Articles And Insights

Taking calculated risks and chances

The formula is simple. Hard work, hard work, hard work - and then LEAP. But that's what taking calculated risks is all about. Being prepared to take a jump.

WordPress Membership Subscriptions: Pausing And Prorating Fees

If you run a WordPress membership site, then you have likely run into the subscription pausing and resuming challenge, and proration issues too. Here's what I'd like to see supported by the major membership providers.

Never launch on Fridays

Friday's the end of the work week. That's a wonderful thing for most everything - but not for a web site launch. Never launch on Friday. Here's why.

It’s not over until it’s done done

I talk with folks a lot about done done. A friend sent me this video - which highlights the consequences of celebrating too early.

If you’re explaining features, you’re doing it wrong

When it comes to technology presentations, here's how you know you're doing it wrong - you end up explaining features. Don't do it.

Owning Dogs, Cars, And Websites

If we're talking about managing customer expectations, then it makes sense to start with owning dogs and cars. Here's my story and I'm sticking to it.

WordPress Sustainability And Licensing Lessons

I guess I had one last post in me about the recent WooThemes pricing change. So here's some thoughts on WordPress sustainability and software licensing.

Can one WordPress membership site account have multiple logins?

It's a question associations pose a lot. Can one WordPress membership site account have multiple logins? And the answer is a definitive yes. Absolutely.

How to disagree without being disagreeable

Want to know how to do it? I'll walk you thru the three steps I take to disagree without being disagreeable.

Is your website working?

People come to your web site looking to hire it. So is your website working? Does it clearly tell the right story?