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Barefootsies · 06-16-2009, 06:21 PM

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Trying to come up with a sexy title for this topic was hard, but ultimately the interview is well worth just about anyone's time to listen to. Spannow, owner of Solo Babe Cash, graphic designer cum affiliate program owner, has the background to give us the inside scoop on how good design fundamentals can be key in creating a profitable website. We talk about the most important aspects of good design; How to outsource your design projects effectively if you have no artistic skill; How much website copy plays into your overall site design; Good site navigation; Personalization and customization; Customer service as an aspect of design; Avoiding clutter while communicating key information; and then we finish things up with Spannow's own tips and tricks to good website design. This may not sound like an interview which applies to everyone but its a good listen for anyone who runs a website for profit.

In the news J-SiN and GC talk about the career center which was run during the recent Erotica LA consumer trade show; The FTC takes action against a rogue ISP and colo provider; Get indirect advice from the RIAA on trying to enact change and squash piracy; Why internet access will cost more in Louisiana; and how one middle eastern man used this penis to protest being wronged.

http://www.sin20.com/podcast

Rochard · 06-16-2009, 06:45 PM

Spannow knows what he's doing!

Go Spannow go!

Robbie · 06-16-2009, 06:49 PM

Those are some beautiful site designs for his sites.

I'd be interested to know how they are doing sales-wise. I find that static designs don't do it for me. I've used a dynamic tour that moves and breathes and changes since day one and it's been very successful. Can a beautifully designed static tour really keep up with a dynamic one in sales? I'm obviously on the dynamic side of the fence on this one.

RyuLion · 06-16-2009, 06:51 PM

Spannow, Master and Commander of this Zoo..

S P A N N O W · 06-17-2009, 01:06 PM

Thanks guys!

NetwErk GUrl · 06-17-2009, 01:22 PM

A great listen! I heart SPANNOW.

GAMMA303 · 06-17-2009, 01:26 PM

Fuck yea!

Nice one!

Spannow FTW!

PantiesDropped · 06-17-2009, 01:27 PM

Barefootsies, you make my job sooo easy! Thanks

S P A N N O W · 06-17-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by NetwErk GUrl

A great listen! I heart SPANNOW.

I heart you right back GUrl, but you already know that!

Jayvis · 06-17-2009, 01:35 PM

Gonna listen to this today.

S P A N N O W · 06-17-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GAMMA303

Fuck yea!

Nice one!

Spannow FTW!

You too Paul, congrats on your "StillDream" this weekend!

J-SiN · 06-17-2009, 01:48 PM

Spannow does know his shit, and this made it extremely difficult to edit down the hour we recorded to this 20 minute segment. My dream would be to find a graphic designer that had half the genius and experience Spannow has in his noggin.

mikeyddddd · 06-17-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by NetwErk GUrl

A great listen! I heart SPANNOW.

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Originally Posted by S P A N N O W

I heart you right back GUrl, but you already know that!

Ahhhh, how sweet

Barefootsies · 06-17-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Abby-SiN20

Barefootsies, you make my job sooo easy! Thanks

No problem. Looking forward to your tootsies next week.

WhiplashDug · 06-17-2009, 03:05 PM

Dean Spannow! Good shit bro!
Thoughtful answers to some very good questions! ...perhaps theirs a need for an Adult Design University?

S P A N N O W · 06-17-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Abby-SiN20

Barefootsies, you make my job sooo easy! Thanks

Agreed! Abby we must do that again soon, on a diff. subject of course...

Loryn · 06-17-2009, 04:20 PM

Spannow has always been an amazing designer!!! Everything he has done was always classy and always inviting!!! I enjoyed working with him, learning from him, (fall down on the floor) laughing with him, and playing with him!!!

Here is one of our playtimes when the boss was away:

Right on the desk baby!!! haha shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh don't tell anyone!!!

Even his Halloween parties where right on:

(yeah we both had a hard time keeping our eyes open for this one!!! sshhhhhh)

And he can BBQ some fucking chicken!!!

All I can say is XBix award.....................he knows what I mean LOL

Love you baby and happy to hear your shit is spreading through the industry!!!

Keeping going and rockin' it the way you do, fun, serious, and right on!!!

WhiplashDug · 06-17-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Loryn

Loryn! you hot thang! HOW THE HELL ARE YOU???

We miss ya out here!

Loryn · 06-17-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiplashDug

Loryn! you hot thang! HOW THE HELL ARE YOU???

We miss ya out here!

I am doing great I love my job with WebQuest and Met-Art!!! It's been 2 years with them and counting!!!

I miss you too baby!!! I loved running around the office playing, laughing, and working hard!!! Best time ever!!!

I am coming out there in July to visit a friend I will see if I can stay an extra day and we could all get together and play again!!! Good Times!!!

WhiplashDug · 06-17-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Loryn

I am doing great I love my job with WebQuest and Met-Art!!! It's been 2 years with them and counting!!!

I miss you too baby!!! I loved running around the office playing, laughing, and working hard!!! Best time ever!!!

I am coming out there in July to visit a friend I will see if I can stay an extra day and we could all get together and play again!!! Good Times!!!

COUNT ON IT!!! First Jaeger Bombs are on me!

Loryn · 06-17-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiplashDug

COUNT ON IT!!! First Jaeger Bombs are on me!

OH HELL YES!!!

RyuLion · 06-17-2009, 05:01 PM

I recognize that ass..yummy!

S P A N N O W · 06-17-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by souther

Spannow does know his shit, and this made it extremely difficult to edit down the hour we recorded to this 20 minute segment. My dream would be to find a graphic designer that had half the genius and experience Spannow has in his noggin.

Wow souther, thanks a million!

S P A N N O W · 06-17-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiplashDug

Dean Spannow! Good shit bro!
Thoughtful answers to some very good questions! ...perhaps theirs a need for an Adult Design University?

Thanks Doug, let's discuss that "University" idea...

Belinda · 06-17-2009, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Loryn

I am doing great I love my job with WebQuest and Met-Art!!! It's been 2 years with them and counting!!!

I miss you too baby!!! I loved running around the office playing, laughing, and working hard!!! Best time ever!!!

I am coming out there in July to visit a friend I will see if I can stay an extra day and we could all get together and play again!!! Good Times!!!

make sure its not the end of July so we can all go out! I have to many birthdays at the end of july and start of august.

LAJ · 06-17-2009, 08:32 PM

Stoked to be having Spannow and Belinda speak at Cybernet!

Barefootsies · 06-17-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by LAJ

Stoked to be having Spannow and Belinda speak at Cybernet!

Stoked to be meeting the legend LAJ.

S P A N N O W · 06-18-2009, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Loryn

Spannow has always been an amazing designer!!! Everything he has done was always classy and always inviting!!! I enjoyed working with him, learning from him, (fall down on the floor) laughing with him, and playing with him!!!

Love you baby and happy to hear your shit is spreading through the industry!!!
Keeping going and rockin' it the way you do, fun, serious, and right on!!!

Those were priceless times for sure, when you're in town next we'll gather and laugh about all the fun times then and now! Love ya right back babe!

S P A N N O W · 06-18-2009, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by LAJ

Stoked to be having Spannow and Belinda speak at Cybernet!

Indeed, we're looking forward to it and we're bringing the heat...

EllaBlack · 06-18-2009, 09:05 AM

So much love for you Spannow! Kisssssssses!

S P A N N O W · 06-18-2009, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by EllaBlack

So much love for you Spannow! Kisssssssses!

Thanks Ella, we'll see you this weekend and celebrate a little!

LAJ · 06-18-2009, 09:25 AM

Ella you coming to Cybernet Expo next week?

EllaBlack · 06-18-2009, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by LAJ

Ella you coming to Cybernet Expo next week?

You know what? I WANT to, but I'm not sure that I'm going to be ABLE to..... I have been out of town since BEFORE the Vegas show, and I have a pile two feet high of things to do. I'm going to TRY, but I'm not sure. It would be great to see you again though, did you check out the sites Spannow built for me?!?!?!?!

EllaBlack · 06-18-2009, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by S P A N N O W

Thanks Ella, we'll see you this weekend and celebrate a little!

Ya ya ya ya!!!!!!!!

LAJ · 06-18-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by EllaBlack

You know what? I WANT to, but I'm not sure that I'm going to be ABLE to..... I have been out of town since BEFORE the Vegas show, and I have a pile two feet high of things to do. I'm going to TRY, but I'm not sure. It would be great to see you again though, did you check out the sites Spannow built for me?!?!?!?!

Hell yeah I sure did... since the day of your launch ;)

Well I hope to see you soon in case you decide to come out and party with us!!

AsianDivaGirlsWebDude · 06-18-2009, 09:48 AM

Will give the podcast a listen to later.

See you at your workshop at the Cybernet Expo in SF next week...

ADG

ExLust · 06-18-2009, 10:08 AM

Nice, way to go!

Loryn · 06-18-2009, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Belinda

make sure its not the end of July so we can all go out! I have to many birthdays at the end of july and start of august.

You got it, it wouldn't be the whole gang without you there girl!!!

Belinda · 06-18-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by EllaBlack

You know what? I WANT to, but I'm not sure that I'm going to be ABLE to..... I have been out of town since BEFORE the Vegas show, and I have a pile two feet high of things to do. I'm going to TRY, but I'm not sure. It would be great to see you again though, did you check out the sites Spannow built for me?!?!?!?!

You better come!! We can car pool LOL. Not that long of a drive so it's really not like going out of town.

Karupted Charles · 06-18-2009, 01:10 PM

Nice read. Thanks for sharing tips. Next time don't share just send them to me and we will split the profits.

Will i bee seeing you guys next month for the big shindig?

Belinda · 06-18-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Karupted Charles

Nice read. Thanks for sharing tips. Next time don't share just send them to me and we will split the profits.

Will i bee seeing you guys next month for the big shindig?

Were we invited to the big shindig?

Karupted Charles · 06-18-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Belinda

Were we invited to the big shindig?

You were supposed to be. Did you not get one?

Belinda · 06-18-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Karupted Charles

You were supposed to be. Did you not get one?

Nope nada. I can only think of one thing it could be and the answer is still no. Unless u mean something else.

Karupted Charles · 06-18-2009, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Belinda

Nope nada. I can only think of one thing it could be and the answer is still no. Unless u mean something else.

Its what you think I mean and how could I do that without my twin? Ill check on invitation central and see what the issue is.

Belinda · 06-18-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Karupted Charles

Its what you think I mean and how could I do that without my twin? Ill check on invitation central and see what the issue is.

better crack that whip!

S P A N N O W · 06-18-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by AsianDivaGirlsWebDude

Will give the podcast a listen to later.

See you at your workshop at the Cybernet Expo in SF next week...

ADG

Definitely, the workshop's gonna be fun!

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Originally Posted by ExLust

Nice, way to go!

Thx EL!

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Originally Posted by Karupted Charles

Nice read. Thanks for sharing tips. Next time don't share just send them to me and we will split the profits.

Will i bee seeing you guys next month for the big shindig?

You've got a deal brotha. Now about that shindig...

Vendzilla · 06-18-2009, 11:28 PM

I'm just waiting for Halloween details

S P A N N O W · 06-19-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Vendzilla

I'm just waiting for Halloween details

We've actually just started discussing that exact subject...

Belinda · 06-19-2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Vendzilla

I'm just waiting for Halloween details

He's been asking me since Jan what i am going to be...

S P A N N O W · 06-19-2009, 01:16 PM

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Rochard Jägermeister Test Pilot Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NORCAL Posts: 72,907	Spannow knows what he's doing! Go Spannow go! __________________ “The choice is no longer between right or left. The choice is between normal and crazy.” - Sarah Huckabee Sanders YNOT MAIL \| THE BEST ADULT MAILING SOLUTION

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Robbie Leaner, Meaner, Faster Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Vegas Posts: 20,958	Those are some beautiful site designs for his sites. I'd be interested to know how they are doing sales-wise. I find that static designs don't do it for me. I've used a dynamic tour that moves and breathes and changes since day one and it's been very successful. Can a beautifully designed static tour really keep up with a dynamic one in sales? I'm obviously on the dynamic side of the fence on this one. __________________ -Robbie ClaudiaMarie.Com

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J-SiN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 41	Spannow does know his shit, and this made it extremely difficult to edit down the hour we recorded to this 20 minute segment. My dream would be to find a graphic designer that had half the genius and experience Spannow has in his noggin. __________________ Host of the SiN2.0 Adult Webmaster Podcast

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WhiplashDug ICS Graphics Dude Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SACTO Posts: 3,438	Dean Spannow! Good shit bro! Thoughtful answers to some very good questions! ...perhaps theirs a need for an Adult Design University? __________________ Was a graphics master for Lensman @ Adult.com but now... I can't tell ya cause it aint top secret. ........... *DOUGRIDLEYDESIGNS* [email protected] ICQ: 303-498-056 skype: whiplashdug

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Loryn Super Connector Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 12,853	Spannow has always been an amazing designer!!! Everything he has done was always classy and always inviting!!! I enjoyed working with him, learning from him, (fall down on the floor) laughing with him, and playing with him!!! Here is one of our playtimes when the boss was away: Right on the desk baby!!! haha shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh don't tell anyone!!! Even his Halloween parties where right on: (yeah we both had a hard time keeping our eyes open for this one!!! sshhhhhh) And he can BBQ some fucking chicken!!! All I can say is XBix award.....................he knows what I mean LOL Love you baby and happy to hear your shit is spreading through the industry!!! Keeping going and rockin' it the way you do, fun, serious, and right on!!! __________________ ~ loryn@loryntaylor . com ~ RIP TD Last edited by Loryn; 06-17-2009 at 04:23 PM..

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