When Backers Break Bad
What to do when crowd-funding backers occasionally become abusive? I don’t have a perfect answer for this one, it’s more of a conversation starter.
How to Save Reddit (Yes, From Itself)
Now that my startup has a pulse, my PR people say it’s not a good idea to write posts like this one. Wherein, I give unsolicited advice to another startup, often times with more revenue, that is in crisis… or at least, many feel is in crisis.
Deploying Hashcash.IO
First new plugin in awhile, this one uses cool new tech to fight spam.
GoDaddy Managed WordPress – Setup in 30 Minutes or Less
GoDaddy has entered the Managed WordPress hosting business. Let’s take a first look.
Why Crowd Intelligence Doesn’t Work
Why, odds are, crowd intelligence platforms are bad for your business, and what you can do instead – for free.
Twitter’s Changes Hurt Security
As I recover from a (compromised) app spamming up my Twitter feed, I detail how Twitter’s recent marketing changes hurt the security of the service in general.
Lessons Learned from a Month Off the Social Grid
For at least a full month, I made a conscious decision to cease all social networking. I was busy trying to build a product, but I also learned some things about how and what I was social networking about. I learned some nifty things about what I missed, and what I should not miss doing […]
Plugin Shoutout: Login With Ajax
Every once in awhile, a WordPress plugin just deserves a shout out. Today’s is Login With Ajax. It got my largest donation to a WordPress plugin yet. What the plugin does, is converts the WordPress registration (wp-signup) and login (wp-login) processes. As the name implies, it converts them into AJAX instances that run on the […]
I Like Outspoken CEOs!
There’s a lot of talk lately about CEOs speaking out on issues. Chick-fil-A’s (and Amazon’s) CEO’s stance on gay marriage is certainly in the spotlight. But, did you know that on gay marriage, Chick-fil-A’s CEO holds the same stance as our president… circa 90 days ago? Perception is a powerful thing my friends. FYI, I […]
I’m Back!
You may or may not have seen my last post on PhoneNews.com. To make a long story short, I ultimately had a couple of adjustments done, related to the Class III malocclusion of my jaw. Things should be good to go for the next decade. When understaffed, and dealing with real life, there isn’t always […]