Lift the Fog!

Do you want my two cents here?

A client asked why I disabled the comments on a page on her website. Why, indeed?! “It just doesn’t feel right to me,” didn’t seem like an adequate response. I struggled with it for a little while, and here are my thoughts on the subject. Have you ever noticed the weekly flyer displayed at the [...]

The Two-Dollar-Bill Problem

Do you remember when the $2 bill was reissued? My grandmother thought they were a big deal. In fact, I still have the one she gave me for my birthday, complete with a postage stamp and cancellation code showing it was one of the first run. A lot of businesses wondered what to do with [...]

Sure it’s pretty, but will it do what you need?

If you own a business, your website’s first task is to leave a positive impression on visitors. A very, very close second is to explain how you can help. An interior designer friend wanted a theme that matched her bubbly, quirky, colorful personality. She found one adorned with doodles, fabric, needlework, buttons, and color that [...]

Dilemma

That’s right, WordCamp Chicago is less than a month away, and I’m going. I’m excited for it. I haven’t had a road trip in a while, and I’m going to have good geeky company for the drive. I’m looking forward to learning a lot and meeting new people. That’s all good, but I have a [...]

Braving the Shave

I couldn’t even hear the clippers. I wasn’t deaf, I wasn’t distracted, it was just LOUD at Uptown Grille, the host for the St. Baldrick’s event. The place was packed for St. Patrick’s Day! I understand that several people made good use of the crowded bar to raise more funds for children’s cancer research. I arrived [...]

Countdown to the St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser

Tomorrow afternoon people will be converging on Uptown Grille in Commerce Township for the 2010 St. Baldrick’s Foundation Fundraising event. It’s going to be a big deal, with head-shaving, a silent auction with some really great items, and a lot of fun. Come on out! I will be there in the evening. Even if you can’t [...]

Half-off Challenge

Cancer is an ugly enough on its own. Children getting cancer is even sadder. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for children’s cancer. I set a goal of raising $1,000. It’s time to turn up the heat a bit, and I’m raising the stakes. Watch the video to see more… If [...]

Tungle: A Time Management Tool

Do you Tungle? I do! Not as much as I would like, but that’s changing as my small business grows. What is Tungle? It’s a great way to simplify scheduling meetings. Let me give you a few reasons why I use it. These are my response to the questions posed on Tungle’s blog. Inspired by [...]

Troubleshooting and the Language Barrier

“This guy e-mailed me this link, and I can’t get it to open.” Even over the phone my client’s frustration was palpable. “What happens when you click it?” I asked, probing for clues. “Just a moment.” He read: “‘There was an error opening this document. The file is damaged and could not be repaired.’ What’s [...]

You Get What You Pay For

Last night I downloaded some free WordPress themes in hopes of finding one for another blog I’m starting. I drafted my first post, then started trying out some different looks. I looked at full-size previews for each of them. Some were artistic and colorful, others were sparse and clean. None of them worked when I [...]