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Sharing a link on Facebook via WordPress
I spent too much time figuring this out. I’m not a SEO guy, I’m a code guy. But I also have to handle trouble tickets here and there and everywhere. One of our clients needed full control over which is shared on Facebook on a page-by-page basis. Some plugins handle a single image for every…
How to Present Your Idea to a Developer
I’ve been in the web industry for almost 20 years. I run into people quite often with ideas where I could make big bucks, but I have never accepted the offer. Let me explain how the conversation normally goes. Case #1: We have Bob the developer, and Einstein as the one with the idea. Einstein:…
WordCamp Atlanta 2015
WordCamp Atlanta this year was slightly different. It was actually a three day event, at least for 1/3 of the people. Friday had the added day and it consisted of a beginner’s workshop. Unfortunately, the plan was to have a multisite where all 180 people, plus instructions like me, have their own WordPress install but…
Oops! I'm a Starter
I’m re-reading Rework, a great book for people like us. It’s a “slap you in the face” kind of book. I agree with most of it. Here is one of my favorite paragraphs: There’s a new group of people out there starting businesses. They’re turning profits yet never think of themselves as entrepreneurs. A lot…
Converting a Photoshop File to a WordPress Theme
This post has been in draft mode for 3 years. What is really funny is that post is still relevant today. Standards have changed, things have gotten better, but it is always a fun challenge to try to make a site look just like the Photoshop (PSD) file. This shows you how we work We…
No Innovations in OSX?
First and foremost, I am by no means an Apple Fan-boy. In 2001 I was hoping that Linux would take over the world because I feel like the open-source concept can be beneficial for the users. Closed-source projects leave the users subject to companies that might decide to no longer develop the application. (Sidenote: All…
