Tag Archives: WordPress

Video Redux

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Doug

More on using videos for help and explanation. Some examples: Communicating user experience through video telling stories Taking a cue from science fiction movies (Star Wars, Starship Troopers) using holograms of people sending messages, CNN used a holographic analyst on … Continue reading →

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More Quick Reference Guides/Cheat Sheets

Posted on August 8, 2009 by Doug

More lists: WPTavern’s List Of WordPress Cheat Sheets 30 Handy Cheat Sheets and Reference Guides for Web Professionals And, Quick Ref Guides in the form of iphone apps for web designers

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Video Trends in Technical Communications

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Doug

Help works well when it is seen as answering real questions. Users look for solutions to those concrete problems they encounter using software. Answers can be shown visually as well as verbally. (Pet peeve: “verbally” means with “words” and does … Continue reading →

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Navigating the Dashboard

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Doug

Options vs. Settings navigation Plugins

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Hello world!

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Doug

This is my site under construction for writing samples in technical communications and help authoring.  Eventually it will become a CMS/portfolio/resource collection. I’m attending WordCampSF 2008 to learn about WordPress and possibly about writing help for its Codex. Please contact … Continue reading →

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