Over the last few weeks I've been asked by several people how do you pick a WordPress theme. The real answer is I got lucky and fell into one of the best ones, Thesis(aff link) about a year ago when I was redesigning ColorMetrix.com. Recently I discovered the power of a child theme or skin combined … [Read more...]
Sketchnotes: Doodling with a purpose
Recently I had the pleasure of attending Mike Rohde's Milwaukee Likemind presentation on Sketchnotes. You can see my first attempt at Sketchnotes in the foreground of the picture with this post. I've tried sketchnotes a few times since and found real value in capturing notes this way. Doodling. For … [Read more...]
Sharing Success – The ApplyMate.com Story
A while back I got an email from Tim Murphy of ApplyMate.com which contained the following excerpt: "...I recently launched ApplyMate.com - a free web-based tool that helps users track school and job applications. Most job hunters submit dozens and dozens of job applications, and most students … [Read more...]
Databases for Business and MarketingThe Care and Feeding Of
When you are working with a database for business and find garbage data, just stop. Instead of trying to work around the problem data, take the time to fix the information before proceeding. Next time you need to work with the database you'll be glad you did. Move towards a single database. One way … [Read more...]
Inner Circle of Friends
I've got this friend named Twitter, she's pretty much awesome. Even awesome friends push you away sometimes. It's OK, she's in my inner circle of friends and in no time we'll be best buds, hanging out together again. While Twitter and I "take a break" I've got this other friend LinkedIn. Oh my gosh … [Read more...]
Need a Break? Try Google Image Search
My friend Krista's post you know you do it, too. got me thinking about what I do to turn a bad day around. Her idea is easy, just jump on Google image search and look for pictures of people or things that makes you happy and inspire you to move forward. Google image search. I'd never really used it … [Read more...]
Loves vs. Hates with Amplicate
I ran across a fun website called Amplicate the other day. Amplicate tracks the opinions you express on Twitter. Today they are reporting those as Loves or Hates. A few days ago when I found the site they used the words Rocks and Sucks. It's an interesting way to get a feel for the overall positive … [Read more...]
Packing the Jack Spade Messenger Bag for Battle (vBlog)
A business bag secures and organizes your business essentials while you travel. Here I am packing the Jack Spade messenger bag for action on the road. I'll probably never consider any business bag the "perfect bag." For me, however, the Jack Spade messenger bag comes closer than any I have owned … [Read more...]
Choose Your Own Message and Share It
Stop letting others choose the messages you hear, read and see each day. Think about how little "good news" is reported on TV, radio or in the newspaper - almost none. Create your own stream. If you aren't already using an RSS newsreader like Google Reader I highly recommend you start. If you … [Read more...]
I'm a Blackberry Addict turned Android Fanatic
Sprint's new htc EVO Android mobile device is now my favorite personal accessory. My Blackberry Curve 8330 sits deactivated, lonely and dejected on the back of my desk. My smartphone love affair began many years ago with a Treo600. I graduated to a Treo 755p and then the Blackberry Curve 8330. … [Read more...]