| April 16th, 2008
Here are some tips for web designers from Steve Snell on Factors to Consider When Pricing Design Services. The points he makes are consistent with the experiences Pelago has had as a small web development shop. However, there are a few other things to consider. When considering how much time it will take (factor #1) […]
| April 15th, 2008
It is the unfortunate circumstance of any professional service business that it must interact with a wide range of clients. From the easygoing and easy-to-please patron, to the difficult and demanding dictator, all clients require similar care and feeding to keep the relationship working. Establishing and maintaining a good relationship with your clients is the […]
| April 14th, 2008
We receive several Intervals feature requests each day. Some of these requests are easy to say ‘no’ to, as they don’t align well with our trajectory. Other requests are fun to say ‘yes’ to, because they are a vote of confidence for features we’ve already considered, or they are an opportunity to give a sneak […]
| April 11th, 2008
My previous post on managing creativity talked about letting go when you get mentally ‘stuck’ on a creative project. Michael Mann at 43folders elaborates on ways to get unstuck with his post on “Whining, White Smoke & the Mechanics of Getting Unstuck.” I can see some of their ideas helping with a creative challenge, but, […]
| April 10th, 2008
The creative process is difficult to manage, especially in a work environment so heavily focused on time management, “getting things done,” and deadlines. How can you guarantee your creative mind is churning along at a steady enough pace to meet all of your design responsibilities? You can’t. But, you can do a few things to […]
| April 9th, 2008
Looking for some ideas on DIY solar power? Here are some links to get you started: How to Make a Solar Power Generator Learn how to build a solar power generator for less than $300, with parts available from your local radio shack. Inexpensive DIY Solar Power Treehugger.com and off-grid.net provide tips on building a […]
| April 8th, 2008
Everybody knows that nobody likes meetings. Try pulling a developer away in the midst of a coding binge without them groaning and sulking over to the conference table. Seen by some as a necessary evil, meetings are an essential component of team collaboration. The goal for successfully managing a creative development team isn’t to eliminate […]
| April 1st, 2008
The era of the lightweight framework has permanently altered the state of the web. Development shops, like our own Pelago, are finding it increasingly easier and faster to turn ideas into web-based services for the benefit of themselves and others. It seems like anyone and everyone has built something, from widely adopted and practical productivity […]
John is a co-founder, web designer and developer at Pelago.
His blog posts are inspired by everyday encounters with designers, developers, creatives and small businesses in general.
John is an avid reader and road cyclist.
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Jennifer is the Director of Quality and Efficiency at Pelago.
Her blog posts are based largely on her experience working with teams to improve harmony and productivity.
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Michael is a co-founder and product architect at Pelago.
His contributions stem from experiences managing the development process behind web sites and web-based applications such as Intervals.
Michael drives a 1990 Volkswagen Carat with a rebuilt 2.4 liter engine from GoWesty.
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