Comments on: “Selling Usability,” by John Rhodes.

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 19:58:43 +0000

Well, I have to agree with the author on the issue that usability is key.

By: Spanish Property Bargains

Spanish Property Bargains — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:09:28 +0000

Yes, I’d agree with the above comment that usability has applications throughout the business world, and too many business take it for granted.

By: Richard

Richard — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:18:18 +0000

Definetly worth reading just to pick up point that userability is important to understand for whatever business you are involved with.

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 15 May 2009 10:35:37 +0000

Selling usability is different from making usability happen..the book is good to read from management perspective!

By: site update service

site update service — Thu, 07 May 2009 17:50:51 +0000

“Making Usability Happen, Despite the Regrettable Lack of Understanding on the Part of Your Managers.�? funny title for a book. good thing you use the shorter one. about the cover i think its great!

By: Joe Dolson

Joe Dolson — Tue, 05 May 2009 14:27:43 +0000

Well, I can’t argue with you on that - the book cover is a bit electric.

Thanks!

By: Taina P.

Taina P. — Tue, 05 May 2009 08:45:29 +0000

If he wanted to sell usability, a better book design might help him. The neon green is too much of an eyesore — but that’s just my two cents on the book cover.

From your review, this would definitely be a good and educational read for those who want to communicate better. Communication is key, after all, to making understanding, cooperation and success to happen in whatever field.

Thanks for featuring the book.

By: Andy Lax

Andy Lax — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:25:47 +0000

As profit margins diminish and the cost to acquire new customers continues to increase, I don’t know how business executives can afford to ignore the issue of usability. The user experience has to be thoroughly examined to better communicate a given message.

Although I’m no expert in web design, I cannot believe, for example, that many business owners do not list their contact information in a prominent location or have no discernible call to action. All owners should try to place themselves in the user’s position (seeing the reflection of their company through the eyes of the user) to improve their financial picture.

Best Regards,
Andy Lax