Industry Ramblings
How to Avoid Unethical Businesses Who Hold Your Website Hostage
As a web professional, it’s not uncommon for us to work with customers who have no idea what we do or how we go about it. This tends to not...
Industry Ramblings
Unpopular Opinion: You didn’t hire a WordPress Developer
Here’s the cold hard reality, anyone with a 6th grade education can sign up for a “Managed Hosting” account (another lie), install WordPress, buy and install a theme from Envato,...
Industry Ramblings
How Cheap Is Expensive and Free Isn’t Free
Last year we touched on the differences between using a DIY website service like Wix or GoDaddy versus hiring a professional to build your website correctly (Developer vs DIY Services:...
Industry Ramblings
Facebook is Not Spying, Stealing, or Selling Data; You Volunteered It.
Has this ever happened to you: you’re scrolling through Facebook looking at pictures from your friends
Industry Ramblings
The Client’s Role In Creating A New Website
I know what you’re thinking; the client doesn’t have a role, that’s why you hired a professional to build your website. Before you get to carried away, allow me to...
Industry Ramblings
Internet Marketing is Dead, and Marketers Killed It
Yes, internet marketing as you know it is dead. Now, before you grab your torch and pitchfork, allow me to explain. When I first got into this business almost 20...
Industry Ramblings
Developer vs DIY Services: The Developer Is On Your Side
One of the questions I get asked the most is what I can do for a client that XYZ website builder can’t do for a fraction of the price. I’m...