I recently wrote an article for Mashable, titled WordPress 3.3: The 11 Most Important New Features. In it, I described my take on this being a “Usability Release”, which has a welcomed impact on all users of WordPress, not just those of us who build CMS sites with it.
WordPress + E-Commerce: How Far We’ve Come
I recently wrote an article for Mashable, covering various E-Commerce solutions built on top of WordPress.
I’ve come to the conclusion that powerful, and well-designed E-Commerce websites no longer need to built using bloated and difficult-to-use systems like Magento and others. We can stick with our beloved, WordPress CMS and use it to power a a full-featured E-Commerce website.
Custom WordPress CMS Sites: The Possibilities!
Why do we love working with the WordPress CMS so much? It takes our passion for information architecture to next level. There are so many amazing ways to customize and craft a WordPress CMS site around the specific needs and larger business goals of the client.
In this post, I’ll show you a few examples from the CasJam Media portfolio where we designed custom CMS solutions using WordPress:
Working With People Who Care
It goes without saying that building an internal team of people who genuinely care about their craft is incredibly important for a strong creative shop. That’s why we love collaborating with independent professionals who by nature are highly passionate and self-motivated to produce their best possible work, no matter what project they’re working on, or who it’s for.
The same truth goes for the people that we work on the client’s end.
WordCamp Boston 2011 Talk: Business Models for WordPress Designers & Devs
I gave a talk at WordCamp Boston on the topic of building businesses around WordPress. It was largely based on my recent article written for Mashable, 7 Ways To Build a Business Around WordPress.
Tips for Launching a Successful Podcast
This was guest article written for Mashable.com. It was inspired by my experience as co-host of the video podcast, Freelance Jam.
Podcasts are among the oldest types of syndicated content on the web. Yet the format remains a popular choice among content producers looking to connect with a wide audience. Audio podcasts were the norm for many years, but video has taken the podcasting world to new heights.
In this article, I’ll to walk you through the steps necessary to ensure your video podcast gets off to a great start. We’ll cover everything from conception to technical set up, promotion, and monetization. Every podcast is different, but this guide should help you navigate your way through the process and hopefully spark some broadcasting inspiration.
Key Considerations for Your Mobile Web Design Strategy
This was a guest article written for Mashable.com.
There’s no turning back now. The web has gone mobile. More users are accessing the web from more places on more devices than ever before. What does this mean for web designers and site owners? It means that in every project we do, we must address a mobile strategy.
Your strategy will differ depending on what type of project you’re working on, but make no mistake, you do need some kind of strategy for how your website (or your client’s website) functions in the mobile space. Whether you’re designing a site that is mostly static (is anything on the web really static anymore?), a content-driven news site, or an interactive web application, it’s best to pursue a well-rounded approach — one that includes a thoughtful look at your mobile website user experience.
In this article, I aim to highlight 10 crucial items that you, as the web designer, developer or site owner, need to consider at the outset of your mobile site design project. These ideas touch on all aspects of a process, from strategy to design and implementation. But it’s important to be accountable for these points up front to ensure the successful launch of your mobile site.
Important New Features in WordPress 3.0
This was a guest article written for Mashable.com.
WordPress has long been known as a dedicated blogging platform, giving users the tools they need to publish their message and interact with readers. However, with the official release of version 3.0, set to drop this month, the platform will be much closer, if not well within the territory of a content management system (CMS).
The list of new features in WordPress 3.0 isn’t very long in comparison to previous releases. However, the changes that are coming will certainly have a significant impact, particularly if you use WordPress as a CMS. Here is a rundown of the most important new features arriving in version 3.0.