A great match for my interests and skills, this two-month internship with web services has been educational and enlightening. I had the pleasure of working alongside the "best of the best," as U.S. News & World Report states. Under Stephen Gaede's guidance and supervision, I learned about managing content through Site Executive, using new computer(...)
Q&A: Discussing Online Video with Jim Lustek
Posted by Ben | Content StrategyA recent analysis from eMarketer concludes that 66.7 percent of U.S. internet users (approximately 147.5 million people) view online videos each month – a number which is projected to rise to 77 percent (193 million people) by 2014. In light of these projections, I sat down with Jim Lustek, Director of Brand Management and Production,(...)
Jul 16, 2010
Cancer Center Site Launched on Hopkins Platform
Posted by Aaron | Content Strategy, Design, NavigationI’m pleased to announce that we launched The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center web site as part of the hopkinsmedicine.org platform today. We worked closely with Amy Mone and Vanessa Wasta from the Kimmel Cancer Center’s Office of Public Affairs, and I’m grateful for their contributions, support, dedication, and ideas throughout the project. I also(...)
Jul 13, 2010 No comments
The Benefits of a Shared Institutional Web Site: hopkinsmedicine.org
Posted by Aaron | Content Strategy, Design, Navigation, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Usability/AccessibilityThe primary goal of the Internet Strategy & Web Services team is to build a single enterprise web site that represents the research, patient care and educational aspects of Johns Hopkins Medicine and the School of Medicine. It's an ambitious goal for an institution with as many varied interests, specialties, and goals as ours. But(...)
Jun 21, 2010 2 comments
Web Toolbox Series: The Rotating Banner Tool
Posted by Internet Strategy and Web Services team | DesignOver the last two years, our clients have come up with increasingly sophisticated ideas for using banner images to bring individuality to their Web sites on Hopkinsmedicine.org. It's definitely one of the most popular ways to set the tone for visitors to the home page of your web presence.
Jun 14, 2010 1 comment
Introducing Web Team Blog: Left Nav
Posted by Aaron | GeneralIt’s the final few weeks of the fiscal year, and like many across the institution the web team has cranked it up to 11 in an effort to fit in a few last projects and fulfill the last of our annual goals. It’s been a year full of challenges and opportunities. Losing two members of(...)
Jun 4, 2010 2 comments