How do the most successful websites on the internet get such great domain names? Is it all by accident? Did the name come before the business, or vice verse? Did they just get lucky? What makes the domain name so successful?

The answer to all of the above questions is "yes" .. and "no" ... and "maybe". Much of the success of choosing a domain name depends on the content available on the site. Without a superb search function, Google would not be where it is today.… read more

There are many things that come with working on a project independently, whether you're a freelancer or just helping out a friend with some work. Costs like printing supplies, phone bills, and time spent on filing all factor in to each and every project you do. It's a pain, but its necessary. Clients tend to not realize that freelancers typically spend about 60% of an entire project actually working on a project! All the little stuff adds up.

It's important to, first of all, explain to the client everything you are going to… read more

Have you ever been sitting at your desk and realize that 10 hours have just gone by? Yes, you probably got some work done, but it's very unhealthy to do that regularly. As a freelancer, I find myself constantly getting up from my chair after a long sit-down and feeling a bit sore. Well, I think I've found a solution!

The program is called TIME OUT for MAC, and is specifically built for MAC users. I've found it to be almost like a boss who constantly keeps an eye… read more

Although this is primarily directed towards the web designers & web developers of the world, if you are simply curious about creating your own presence on the internet, this will be a good first step for you. I'm going to outline, through my experience, the 5 best ways to make a decision on what CMS (Content Management System) you should use for your next web project.

First and foremost, you really, really need to know and understand what,… read more

Assuming you are someone who uses a CMS, you may find yourself constantly looking for an easy to use CMS. Whether it be a small or large solution, you're conditioned to always look for something better, no matter what you decide on. A CMS is one of the most important tools to have in your pocket as a web designer/developer. As you may become very comfortable with one CMS, it is always a good idea to have at least two (or more) in your repetitious of CMS skills. Below are, in… read more

Are you unsatisfied with your work? Do you hate getting up in the morning because you know work is going to suck? Is it just for a paycheck. Are you really SATISFIED with your professional life? I mean, really? REALLY SATISFIED? What would you rather do ... be miserable in a job while making a million dollars, or thoroughly enjoying a job while struggling to pay the rent. Despite what your answer is, keep reading ...

Some friends of mine told me to take a look at a keynote speech by this… read more

There's nothing worse than wasting time on something that, ultimately, you are no good at. Tonight, I found myself playing a video game with a friend of mine and enjoying it - thoroughly, until I started to realize ... man, I'm really not good at this. Yes, there was a point when I just gave up - which was even more entertaining, to me, then it was when I was trying.

The point I'm trying to make is that, despite the fact that I won a match, I went into the game… read more