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		<title>Don’t Prevent Users From Doing What You Want Them to Do</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:50:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Georgia Otto</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every site is created with a purpose, most commonly to provide information, generate leads or sell products. Unfortunately, your website could be its own worst enemy. An astonishing number of websites contain critical usability errors that actually prevent users from completing the very task for which the site was designed. This article should help you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Avoid 6 Common Pitfalls of Homepage Design</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:44:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Georgia Otto</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Greetings to anyone who&#8217;s still following this blog! Your loyalty is greatly appreciated.   Much has happened in my life since my last post, and I can&#8217;t say when I&#8217;ll post again. But for now, you can learn How to Avoid 6 Common Pitfalls of Homepage Design from my latest entry on the CommonPlaces [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Webitect ~ Conducting Collaborative Design Sessions – Part 4: Maintain</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:30:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Georgia Otto</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Make sure you never leave your participants hanging after an important meeting. Part 4 of this series will help you maintain a long term relationship with your participants.
Part 1 of this series gave an overview of the purpose behind collaborative design sessions and how to prepare to conduct your own. In Part 2, we showed you how to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Webitect ~ Conducting Collaborative Design Sessions – Part 3: Facilitate</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:21:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Georgia Otto</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Clients and users need guidance when contributing their design ideas. Part 3 of this series will prepare you for the challenges inherent in facilitating collaborative meetings.
In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, we explained how to prepare in advance for collaborative design sessions and how to begin your meetings with a solid focus [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Webitect ~ Conducting Collaborative Design Sessions – Part 2: Inform</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Georgia Otto</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Getting the most out of your users requires that you take the initiative. In Part 2 of this series, you&#8217;ll learn how to begin your design session in a goal-oriented manner.
In Part 1 of this series, we discussed the benefits of collaboration with users and clients at various stages throughout the design process. We also provided [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Webitect ~ Conducting Collaborative Design Sessions – Part 1: Prepare</title>
		<link>http://locus.forestninja.net/2009/07/27/webitect-conducting-collaborative-design-sessions-%e2%80%93-part-1-prepare/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:32:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Georgia Otto</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Read &#8220;Conducting Collaborative Design Sessions – Part 1: Prepare&#8221; on Webitect.net »
Perhaps someone noticed I haven&#8217;t been posting at my normal rate. Or perhaps no one cares. For anyone who actually noticed the lapse, I appreciate your patience and support. The fact is, I&#8217;ve been working on my first paid blogging job! I&#8217;ll be [...]]]></description>
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