Articles And Insights

The art of giving an estimate (that’s helpful)

People ask the question. They want it. They need it. But there's an art to giving an estimate that's helpful. Here's how I go about it.

I say no to promoting your (unknown) product

You hope I'll promote your unknown product. But you don't know me. If you did, you'd know I say no a lot. Like now.

More thoughts on the future of WordPress Themes

There's been a lot of talk of the commoditization of WordPress Themes. Here are some additional thoughts on the future of WordPress themes.

Perspective matters when it comes to pricing

Understanding different pricing models really helps when trying to figure out what to charge. The main shift is in perspective - from inside to outside.

Are you interacting with support in a helpful way?

You can yell, get angry, and show them who's boss. But if you're interacting with support this way, you may not enjoy the result. Here are better ways.

Do you need to make a new WordPress site? Try Make

Make is a free WordPress drag & drop theme that you're really going to like.

Guess what? WordPress companies are hiring!

They all work on interesting projects with great clients. Their cultures are distinct but all are pretty great. Here are 4 companies that are hiring.

The Future of Managed WordPress Hosting (my take)

Did Monty Python just help me make my case? Yes, yes he did. Here's my take on the future of Managed WordPress hosting.

Stop making money off other people (rant)

Just say no to getting ripped off. Say no to people making money off you rather than with you.

Understanding Cron in WordPress and why I don’t use it

If you're going to do something important with Cron, it's important to understand how WP-Cron works, and why I don't use it.