CrowdFunding Part 1: Due Diligence? Fugetaboutit!
Crowdfunding is where most small businesses and small startups will likely go for funding by mid 2013, and odds are it will be the primary means of funding for small…
Localize Your SEO for Neighborhood Business
When I first got started in web design, a new client wanted a site that could be found not only by local prospective clients but also by visitors to the…
Geek Ethicist: Harm and Fortune
“Dear Ethicist: I was asked a couple of years ago if I could help a company who had some profitable apps for a prominent social network. They needed to bill…
Does Your Web Site Have Intelligent Human Interactions?
Is your site humanized? Is it warm, welcoming, a fun and helpful user experience? Are search and feedback mechanisms built in and easy to use or is the entire site…
Grizzled, bleary-eyed, booze-reeking, day laborers arrive at a parking lot around 8 a.m. for work. If you hire one and want more work, hold off payment as long as possible;…
Geek Ethicist: Apples and Classes
“Dear Ethicist– I have been an enthusiastic Apple customer for over a decade now. I use Apple products in my work and have been very satisfied with their performance, design…
“Dear Ethicist, I have a new business and I need someone to host my website. A close friend just started a web hosting business and wants me to use her…
Helping Your Client/Business Evolve Web Presence
It’s no secret that the purpose of business, as with life, is to grow and evolve. In life, the bumps and bruises teach us our lessons but in business a…
Web Site Or Facebook? Depends On Your Needs!
There’s always discussion as to what is the best way to present your product or services to prospective clients. A company without a web site is rare. Only the smallest…
You’re Finally Online. Now What? Marketing, Social Media And Mobile Marketing
When I speak to students about business, I always make sure to point out that they just can’t sit by the phone and wait for the calls from prospective clients…
Facebook is a well-liked social networking web site that connects millions of users from all over the world who share one common interest, staying in touch with family, friends, and…
Facebook and Privacy: A Strain too Great?
Our personal identifying information is something that many of us try our best to protect. It’s a common worry that an employer may “Google” a prospective employee and see what…