The Useful Blog
Blew It! Lessons Learned
Boom! Just like that, my blogging streak came to an end. I knew it was coming, but just like people can see the train wreck developing, I couldn't stop it. Well, not easily. At least I learned a few...
Know Your Market
I'm in Japan doing some consulting work. The place I am in is called Hitoyoshi. I lived here for a couple of years almost 30 years ago and it's really nice to be back. Lots has changed in 30 years...
Choosing the Right Domain
Once you've made a business case for your website, it's time to start thinking about a domain name for your site. There are millions of domain names registered so the one you want might not be...
Make Your Business Case
When you're just starting out, taking the time to make the business case for having a website might seem counterproductive. "Of course everyone needs a website" is the prevalent thinking. I'm in...
Expectations
For the next couple of weeks, I want to discuss some of the important considerations and plans one should make when starting or even redeveloping a website. I know it seems like everyone has a...
My Origin Story
Take yourself back to 1997. Do you remember the state of tech back then? I remember all too clearly. Want a big monitor? Think 21" CRT (cathode ray tube) that took up all of your desk. Want blazing...
The Passion of the Founder
I've been listening to an audiobook of Terry O'Reilly's masterpiece This I Know. If you haven't heard of Terry O'Reilly, he's the host of CBC Radio's Under the Influence show on advertising. He's a...
The Blog That Died in 2014
Remember Back to 2014? Ebola became a global health crisis Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 disappeared The crisis in the Crimea region of Ukraine began ISIS started its takeover of Syria and Iraq...
Why Bother Blogging?
Blogging takes time, discipline, and commitment. It's supposed to be amazing for business, but is all the effort worth it? Let's look at some of the arguments for blogging and see if it makes sense...
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