Blog
As time goes on, our interests change. Here’s a collection of several of my interests.
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What Is a Fair Bonus Percentage for Employees?
Read Time: 6 minutesDepending on your line of work, bonuses can be a significant part of how you get paid at work or be an occasional surprise. Bonuses reinforce the relationship between employee performance and pay by setting performance expectations and rewarding people who meet those standards. Companies use different types of bonuses depending on how they hope…
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How to Fix the “Briefly Unavailable for Scheduled Maintenance” Error on WordPress
Read Time: 2 minutesRunning a WordPress site is usually smooth sailing, but occasionally, you might encounter an error that disrupts your workflow. One such issue is the “Briefly Unavailable for Scheduled Maintenance” message. This typically appears when you’re updating plugins, themes, or the WordPress core, and it can be frustrating if it doesn’t resolve quickly. Fortunately, this error…
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Choosing Between a Digital Agency and a Freelancer
Read Time: 2 minutesIn today’s digital age, businesses and individuals often face a critical decision when seeking professional assistance: should they opt for a digital agency or hire a freelancer? We recently had a client who chose to leave us because of the costs and felt they could get more value from hiring an individual. Given the escalated…
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How Adding a Salutation to Your Email Signature Saves You Time
Read Time: 2 minutesEvery second counts, especially when it comes to managing a heavy email load. Whether you’re responding to clients, colleagues, or friends, the time you spend drafting emails can add up quickly. One simple yet effective way to save time and streamline your communication is by including a salutation in your email signature. Why a Salutation…
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How to Save Space with Icon-Only Bookmarks
Read Time: 2 minutesMany of us rely heavily on bookmarks for quick access to our favorite websites, but the default settings often lead to a crowded, inefficient toolbar. Fortunately, there’s a simple yet effective solution: removing the text labels from your bookmarks and using icons only. This small change, which I saw on a recent video call, can…
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The Irony of Expecting Creativity to Conform: Why Time Sheets and Standard Procedures Stifle Innovation
Read Time: 3 minutesCreativity and innovation are often hailed as the lifeblood of any thriving industry. Whether it’s the arts, technology, marketing, or design, the ability to think differently and generate new ideas is crucial for success. However, there’s a glaring irony in how many organizations manage their creative talent: by expecting them to adhere to rigid standard…
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Lessons from a Graveyard
Read Time: 3 minutesI recently started a new hobby…looking for and photographing gravestones. Requests for gravestone photos hit my inbox and, when I have time, I head out and locate them. The first couple of times I visited a cemetery, I had a hard time walking around. There is this strange feeling of stepping on the grave of…
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Changing The Previous and Next Default Text Navigation In WordPress
Read Time: 2 minutesIf you’re running a WordPress blog or website with a lot of content, navigating between posts becomes essential for user experience. WordPress automatically generates “Next” and “Previous” links on posts, but what if you want to customize the text for these navigation buttons? This can easily be done using CSS. In this article, we’ll walk…
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Quote Exploration: A Breakdown of Jeff Bezos’ Quote on Stress
Read Time: 3 minutesStress in life often feels inevitable. Whether it’s meeting deadlines, managing relationships, or navigating personal challenges, stress can sneak into nearly every part of life. But Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, offers a simple yet profound insight into where stress really comes from: “Stress primarily comes from not taking action over something that you can…
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Sleeping for Success: Unraveling the Digital Work World’s Hidden Secret Weapon
Read Time: 2 minutesIn the relentless hustle and bustle of the digital age, where work is often measured in keystrokes and productivity is synonymous with screen time, one critical factor tends to get overlooked – sleep. The United States military, an institution renowned for its commitment to peak performance, has recognized the pivotal role sleep plays in ensuring…
