Blog
As time goes on, our interests change. Here’s a collection of several of my interests.
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The Cost of Holding On: Why Keeping a Bad Employee Can Hurt Your Business
Read Time: 3 minutes Employees are the linchpin holding operations together. A team of dedicated, skilled, and motivated individuals can propel a company to new heights. However, retaining a subpar employee for too long can have severe repercussions on the overall health and prosperity of your business. Let’s delve into the reasons why keeping an underperformer can be detrimental,…
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How to Add the Current Dynamic Copyright Year in WordPress Using functions.php
Read Time: 2 minutes If you want to keep your WordPress website up-to-date, one important aspect is to ensure that the copyright year in the footer reflects the current year. This not only shows that your site is actively maintained, but it also provides a sense of credibility to your visitors. In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through the…
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The Forward Email Culture: Navigating Communication in the Workplace
Read Time: 3 minutes Opened my email this morning I find I have some new, unplanned ‘urgent’ tasks. Those new tasks have become more interesting because the email (forwarded) has provided no context and no summary of what’s required. Just as in the past, this forwarded email is blank…not even including a ‘Can you look at this?’ The email…
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Embracing the Now vs. Embracing the Later: Exploring the Personalities of ‘Let’s Do It Today’ and ‘Let’s Do It Tomorrow’ Individuals
Read Time: 3 minutes My daughter and I tend to be night owls. Sharing nighttime conversations over cheese (or other snacks), discussing various ideas that pop into our mind. I made an recent observation that when an activity was brought up, my daughter was usually all-in…immediately, while I tended to prefer the activity (because it was usually late) be…
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The Early Bird Advantage: How Waking Up Early Prepares You to Seize the Day
Read Time: 3 minutes My partner Amy is up everyday at 4:45am. She gets up and gets to work on the treadmill or she takes Frankie (our dog) with her around the neighborhood. I tend to be an ‘occasional’ early riser. In my my earlier days, I would be up for work. More recently, I am up and on…
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A Guide to Adding DMARC Records to Your DNS
Read Time: < 1 minute DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) plays a pivotal role in safeguarding your domain against phishing attacks and email spoofing. In this guide, we’ll demystify DMARC and walk you through the steps to add a DMARC record to your DNS, fortifying your email authentication efforts. Step 1: Understand the Basics of DMARC Learn what…
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Mise En Place: Applying the Principles of Kitchen Organization to Web Development at an Agency
Read Time: 2 minutes I was speaking with someone recently and they told me about “mise en place” (pronounced “MEEZ-on-plahs”). This French term, which roughly translates to “everything in its place,” refers to the process of preparing and organizing all of the necessary ingredients and tools BEFORE starting to cook. It’s a crucial step in ensuring that the cooking…
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Lost in Translation? Why Your Videos Need Foreign Language Subtitles and Audio Dubs on YouTube
Read Time: 2 minutes I have found myself watching more YouTube than television. Because of YouTube, creators have the opportunity to reach audiences with specific content, around the world. However, many still focus solely on creating content in their native language, because it is safe, and therefore missing out on a significant opportunity to reach global audiences. In a…
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Why Hiring Two People for a Department at the Same Time is a Good Idea for Company Culture
Read Time: 3 minutes Many moons ago, I was hired for my first career out of college. The agency also brought on two interns at the same time. What was nice about all of us being hired at the same time, being so green, is that I didn’t feel alone. The three of us could go to lunch, talk…
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Body Doubling…helping remote workers and students
Read Time: 3 minutes When our company was fully remote, there were times when coworkers asked for calls, but because of focus and work loads, I often asked to schedule a meeting to prevent interruptions. This way, I could prepare for it and be fully focused on the subject of the meeting. With some co-workers, meetings would be quick…
