This is my first “year in review” post. I’ve never done one before mostly because I never really took the time to reflect on the previous year. I’ve always been focused on what’s next. This year, I’ve been thinking a lot about what’s worked and what hasn’t. I decided to write a year in review […]
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How to Use Google Data Studio
The other day I had a friend ask me what I use for analytics on my website. Google Analytics and Webmaster Tools or Search Console was good, but it just had too much information for him. All of that information is spread across different accounts – some of it is for his sites, and others […]
Reflections on my first SaaS
Today I announced that the WP1099 e-filing service was being discontinued. WP1099 was my first software as a service (SaaS) offering, which despite going through a lot of planning, I failed to consider a few things. There is a plugin that is replacing the service, which is currently available to purchase. The new plugin provides […]
Take 15 Minutes to Get Started With Physical Fitness
This post has been inspired by listening to other people’s stories about their struggles with physical fitness. It’s a departure from the typical techy article I write, but I feel that it’s equally important to those of us who sit on our butts all day. Most of us desk jockeys find ourselves behind a computer […]
Learning Code From My 7 Year Old Son
OK, I’ll admit, the title of this post is a bit confusing. How does a 7-year-old teach a guy in his 30’s how to code? Well, he didn’t really. I was teaching him, but it was through the process of teaching him that it taught me a few important lessons. Hopefully, these lessons can help […]