In order to deliver an all-around memorable experience, great content must be accompanied by great design. My motto is, “Content is King, and design is its Queen.”
Take, for example, these two slides below. Which one grabs your attention more? I’m pretty sure we all agree on the same one. … Read More..
Tired of PowerPoint? Try creating your next presentation in SlideIdea, a new presentation-creation app, then upload and share it directly on SlideShare.
SlideIdea, a free app for tablets, simplifies the creation of beautiful decks. It provides “smart widgets” that allow you to place pictures, shapes, charts and more with … Read More..
The cover page of your SlideShare is your first impression. All of your hard work, blood, sweat, and tears is dictated by one tiny thumbnail – at least online and at first. If it doesn’t stand out, no one is going to bother clicking on your deck. So make that … Read More..
Our Delhi and San Francisco offices recently took two days off “normal” work to participate in an internal hackathon. We formed teams to see who could come up with — and successfully build — the best new tool for SlideShare. Lots of creative … Read More..
“A snappy user experience beats a glamorous one, for the simple reason that people engage more with a site when they can move freely and focus on the content instead of on their endless wait.”
That’s a quote from Web page usability guru Jakob Nielsen — and we’ve taken it … Read More..
If there’s one thing for certain, we’re in the midst of a radical shift — both technologically and socially. The desire for increased insight and connectivity is driving a tech revolution that’s producing devices that “talk” to each other, platforms that foster collaboration and data that’s never been available before. … Read More..
Last week, we discussed how to present and sell yourself online. Let’s take that one step forward and focus on how to actually build a visual resume that presents and sells yourself online. Personally, I like to call these “You Decks,” since they are all about the topic you … Read More..
LinkedIn, SlideShare’s parent company, recently asked me to share on their blog the key fundamentals to a powerful presentation. Many of you may know these tips already, but it’s always good to review the basics now and then, and ensure you’re still on track. Here are my tips for creating … Read More..