Feb
09I’ve mentioned before that when you want to run a blog & bring in great levels of traffic you have to devote a lot of time to sculpting the content of your blog/website.
One of my issues is that I’m not a professional writer, I make no claims to being a good writer - however without content, without writing you have nothing to bring in more visitors. Read the rest of this entry »
Feb
02I’ve been around the software development industry for around 15 years now. Because I am mainly self taught and now I’ve moved more into management roles I quickly forget all correct terms & jargon. This morning I found a great resource that gives 101 Design Patterns & Tips and provides a great place to refresh your memory.
Jan
23Isn’t it funny the things we think are going to go great, don’t always. The things we throw together with little forethought often pan out better than we expect.
Case in point, “Stop writing and increase your traffic“, a post I threw together in minutes while waiting for a mate to pick me up for a Dad’s night out. I really wasn’t thinking “This’ll be a great post” it was more, “Gosh I better put something on Studiowhiz” Read the rest of this entry »
Jan
16
Vandelay Design have a great post today showcasing 25 beautiful website designs.
I enjoy Vandelay’s blog as they have some great tips and tricks for WordPress and general website design. Today’s post is a great one for stirring up the inspiration.
» 25 Beautiful, Minimalistic Website Designs - Part 2 on Vandelay Design
Dec
20
Cyan & Collis Ta’eed have just finished what looks to be a fantastic book for freelancers.
Collis & his wife Cyan are the team behind www.freelanceswitch.com the ultimate online resource for freelancers. Having been out on my own before I know how hard it can be, although for some reason every person starting out has this romantic idea about freelancing.
If the book is anything like their site, it will rapidly become must read for all people looking to go out freelancing. If you buy now the ebook is only $29, or in Jan it will be on lulu.com for $35.
Dec
18So you want some inspiration? You really can’t go past Design Inspiration Gallery - FAVEUP probably the best resource for fantastic & inspirational design, web, CSS, Flash and logos.
Brilliant resource!