Back in 2007 CNET started an award program called the Webware 100. This is CNET's annual program in which CNET readers are encouraged to select and vote for the top web applications and web services out there today. Readers are able to vote for their picks from the list of 300 finalists selected by CNET. There were about 5,000 qualifying submissions. So, the 300 are really the cream of the crop. The finalists have been organized into ten key … [Read more...]
Vote for the Top Web 2.0 Apps and Web Services in CNET's Webware 100
April 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Looking for a Truly Integrated Online Marketing Solution?
March 23, 2009 By 2 Comments
How many separate online marketing tools do you use on a daily or weekly basis? If you are like me, you unfortunately have to manage multiple accounts from an assortment of vendors and separate businesses. There's a google account to manage your Adwords campaigns and your website analytics. There's the email service provider account you have to help manage your opt-in email lists. There's the content management system that you utilize to manage … [Read more...]
Blogging About Web Startups and Web Business
March 16, 2009 By 1 Comment
For all of you bootstrappers out there, I wanted to share a fairly new blog that I think is a great resource. The blog is called The Netsetter and it is written by Collis Ta'eed. In case you haven't heard of him, Collis started and runs a network of successful niche blogs including FreelanceSwitch.com, PSDTUTS.com, NETTUTS.com, AETUTS.com, VECTORTUTS.com, as well as several others through his startup business, Envato. … [Read more...]
Twitter…Is It Dead?
March 6, 2009 By 2 Comments
After picking up dinner on my way home from work tonight, I came home to my wife watching E! News. I sat down with her and began to watch. Not really paying attention, all of a sudden I heard the word "Twitter" come out of Giuliana Rancic's mouth. I immediately started paying attention. Giuliana was talking about an interview she had just done with Julia Roberts where she accepted questions via Twitter. Initially, I thought the concept was … [Read more...]
Improve Your Web Design and Development Skills
February 20, 2009 By 1 Comment
As with most pursuits in life, to become successful at web design and development takes time and dedication. It takes time to learn HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, and other web technologies. It takes time to learn the principles of design and how to use software programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create beautiful, creative, and engaging designs. It takes even more time to perfect the skills you have learned and gain the … [Read more...]
HP HDX 18t Premium Series Laptop
February 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
It's been about four and a half years since I purchased a new computer. My current system is an HP Pavilion desktop which I have actually been quite happy with. Over the course of the four plus years I've owned it, I have not had a single problem. The only issues I've had are performance-related and can be attributed to the fact that the computer is maxed out at 1.5 GBs of RAM. So, I can understand the issues as I am typically running multiple … [Read more...]
Just Launched My New WordPress Theme
February 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I have had a web site for several years. The main purpose of my original web site was to promote my freelance work. A few months ago, I decided to retire my original site for a few reasons such as branding, business scope, and because I have chosen to take on a few new web projects. So, I decided I would create a new web site that would serve as my personal web presence. About six weeks ago, I finally had time to start working on my new web … [Read more...]