Week 5 post 2

I would like to start a Real Estate business in the next 6 months. My target audience would be adults from the ages of 30-55 who are looking to purchase a home in north county SD. Most likely professionals or business owners with families. I currently use social media and have in-between 1000 and 2000 followers.

Week 5 post 1

I am comparing chili's and Tericafe. Chili's target audience is incredibly broad, as a franchise they tend to serve families and adults across the nation. they're competitive pricing and current services like curb side pick up or the iPads on the tables allow them to compete in a wide market. On the other hand Tericafe is your local home made Teriaki and noodle house. They are going after a much smaller audience  in and around oceanside who are looking for some kind of oriental food. 

Week 4: Aesthetics, Design & Branding

The Bad:

Pennyjuice.com.


      From a design perspective this website is a nightmare. It has to many bright colors and boxes which is very overwhelming. It makes me feel as if it was designed by kids instead of for kids. Its so confusing, Not easy to read, overstimulating. I Would remake the entire site simplifying everything and focusing on the ux. Instead of using so many colors I would use a 3 shade 2 color scheme with one extra color to add contrast in minor details.

Jamilin.com

      Also super overwhelming, theres just too much going on. too may colors, elements and the video is obnoxious. I would simplify it as well bring down the colors and make the video shorter and a pop up.


The Good:

Apple.com

This is probably the best website to go to. they do everything right and are a staple for what design should look like. Apple takes complex things and makes them simple and beautiful. Their website reflects that in every way.

Toyota.com

Similar to apple Toyota does an excellent job keeping their site simple and visually appealing. Approachable and appealing is how I would describe it even though I'm not looking to buy a car its so inviting I just checked out some of them.

Week 3: Communication - Business & Consumerh

          Hello everyone, this weeks discussion is a bitter sweet topic for me and I believe my opinions might be somewhat controversial, but before I start I'd like to disclose that I love a good debate and don't take any of this personal so I invite everyone to speak their mind and please don't take offense to any of my opinions. With that being said lets explore this topic!

        In the past I have experienced trouble communicating with businesses. As frustrating as spending hours on hold or taking time of your day to drive somewhere I'm old fashion in the sense where I prefer to physically speak to someone or talk to a real person on the phone over sending and email, text or post. As far as communicating negatively via social media is something I have never done and am completely against. I have promoted businesses or expressed my gratitude for a service before but as frustrated as I was I could never bring myself to wright a negative review.

          In theory I agree with the idea. Social media has brought more power to the consumer than ever over a businesses image and that should be a good thing. The problem I have is that far too often that power is abused. Most of reviews are written by customers who had a bad experience even if they are the minority. Even though I've only had positive experiences communicating on those platforms I also have been on the other end of it. I have worked for and seen businesses bend over backwards for a high need / low profit client just out of fear of a negative post. Ideally I would not want to do business with such a person.

           Unfortunately that increase in power has come at the cost of the entrepreneur's freedom to do business with whom he or she chooses. Despite the fact that I disagree with it, if it was my business I would do exactly what everyone else is doing. There's supposed to be a choice but unfortunately in todays economy if you don't play the game your business won't survive!

Week #2. Comments

I had a great time reading everyones opinions on social media use! I commented on Cody's, Jennifer's and Izik's Blogs.