Thu 13 Aug
2009
How Balsamiq Mockups is Inspiring our Start Up
Posted at 10:14 AM by Max Cameron in Project Management,Tech Start-Up 101
Fri 07 Aug
2009
The Critical Period of Software
Posted at 11:13 AM by Max Cameron in Project Management
The first release is a real challenge, is it not? It's the hardest to estimate, the hardest to construct, and perplexing decisions await you at every turn. To complicate matters further, when you're kicking off a multi-release project, clients want to go big right away. They're are hungry for a four course meal when you're delivering an appetizer. But it's important to help clients understand why the first release is the most precious, even though it may deliver far fewer features than subsequent releases.
Mon 18 May
2009
Technology Start-Up 101: The Tools of the Trade
Posted at 2:12 PM by Max Cameron in Project Management,Tech Start-Up 101
A craftsperson is only as good as the tools she uses. And since we, as independent web developers, consider ourselves to be craftspeople, the same statement applies to us. In fact, as web developers, we build tools ourselves. Take a peek at what's in my toolbox.
Thu 12 Mar
2009
An Experiment in Simplicity: Website Minimalism in the Age of “Too-Muchie”
Posted at 9:07 AM by Max Cameron in Project Management,Tech Start-Up 101
What does a technology company really need in a website? Not as much as you'd think.
Fri 17 Oct
2008
Towards a better client survey: Part Five
Posted at 2:28 PM by Max Cameron in Project Management
In Part Five of Towards a Better Client Survey, we take a look at the next section of Kelly Goto's client survey: Current Site.
Tue 07 Oct
2008
Towards a better client survey: Pt 4
Posted at 4:37 PM by Max Cameron in Project Management
Part four of Towards a better client survey explores the second section of the standard Kelly Goto client survey: Objectives. We examine the questions, why they're important, but why they can come up short.
Fri 03 Oct
2008
Towards a better client survey: Pt 3
Posted at 11:10 AM by Max Cameron in Project Management
In this installment of "Towards a better client survey," we explore the first section of our current survey, "The Basics." But is it really so simple?
Mon 29 Sep
2008
Towards a better client survey: Pt 2
Posted at 10:48 AM by Max Cameron in Project Management
Exploring Discovery: Content Vs. Form
Thu 25 Sep
2008
Towards a better client survey
Posted at 1:13 PM by Max Cameron in Project Management
We've all been there before. You meet a potential client and start the discussion about working together. The wheels start in motion, and the intricate mating dance ensues.