Facts, Opinions, Stories and Observations

Things we see, things we know, things we care about and a few questions that need answers.

by Tom Davis

The media has over-hyped Google's latest changes to their ranking algorithm in their usual manner. I am a particularly disappointed that the Wall Street Journal has joined with such a poorly written article. WSJ normally has much more nuanced reporting. So, I would like to clarify a few things.

by Tom Davis

It is hard to sometimes make sense of any given bit of news as a security threat to yourself but the recent article in the Wall Street Journal should make every business sit up and take notice. And its not just companies that need to be vigilant.

by Tom Davis

Wow. This is a wonderful success story. Lynda Weinman started doing what she did well and managed to keep it getting better and growing.

by Blog Editor

This documentary, done on the typeface Helvetica's 50th birthday, does more than tell about this particular typeface. It also reminds the general viewer that type is a design element that is all around us.

by Tom Davis

This is the kind of story that would make the basis of a great movie. A story how one algorithm corrupts another to create nonsense and then threatens mankind.

One of our clients who manufactures particularly durable security yard signs and decals noticed on Google maps some strange words were showing up under their name: “Yard signs” (this was OK, that is what they make) and “Psychology public”. This made no sense. So we started investigating.

by Tom Davis

One of my favorite podcasts. It sets a high bar for all others.

by Tom Davis

It is not an easy thing to understand. It helps to be sure you know the most basic facts about search.

by Tom Davis

I know that no one thinks their site is worth hacking. But the gangs of software robots roaming the Web don't know that.

by Tom Davis

If your website has a significant amount of mobile visitors, you better be serving up a mobile friendly site if you want to keep up with your competition.

by Tom Davis

Last month the Wall Street Journal reported that J.C. Penney is bringing back printed catalogs after a five year absence. It was nice to see that they actually did a little research to find out motivated buyers, regardless of where they actually made their transaction. I think that before they were acting out of fear, and hoping to drop a huge cost.