Secondly, designers have performed Hacks to satisfy current and past browsers. They have failed to look in other direction – will it be futureproof? With launch of next version of Internet Explorer this summer (and many more to follow), one has to wonder whether these Hacks, or quick fixes, will break a site. In essence, we cannot predict how Hacks will be displayed. Designers might like idea of work needing to be done in future on a clients site but if site breaks client is unlikely to commission same team to fix it.

The true skill of a designer is shown when s/he creates a design without Hacks that generally looks great and works. Slight differences have to be expected. Trade-offs have to be made – and it is decisions made that show a quality end product.

Model 1: Resell It.

You can re-publish public domain content exactly as it is. Whether it’s a book, a movie or even music, you can take this content and quickly turn it into a product. Just copy it as it is and start selling it.

Model 2: Website Content

You can take text of public domain work which relates to a product you are selling or an affiliate program that you are promoting. You then create web pages and include links back to your product page.

Model 3: Repackage

You can repackage a public domain work into a new product. You can use ideas and some of content of public domain works to create new and better products.

Eg. Walt Disney characters Snow White, Little Mermaid were all stories from public domain.

Model 4: Multimedia

You can change books in print into a CD or even a video set. Add to perceived value of product by offering ways to consume information. What was once simply a “book” can now be a complete home study course or training program.

Eg. The famous “Think