ve encountered in web development. In his post, Brogan said this: “Stop striving for perfection, and strive for execution instead.”

While this statement may have been somewhat tongue-in-cheek in the context of his article, I find it resonates with me on a more sober note. Like many people, I admit to some (just a little) perfectionistic tendencies in my work. But enough about me.

Don't wait for "perfect." Just launch it.

Don't wait for "perfect." Just launch it.

A friend of mine, Ted Darling, recently wrote about perfectionism as well, and rather than leave a huge comment on his blog, I thought I’d add …Read more »


Small, Free and Totally Made My Day

You know, sometimes it’s the random little interactions you have with complete strangers that leave the most lasting impressions.

I took my wife to the doctor’s office today and held the door open for her and an elderly couple entering at the same time. The gentleman said, “Thank you”, and after entering, reached into his shirt pocket. He pulled out a small card and said, “Here, this is for you.” …Read more »


How Social Media is Re-Democratizing Democracy

Politics and Social Media

Politics and Social Media

Social media introduces a new paradigm of increased grassroots involvement in politics.  Everyday people are finding their voice and influencing the conversation in Washington D.C.

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Is advertising really dead?

Say it ain’t so! Is advertising really dead?

No. It is not so. *sighs of relief* The advertising world is changing, though – and rightly so.

Advertising is not dead; it just needs to be less of a one-sided conversation and become a more social dialogue with the consumer. (Sorry Kyle, I’ve got to say consumer to go along with her shirt.) As long as there is such a thing as competitive business, advertising and marketing will continue to live, ever flourishing in the perpetual evolutionary dance that is society…or something like that.

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