Category: Blog
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My WordCamp Reno Preso: Make It Work!
Today I presented a talk at WordCamp Reno-Tahoe called “Make It Work: Building an Awesome WordPress Website for your Small Business”. I thought I had 35 minutes, but only had 30 … and finished in 29:30! Gotta make it work! 😀 There was a lot of great Twitter feedback from attendees (thank you!), but my […]
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Reno 411: I’m Speaking at WordCamp Reno!
Woot, I’m speaking at WordCamp Reno-Tahoe next weekend! My talk is called “Make It Work: Developing an Awesome WordPress Website for Your Small Business.” From my description: Make It Work: Creating an Awesome WordPress Website for Your Small Businesswill provide an overview of how small business owners can easily create an effective and efficient WordPress […]
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Crafty, Indie Inspiration, aka Craftcation
I was delighted to be a part of the second Craftcation Indie Business and DIY Conference a two weeks ago! Over four days, I presented three sessions, participated in two panels, held open office hours, and helped live-stream one of the panel sessions. I also participated in two sessions where I learned all about kombucha […]
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WPwatercooler Episode 29 – WordCamp Miami 2013
Most of the Watercooler crew headed to WordCamp Miami this week. Chris Lema, Suzette Franck and Steve Zenghut were all speaking, and Jason Tucker tagged along for fun. Having just gotten back from two weeks of Craftcation and music video shooting, I opted out, but was still able to patch in to chat via good […]
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WPwatercooler Episode 28 – Drupalwatercooler
Sure the watercooler just *happened* to fall on April Fools’ Day this year … but that has nothing to do with why this episode is all about Drupal! We discuss most everything we know about Drupal (read: not much!) for a full 30 minutes. In the words of the estimable Steve Zenghut: “I’ve been bullshitting […]
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WPwatercooler Episode 26: WordCamp San Diego
We talk about the upcoming WordCamp San Diego, including the brand new Business Development Day on Sunday. The brainchild of Chris Lema, the Business Development Day is being held on Sunday in lieu of the informal Dev Day that is usually help the day after WordCamp.
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WP Watercooler Episode 22: Child Themes or Starter Themes?
There are many ways to customize WordPress themes and, as with all web development, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Like I say about most website development … it depends! The best approach is affected by a lot of factors, including the site’s scope, the development budget and the site’s overall objectives. When I build custom […]
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The Pre-Existing Wheel: How Indie Music Tours Are Like Tables
Tonight I was up late, working with my sister, Alicia Murphy, on plans for her summer tour (I manage her band and sing backup vocals). We’re not signed and don’t have a booking agent, so any touring we do is all DIY. Planning a indie music tour is a daunting task. Transportation and lodging logistics […]
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The SBDC Spirit Award
The SBDC Los Angeles Regional Network had its annual meeting today, a professional development day that highlights center programs, facilitates inter-center communication and also serves as a network-wide awards ceremony, recognizing centers that meet their goals and advisers who meet milestones such as helping clients to create more than 100 new jobs or start more […]
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Baby steps, baby
Every month, I teach my “Understanding Your Business Website” class at the SBDC at LBCC. In it, I explain very basic concepts about the Internet, websites and website development. And despite the fact that I love teaching people about WordPress and SEO, “Understanding Your Business Website” is truly my favorite class to teach. I have had […]