Hey, everybody! It's Throwback Thursday and I'm thinking about WordCamps and how awesome they've been. This is truly a great event for those who use WordPress and want to learn more about it. If you missed WordCamp RI 2016... You can view my WordCamp RI 2016 talk, Blog Like a Boss, right here. While you're at it, check out some other great talks from people who I am honored to call colleagues in the WordPress world. Adam sets out a great guidelines so we can all stop tearing our hair … [Read more...]
What is a “Reasonable Price” for Creative Services?
Very often, I am asked if a creative professional I recommend is "reasonably priced." I don't know what that means. In the current market, for example, logo design can cost you anywhere from $5 to $50,000 (or more--the new Rhode Island tourism logo, which is universally hated by Rhode Islanders, cost $1 million. Yet it was designed by the guy who came up with I♥NY, so who knows? Maybe it will be a sleeper hit.) What, exactly, is “reasonable”? The definition of professional is someone who … [Read more...]
What the f$%k do I need a blog for, anyway?
Frequently Asked Questions from business owners who have not yet started their company blogs Q: Who actually reads this sh#@t? A: You would be surprised! Even a company blog has news that may be of interest to your customers. As long as you provide good, quality information, people will read. You can also choose topics that will get your blog read and shared: featuring customers, sharing news, and more. Listen, you have a business because your customers need your knowledge and expertise. … [Read more...]
How This Website was Made
So, first, when a man and a woman really love each other...no, wait, that's how babies are made. This website, 3amwriters.com, was made by professionals. The next time I meet with a new client, and I am talking about how I create website content and how I work with fabulous designers who design fabulous websites and also bring in other fabulous resources (e.g., fabulous photographers, fabulous SEO strategists, etc.) to make a website even more fabulous, his or her first question will … [Read more...]
WordCamp Providence 2015
WordPress is a great platform for web development and it has made producing your own content possible for so many people. for the past couple of years, I've attended WordCamp in Providence, RI, to learn more about WordPress and share info with other WordPress geeks users and developers. It's an amazing event and every year, I learn a ton! This year, I was honored to be chosen as a presenter for WordCamp Rhode Island! And because I'm so incredibly organized and on top of things, I am now … [Read more...]