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Intellectual Property, Copyright & Theft
Well I was going through my Google Analytics early this morning as I do weekly and I noticed I was getting a bit of traffic from a certain address. Now it wasn’t really the amount of traffic more like how many different pages (this very website) Digital Deceptions was getting from a particular domain name which does happen from time to time but this was different. I clicked on the link suspecting
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Next is Now Stats
Today was a really busy day, actually I have been very busy for the last few weeks and have had to turn off the notifications in Facebook and Twitter for a few days because like most I have a slight social media addiction. The wealth of great information I get daily from the caliber of people I friend and follow on these social networks can easily take up a lot of valuable time that I eventually have
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Who I met at WordCamp Toronto 2010
Well once again WordCamp Toronto has come and gone. I got to see a lot of familiar faces and just like last year’s event I met interesting people and enjoyed making new contacts while practicing the art of networking. Some of those new people include: Sue Varty of Wordtree Consulting a copyrighter Martha Chan the owner of the Divorce Marketing Group Brian Caicco the lead creative and project manager
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I'm Speaking at WordCamp Toronto on March 27
Wow it is WordCamp time already and I am lucky enough again this year to be speaking at it. From the exposure I got from my presentation last year and a couple of key contacts that were made, Digital Deceptions has by far had it’s most successful year since this crazy ride began. At this years event I will be speaking with one of my partners in crime Glenn McKnight from Global Catalysts Consulting
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WordCamp Toronto 2009 is Over
Well WordCamp Toronto is all done for another year. I had an absolute blast learning lots of new things, will probably take a few days for it all to sink in. On Saturday I did a presentation on how Digital Deceptions transitioned from a Flash based website to a WordPress Content Management System and all the benefits and doors it has opened for me over the last year. You can find my slides here. And
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I'm Speaking At WordCamp Toronto 2009
Well it is official, on Saturday, May 9 at 10:45AM I will be speaking at WordCamp Toronto 2009. This is the second time Toronto is hosting the event and I have to admit that I missed the first one last year because I only started really using WordPress late last spring. At the moment I am a little concerned about speaking in front of such a large audience but it is still a couple of months away so
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Choosing Your Technology Wisely
As a graphic and web designer I am constantly on the lookout for new technologies, upgrading my skills, testing new software and dabbling in different programming languages to see what can fit into my arsenal. By keeping on top of technology and in the know allows me to evaluate and improve my efficiency as a designer by adding what I find to be a benefit through my review and analysis. Two main factors
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Analytics, Keywords, Social Media and the Power of the Blog
Website analytics or statistics are basically just a bunch of numbers and information. By studying the analytics and making changes and tweaks you can fine tune your web projects to meet your goals. Over the past few months I have been heavily experimenting with this information on my website and it has amazed me just how much power you truly have about the people visiting your site. So Our Story Begins A
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Website 101 – Why You Need a Web Site
Why does your company need a website? We could quote statistics that show the Internet has become the main method people use to find information on products, services and companies they do business with. The truth of the matter is that without a web site potential clients question your professionalism, commitment to customer service, and long-term stability of your company. The Internet is the Search
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Freelance Marketing Strategies during Economic Downturns
These are tough times and no matter where you live or what your occupation is you will most likely find yourself at some time or another in an economic downturn. As a freelancer your livelihood can be severely affected by businesses decreasing their advertising and marketing budgets to reduce their operational expenses balancing out their bottom-line. Tightening the purse strings is the classic stance
