Mint.com not only has a great interface and easy-to-us features, it helps you save money on your bank accounts and loans.

Much love to David Seah and his simple resume layout (all done in PowerPoint!!) I decided to use his template as an exercise in simplifying my current resume into a high-level overview.  It forced me to be concise. I like this format because it puts my skills and expertise into a separate area which helps [...]

The first official SynCamp (think Sync not SIN) will be held in Chicago on November 11, 2008. This barcamp is sponsored by (us folks at) Synonym and we can’t wait to wake up Chicago with our first event! First draft topics include Slogging through The Dip Knowing when to quit… Managing Life, Managing your projects [...]

1. Monitor your reputation. Face-to-face service can make all the difference in how your brand is perceived by your customer. You might have the greatest offering in the world, but one bad experience with a cranking customer service rep can change that customer’s opinion in a heartbeat. In this age of new media, one bad [...]

This presentation by Stephan Spencer of Netconcepts was probably my fave of the conference, simply because there were actionable ways I could go and change my WordPress site to make it more SEO friendly. I’ve outlined my “wow” moments below, but make sure you check out Stephan’s article Twelve SEO Mistakes that Most Bloggers Make [...]

Not only can you use WordPress for your blog, now you can use it to make your own social network. Andy Peatling demoed BuddyPress at WordCamp SF. These are my notes.

Ben huh gave a great presentation on what is viral marketing and what is just plain spam. It’s important to know the difference, because your users won’t like you if you are unintentionally spamming them.

I’m excited for a great line up of Speakers at SF WordCamp 2008. Read more to see a great performance by the SEO rapper!

For me, time management is paramount to my success as a freelancer. I’ve discovered two resources that are invaluable to me. RescueTime is an awesome application you can install on PC or MAC to keep track of the minutes you spend in ever application. David Seah has also created the “Printable CEO” series of calendars that I love to print out and scribble on.

Why it’s so important to give comments to other bloggers, especially if you blog yourself. Participating in the blogosphere will build up your credentials and your SEO.