10 rules for a great website

Seth Godin has put together a nice list of principles to consider when creating a new (or maintaining an existing) website.

While I understand the point, it's often impossible to "fire the committee" in the real world. The key is to gather requirements and ideas from the stakeholders but keep the key decisions in the hands of a select few. But if the committee is truly "fired" and feels like they are not being included in the process, the project will fail.

Videos worth watching

Seth Godin has compiled a nice list of business videos worth watching. Youtube is not just for silly stuff anymore.

Why people say no to your idea

Seth Godin intimates that there are two reasons people say no to your idea: 1) It's been done before. 2) It's never been done before.

I think there are many more reasons that people say no.

• They are scared of change.
• They don't understand your idea.
• They want to repackage your idea as their own.
• They don't like you.
• Or maybe it's a bad idea.

Ultimately it's your idea and you need to take ownership of it. If the naysayers are in the way, figure out a way to move them.