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People aren't paying for your time, They're paying for theirs

Agency AdviceNov 29, 2014

A phone call where someone's paying for my time Today I got on a call using Clarity - the service where people schedule a call to talk to me and get answers and advice. I had an idea of what the guy was going to ask me about because he had put some notes in our...

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Amazing things come from anywhere

InsightsNov 27, 2014

Can I tell you about someone I met in New York? She hesitated to even sign up for the singing competition. It was in a mall. And she knew they were looking for a voice that wasn't like hers. After all, she did opera. And she just knew they were looking for pop. As it...

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When is it worth selling lifetime or unlimited plans?

Agency AdviceNov 25, 2014

Sometimes lifetime or unlimited plans can make sense. But only sometimes. And it means you have to do some math homework to know if it's a good idea.

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No one cares about your process (initially)!

Agency AdviceNov 24, 2014

I don't mean this in a way that makes you feel bad. I'm simply saying that your focus should be on something else - your prospect's decision criteria.

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Picking a WordPress Membership Plugin? Watch this video

Membership SitesNov 23, 2014

Picking a WordPress membership plugin? You'll want to ask yourself the 6 questions I talk about in this video, presented at WordCamp New York.

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Building your First WordPress plugin? No one will tell you this...

WordPressNov 21, 2014

Building your first WordPress plugin can be scary. But it doesn't have to be. There are tons of resources to help. And here's the one thing no one tells you.

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WP Engine is innovating again

WordPressNov 20, 2014

If you haven't heard yet, WP Engine is innovating again. This time they're focused on the enterprise.

WordPress

8 Weeks at Crowd Favorite

InsightsNov 19, 2014

If you've been wondering what I've been up to at Crowd Favorite, here's an inside look at my last 8 weeks and the 8 principles that have driven my focus.

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WordPress Drag & Drop solutions: Make vs. Carrington Build

WordPressNov 18, 2014

How do you choose between these two different drag and drop solutions: Make vs Carrington Build. Here's my take on the comparison.

WordPress

Are you using Google Fonts? Have you read their TOS?

WordPressNov 17, 2014

A lot of us use Google Fonts without thinking twice. We even do it on customer projects. But that may not be the right call - depending on who your client.

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