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Z McGarigle

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Senior Web Developer, Spinlet

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I have worked with several companies both big and small to increase visibility and ROI on the web. I have extensive experience in web development as well as marketing to design and implement solutions

WEB: information.overpass

Z McGarigle published a post

Dec. 12, 2011

The penny! - A web usability analogy

Cross Browser Compatibility

Z McGarigle and 5 other people answered this question

Dec. 6, 2011

When is the ideal time to have a performance review?

Usually a yearly process - from hire date as far as my experience goes. Though I do know of (usually larger companies) that do them at the end of the year. This can be a good way of starting the new year off on the ... more

Human Resources

Performance Review

Talent Management

Z McGarigle published a post

Nov. 30, 2011

Did that explode? (part 2):

Information Technology

Browser Compatibility

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Nov. 21, 2011

Z McGarigle published a post

Nov. 21, 2011

Did that explode?

Information Technology

Cross Browser Compatibility

Z McGarigle and 38 other people answered this question

Nov. 18, 2011

Is it essential to have your own website in this information age?

At a MINIMUM you (as a business) should have a site, Facebook page, and a Twitter page/account.
If you don't have these in place, you are failing. And kudos for Mr. Parsons in mentioning Flash and 'click to enter' sites. I highlighted that as one of ... more

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Brand Management

Z McGarigle published a post

Nov. 16, 2011

Are you guilty?

User Experience (UX)

Web Development

Z McGarigle and 3 other people answered this question

Sept. 8, 2011

When customers tweet is it primarily to call out bad service, or to offer praise?

I have done both, although complaints always rise to the top in these venues. I think as a business owner (or social media rep) it is important to reply to all, even if just a 'thanks for the comment' tweet. Uber is one company I ... more

Customer Service

Customer Support

Z McGarigle and 1 other person answered this question

Sept. 6, 2011

What's the worst way a person you've worked with announced that they were leaving the business?

"Okay guys I'm out of here" as the fellow employee was packing up and leaving, unbeknownst to the co workers.
While I agree with you 110% that Ms. Bartz's email was less than graceful, I have to wonder if by sending it out, she is (successfully) ... more

Human Resources

Employee Communications

Z McGarigle commented on this post

Sept. 6, 2011

They Call me Bruce…

Erik:
Disappearing for awhile is often a great thing for re-evaluation, etc. I have to commend you on your three points of how to 'own yourself' - as they can be applied to most everyone, even outside of sales.
Great post! more

Persona Building

Personal Development

Z McGarigle answered this question

Sept. 1, 2011

In what situations does a company mascot help a brand?

When there is memorable appeal created from adverts, separate from the product itself. All the good mascots I can recall off the top of my head (and let's face it, that's what you want) Have been memorable for a 'cool' or 'cute' factor, though could ... more

Z McGarigle and 4 other people answered this question

Sept. 1, 2011

If AT&T can't purchase T-Mobile, who should?

AT&T seems to be in this perpetual cycle of buying properties, running into antitrust issues and then shedding skin. I haven't been impressed with AT&T on ANY front for some time now and generally avoid them.
But they obviously have to do something with their wireless ... more

Information Technology

Z McGarigle recommends this answer by Vincent Higgins

Sept. 1, 2011

What qualities do you look for in a UX designer?

Since UX/XD is spans across multiple channels and skillsets, I always look for the individual's ability to identify engagement opportunities or touch points in all of them. Having a strong or natural intuition toward human behavior enables the practitioner to not only identify the need, ... more

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User Experience

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Sept. 1, 2011

Are you attending Dreamforce this week in San Francisco?

Z McGarigle recommends this answer by Scott Hardigree

Aug. 30, 2011

Is text message marketing the new email marketing? Why/why not?

We feel differently about being marketed to through SMS; it is far more intimate than email or even mobile app push notifications.
However there are options that consumers do appreciate, on a small scale, such alerts, "Your webinar starts in 5 minutes" or "Your stocks are ... more

Information Technology

Email Marketing

Z McGarigle asked a question

Aug. 29, 2011

How much travel is necessary for employees in the modern workplace?

Relationship Building

Relationship Development

Relationship Management

Z McGarigle recommends this answer by Tim Falls

Aug. 29, 2011

Is it good practice to send operational emails from a different provider than promotional emails?

This is a very important consideration when formulating and optimizing an effective email communications system. And the answer is pretty straightforward.
First, let's clarify the two types of emails under discussion:
1. Transactional (or "operational") email: eg, registration confirmations, password reminders, friend/follower notifications, purchase receipts, ... more

Information Technology

Z McGarigle recommends this answer by Michael Janas

Aug. 29, 2011

What is driving employees to want to leave their jobs?

According to several surveys in the last 24 months employees leave due to:
1. Their boss
2. Their boss
3. Their boss
4. Company doesn't treat its people like human beings
5. Lack of challenge in the work
6. Lack of promotional oppty
7. Company's ... more

General Management

Human Resources

Succession Planning

Z McGarigle recommends this answer by Michael Schmier

Aug. 29, 2011

What are your tips for negotiating a salary when taking a new role?

1. Let the employer go first. Let them make an offer. Before you respond, have them justify the compensation. For example, after they make the offer, you reply "So you think this position is worth . . . . " See what they say. Draw ... more

Human Resources

Career Development

Z McGarigle answered this question

Aug. 29, 2011

Why is Facebook ending their Deals business?

It seems FB Deals was a lame-at-best stab to capture a bit of the marketplace in discount sites such as Groupon. Unfortunately, none of their 'deals' seemed like much of one. Personally, I never found anything interesting in the offers and maybe half of them ... more

Z McGarigle recommends this answer by Erik Goldoff

Aug. 26, 2011

Should Tim Cook's sexual orientation be entirely ignored or explicitly cited as diversity in action?

Personally I don't see any relevance to Tim Cook's sexual preferences with regards to leading Apple. When discussed in the context of technology leadership, his accomplishments and visions are what I care about.
Let the social machine deal with diversity and let the technical be about ... more

Human Resources

Sexual Orientation

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