Re: [IxDA Discuss] To auto-play or not to auto -play video?

2008-09-23 Thread G . Jason Head
I would ask if the user knows in advance that the page they are advancing to has a video on it. Are they expecting a video when they get there - and is it the primary content? The first example that came to mind to me is ESPN.com. I visit the site daily as a *user* (i/e I leave my developer hat

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Basic time tracking and invoicing for a solo consultant

2008-08-15 Thread G . Jason Head
I've been using Freshbook regularly for my freelance work and it's been working like a charm. My wife also uses it for a Conference we are working on now too. I've found it to work well, and especially well with the time tracking. I've had odd number of clients ask about it too. In fact, I

[IxDA Discuss] ING sues PNC over alleged similarities of Web sites

2008-08-15 Thread G. Jason Head
s with ING." More info on the Post-Gazette site: http://www.postgazette.com/pg/08228/904608-100.stm -- ------- G. Jason Head Web Developer University Marketing Communications University of Pittsburgh

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Ability to Adjust Font Sizes on Web Pages

2008-06-04 Thread G . Jason Head
Well may be but only in personal computer what about public / shared computers. I've seen many internet access centers (cyber cafes) where the web browser is protected for any change in the settings. In this case, having a feature for adjusting font size will help those who need it and sur

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Ability to Adjust Font Sizes on Web Pages

2008-06-04 Thread G . Jason Head
Personally I am against having "increase font size" on a website I design. In this day and age, I would that most people who need to increase their font sizes in their web browser already know how to do it. Even more, they probably have increased their font size long before they got to your web si

[IxDA Discuss] JOB: Information Architect / University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA (Full-time)

2007-11-06 Thread G. Jason Head
ily members. Submit a letter of interest, resume, salary history/requirement, and a list of five URLs with an explanation of how you contributed to each site to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- ------- G. Jason Head Web Developer University Marketing Communications Univ