Resources - Websites & Blogs
Persuasive Learning
Persuasive 2008
Persuasive 2008 is the the third international conference on persuasive technology. Held in Oulu, Finland June 4-6, 2008 The Conference will gather people interested in how software and related technologies influence people's attitudes and behaviours. This conference will also feature the best new insights into how web sites, video games, and mobile phones and other applications can be designed to motivate and persuade people.
Web Analytics
Occam’s Razor
Occam’s Razor is one of the best blogs about webanalytics available. Avinash Kaushik author of Web analytics an hour a day
Persuasuasion
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion
The Inside Influence Report is a brief monthly report that provides a summary of selected Social Psychology research and how smart businesses can use this science ethically. If you would like to receive this insightful look at the business applications of the science, you can sign up for the newsletter on the inside influence website. The website is an extension of the book Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion
The Stanford Persuasive Technology Lab
The Stanford Persuasive Technology Lab directed by Dr. BJ Fogg, creates insight into how computing products - from websites to mobile phone software — can be designed to change what people believe and what they do.
If you want to watch persuasive technology in action, go to Captology TV. This site has dozens of short videos showing how companies use the web today to influence people's thoughts and behaviors.
Website Usability
Human Factors international
Practical skills to design the optimal user experience.
Learn techniques and methods to create the best possible user experience for your websites and applications. HFI has taught user-centered design courses worldwide since 1982.
Their training combines the latest usability research with real-world examples. HFI’s instructors are also active consultants on client projects, so you’ll benefit from their hands-on experience and insights.
http://www.humanfactors.com
useit.com: Jakob Nielsen's Website
An excellent resource on usability insights from the king of usability himself
http://www.useit.com
User Interface Engineering
User Interface Engineering is a leading research, training, and consulting firm specializing in web site and product usability.
