August 29th, 2011
Technology, Web Content Management, Webinar
As a Java developer, I’m always on the hunt for tutorials that quickly and easily explain how to do something for whatever platform I find myself working with. I’ve been using CQ5 for awhile now and, I have to say, I’m a huge fan (just check out my last blog on Building Workflows).
Ross Raphael
August 29th, 2011
With the Digital East Conference less than a month away, I started to wonder what I should expect from all the presenters. As a frequent conference attendee, I always ask myself what I want to walk away with after the 2 or 3 days spent immersed in the web. (more…)
Don Bruns
August 24th, 2011
Application Development, Information Architecture, Project Management, Technology, Web Content Management
With a deep background in Custom Application development, NavigationArts’ Senior Consultant, Karl Woods, approaches user experience (UX) consulting engagements with a keen focus on the client’s technology environment – specifically, where it stands, where it’s going, and how we can best align our practices with client needs. In my interview with Karl, I wanted to gain an overall understanding of how clients can better prepare for, and maximize the value from, a UX engagement.
Louis Barkan
August 18th, 2011
Application Development, Technology, Web Content Management
SharePoint 2010 is an enterprise oriented, ready to use, self-creating web based application. It aims to solve enterprise level challenges, such as:
Larry Tian
August 15th, 2011
This past Friday, close to 250 NavigationArts’ employees and their families gathered for the annual summer BBQ. It turned out to be a rather momentous (and raucous) evening for our 10-year-old company. In addition to face painting, magic shows, a moon bounce, and hours of softball in the blazing heat, NavigationArts rolled out the company’s first ever band.
John Manicke
August 11th, 2011
Internet Strategy, User Experience Design
Companies want to be front and center on the web and mobile devices by serving audiences wherever they happen to knock at their door. A detailed roadmap to achieve this vision is essential, but in the haste to sidle up to competitors’ new features, strategic vision is frequently replaced with a “git ‘er done” mentality. While the urgency can feel real, so is the danger of precluding future opportunities through hasty implementations. (more…)
Chris Baer
August 11th, 2011
Like it or not, social media is here to stay. Once utilized primarily by Business-to-Consumer (B2C) companies, social media has now broken into the Business-to-Business (B2B) world, too—and in a big way. According to Forrester, B2B companies will spend $54 million on their social media marketing campaign in 2014, up from $11 million in 2009. It is now vital for B2B companies to focus on their social media marketing campaigns to keep up with the competition.
Laura Witowsky
August 8th, 2011
Interaction Design, Internet Strategy, Usability
As I wheeled my heaping grocery cart to the checkout stand, the cashier cheerfully asked me “Did you find everything you were looking for today?” Most weeks I answer the question automatically – “Yes, thanks”. But yesterday, glancing at my full cart, the question broke through into my conscious thoughts. Even as I was walking out the door, the grocery store was taking advantage of one last touch point with their customer (and also taking one last shot at increasing their sale).
Kris Delta
August 2nd, 2011
Application Development, Information Architecture, Insight Article, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, User Research, Visual Design
The Student 2.0 lives and learns as much on the web as anywhere else. Unfortunately it seems that for many universities and colleges student portals tend to be a lower priority than the donor and prospective student facing external websites. As universities invest time, effort, and dollars into their online presence, student portals should become a high priority. When a student becomes frustrated with the portal – whether because of the inability to access directories, register for classes, check transcripts, or read university news – the result can be a half-hearted user adoption that degrades the value of the interface or even worse, contributes to a negative student life experience. (more…)
Pete Rose
