[computerjunkie]

As one who is interested in learning Interaction Design & User Experience Design (hoping to make it into a career in a couple of years) this is a much needed resource. Thanks.

PS: The pop - up registration form on the website is a fine example of how subscription pop-ups should be done. Only when the user feels that he/she is interested in learning from the website, the pop-up comes up.Its placed well in the website and only shows up when necessary.

There are simply too many invasive and intrusive pop-ups on websites these days that immediately come up when opening the webpage. The worst part is that they keep on nagging you until you either give them your email or leave the website. It ruins the browsing experience and comes of as desperate. Its also a shame that well known websites are now doing this and its really annoying.

If your content is good enough, users will subscribe on their own.

[0] A resource which was developed by Theresa Neil and Balsamiq is great for beginners getting started in User Experience Design.

[0] http://www.uxapprentice.com/