On the Web with Kim Vallee

BLOGGING, Blog DESIGN | October 19, 2009

7 Blog Design Rules To Know Before Selecting a Template

Before you choose a blog template, consider form and function. Keep in mind that the Web is evolving all the time and we are always experimenting with new ways to display our content. And remember that content is king. The blog design is there to enhance your content, to provide a good experience to your [...]

SOCIAL MEDIA, STATISTICS | October 3, 2009

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US Women Are More Present in Social Networking Sites

It is not really a surprising news if you ask me. First of all, I told you about the female Internet in autumn 2008. At the time, I reported that Women’s community was the most visited and fastest growing Internet category, tied with politics according to ComScore Media Metrix’s year-end report. I attributed these statistics to the [...]

HOW to use, SOCIAL MEDIA | August 9, 2009

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Defining Social Media Etiquette One Step at a Time

The New Times published an article today about the fact that party hosts and some bars are starting to request no twittering, no blogging, and no photos. I agree with their concerns. With the capability of uploading our pictures, updating our status and to publish all the time on social network sites, we need to use [...]

BLOGGING, Blog DESIGN | January 19, 2009

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Web Site Design Trends 2009

Every time at this time of the year, I am curious to know what top designers have to say about Web site designs. Let’s look at was hot last year that should continue this year? But most importantly what is hot right now. Here are my Top 5 trends. They are the ones I prefer. 1. Magazine [...]

SOCIAL MEDIA, STATISTICS | December 31, 2008

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UK Housewives Enjoy Being Online

A new study shows that UK housewives spend almost half of their leisure time online. Averages for both genders show that Americans, Canadians and British citizens spent close to 30% of their leisure time online. Another interesting fact is that online acquaintances are perceived by most as real acquaintances. I do that when I talk to [...]