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GIFS on the web: A new way to bloat

I have written a lot about how animated GIFs are a bloat on the web. But, I admit, they are never going away (they really do help with engagement!). So we have to do our best to make do, and ensure that we are not over bloating our pages with them. The best way to … Continue reading GIFS on the web: A new way to bloat

June 21, 2021June 21, 20213 Comments
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Responding to Crisis: Web Performance Style

When a crisis hits, as humans we feel an obligation to respond.  Whether we "stand with" those affected, or actually can aid those affected in some way - there is an innate desire to reach out and express our solidarity or willingness to help out in the face of a disaster. In 2020 we have … Continue reading Responding to Crisis: Web Performance Style

July 19, 2020July 19, 2020Leave a comment
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Social Media Social Distancing

Today marks week 4 of government imposted self-isolation in Croatia (and many have been isolating even longer).  In order to go out, many people are sewing their own face masks.  I found a great pattern to make some for my family, and we have an old sewing machine here at our house, but I could … Continue reading Social Media Social Distancing

April 14, 2020April 14, 2020Leave a comment
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Video Voice “Unders”

As I enter week 3 of total self isolation (some have done a lot more, others much less), we're all getting a little punchy.  Many parents have vented frustrations online about how hard it is to work from home, and also homeschool their children. Our kids are understandably concerned too, which makes concentration on even … Continue reading Video Voice “Unders”

April 8, 2020April 9, 2020Leave a comment
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Traveling the World Virtually

It is the the end of March, 2020.  Spring is in the air, but much of the world is in self-isolation or lockdown from the global pandemic of coronavirus. My family and I are in Zagreb, Croatia and we are safe. However, our plan of spending the next month exploring the country of Croatia has … Continue reading Traveling the World Virtually

March 31, 2020April 1, 2020Leave a comment

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