Resources

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Usability
Shelley’s Delicious Links – Usability
Usability.gov – the primary government source for information on usability and user-centered design.
Jakob Nielsen’s Website: useit.com. Jakob Nielsen is a user advocate, principal of the Nielsen Norman Group and the author of several books. He hold a PhD in human-computer interaction.
Usability First – information and resources for issues related to usability in website and software design.

Design
Boxes and Arrows is a journal dedicated to discussing, improving and promoting the work of the information architecture.
Smashing Magazine is a weblog dedicated to web-developers and designers.
Digital Web Magazine contains articles, tutorials, features, reviews and other resources.
Design Mind is a media platform that includes a print magazine, a website, videos, and events. It is produced by the folks at frog design, a global innovation firm that specializes in bringing to market meaningful products, services, and experiences.
Before and After Magazine is dedicated to making graphic design understandable, useful and even fun for everyone.
Johnny Holland is all about sharing, learning and talking about interaction and creativity.
Small Surfaces is a site about design for mobile technology.

Marketing
Seth Godin is the author of several books and often has controversial ideas. He popularized the term permission marketing.
Debbie Weil is the author of “The Corporate Blogging Book”, a corporate social media strategist and speaker.
Marketing Profs Daily Fix blog – Opinions, Commentary and News about the world of marketing served up by MarketingProfs.
The Marketing Mentor run by Ilise Benun and Peleg Top. Ilise Benun has written a few books on marketing geared specifically at creatives.
Michael Port is a small business marketing coach and the author of 4 bestselling books.

Branding
Branding Strategy Insider helps marketing oriented leaders and professionals build strong brands.
Personal Branding Blog is all about using the power of personal brand to advance your career or business.

Finance
Manisha Thakor is a personal finance expert on women and money.
Suze Orman is a personal finance expert and the author of several best selling books.
Smart Money’s Small Business which is produced by Smart Money magazine focuses on more than just the financial aspects of being an entrepreneur.
Daily Worth is a community of women who talk money.


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