I’ve just upgraded the blog software to the latest version of WordPress (2.3). There’s some amazing new features and I’ve already bumped into 2.
Tagging has been introduced so they are now part of the platform
Plugins notify you if there’s a new version
It’s amazing to watch this platform being developed and new releases coming out thick […]
There’s a number of ways you can keep in touch with your client-base, but email has to be one of the most convenient mechanisms. And this is why you should look at packages like iContact. It’s an email marketing suite that incorporates blogging, surveying and a whole wealth of other features to keep in […]
I’ve found the need to get up to speed on AJAX so I can put some more work into a WordPress plugin I’m writing. There’s some great stuff in there, but there’s a bit of a learning curve for me to get over. I’m getting my teeth in Prototype, an open-source library that help accelerate […]
Every small business needs a phone system. And the great thing is that nowadays you don’t nee to spend a small fortune to get your own PBX. This is because of the rise of VOIP and related products that have brought choice to the masses; therefore driving cost down. I spent some time looking at […]
I’ve started using Windows Live Writer to post things to my blog and I’m finding the experience pretty good. It has a number of advantages including the ability prepare posts offline and post to a number of blogs simultaneously.
I’ve also gone ahead and installed a number of plugins to make life easier. I can […]
I came across an interesting online package that offers time tracking for consultants. I’m not currently billing on an hourly basis, but if I did, this would be a great way to keep track of how much time I’m spending on each client. It also does billing and has all the functionality you’d expect from […]
I was lucky enough to go on a visit of Netcetera here in the Isle of Man yesterday. It was a great tour, we saw their hosting facility, their power and climate control and their network operations center. They have just invested £10 million in their data center. Who knows, one day The Only Network […]
If you’ve been running a website for any measurable amount of time, you’ll know just how important Search Engine Optimization can be. It can be the difference between your punters finding you online or not, between getting new business or not, between success an failure. The good news however, is that quite a few companies […]
The Internet scene here in the Isle of Man seems to be growing from strength to strength. Over the last few days, I’ve seen so many new websites spring to life that’s it’s actually starting to become a challenge to keep up with them all. One of the new ones I like is the new […]
Did you know that you can incorporate your company in Florida without having to spend hundreds of dollars on expensive lawyers or accountants? The way to do it is to get yourself a Downloadable Do-it-yourself Florida Incorporation Kit and follow the step-by-step instructions. It only costs $59 and contains everything you need to set up […]