2009

  • Bloatware

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    One of the coolest podcasts I listen to is WordPress Weekly, hosted by WP Tavern.  I build web sites primarily in WordPress, so it’s refreshing to have someone else research the newest features and plug-ins for me.  I like to stay abreast of the plans for WordPress development, too.  It makes it easier for me

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  • It’s a Pink Gorilla

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    Last week, I was out shopping with my mom. We were talking a lot about the economy, jobs, banking, and generally “serious” topics.  At one point in the conversation, she was about to say something really vital.  Really groundbreaking.  Really important. Well, I’m just disappointed that … there’s a pink gorilla … Yes, standing on

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  • Domain Names

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    Owning your own dotcom has become more and more difficult over the years.  There are several hosting companies around, and it seems like it would be easy to own any address you want, but that’s not reality.  The truth is, finding the perfect dotcom has become almost an impossible task! Just like in real estate,

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  • Brandology

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    Some of my latest posts have been regarding a brandologist, who has traveled back through time to study us “milennials” at the apex of marketing theory and thought.  I’ve noticed, though, that I haven’t really stopped to explain what I consider “brandology” to be. Branding, as I usually define it, is the practice of managing

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  • Outlets

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    I still think “outlets” are a horrible idea for name brand retailers.  If your product is high-end, high-quality, and high-margin, the last thing you want to do is provide your customers with a reason to doubt your product.  Selling a computer for $1,500 in your high end store and for only $300 in an outlet

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