Quick Tip: Automatically Switching Gemsets in RVM

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On my development machines, I use RVM to manage a few different versions of Ruby and generally have a different gemset for each project I’m working on.  This is a great way to keep gem versions separate from one project to the next and avoid any hassles with your projects needing such-and-such version of a particular gem (or gem dependencies).  Here’s a really quick tip that I find to be a huge timesaver…

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Switching to Vim – A Four Week Test

A few months ago, I caught on to the growing popularity of the Vim text editor. Many programmers and web developers use Vim as their IDE of choice, claiming increased speed and productivity. I’ve decided that over the next 4 weeks (basically the month of April), I’ll be leaving the comfort of Textmate and will use Vim (and only Vim) for my development efforts. Here’s why.
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5 Minute Email Hacks to Save Your Time and Your Sanity

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Let’s face it…we all get way too much email.  Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the last decade plus, you’re probably signed up for any number of email lists, newsletters, and product updates, not to mention the “normal” mail you get day in and day out as a part of your work day.  Here are some quick and easy ways to tame your inbox and get a huge chunk of your life and your sanity back. Read more on 5 Minute Email Hacks to Save Your Time and Your Sanity…

The Top 3 Reasons Why I Switched to a Mac

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About a year ago I decided to switch to a Mac.  And I have to say that this was one of the best purchases I’ve made in my life.  I know, pretty bold statement.  But if you’ve been thinking of switching to a Mac, I think you’ll be making a smart move, depending on why you’re doing it.  Here are the reasons why I made the switch. Read more on The Top 3 Reasons Why I Switched to a Mac…

WordPress Page or Post Not Found – A Simple Fix

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I was just doing a quick update on my blog and came across a pretty common error that I want to let you know about.  This is especially important if you’re using custom permalinks.

The Problem

I was editing a couple of pages (not posts…though it probably doesn’t matter whether you’re talking about one or the other).  I made my changes, clicked the update button, then went to look at the updated page on my site.  What did I see instead?  Error 404 – Page not Found.  Uh oh. Read more on WordPress Page or Post Not Found – A Simple Fix…

Web Business Models I’m Focusing on Right Now

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No matter what the media and talking heads on TV might tell you, this is a really exciting time to be starting a business, especially online.

I’ve tried quite a few different online business models over the last few years and have found that, at least for me, some methods attract me more than others.  I also find that there’s a “sweet spot” between having too many projects going and going crazy vs. too few projects and getting bored.

That’s why I’ve focused my efforts on the following online business models.  These may or may not be right for you, depending on your goals, skills, and the direction you want to take your business.  That beings said, it may be a good idea to come up with your own list of business models to focus on.  Here’s my list… Read more on Web Business Models I’m Focusing on Right Now…

Weighing the Pros and Cons of Potential Business Ideas

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I was listening to an audiobook recently and heard a story of someone starting their first business using a business model that I was once interested in.  This person was super successful and that prompted me to re-think about adding this business model as a part of my own business.  This sounded like a good idea…until I really thought about it.  Here’s why. Read more on Weighing the Pros and Cons of Potential Business Ideas…

Five Years From Now – 4 Questions to Help You Map Out the Perfect Plan

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Towards the end of last year I got a really great little book simply called “5″ by Dan Zadra. It takes you through the process of thinking about where you want to be in 5 years, urging you to think big, figure out what it is you REALLY want and helping you set those goals while not getting off track along the way.