From Search Optimisation to the "The Long Tail"
I read this very interesting article (over at the Beeb), about Forward 3D, a search marketing agency that wanted to greater utilise their expertise and expand their services?
So they started to look for popular search words that didn't attract much paid advertising on Google. Their analysis brought up a lot of pet supplies queries, and in particular "parrot cages". So they tested the market and bought the related search words on Google AdWords, and then built a site to sell parrot cages.
The "JustCages" website went live and within two weeks it became clear they were on to a winning concept. Just over a year later they operate 10 niche outlets selling cages and pet homes for a range of animals and fish.
The Long Tail
In the days before the Internet, product availability was limited, dependent on stock, limited by shelf-space and the high cost of holding inventory. Niche products (the long tail), were few and high in risk.
The web brought with it a shift to the market place. With the Internet these harder-to-find items sold much better, to create a significant income producing a fatter long tail. Instead of not finding what you were looking for in the past and accepting your fate, you can now simply tap in a few words and find what you desire and make a purchase with in a matter of a of minutes.
There is now room for small businesses to operate exclusively in these niche markets and sell over huge geographical area.
Search On Demand
Forward 3D's demand-led business model based on search analysis is a new way of thinking. They are preparing to launch a further 20 niche stores, expanding into the long tail.
Up in the Blue
They've arrived! This years Swedish Space Agency company presentation brochures have landed. We are all very pleased with the result. They make a fabulous pair!
Efficiently Energised
This brochure was produced as a compliment to the website we designed at Infobahn. I was involved with the design, photography and final artwork. I was also involved with the production of the site www.energieffektivisering.se as well.
The client ÅF, in this case analyse existing buildings and determine where savings can be in energy consumption.
Energy mapping, as they call it often identifies initiatives that can reduce energy costs by 20-30%.
Drunk History - Nikola Tesla
An amusing idea. I am looking forward to checking out a few of the of humorous treats at funnyordie.com. If you're not into this form of "childish" humor you can find a more serious tone over at Wikipedia.
Tron Legacy
28 years after the original, Tron will be making its return to the big screen. This time in 3D (which I'm still in two minds about) or Real 3D as they are calling it! I only hope the storyline matches up to the fantastic visuals. Though I am not so very optimistic.
New & Approved
On Friday I received a link to Creattica, a gallery of design, advertising and imagery but to name a few. On Saturday I became a member. On Sunday I was approved a slot on their site. Nice!
My New Avatar
I have just signed up to Gravatar and thereby have created my own avatar image that will follow and represent me automatically on the web where ever I go. Check out this intro for more information.
1999 AD clip
Wired UK's editor David Rowan opened his presentation at the Engage Conference 2010 with the clip from the 1967 film 1999 AD.
During the presentaion he said that mobile devices are going to be the key to opening the clickable world, with Augmented Reality currently being the best example of this, overlaying information and content on buildings and, effectively, turning everything around us into a hyperlink.
It's in the Post :: part 2
This holographic postcard went out to potential visitors of Lofsdalen winter resort to encourage them to get away for a while.
It's in the Post :: part 1
This postcard went out to past visitors to Lofsdalen, a traditionaly winter resort. Its aim; to encourage people come again.
Splash
Just caught sight of these splash logos over at The Logo Blog. Sure to be spending a bit more time there in the near future!
Raster
Was just reminded of the work by famous artist Roy Lichtenstein. If you also like his work read more here.
Mozilla Seabird - In The Dark
This feels as though it was inspired by the interface design work of Pranav Mistry. The product allows the user to work at the office without a conventional screen and keyboard. I have just one question: must the user work in the dark for it to work? I can't imagine the future being dark. I thought it was bright. I thought it was Orange!
Paper Cut
I remember doing something along the same lines when I was 15. But it was no where near as good as this.
All Change
The first image came from an earlier retouch project. Happy with that background the client then wanted to replace the occupants.
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