This archive is a collection of old articles or research papers I developed, mainly while in grad school. Many, probably most, are outdated at this point. So enter at your own risk and read with a grain of salt. I’m leaving them up because some still get a fair amount of traffic, especially the information architecture series.
80/20 rule of Web functionality 12/2004
Web teams should concentrate on satisfying or meeting 80% of the needs of users...
User Experience 2004 Conference (.ppt 797 kb) 10/2004
My Power Point presentation from this conference I attended.
Search engine optimization for TechforLTC 5/2003
A quick look at steps taken to deliver good search rankings for this client's site.
Census Bureau: Usability Goals 10/2001
Documentation from a project to assist Census in the development of a new site.
America's 3rd Generation (3g) Wireless Race 10/2001
A look at the major wireless provider's race to achieve true 3G.
Project Mgmt. Case Study (University Video) 7/2001
Large project management report for the development of a video store site. Examples of various Web deliverables.
eProject Management 6/2001
The "New Reality" that is today's e-business environment has fostered the need to redefine traditional project management practices in order to deliver solutions quickly.
Remote Access Security 11/2000
Providing remote access to a network over the Internet has added an entirely new dimension to keeping business critical information and resources secure.
Rules To Live By 8/2000
Some tidbits helpful in managing IT projects, and also for building Web sites.
Project Kickoff 8/2000
Example project kickoff deliverable.
Web Content Management Systems 7/2000
A look at the technical workings of large content management systems.
The Wireless Web 7/2000
Powerpoint presentation - In the next few years wireless technology will revolutionize the way people use and access the Internet...
Web Requirements Analysis 101 - Goals, Audiences, Competitors 5/2000
Web Design Tips 4/2000
Various do's and don't's of Web design.