07Sep
The Best Web Design Commercial Ever
I was browsing YouTube today looking at what was posted under "web design" and I came across the best web design advert ever. Check it out.
Props to fellow Englishman Dan Hale for putting himself infront of the world and for his innovative approach to promoting his web design services.
Posted on: September 7, 2006 | 12 Comments
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12 Comments Posted
I've just lost 2 minutes of my life.
1. Posted by Tom Watson on September 07, 2006
Haha, great. The other Videos of him scare me even more.
2. Posted by Alexander on September 07, 2006
This has to be some kind of incredibly sophisticated viral marketing campaign for ... um ... free flash templates?
3. Posted by Nick Caldwell on September 07, 2006
Was that his real voice...I'm confused. ;-)
4. Posted by Patrick on September 08, 2006
Anyone else find it funny that his "splash page" is all tricked out in Flash, and the index itself features animated gifs and falling snowflakes?
5. Posted by Kachina Crowe on September 08, 2006
I think I must be missing something? :)
6. Posted by Ross Johnson on September 08, 2006
All – it's clear that Dan's been reading 37 Signals' "Keeping it Real".
Who needs fancy graphics when you can just write your web site URL on a piece of paper and stick it infront of the camera? Genius!
7. Posted by Christian Watson on September 08, 2006
While I see your point, I think there is a line between keeping it real and sending the wrong message.
How many potential clients would see this and think "I hope his web pages are not like his comercials..."
I see it as no different than handing out torn pieces of paper with your name, number, url instead of business cards.
8. Posted by Ross Johnson on September 08, 2006
This is insanely great, thanks!
9. Posted by Eliot on September 09, 2006
At the risk of sounding like a hater, I thought that was incredibly stupid. If that is the "best web design advert ever", then web designers should hand their collective heads in shame...
10. Posted by greg on September 11, 2006
Ross – my tongue was firmly in my cheek when I made my comment. ;-)
greg – ouch! The title was a joke, really. Like Eliot I just happened to find it really funny. That's all.
11. Posted by Christian Watson on September 11, 2006
hahaha....what a voice! So weird! ;-)
12. Posted by Erika on September 12, 2006