BrainFuel

Does anyone know what kind of jelly fish this is? I saw it in the San Juan Islands and took this photo. A number of them had washed ashore.

When you were little what did you want to “be”? As in, career or job?

I’ll go first. When I was little (around age 5), I wanted to be the Easter Bunny. But as I’ve discovered, that job is already taken.

What about you?

P.S. If you’ve decided that I’ve lost it you’re right.

P.P.S. Unrelated, a funny photo I found on Flickr of the Easter Bunny taking a coffee break.

I think that the Orville Redenbacher’s web site is really sharp for what it communicates. Popcorn.

Cole Haan (shoe maker) has re designed their web site. Here’s what the old Cole Haan site looked like.

Chris’ cell phone is temporarily out of service and I expect it to be back in the next day or two. If you need to reach me call the Tornado office at (480) 945-5653 or send me a note.

Thank you,
The Management

Update: It’s back up and running!!!

My Google Talk name is brooksbrother, so send me a message to say hi They sure missed the boat by not releasing a Mac client the same day.

So today I was sending emails back and forth with a long lost friend (well not really) from Wisconsin who is starting his own web site design company after working for three years at another one, and driving 3 hours one way to work every day.

His name is Jim and he is looking for tips and advice and especially wanted some feedback on his idea regarding commissions.

He’s thinking about doing a 50% commission on web site sales. Here’s what he said:

Do you think a straight commission paycheck is fair? I’ve interviewed a few people that I really thought were great salespeople, but they tended to want a salary + commission. I would think a high commission percentage like that at 50% – they would be doing fine, but the 3 people I’ve talked to all didn’t like that part of it. I hate to offer a salaried position because I think if they are straight commission they would feel more motivated to actually get the accounts – what’s your thoughts?

Leave him any advice you have in the comments.

The Maxfli web site is quick and to the point even though there’s a lot going on with the Flash. Nice use of dark colors. It contrasts with the white golf balls in a neat way.