Every developer/designer needs a very strong presence online and off; a good place to start, that I believe, is the portfolio. Adding your portfolio displays your skills and style to any visiting potential client. On many portfolios designers included several images, a description of the project, a skill set or services provided , also a link to the site. This helps give the visitor a good visual of the level of expertise and an inside look at some previous work.

One common feature I’ve seen in many websites are a “Frequently Asked Questions” page; a page designated solely to customer service. Pages like these add a great 24/7 question and answer sheet for the visiting customer—not only for the web designer but for many other companies that want to improve their available services online.

Not only does a designer need presence online, but also needs a strong reputation offline as well. Say a client has taken the next step and has officially launched the project, you have answered all his/her questions and they have enjoyed your previous work—now time for the crucial, first meeting. Come prepared for this meeting, ask your own questions about them or the company they represent (remember: you are creating a site that conveys their identity).

To conclude, take the initiative to build a strong customer service reputation. Use this skill to show off your professionalism, also to display your talent and skills. Now, to the customer, you are available 24/7.

Best video—next to that “I’m On A Horse” Old Spice commercial—that I’ve seen this week.

Thunder defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves Sunday night to increase their win streak to a league best 9 in a row, but it was almost a gift wrapped victory for the Wolves. Oklahoma City led by 15 points midway through the third period before putting the game on cruise and watching the Wolves peel off a 27-10 run to go ahead 88-86 with 8:16 left. It was Minnesota’s first lead since 2-0, and that’s when the momentum of truth was triggered and the Thunder took control.

The Thunder threw up 11 unanswered points over the next 4 minutes, 21 seconds, taking a commanding 97-88 lead with 3:55 remaining. Oklahoma City buckled down defensively and became efficient offensively, hitting four of five shots while holding the Wolves to 0 for 6 shooting with two turnovers during the run.

0:53 mark. That is why Russell Westbrook is my fav player. Also tacks on a triple-double.

Another great game I watched this weekend was Saturday night against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. With Tracey McGrady’s debut with the Knicks it was a show to remember. Just watch the replay of the first minute or so and it’s the T-Mac Show. Then watch again and wait for the 1:21 mark where the game takes an extreme course correction—where Green drops the three, followed by KD’s big shot to tie it up.

Durant for King.

What do you guys think? Is it a surprise to all that the Thunder is doing so well? Just look at the Timberwolves, both franchises in similar stages of rebuilding have ended up on opposite ends of the NBA spectrum. Please feel free to leave a reply in the comment section.

You got an image enhancer that can bitmap? Now lock on and enlarge the z-axis. Freeze and enhance.

What do you think? I think I’ll be dancing the rest of the day.