The last survey was up for two weeks with moderate response, but the response was unanimous.
Those few brave souls who voted were given a choice between these two phrases:
- The best Web sites don’t make me wait.
- The best Web sites use animation, audio, and video. Speed is secondary.
The unanimous favorite was The best Web sites don’t make me wait.
This week’s poll is:
Which element is most important to a Web site’s success?
- Short Page Load Time
- Excellent Design
- Valuable Content
March 18th, 2006
A look at the current start pages, why they don’t have it right, and what the start pages of tomorrow will look like. Mockup included. Google - are you listening?
This is a very interesting proposal for those of us on broadband. I don’t see it being accepted in rural areas where most people are still on dialup. Still, it’s worth thinking about.
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March 18th, 2006
In a Businessweek Online article yesterday, Michelle Conlin tells the story of Josh Santangelo, a Web developer who discovered that there is no eraser on the Internet.
This principle applies to any information that is posted on a Web page. For example, if you share your email address on someone’s guest book, it is likely to remain available through the Google cache and other services for a very long time. Email address harvesters are extremely persistent.
March 18th, 2006
