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 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…
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…
Lifestyle creep happens. It happens rather quickly. I’ve started to experience the creep. I put the creep off for a long time, not buying a new car or moving when I got a raise or made more money through a business. But in late 2021, I made a lifestyle shift unconsciously, buying a new home…
Are you building an agency or starting your agency out? I’ve put together a list of tools, software, and thoughts on effectively running a remote marketing agency. But what are my qualifications? I’ve worked in agencies and helped build them from zero in revenue to tens of thousands of recurring revenue each month—the most powerful…
Google is sunsetting Expanded Text Ads on Google Search this summer. If you don’t run or manage Search Ads on Google, you won’t notice a difference when you Search. Now, if you manage Google Ads – you will notice a difference. Writing Ads hasn’t changed much since Google Ads (back then Google AdWords) launched in…
Social proof is a crucial part of a business or sales landing page. Potential customers look for reviews from other customers who have used the service or product—looking for positive feedback and experiences. Not only do customers look for social proof, its been proven that customer testimonials increase conversion rates on landing pages. The old-school…
I love gadgets. I started out tech blogging – attending CES, SXSW, and other Tech launches. I was inspired by others who do “what’s in my bag” on YouTube to do one of my own. I am combining the gadgets with software, much like Matt Mullenweg. This list includes personal apps and gadgets. I may…