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382 posts tagged "business-advice"

I wasted some of my money. Can I get a discount?

agency-adviceAug 24, 2014

In the WordPress world this is an all-too-common scenario: people hire poorly, waste money and then arrive asking if they can get a discount.

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Turning around GoDaddy: the company we love to hate

wordpressAug 20, 2014

It's hard to believe that it might be possible, but folks are working hard at turning around GoDaddy.

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I'm not looking to hire the best talent anywhere I can find them

insightsAug 11, 2014

I know a lot of folks say they want to hire the best staff they can find. My approach is different. Here's why.

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Our discussions around WordPress security should change

wordpressAug 7, 2014

We talk a lot about passwords and plugins. But our discussions about WordPress security should really change. Here's how.

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Ever wanted to be treated like a VIP?

coachingJul 28, 2014

I don't know about you but the feeling of being treated like a VIP is pretty special. Let me suggest one way you can feel it - for the first time or not.

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Do you know my friends at Reaktiv Studios?

coachingJul 20, 2014

I have some great friends at Reaktiv Studios that I want to make sure you know.

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\"What's the right WordPress plugin?\" is the wrong question

wordpressJul 12, 2014

People always ask me to point them to the right WordPress plugin to help them build a site just like another famous one they know. It's the wrong question.

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What do you do when your project, business, or startup fails?

coachingJul 9, 2014

I received an email via my website tonight. It came from a person facing failure. What do you do when your startup fails? His reaction was fantastic.

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Who should you talk to if your developer goes AWOL?

wordpressJul 8, 2014

If your developer goes AWOL, you better have a plan B. Here's a list of folks I have on speed dial if I need help. You might want to save this list too.

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What if your web developer went AWOL because of you?

wordpressJul 7, 2014

Sometimes you have no idea until it's too late that the reason your web developer went AWOL was you. Here's the flawed logic you may be believing. If so, stop. Please.

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