I found an article today describing the things that really lousy clients say that make their said lousiness obvious. I did a lot of head-nodding, but was disappointed that they didn’t include tips for avoiding these situations. Indeed, the comments contained horror stories of clients who literally ran roughshod over the freelancer, gouging work out [...]
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My presentation at PSL’s Entrepreneur Expo
I had the opportunity to exhibit at the Entrepreneur Expo in Philadelphia last week. As the first public showcasing for Fwd:Vault, I think it went pretty well. If you really want to hone your message, explaining it to someone in a very loud, crowded, busy room is awesome trial-by-fire practice. Fwd:Vault was also 1 of [...]
Read MoreRequire site visitors to enable Javascript
This one has dogged me for quite some time, but I finally figured out how to force users to turn on Javascript when using sites with a lot of mission critical Javascript logic. Let me first begin by acknowledging that, yes, requiring Javascript flies in the face of site accessibility. Policy wonks for this sort [...]
Read MoreMeet me at the Entrepreneur Expo
Next week I’ll be showcasing Fwd:Vault at the Entrepreneur Expo, powered by Philly Startup Leaders. The event is designed to celebrate all things entrepreneurial, and really show off up-and-coming businesses in the Philadelphia region. A total of 40 companies will take part in the expo, and a lucky 10 of those will have the opportunity [...]
Read MoreHate to say I told you so
…but I totally called it. [mp3player height=90 config=fmp_jw_widget_config.xml file=/wp-content/uploads/pants_on_the_ground.mp3]
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