Tag: Asks

21Apr

By PhilNo Comments

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Yelp Asks Reviewers to Rat

Sometimes I think Yelp might have matured, mellowed out a little, and eased up on longstanding policies that make no sense and don’t help anyone. But then Yelp just doubles down. Case in point: Yelp has started asking reviewers whether you asked them for a review. As you probably know, Yelp doesn’t want business owners, employees, or anyone else to ask anyone else for a review. (As you may also know if you’re a longtime reader, I think that’s a horrible policy.) The question is as follows: Did this business ask you to write a review? For example, did a staff member request it, or did you get a text or email asking for a review? Your response is confidential. That prompt comes immediately before the “Post Review” button, and reviewers can choose from two answers: “Yes” or “No.” It IS a...

The Grumpy Designer Asks: Are You Tired?

8Nov

By Eric KarkovackNo Comments

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The Grumpy Designer Asks: Are You Tired?

Before we get too far, let me state that this isn’t a “woe is me” post. I may be grumpy, but I also know how to count my blessings. And I’ve been fortunate in numerous ways. It’s just that… I’m tired. You see, after 25+ years in this industry, I’ve come to realize that this job doesn’t get any easier. If anything, more layers of complexity keep being added. And the expectations from both clients and myself are higher than ever. Then there’s the unhealthy mix of a constant stream of emails, Slack notifications, and tweets. Taken together, it’s enough to wear you out mentally and physically. Surveying the web design community helped me to see that I’m not alone in this feeling. But it’s not only work-related stressors. There’s been a pandemic in our faces for years now. And each of us has st...