Archive for November 2014
The Lessons Learned: My 120 lb Journey
On November 22nd, 2014 I hit my goal weight of 190 lbs. A weight I haven’t seen, or felt, in over 14 years and a journey I started over 18 months ago. The decision to start this journey was not one that came easily. I had grown complacent and satisfied with life. I could not see…
Read MoreWebsite Security and Auto-Updates
If we could only auto-update our applications when vulnerabilities are identified, then we’d surely be safe… that seems to be today’s mindset. To a certain extent, that’s true, but it’s also false. The idea of auto-updates is not new, it’s been around for a while. It’s all the rave as of late when we talk…
Read MoreMake a Decision
Running a business you will be faced with more decisions than you count or track, what will set you apart is your ability to make a decision. Indecisiveness is the one trait you cannot afford when tasked to be a good leader. The risk of indecision is preferable to the terror of indecision. Mainmonides To…
Read MoreHow Hosts Manage Your Website Security
Hosts are concerned with the security of their infrastructure, not with your website. This is a distinction that most website owners fail to make, and it’s made more evident to me every day. This same misunderstanding however puts hosts in a precarious situation where clients expect security, and to some extent get it, but on…
Read More10 Deadly Sales Mistakes Startups Make
I spent this past week in San Francisco, attending events, meeting and collaborating with interesting people. To say I’m mentally tired would be an understatement. On Thursday, I had the opportunity to attend an event called Sales Hacker Conference. I honestly had no idea what to expect. What I did know was that I knew…
Read MoreSaaS Pricing and WordPress Businesses
I’m truly fascinated by the WordPress business ecosystem. I’m frankly not sure why; when I look at it, it feels so young and at times exhausting, and yet so fascinating at the same time. I always want to fast forward 10 years, just so that I can look back and admire what it becomes and the…
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