Category Archives: Ask A Web Developer

Online marketing is fantastic – it’s relatively inexpensive, and many customers (particularly younger demographics) look for products and services online first. A website is an absolute must for every small business if they want to attract new customers, and the Return on Investment (ROI) for any online marketing effort can be easily tracked.

Offline marketing is often a bit more time consuming and (depending on the method chosen) it can also be expensive. The key to success in offline marketing is knowing where to spend your time and money – something many small business owners struggle to do. Continue reading →

Let’s be honest – not all clients are ideal. Although the vast majority of my clients are wonderful (and I would do anything for them), others are rude, inflexible, have unrealistic expectations and don’t pay on time.

Depending on the client and the situation, my advice might vary. Here’s a general list of solutions for bad clients.

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I’ve been asked this question a hundred times: “How do I get started as a Web Developer?”

The answer to this question is a bit complicated because the “web development” has many facets and no one can possibly master them all. With the rise of mobile platforms like the iPhone and Android this statement has never been more true.

That being said, I think a lot of web developers have a similar story regarding how they got started. Maybe the best answer to this question is to tell the story about how I became a web developer.

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