ctrlclickcast.com Mobile Refresh, Part 2

The grand finale! Emily and Lea discuss the technical execution of ctrlclickcast.com’s mobile-friendly refresh. We chat about what it took to translate the design into a more modular, modern front-end as well as the challenges and process to upgrade the site to the latest version of ExpressionEngine. Tune in to find out more—plus a major announcement! < Download MP3 >      < Listen on ctrlclickcast.com > Show Notes: Fitts's Law ARIA roles AblePlayer Starter Files Cloudflare Podtrac UTM tags ExpressionEngine native template partials DataGrab Assets Tagger Bloqs Stash Font Awesome Font Awesme The complete guide to SVG: the power of sprites Rick Springfield Andy Gibb Special Olympics Animal Humane New Mexico Joseph Oliveros Transcription Our sound editor Goran Krznaric's Email Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Review our show on Stitcher Sponsored By

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Content Strategy with Carrie Hane

Tanzen’s Carrie Hane aims to demystify content strategy! We dive into how fundamental content strategy is to the success of a digital project — and ultimately, its organization! Carrie explains what to expect with content strategy, where it fits in a project life cycle, plus the value this strategy brings to designers, developers, and clients. < Download MP3 >      < Listen on ctrlclickcast.com > Show Notes: Tanzen Blog Tanzen Newsletter Designing Connected Content by Mike Atherton & Carrie Hane Get Your Content Ready BEFORE the Redesign How I Use the Core Model to Create Better Web Content So You're Ready For a Content-First Design Process Content First – Design Last Smashing Magazine Content Strategy category UX Booth Content Strategy category NPR Donation Page Brain Traffic Blog Gather Content Blog Gadgetopia (focus on content management) Content Design by Sarah Richards The Content Strategy Toolkit by Meghan Casey Letting Go of the Words by Janice (Ginny) Redish Don’t Make Me Think by Steve Krug Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Review our show on Stitcher

00:48:03

ExpressionEngine Community Association with TJ Draper

The ExpressionEngine Community Association helped organize the last couple of EE Conferences — what else is in its future? EECA president TJ Draper explains their dreams for the EE community, advocating for education, as well as its overarching goals. Tune in for details on how you can get involved, too! < Download MP3 >      < Listen on ctrlclickcast.com > Show Notes: ExpressionEngine Community Association (EECA) ExpressionEngine Conference EE Conf 2019 Golden Ticket ExpressionEngine Slack EE open source announcement Greenfield projects How to sell ExpressionEngine in a competitive situation - Lydia Chiu - 2018 Anne of Green Gables Show Hope Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Review our show on Stitcher Sponsored By

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ctrlclickcast.com Mobile Refresh, Part 1

Why did it take 3 years to relaunch a modern, mobile-friendly ctrlclickcast.com? Lea and Emily dive into the business and logistical challenges in launching an internal project alongside client work. We chat about the plan and strategy we had 3 years ago, plus the content, IA and design process along the way. Tune in to hear insights on shifts we had to make to priorities and goals due to the delay. < Download MP3 >      < Listen on ctrlclickcast.com > Show Notes: CTRL+CLICK CAST on Spotify! WBENC Conference The .net Awards Podcast of the Year Top 10 of 2015 JW Player Able Player Content Priority Guides Devon Sawa, Can I Keep You? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Review our show on Stitcher

00:53:37

Vector Media Group’s Acquisition of Happy Cog with Matt Weinberg & Stuart Henry

At the end of last year, well-renowned digital agency Vector Media Group acquired the equally-renowned Happy Cog. Why? And what does it mean for our industry? We get the details from Vector partners Matt Weinberg and Stuart Henry, who explain how the idea of an acquisition evolved over time and how quickly the deal came together once decided. They share the nuances of reassuring both clients and staff, as well as the challenges of merging processes and services. We also get their perspective on the digital agency landscape, along with advice for other agencies that are considering joining forces. < Download MP3 >      < Listen on ctrlclickcast.com > Show Notes: Vector announcement Happy Cog announcement Businesswire press release Defy Ventures Make a Wish Foundation CTRL+CLICK CAST Instagram Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Review our show on Stitcher

00:47:04

2018 Year in Review

We close 2018 with our annual Year in Review! What have we learned in tech, business and life this past year? We also share some fun faves to add to your watch, listen, read and play lists. Plus, special guest Erin Lewis is back to give a rundown on this year’s Rapidfire Questions. Spoiler: people have opinions about karaoke. < Download MP3 >      < Listen on ctrlclickcast.com > Show Notes: Craft Coding Challenge Twig Premiere Pro Premiere Gal Going Offline Street Smarts by Norm Brodsky Black Violin Marie Kondo Ellen Degeneres (Public Bathrooms bit) To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before Crazy Rich Asians Simon’s Cat Simon’s Cat Pop Time Lupe Fiasco’s Drogas Wave Show Your Work Lainey Gossip The Good Doctor Doogie Howser, MD The Power by Naomi Alderman Less by Andrew Sean Greer “The Heart” produced by Radiotopia The Heart “No” Series Anna Faris is Unqualified Ask a Manager Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ by Daniel Goleman Haunting of Hill House After Effects Adobe XD Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes Rainbow Brite @ErnLew CTRL+CLICK CAST Instagram Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Review our show on Stitcher Sponsored By

00:43:55

Dealing with Business Challenges

Ups and downs in business are a given, but we don’t often talk about the downs. Without talking about our failures, though, how can we learn and find success in difficult times? So we’re giving you a peek behind the curtains at Bright Umbrella, sharing some of the business challenges we faced this year — including losing our largest client — and the changes we’re trying. No guaranteed solutions (just yet), but maybe we can all learn from each other! < Download MP3 >      < Listen on ctrlclickcast.com > Show Notes: Become a #ctrlclickfan! Partners Counseling presentation at Owner Summit Demystifying the Web for Clients series Closing the Loop Email Craft Slack Bureau of Digital events Business Impact NW Ask a Manager Udemy Louder Than Ten Workshops Book Yourself Solid Never Split the Difference Extreme Ownership Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Review our show on Stitcher Sponsored By

01:04:38

Designing for People Struggling with Mental Health with Francis Rowland

Compassion and perspective. These are two elements that lead design toward a more accessible and inclusive future, says Senior UX Architect Francis Rowland. We discuss how inclusive design principles help audiences with mental health struggles while improving everyone’s user experience. < Download MP3 >      < Listen on ctrlclickcast.com > Show Notes: Mind UK locator NHS mental health support locations Alastair Somerville Misuability worksheets A Web for Everyone by Sarah Horton / Whitney Quesenbery Microsoft's "Respecting Focus" booklet Inclusive Design Toolkit Accessible spaces - inclusion beyond screens (PDF) (Sigma) Kat Holmes and Mismatch design Design Patterns for Mental Health Kat Ely: The World is Designed for Men National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Veterans Crisis Line Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator World Mental Health Day 2018 Mental Illness Awareness Week Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Review our show on Stitcher

00:50:01

Thriving at Work with Gina DeLapa

Our jobs as designers and devs can sometimes lead to burnout, bad habits, stress and worse. Career counselor and author Gina DeLapa joins the show to share practical tips that can help us thrive at work! Gina details the importance of self care and shares examples of what it really looks like in practice. We also discuss the importance of boundaries and self-reflection to help manage workplace drama and deal with negative feedback. < Download MP3 >      < Listen on ctrlclickcast.com > Show Notes: Thriving at Work World Mental Health Day 2018 Mental Illness Awareness Week The 5 Love Languages How Do I Find a Good Therapist HeartMath AutoSleep National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Veterans Crisis Line Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Review our show on Stitcher Sponsored By

00:53:12

Biz Growth & Hiring with Ross Nover

Is your agency ready to hire its first employee? Friendly Design’s Ross Nover explains how his agency grew to eight full-time staff and why. We discuss business opportunities and time-saving, hiring vs. contracting out, plus the financial considerations involved when hiring. To help you decide whether to expand your staff, we share resources and advice on how to hire alongside its business benefits. < Download MP3 >      < Listen on ctrlclickcast.com > Show Notes: Owner Summit AIGA Bureau of Digital orgdesignfordesignorgs.com Debra by Beck Space Oddity by David Bowie The Good Place Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Review our show on Stitcher Sponsored By

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