Having been a part of a few Content Management System (CMS) selections for universities both as a committee member and as a vendor, I’ve learned a bit about selection committees. The …
5 Reasons why you shouldn’t use an SEO plugin with WordPress
Stop right there! Don’t use an SEO plugin with WordPress! No. Don’t do it and here’s why.
Pitching your CMS? Please come prepared.
I think of myself as a WordPress advocate. A fanatic at times but in general a cheerleader for the simplicity and extensibility of the WordPress platform. It really is a …
Old school versus New school: the use of mobile devices in the classroom
When I was in school we weren’t allowed to use calculators. It wasn’t until we took physics and calculus that we were allowed to use them – and that was …
Cooking the Web
I love to cook. I’m not a chef but I’m a passable cook. I can do more than boil water and love to try new recipes. I love the art …
KISSing Google Analytics
When it comes to efficiency I’m a tad militant. If I can shave a few seconds off a task – especially one that I repeat over and over again through a …
What to do BEFORE you install WordPress
Have you noticed how software authors and online service providers are very clear about where their responsibility begins and ends? I don’t fault them. It’s good business to be clear. …
Tao of the web
I like to help the people especially when it comes to web related issues. But I have a problem. What to do with run-on-explanations. You see, I’m not one to gloss …
Don’t let gremlins stop you
I remember a new toy I got at Christmas that was exactly, EXACTLY, what I had asked Santa Claus for. It was the GI Joe Jeep. I remember the excitement and the …
WordPress Websites for Small Business in 300 words
A WordPress website for small business is a process. And it’s not really Design as we know it. It’s more of a selection process with the visual design as the last …
Choosing a WordPress theme
Choosing a theme for WordPress can be exciting and fun! I don’t know about you but I’m like a kid in a candy store with $40 to spend! Big dramatic …
WordPress, Google Analytics, and RavenTools. A killer combination.
I love Google. There, I said it. I love the general direction they’re headed in even if I don’t like (sometimes loathe) how they organize their content and navigation. But …