10 December 2009 2 Comments

Sneaky Unsubscribe Page

Somehow, somewhere, I got on the email list for US News and World Report. When I finally unsubscribed today, I thought their opt-out page was pretty sneaky.

I have always hated the “opt-out confirm” step, and think that unsubscribe links in emails should be a single click unsub. This one though used some subtle placement and [...]

16 July 2008 0 Comments

I Guess They Really Need Some QA

From the actual ad:
Here is an opportunity to have a QA job that has flexibility, variety and a lot of growth potential. Lexia Learning Systems develops, sells and supports a suite of software products that aid in successful reading instruction. We also have products that develop visual-spatial and logical reasoning skills as students navigate through [...]

4 February 2008 8 Comments

Attention All Freelance Designers Answering Craigslist Ads

I just posted another ad on Craigslist looking for some freelance design work, and it seems like very little has changed since the last go ’round some 13 months ago. Sadly, I don’t even need to re-write the post I threw together last time, I can simply re-cycle it. Here it is in case you [...]

23 December 2007 9 Comments

Phone Books And ATM Receipts – Paper Wasted

I will be the first to admit that I am not someone that goes nuts trying to lead a green lifestyle. I mean, I do the basics. I recycle plastics and glass at home, I drive a fuel efficient car and have looked at some hybrids for my next purchase, and I re-use all of [...]

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