I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be attending and speaking at WordCamp Miami 2016. The event is February 19-21, 2016 at Florida International University. This post also marks a new page for how I will cover events in the future. While I cover WordCamps quite thoroughly on Twitter, I haven’t done much on the website.
[Continue Reading...]Is Blogging Dead?
Is blogging dead? No. Then you’ve probably swooped in to wonder why I’d asked such a crazy question? You may even be asking yourself, “Did I really ask that?” Yes, I did. No, I’m not asking your opinion if blogging is dead. It’s more like others seem to be asking it. I’ve found countless posts
[Continue Reading...]Why I Stopped Answering “Please Look At My Website” Requests
One of the most common things I see in help forums and even on comments in my blog are people requesting, “I need help. Please come and take a couple minutes to look at my website.” Years ago, I use to do free website reviews, and it was fun. I use to take a good
[Continue Reading...]The Pie is Larger Than You Think It Is
When it comes to making money or finding a job or being a blogger, some people have a mentality that can create unnecessary fear. That fear is that the pie is small, or you cannot find a job because there are so many others doing what you want to do. This is also known as
[Continue Reading...]Dear Freelancers: How Not to Ask for a Job on Social Media
Because I moderate and run several large communities on several platforms, I often get messages from various freelancers that ask for a job. The majority of the requests I get are usually via social media, like Facebook. For myself, I’m not in the position to hire another designer or developer, and usually my response is
[Continue Reading...]#MondayMashup 2016 Volume 2
This week’s #MondayMashup includes how to generate blog ideas, some resources on finding the right words when writing, making money using social media, some changes in Google, and a list of really cool looking fonts. As always, before getting further into the post, I gotta explain what #MondayMashup is all about. #MondayMashup is a roundup
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