I’m not too fond of WordPress and yet… Most of the websites I have built are using WordPress. The reason I am using it is simple: The final customer enjoys the ease of use that WordPress provides. It empowers them to maintain the content of the website and (to an extent) manage the website themselves. …
My son was born two months ago. It feels like time got compressed. I used to be able to do so much and still have spare time. But these days, I often find myself not able to finish doing what I set out to do. It often happens that I feel overwhelmed. The new situation …
There are two types of readers that this article is for. 1) you are already considering hiring a freelancer, but you are still on the fence about it, and you hope this information will help you decide. 2) you are a freelancer looking for a way to position yourself in front of potential clients. The …
“How can I add value?” This is the question I write at the bottom of my daily planner almost every day. Why? Because I want to train my brain to think in those terms. Why? Because I hear this is the key to success. I never managed to answer this question adequately. And I had …
Creating a multi-language site can be a challenge. I have had the opportunity of doing a couple of those. I am not happy with either of the solutions, but there are a few things I’ve learned along the way. If you have a newsletter or a store, your customers expect that the entire process is …
I am writing for both selfish reasons and generous reasons. The selfish reason is that as I write, you will perceive me as an expert: someone who knows what he is talking about. And when you need help with your online business, you will feel confident to ask me. Another selfish aspect is simply training. …
Some time ago, when predictive text typing was a “thing” on mobile devices, I had this great idea of adding the exact same features on desktop computers too. Just type in the first few letters, and the computer will make suggestions to help you finish the word. You would type faster and make fewer mistakes. …
When choosing your web hosting company, it is useful to have your list of criteria well defined. You need to have this list before you start shopping around, or else you will be sold features you don’t need and, worse, missing business-critical ones. Below are my prioritized list and some notes. Keep in mind that as a …
I know this is a burning question in the minds of many entrepreneurs and freelancers. I don’t have a “how-to” guide that will guarantee your success, but I would like to share my perspective because it is not just about getting more business, but also about creating a better world for everyone :). I also …
What is worse than nobody contacting you for business? It is having to deal with a lot of Spam. Spam takes away from your attention, and it can potentially drown a valid contact request or a genuine request for support. I will be talking here about WordPress and specific plugins, but the general principles apply …
