I’m done with my last analytics course at UBC. This weekend is Thanksgiving here in Canada so I’m going to enjoy some turkey with family, sleep in, go for a couple runs and enjoy the extra time off. Here’s this week’s remainders.
Orbicule’s Undercover might be a good solution for those worried about their Mac laptop/desktop being stolen.
John W Ellis’ The 5 E’s of a Social Site: 1) Engage product conversation (the good and the bad); 2) Educate consumers 3) Experience – Allow consumers to get a sense of the product through free samples, related games, video, audio, etc. 4) Entertain – Create a memorable experience 5) Encourage referrals – Allow visitors an easy way to spread the word easily.
On September 8 and 9, the Rails Rumble took place. The goal to create a web app in just 48 hours, start to finish. Some pretty impressive results. The winners: TastyPlanner, Checkbook, Admiteer. I’d love to see the credit unions do something like this. Tackling a problem area, mapping out a solution and coding it all up in a weekend. I know Dan would likely be all over this.
If you live in or near San Diego the San Diego Software Industry Council is holding a forum on ANALYTICS on October 25. It’s a half-day conference plus workshop. Just one of many events the SDSIC holds.
A nice overview of Fitt’s law from the folks behind Wufoo.
Looking for an analyst? Someone to advance your web analytics work? Stéphane Hamel is striking out on his own as a consultant. You can e-mail him or visit his site for more details.