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Five Web Design Mistakes That Wreak Havoc on Usability

March 12th, 2010

Overall, 2009 saw some great improvements in website usability. Type got bigger. Pages became less complex. Points were punctuated by short phrases and simple graphics. Excessive decoration became less prevalent.
However, today we still see some common mistakes in website design and construction that adversely affect usability for most viewers­–especially for older adults or those who [...]

Five Critical User Interface Design Mistakes

December 17th, 2009

Anyone involved in creating good, effective user interface experiences—whether on the web, in software applications, or on a variety of other devices—must keep the needs of the user at the forefront at all times. Ultimately, it’s the end user that will determine whether your site, software, or product is worth their time—or their money.
With that [...]

Have a holistic holiday!

December 9th, 2009

This year has been an interesting one to say the least. Our nation continues to face challenges at home and abroad. The worst economic recession since the Great Depression has affected all of us, but things are looking brighter.
We at Martino Flynn realize that we have been blessed in many ways. So, for this holiday season [...]

5 Common SEO Web Design Mistakes

November 16th, 2009

There are some fairly simple design and coding errors that adversely affect search engine optimaztion that we still see fairly often.

How Microsoft Could Cut Your Email Marketing Costs

June 24th, 2009

If you do any email marketing, Microsoft is in a position to save you money or cost you money.
Most people think of email design and development as simpler than design and development for the web. In some ways it is; after all, an email is just one “page.” On the other hand, designers and developers [...]