What is RSS? Well, it stands for “Really Simple Syndication” but given the fact that there is still not widespread adoption and so few people understand it, one could take exception to that moniker. In any case, let’s try to use a newspaper analogy to explain this. Think about reading your local newspaper. For many … Read more
I recently read two different stories that I probably never would have connected, had I not read them within 24 hours of one another. It struck a chord with me because it made me think about a particular pet peeve of mine in a slightly new way. But more about that later. The first article … Read more
Or perhaps more importantly, should you? I want to explore the very common situation of a manager or small business owner who does not “speak geek” and needs to outsource a software or web development project. I was recently asked by someone in such a position what the “best way to talk to a web … Read more
To web, or not to web, that is the question. Whether ‘tis nobler in business to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous consultant costs or to take arms against a sea of technological doubts, and by opposing, end them. Since recently becoming active in the LinkedIn question and answer section, I’ve seen no fewer … Read more
Today I answered a question on LinkedIn regarding a fledgling company’s pursuit of a software development firm in order to commercialize their idea. I was fascinated to read the other answers, which predominately focused on the process whereas I focused on the people. That’s when it struck me… People solve problems, not processes. I know … Read more