Principles of Design: The 80/20 Rule

I received the book, Universal Principles of Designfor Christmas. This book was recommended as a foundational text for anyone interested in design, and after only getting through a portion of the book so far, I have to agree. The book has definitions, explanations and...

How to Grow a Blog

I recently reconnected with a former colleague who has a relatively new blog, and after visiting my site and looking at some of my stats, he asked how I had grown the blog to where it is now.  I thought I’d share my response to him as I am heading towards my 2...

What to Buy a Blogger for Christmas

Wondering what to buy that person in your life who is addicted to the computer and blogging?  Christmas is just around the corner and I have some ideas for you: Journal Every blogger needs someplace to jot down their thoughts and plan out blog posts. There’s...

Reasons Your Business Needs a Blog

I’ve been a fan of Fast Company Magazine for a long time, and have recently been invited to be one of their “Expert Bloggers”.  My first post is up, taking a look at reasons companies should be in the blogging business: 1. Build Relationships 2....