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 …
At my core, I am a computer nerd. I am excellent at talking to computers. Not so much when it comes to other human beings. For a long time, this was the only thing I would do. I was the happiest when I got the project specs on paper, so I could read them and …
The self-diagnosed client is the person who comes to you with a problem, a solution, and they only need you to implement that solution for them! Does that seem right to you? Consider the following scenario. A person goes to the doctor; this person knows the problem; knows the treatment and only asks the doctor …
The best that I know to stay in the mind of your audience is to share something of value with them consistently. You could share your creations every day, every week or every month. Have you ever tried to be consistent every week? Or every day? It is pretty challenging. Some days you feel inspired, …
There is value in having a process. It helps you provide consistent results, and you have something that you can continuously work on to improve. Here is “The Process” that I use today with software projects. 1. Are we a good fit? The first thing that happens is the discussion where both myself and the …
When you start a business, you do it because you have something to say, something to share, or a service that may benefit others. So there are a lot of opportunities to be creative and to express yourself. But once you start getting some traction or you have been at it for a while, you …
The importance of having a strategy This is the story of how it took me way too long to be where I am today. And the reason for that is because I refused to understand the power of having a strategy. I don’t even have the excuse of not knowing this information. Book after book, …
