Blog
As time goes on, our interests change. Here’s a collection of several of my interests.
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Mailto: and Tel: Links Tracking in Google Analytics 4: A Step-by-Step Guide
Read Time: 2 minutesTracking user interactions on your website is crucial for understanding customer behavior and optimizing your online presence. One often overlooked aspect is monitoring mailto: and tel: links, which can provide valuable insights into user engagement. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to set up tracking for these links in Google Analytics 4.…
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Resolving Differences in Co-workers
Read Time: 2 minutesTechniques to Resolve Differences Between Employees Conflicts are inevitable in any workplace, but it’s important to have a process in place for resolving them effectively. Here are a few techniques that can help: Talk to each other. The first step in resolving a conflict is to talk to each other about what’s going on. This…
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The Cost of Holding On: Why Keeping a Bad Employee Can Hurt Your Business
Read Time: 3 minutesEmployees 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 minutesIf 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 minutesOpened 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 minutesMy 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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Finding Your Rhythm: The Pros and Cons of Synchronous and Asynchronous College Courses
Read Time: 2 minutesIn the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, students now have more flexibility than ever in choosing how they want to engage with their coursework. Synchronous and asynchronous learning styles are two distinct approaches, each with its own set of advantages. This blog post will delve into the world of synchronous and asynchronous college courses, shedding…
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The Early Bird Advantage: How Waking Up Early Prepares You to Seize the Day
Read Time: 3 minutesMy 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: 2 minutesDMARC (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 minutesI 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…
