Dan Hauk

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  • Reflections on meetups

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    A big perk of working for Automattic is the meetups. A couple times a year each Automattician gets the chance to meet up with colleagues in various places around the world. I wanted to share some thoughts and experiences on what makes these weeks so special.

  • Designing a new checkout page for Akismet

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    A product’s checkout page is one of the most important things for both the user and the product team. It’s important for the user because it’s the page that will instill trust in the product. It’s important for the product team because it’s the last barrier of acquiring those users and all-important revenue.

  • Infinite background-image animation loop

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    After I redesigned the “How Does Akismet Work” page, I realized the spam sorter graphic was just itching to be animated. Converting the main machine box into a gif with some flashing lights was easy enough. The conveyor belt is what gave me some trouble. I’m posting my solution here because the bug I came across…

  • Staying motivated in a home office

    Staying motivated in a home office

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    There are many reasons why working from home can be awesome. No commuting in rush hour traffic, flexible hours (if you find the right gig), your family is right outside the door. But those same reasons can be some of the most difficult obstacles to overcome. For the past two years I’ve been working remotely…