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The Biggest Mistake in Choosing a Web Host (& How to Avoid it)

July 30, 2010

Running a hosting business, I frequently chat with folks making the decision on where to host their sites. Other times, people are evaluating existing services and expenditures, wanting to make sure they are getting the best value for their hosting investment. This makes good sense. But almost without fail, people evaluate potential hosting companies using [...]

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Good Karma Manifesto

May 15, 2009

Articulating your core values into a few simple business rules allows you to run a business that best fits with who you want to be in life. Isn’t that the brass ring for almost every entrepreneur? (Or maybe just the smart ones.) Here are mine, outlined briefly in the Good Karma Manifesto.

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My Best (and Most Ignored) Advice for Small Business Websites

March 31, 2009

It’s common for me to advise my clients–mostly small businesses, nonprofits and independent professionals–on all phases of setting up their websites. The best suggestion I give out routinely is, ironically, the most ignored by my clients. Maybe it can help you.

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13 Tips for Getting Tech Help From Support Forums

February 23, 2009

When seeking assistance on tech support forums, there are some specific “dos and don’ts” that will greatly impact your chance of getting the help you need as well as impact the overall quality of your experience. If you follow these guidelines, I can promise you’ll fare better in your tech-help quest.

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Be Kind to Your Webbie—Tips on Working Effectively With Your Web Folks

January 30, 2009

Your web folks–Webbies–have the same goals as you do when it comes to your website: keeping the site running properly, current with the latest info and, of course, beautiful! There are plenty of ways you can easily support them in this process, making the most of everyone’s time and energy, thereby insuring yourself the best [...]

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