Month: August 2012

How to Connect Gravity Forms And TextMarks for Text Messaging

Want to create a simple way to connect your WordPress site with text messaging? Gravity Forms and TextMarks can help. Here's the sample code.

Speeding up your Development: Using WordPress as a Platform

You can start a development project using whatever framework you like, from .net to ruby on rails, but few offer as much as using WordPress as a platform. Here's a story about one such project.

Shared Hosting (for WordPress) is like having bad roommates

Some people like cheap rent. So they get a roommate. Then they complain. Shared Hosting is like that when it comes to WordPress sites. Here's my take on why Shared Hosting is like having horrible roommates.

cvgram.me: Sharing your Work History via an Infographic

Want to share your work history as an infographic? Here's a tool that will get you there with little effort and without requiring any graphic design tools. Check out cvgram.me.

Eye Tracking: Why you may be using the Wrong Images on your Sites & Presentations

Even if you get quality images from a great source, they may still be the wrong ones, if they're working against you instead of with and for you. Here's how to know if you have the right images helping you.

Getting Great Images (and staying out of legal trouble)

Want to engage more readers? Use compelling photos. Want to get compelling photos? Stop downloading from Google. Have you stopped downloading from Google? Then you're wondering where to go to get great images. I'll tell you.

Social Media in the Public Sector

In a little over a week, I'll be speaking with Directors and other key staff that work in Public Housing Authorities all over the country. While many of the topics will be technical, one topic draws more attention than most - social media. And when it comes to social media topics, there's nothing more complicated than social media in the public sector. Here's a preview of my slide deck.

The Best PopUp WordPress Plugin!

Wondering which is the best popup WordPress plugin? I'm happy to tell you, after trying many different ones.

Four Great Infographic Generators

You've seen those great infographics out there. Ever wanted to create your own? Now it's easy. Here are four great infographics generators you need to check out!