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Poreto’s Principle in Web Design
Poreto’s Principle is also known as the 80/20 rule. It can be used observed in almost all fields of effort.
e.g. In a company, 20% of the staff do 80% of the work. In a garden 20% of pea pods hold 80% of the peas. At a party 20% of the people will eat 80% of [...]
2 Key Thoughts from 2009
There are 2 key lessons I’m going to take out of 2009. I’d say I’ll carry them with me for the rest of my life because they’ve proved invaluable already.
These may not apply to you but I’d thought I’d share them anyway.
1. It’s extremely important to discern the difference between Responsibility and Concern.
I have a [...]
NO.VEMBER
My wife and I have the privilege of leading the missions department of our local church. It’s a role that keeps us grounded and focused on the important things in life and allows us to bring some hope and help to others in need – both locally and globally.
I’m not sure if you buy into [...]
How do you VIEW what you DO?
Whether you’re employed, self-employed, unemployed or find yourself part of any kind of ploy – your attitude towards what-you-do is paramount.
Have you ever read something and thought, “YES! That’s what I’ve been trying to describe and put my finger on for years”. I had one of those moments a little while back when I read [...]
The wind up your tail
Yesterday morning I went for a 35km cycle with my dad.
We were humming for most of the way from Maroochydore to Kawana via Buderim. Usually our average speed is around 25km/h but this day it was more like 30km/h. However, half way through the ride things slowed down substantially. 30km/h became 20km/h. Why? Wind conditions.
This [...]
Sound Advice from Belgium
[Something light today]
If you haven’t seen this video yet, it’s worth watching…
What makes this video remarkable is that it’s shot in a real train station that was very much transformed for 4 minutes as it sprung into song. The people dancing are obviously staged but the people on the fringes are everyday commuters.
It’s a promotional [...]
Are Aussies really into Blogs, Social Media and Web 2.0?
It’s a valid question, and one I often get asked by people who are considering using this online community to strengthen ties with friends, clients and potential customers.
According to Forrester Research the figures point to a definite ‘YES’.
The below chart categorizes techonology users into several categories. Most interestingly is the difference between Creators (25%) and [...]
I’m not a Flasher but I like to have fun!
Today a guy asked me if I build websites using FLASH. I said, ‘No’. (Flash sites are those super dynamic moving images and things you used to see on a lot of websites.)
His next question was, ‘Do you do SEO.’ I said, “Yes, and sort of. Generally my sites generate good ranking because I push [...]
I Build Websites
I’ve just created a new “Hire Dave“ page and thought I’d post the content here as well seeing that some people never visit my page links at www.davidtensen.com
I’m building some other exciting websites through New Media Mentors here on the Sunshine Coast too.
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Get Dumb and Get Noticed
How long have you been in your industry or field of expertise?
6 months?
6 years?
Longer? Shorter? Somewhere in between?
Chances are, that you know more than you think you do. Chances are, you are somewhat of an expert or a guru.
I hear you saying, ‘C’mon, that’s bull-dust, I know a lot of people in my industry that [...]
