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How to Set Up Google Maps for Your Business

August 27th, 2009

Advertising for a  business in this economy can be tricky. More and more I find myself helping local businesses optimize their companies for local search exposure. One item that really grabs the attention is the Google Map listing using the Google Local Business Center. Read more »

What is Credibly Mashable (UX)?

June 29th, 2009

useful What is Credibly Mashable (UX)?The Credibility of a product is absolutely critical, whether it is coming from a brand-new startup, or an established corporation. There is a great deal that goes into the Credibility of a product, from the people that hype it, to its visual presentation. However, there are a few basic elements that go directly to the foundational aspects of product Credibility upon which the rest of the product’s truthfulness is built. Read more »

Questions from June 19th Webinar: Designing For the User Experience: Software & Website Interaction Design

June 19th, 2009

Thank you for attending today’s webinar. Usually I would post questions here but we didn’t have any today. So instead I will be posting our contact information as I could not show this slide in today’s webinar. Read more »

Usability Tips – Websites

June 6th, 2009

User-Centered Design

User-centered design (UCD) is an approach for employing usability. It is a structured product development methodology that involves users throughout all stages of Web site development, in order to create a Web site that meets users’ needs. This approach considers an organization’s business objectives and the user’s needs, limitations, and preferences. Read more »

Build a Better Business By Listening to Your Customers

June 2nd, 2009

Do you ever wonder what your customers think of your business? Are you meeting their expectations? Are there areas that need improvement? Will they like that product or service enhancement you’ve been thinking about?

All those answers and more are there for the asking. All you have to do is listen. Read more »

Questions from May 27 Webinar on Social Networks: How to Generate Leads

May 27th, 2009

Here are the questions that I received today during the webinar. If you missed the webinar please visit our homepage on our company website to view the recording at: http://www.situatedresearch.com/webinars/recordings.php Read more »

Questions from May 22 Webinar: Social Networking: How to Get Started

May 27th, 2009

Here are the questions and answers from our May 22 webinar: Social Networking: How to Get Started.

1. How important is the inter-member relationship in social networking?

– I believe that you are speaking of the connections that you can have within a social network. These connections are very important as they will help you to spread information, share ideas, give you feedback, and even generate leads. Read more »

About Situated Research, LLC

April 18th, 2009

Situated learning focuses on learning in situ, in the environment or context for which that knowledge applies. At Situated Research, we focus on examining technology in the actual environment in which it is used, in order to uncover user practices and behaviors that suggest ways in which technology is expected to behave. Read more »