Comments for GalenWilk.com

Comment on The Never Ending Hunt for more Page Views by Galen

Galen — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:57:11 +0000

@Kathryn, some sites feature an option to view in a single page. Washingtonpost.com does not, at least not on the Happy article I referenced. However, it shouldn’t have to be an option that I need to search for, it should just be the default design. Extra clicks and page loads do not increase my enjoyment of a website.

Comment on The Never Ending Hunt for more Page Views by Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:37:28 +0000

I was also annoyed by the page clicks required to view this same article. I think it’s the NYT that has an option to view in one page. Why can’t all site be like that? I didn’t connect that it would increase ad revenue, but it’s definitely detracting from my experience!

Comment on The Never Ending Hunt for more Page Views by Kathryn

Kathryn — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:46:15 +0000

Many sites will allow you to click on “view on single page.” I usually scroll down to look for that.

Comment on What’s an average User? And where do I find one? by Rob Edwards

Rob Edwards — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:30:47 +0000

It’s always amazing what usability testing uncovers in terms of features you didn’t need or never thought of. I think the most important thing is you need to test early and test often. Get the basics right – colour, layout etc – but let real users decide on the big bits.

Comment on New Business Card Design by Holly

Holly — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:42:39 +0000

Oh wow they match your website!

Comment on New Business Card Design by Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:21:46 +0000

You forgot to mention the best part, that they are shiny and smooth. That adds a whole new dimension to them. And I love them!

Comment on Why exclusives never seem to have the customer in mind by Jan Wilk

Jan Wilk — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:24:51 +0000

I like AT & T better than Verizon because in live in rural Maine and it works so much better for me. I get much better coverage. i agree that most companies today do not think of the customer first. That is a very old fashion philosophy that would be nice to bring back. LL Bean works that way and I think that is one reason they are so successful among others. It’s not just good product that counts but good customer service that is also important!

Comment on Why exclusives never seem to have the customer in mind by Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:30:32 +0000

So true. I really want an iphone, but am dreading the move to AT&T. Their customer service was really rude to me when I asked about switching and I know the coverage isn’t quite as good. Too bad my hand is being forced by the fact that they offer a better phone.

Comment on Galenwilk.com Site Design 2.0 by Galen

Galen — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:03:41 +0000

Thanks. And the weather definitely sucks in July, but it gets even worse for August. Prepare yourself, mentally and physically.

Comment on Galenwilk.com Site Design 2.0 by Peter Wilk

Peter Wilk — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 13:58:09 +0000

nice, clean design.
I don’t want to hear about how the weather sucks in DC in July!