I’ve been building and making a desk setup that I can use while gaming, streaming, or working. Over 2022 I have been compiling my setup. I have a few more upgrades, including a new mic (Shure MV7), another monitor, and another mechanical keyboard (QK75). I consider this my “what’s in my bag,” similar to what…
In June 2022, I started a new niche website. The website, Brisket Pro, is focused on smoking brisket, recipes, and common mistakes. The idea of the site came around when I bought a Traeger. I’ve hired a designer who created the overall brand. Then I hired a writer to write the content. So far, here…
Twitter is dying. Elon is trying to kill Twitter. I bet you’ve heard a million versions of this. Everyone is talking about Twitter on Twitter. Elon officially bought Twitter on October 28th, and since then, the company and the platform have created a ton of chaos. Elon laid off thousands of employees, launched a new…
The Verge launched a whole new web dI was beyond excited whenn. When I saw that tweet about the nexcited. I’ve listened to The Verge Cast since it started in 2011, and read their writing since the This is My Next Blog. And while they’ve changed a lot, I still like their coverage over other…
When I lurk on Facebook Marketplace, one of the most common posts is someone advertising bounce castles, slides, and other party supplies. Often they’re posting it on the marketplace or groups with their phone number, a Gmail address, or pointing someone to Facebook Page. All the booking and inventory is managed through a person. Often,…
In 2022, the gym, health, and fitness industry market is predicted to grow by 20%. You understand as a gym owner or personal trainer that a growing sector means a highly competitive environment for your company. Even if you have a fantastic program, it can be difficult to attract new members on a regular basis….
The internet browser hasn’t changed much since Netscape and Internet Explorer. Each browser has tabs, favorites, extensions, back/forward buttons, and an address bar. Almost all browsers are built on Chromium. Now The Browser Company is re-thinking what a web browser should look like. Their new browser, simply called “Arc,” is still a Chromium-based browser, but…
When I have to put together a blog post or article, I prefer to do it in Google Docs. That way, my work is accessible outside of WordPress or any other CMS. Getting that blog post into WordPress or another CMS isn’t always easy. Gutenberg editor has made it easier, but there are better ways. …
Keeping an organized calendar is increasingly challenging. However, if you manage to keep a clean calendar, scheduling new meetings is even harder. If you schedule those meetings yourself, you are likely playing calendar tag or struggling to find a time that works for you and the others attending the meeting. COVID changed the landscape around…
Live chat is now a commodity with dozens of options. I was asked which are the best options on the market, narrowing down to Tidio and Drift. Outside of those two options, the top chat plugins include: Olark LiveChat Tawk.To Drift Zendesk Chat Intercom Tidio Each of them offers integrations with WordPress and other popular…