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For our 2017 finale, we look back at all we learned in business, technology and life this past year. We reflect on ongoing goals, challenges we faced this year and how we overcame them, plus we also address what we hope for 2018. Of course, we touch on our fave Rapidfire questions — what are they? Tune in to find out! We’re on hiatus for a couple months (tune back in February 15, 2018) but we’ll see you on the other side! Happy new year! < Download MP3 >      < Listen on ctrlclickcast.com > Show Notes: New Baseline for Accessibility Demystifying the Web series Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Review our show on Stitcher Sponsored By

Will artificial intelligence (AI) make designers and developers obsolete? Or does AI and machine learning offer opportunity? Designer and educator Jason Tselentis joins us for a thoughtful discussion about how AI and machine learning are impacting creative fields today, as well as what the future may hold. Jason explains the nuances between AI and machine learning, and offers examples of both already a part of many design professionals’ daily lives. We discuss the fears and paranoia often associated with AI “taking over,” as well as the idea of AI as an evolution — which means there is opportunity for designers and developers to evolve themselves. < Download MP3 >      < Listen on ctrlclickcast.com > Show Notes: Ethics and Technology The Mobile Web for Global Change How Artificial Intelligence Can Boost Your Productivity When Websites Design Themselves The Grid Firebox The Future of

Workplace inequality is a tough issue to tackle — maybe a change in perspective is needed! Mattel’s Vanessa Dewey, lead of Development and Creative Experiences, joins the show to tackle how design thinking may be the way to break through. We discuss corporate policies and how to navigate being a woman in the workplace. We share communication techniques, impress the importance of empathy and the ROI of a more equitable workplace. < Download MP3 >      < Listen on ctrlclickcast.com > Show Notes: Fearless Feedback Humanizing Business How Airbnb is Building Culture Through Belonging Facebook Analog Lab Standford d.school IDEO Frog IBM Design When Everyone is Doing Design Thinking, Is It Still a Competitive Advantage Rise of the DEO Women-led companies perform 3x better than the S&P 500 Uber’s new CEO: “I have to tell you, I am scared.” Why Iceland is

Surprise! We decided we needed another episode in our Demystifying the Web series. This time, we talk about web maintenance in client-friendly terms. We focus on how to help clients plan and budget for the life of their website and CMS, as well as how to explain different types of maintenance to clients. Using car and home maintenance analogies, we share examples of the maintenance services we provide our clients — including accessibility and performance audits, CMS updates and upgrades, and even site refreshes and redesigns. < Download MP3 >      < Listen on ctrlclickcast.com > Show Notes: CTRL+CLICK Demystifying the Web series Talk Human to Me How Long Should Your Website Last? CTRL+CLICK "marketing" episodes Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Review our show on Stitcher Sponsored By

You can’t be a great web developer if you don’t take care of your mental health. Jamie Strachan, web developer and mental health advocate, stops by the show to explain the practical techniques that cognitive behavioral therapy provides and how it ties to developer mindset. Listen in as we share our own stories alongside Jamie’s, what we’ve done to overcome mental health issues, how we can help others, and other practical therapies. Let’s help our industry and community be better mental health advocates so we can all live our best (personal and professional!) lives. < Download MP3 >      < Listen on ctrlclickcast.com > Show Notes: Success from Failure Banish Your Inner Critic World Mental Health Day 2017 Mental Illness Awareness Week Mental Health Continuum Model Feeling Good (CBT book) Acceptance and Commitment therapy The Happiness Trap (ACT book) Pacifica (CBT and mindf

Need to grow your web agency, but don’t know how? Struggling to attract leads for your freelance business? Get practical advice from marketing expert Jake Jorgovan! Jake joins the show to discuss how forging new relationships — through strategic partnerships and outreach — can build your business. He offers tips on identifying strategic partners, connecting with them, and establishing and nurturing the partnership over time. Jake also dives into strategies for cold outreach, with a focus on being generous and building a relationship vs. selling. < Download MP3 >      < Listen on ctrlclickcast.com > Show Notes: Demystifying the Web Series Marketing for Freelancers and Agencies Lead Cookie The Positioning Manual for Technical Firms Craft Partners ExpressionEngine Pro Network Leave us a review on iTunes Review our show on Stitcher Sponsored By

What have we learned in another 100 eps? We celebrate this milestone — again! — by highlighting must-listen episodes from our perspective and yours! Tune in for what we’ve learned, our most downloaded episodes, and some rather nice reviews. Let’s celebrate 4 years of conversations about the web! < Download MP3 >      < Listen on ctrlclickcast.com > Show Notes: Color w/ Geri Coady Niche Identity & Branding w/ the FlyDuo Emotional Intelligence in Design w/ Beth Dean Web Development Trends w/ Laurie Voss Data Driven Design w/ Matthew Oliphant Professionalism w/ Dan Mall Overwhelmed by Code w/ Susan Robertson Practical Pricing w/ Brad Weaver Demystifying Web Design for Clients Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Review our show on Stitcher Sponsored By

npm, Inc. co-founder and COO Laurie Voss joins the show to talk about trends in web development — frameworks, component architectures, performance and more. Laurie provides more than a technical view; he offers a nuanced, bigger-picture perspective about trends reflecting evolution and pushing innovation. We talk about the practical pros and cons of implementing a trend like React, but also how trends offer even broader benefits to the industry overall. < Download MP3 >      < Listen on ctrlclickcast.com > Show Notes: Every Bootstrap Website Ever Web development has two flavors of graceful degradation Stuff Everybody Knows LBGTQ in Technology Sponsored By

Doctors and lawyers have a code of ethics — maybe it’s time web professionals do as well! Kristin Valentine explains how more of us should consider ethical practices when designing and developing for the web. We talk about the importance of privacy and security, how other industries address ethical concerns, and guidelines to help navigate the complicated topic of applied ethics in web work. < Download MP3 >      < Listen on ctrlclickcast.com > Show Notes: Ecommerce Shipping and Fulfillment Emotional Intelligence in Design The Evolution of Trust game Ethics and Technology Dear Design Student: A Designer's Code of Ethics Design Ethics in Practice Confirm Shaming Tumblr Langdon Winner Do Artifacts Have Politics (PDF) Net neutrality The Guardian: AI Programs Exhibit Racist and Sexist Biases Genome editing You will get chipped — eventually Note to Self podcast The Privacy

Mobile devices have the power to connect people from underserved communities to empowering resources and information. Which is why mobile tech is so critical for today’s NGOs and aid programs to positively impact the people they serve. Special guest Rowena Luk, VP of Strategy at Dimagi, joins the show to discuss the challenges, and rewards, of using mobile apps and tech to drive global change. She details how Dimagi develops apps with a focus on in-field testing, as well as the design constraints that guide their process. She shares examples of other programs that have found success through mobile tech, and we discuss how we can use our skills to push for positive change in our own communities. < Download MP3 >      < Listen on ctrlclickcast.com > Show Notes: Demystifying the Web Series Dimagi Amnesty International 30 Hour Famine Kiva GiveDirectly Tostan International Terre des Hommes XKCD The

Our final “Demystifying” episode tackles what powers the function and content of a site: a content management system! We discuss how CMSs tie into business and administrative goals, and explain tech terms to help break down client barriers. We share examples of what kind of non-tech questions to ask and how they serve the CMS, plus fun analogies that give further context and value of CMSs to empower our clients. < Download MP3 >      < Listen on ctrlclickcast.com > Show Notes: Demystifying the Web seriesBeyond WordPress: Choosing the Right CMS Choosing a CMS? Don't Skip these Conversations CMS Article Archive @ Bright Umbrella Ask the Right Questions: CMS Questions Download Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Review our show on Stitcher Sponsored By

Do you know whether you your website actually supports your business goals? Google Analytics can help you find out! We talk with digital media expert Terri Jenkins about the basics of digital measurement and Google Analytics. She explains why analytics are important for both site owners and site developers, and offers examples of the basic measurements every site should have in place. She also details other Google products that can further enhance what site owners (and developers!) can do with Google Analytics, including Tag Manager, Search Console and Page Insights. < Download MP3 >      < Listen on ctrlclickcast.com > Show Notes: Demystifying the Web Series Developing Long-term Client Relationships Google Analytics Wikipedia: Web analytics Bounce rate Session duration Insights Mobile-first Indexing About goals AdWords Tag Manager Create and manage custom alerts What is Search Console?

How well do you know your clients’ needs and business? That’s where Ben Furfie suggests you invest time before forcing clients into a CMS they may not need. We discuss the pros and cons of CMSs, why a client may not need one, and the importance of business goals over tech. Ben shares the questions he asks clients to determine site needs, examples of the types of client that don’t need a CMS, as well as pricing alternatives to keep smaller projects profitable. < Download MP3 >      < Listen on ctrlclickcast.com > Show Notes: Demystifying the Web Series Content Workflows for Statamic Jekyll ACF (Advanced Custom Fields) CMB2 Byword Markdown Workshop (not Workflow) Boagworld Show Redwood Theme User Experience Revolution by Paul Boag Etsu Battlestar Galactica board game Settlers of Catan Leave us a review on iTunes Review the show on Stitcher Sponsored By

Creativity evangelist Denise Jacobs returns to the show to illustrate how we can excel by banishing our inner critic! We discuss the real science with how we hold ourselves back, plus practical techniques that help you push through. We discuss comparisons and envy, define expertise and challenge perceptions of what self-esteem means. We share personal experiences but go beyond feel-good points as Denise shares actionable ways you can silence that inner critic today. < Download MP3 >      < Listen on ctrlclickcast.com > Show Notes: Demystifying the Web Series CSS Detective Guide Neuroplasticity Metacognitive strategies Self-Compassion by Dr. Kristin Neff Parks & Recreation James Clear Susan Goldin-Meadow Kinesthetic learning You’re The Average Of The Five People You Spend The Most Time With Her Wild American Self by M. Evelina Galang