March 2008
Instantly Improve Your Writing - oDesk Insider →
Three great tips for writers who use Microsoft Wordâeverything from find-and-replace to ease-of-reading stats.
February 2008
Be Yourself: But Remember There Are Some People... →
“Paying your dues” is a necessary part of freelancing in a competitive environment. Maintaining a good attitude and having a plan makes the whole thing work a lot better, though.
Ten Practical Tips for Writing in English at... →
I want to share this article with the non-native-English-speakers who will read my ebook.
Mafioso Marketing →
I’d like to check out this product… you know… when I have time…
Building a Blog Plan for Success →
Some great questions to ask when starting a blog.
Download the WordPress Easy Installer from... →
I’m thinking of creating something similar, but web based and using my favorite plugins.
MaxBlogPress Stripe Ad →
A nice-looking way of attracting attention to a short ad. Probably will work best with intra-site ads, rather than off-site ads, which might annoy users who assumed the ad was important.
How To Become An Outstanding Person In Twelve... →
I like this as a regimented program of self-improvement. The only difficulty is finding 12 weeks I haven’t already stuffed full…
Seven Questions That Will Change Your Life | Alex... →
This would be a really good habit to develop.
Free PHP Web Hosting by freezoka →
I had this service recommended to me as a good free host. Note that they don’t include Fantastico on free accounts.
Guerrilla Balance Sheet →
Yet another info-product I want for when I have time… ha.
Brightegg: Build, Manage and Market a Better... →
I’d like to port my WordPress themes to their platform and make a few extra bucks from them. :)
MySQL Lists: mysql: RE: SQL : convert string to... →
This tip came in very handy when trying to sort by a custom field in WordPress (I’m storing numerical values, but the field is varchar).
Markee Dry-Erase Paint →
I have a section of blackboard-paint wall in my garage, and this would be so cool for a kids’ room.
DNS Propagation Checker →
Helpful to know if I’m the *only one* seeing the old version. :)
DNS Lookup Utility →
Another propagation checker tool.
Web 2.0 Style Text With Fireworks | J David... →
It seems like most graphics tutorials are for Photoshop, so I was pleased to see this handy one for Fireworks (my graphic app of choice).
iMedia Connection: A simple design fix for your... →
Some very good concrete suggestions, most of which would be easily tested by using Goals in Google Analytics.
Finding Your Ethical Line as a Freelancer - oDesk... →
Whenever you’re doing work for someone else, there’s a question of what you’re willing to support with your work. I’ve been asked to build adult websites and turned them down, but it gets a little blurrier in areas like mediocre products.
WP-Members : ButlerBlog →
I occasionally get asked about doing members-only sections in a generally public blog. This looks like a good option.
Cool Web 2.0 Graphics generator for less than a... →
This post was possibly more compelling than the sales letter and now I’m debating: it’s totally worth the money, but do I actually need it? So… I’m saving it here for when I actually need it.
Web Ink Now: E-books: the hip and stylish younger... →
This post has some great examples of well-designed ebooks (and I really like that they’re in landscape format).
Adding Your Plugin to WP Extend Plugins With a Mac →
I recently struggled through the SVN learning curve to get my plugin listed on wordpress.org. This would have been handy then and will no doubt be handy on my next plugin release.
An Open Source Business Model →
Denis does a good job of presenting a business model for open source software. I like the bounty idea and will have to figure out how to use it on my projects.
Elgg: the open source social networking platform →
I may be doing a social networking project and this looks extremely handy (if I don’t go with Drupal).
Community building and social networking modules |... →
A good list of resources for building a social network with Drupal.
100+ Untapped Link Building Strategies →
This post has so many ideas, it’s going to take me weeks to get through them all. And you want specifics? This post gives you all the details you need.
Get ahead on oDesk by specializing - oDesk Insider →
Specialization is a scary undertaking for a freelancer, especially when you’re poor and desperate, but in the long run it will help you make more money and enjoy your work.
Baked Macaroni and Cheese > Start Cooking →
Mmm… I love macaroni and cheese. I found Michelle’s tip in the comments about using whole milk and not turning the heat up too high very helpful, as I usually get the dreaded “grainy” consistency. I’ll do it right next time!
Google Book Search →
I’ll also make my book available on Google Book Search.
Self Publishing, Self Publish, Online Publishing |... →
This looks like a potential alternative to the publishers I’ve been looking at.
Amazon.com: Help > Publisher & Vendor Guides >... →
Once my book is published, I want to make it available on Amazon with all the bells and whistles.
Amazon.com: Help > Publisher & Vendor Guides >... →
Another channel for book sales…
An Experiment Gone Useful - Artypapers →
Webdesign Werbeagentur Kassel Vitamin J... →
inspired web - affordable web design, marketing... →
Good Creative - Branding and Graphic Identity →
Nitram+Nunca →
Lost and Found | The Found Bin →
Tecnopop →
Robbie Manson - Websites, Print and Identity →
V&A - Shop →
Kompakt - Reklamní agentura | Úvod →
morepixel | mit Vorsprung ins Netz| Home | Home... →
Spark Creative →
aiAlex →
Finch // Fresh creative in every byte :: The Work →
12 Ways to Turn a Boring Post into Pure Gold at... →
