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The challenges of translating design into a responsive website build
March 18, 202500:19:06

The challenges of translating design into a responsive website build

Discussing Stupid has a new look! This episode marks the beginning of our refreshed brand—featuring a brand new website, sleek color scheme, updated album cover, and a restructured intro sequence. While our look has evolved, our mission remains the same: breaking down the biggest digital mistakes so...

10 episodes into podcasting, here are our thoughts
March 04, 202500:19:33

10 episodes into podcasting, here are our thoughts

In Episode 10 of Discussing Stupid, host Virgil Carroll is joined by co-host Cole from High Monkey to reflect on reaching their tenth episode and the ongoing journey of digital marketing beyond just launching a project. As they celebrate this milestone, they dive into why the launch is only the begi...

The chaos of modern workplace collaboration
February 18, 202500:16:40

The chaos of modern workplace collaboration

In Episode 9 of Discussing Stupid, host Virgil Carroll is joined by co-host Cole from High Monkey to break down a frustrating reality of modern work: the overwhelming number of collaboration tools that don’t actually improve teamwork. With so many platforms—Slack, Teams, ClickUp, Figma, email, and m...

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The challenges of translating design into a responsive website build

The challenges of translating design into a responsive website build

The challenges of translating design into a responsive website build
00:19:05
10 episodes into podcasting, here are our thoughts
00:19:32
The chaos of modern workplace collaboration
00:16:39
Bad mobile button design is driving us crazy
00:18:01
AI alone won't fix your crappy content
00:14:08
Are websites evolving or devolving?
00:14:59
Font mistakes that are costing you big time
00:15:47
Why search systems fail without semantics
00:13:34
If you want people to read your content, make your content readable!!
00:17:21
Big images, slow loading
00:16:45
Your poorly written alt text doesn't go unnoticed...
00:16:04
Season 2: The Teaser
00:04:55
The Semantics of Search | Brett Matson, Funnelback
00:46:20
Consistent UX across multiple channels | Kanwal Khipple, 2toLEAD
00:44:47
What's Old is New Again | Chad Heinle & Joel Baglien, High Monkey
00:44:41
Reducing friction in your digital content creation | Martin Michalik, Kentico
00:43:45
Making sense of diversity in digital messaging | Heather Newman, Creative Maven
00:51:16
Creating inclusive digital experiences – getting your content contributors onboard | Doug Burgett, University of Illinois
00:38:25
Being a HERO with your customer’s data (and understanding what you have) | Liam Cleary, SharePlicity & Rencore
00:36:03
Preparing your website for GDPR (or just because privacy matters) | David Komarek, Kentico
00:30:23
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For over 25 years, High Monkey has been tackling digital stupidity head-on—helping organizations build smarter, more effective digital experiences. From websites to search optimization to collaboration tools, we specialize in cutting through the noise and making technology work for people.

Discussing Stupid is our way of taking that mission further - calling out the worst digital blunders and turning them into teachable (and laughable) moments.

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