Home Page Not Dead, But It Can Suffer from Drive-Bys
The Home Page may not be dead – but it's certainly suffering from drive-bys. A few weeks ago, the New York Times' innovation report came out stating…
Catchy Content? No Magic Formula But Common Elements
"OK. [OK]. Blue Jays. [Blue Jays]. Let's [Let's]. Play. [Play]. Ball." If you're in Southwestern Ontario like us (or, basically, anywhere in Canada)…
When Trying to Sound Smart is a Dumb Idea
I’d like to take you back a few years. Young Jay was sitting in the family’s living room, half-paying attention to the evening news that my parents…
A Very Covid Christmas Amplifies the Importance of Family, Friends, and Colleagues
Every year, I share a message much like this. I talk about the joys of the holiday season and encourage you to take the time to spend it with your…
Developing Tools to Keep you Organized
“I’m really busy right now.” Or… “I’ll get to that when things slow down.” The thing is, things never really do slow down, do they? There may be odd…
If You Build It, They Will Come ...
Many online entrepeneurs believe that simply "launching" a website for their online business is the key to instant success. Many online businesses…
Drupal 7 End-of-Life Support
Drupal.org extended Drupal 7's end-of-life date to November 1, 2023 (originally November 1, 2022). What is end-of-life? What does it mean for you and…
Are they a different kind of animal?
The use of the Internet, as a research tool, is creating a more educated and sophisticated consumer. Retailers must now adjust to the reality that…
Is Social Media An Addiction?
I recently read an article listing “ 20 Ways to Tell If You Use Social Media Too Much” and a few of my favourite posts were: You are going to spend…
Creating Effective Online Presentations
Today, more and more presentations and training sessions are moving online. Having these materials online cuts down on travel and distribution costs…