Monthly Archives: February 2010
Westchester RiverWalk of Hope Fundraiser… Who’s Coming?
Not too long ago my brother Todd and I were exchanging messages on Facebook, brainstorming a charitable event fundraiser to benefit the orphans of Haiti. He mentioned hiking the entire Appalachian Trail and I thought it would be a great idea. After spending a little more time with it we realized that it could be just as effective doing[.....]
How To Launch A Social Media Campaign On The Cheap (or Free)
Hiring an ad agency or professional marketing consultant to build an online reputation through social media in 2010 might seem like an impossibility for some small business owners looking to trim expenses within the confines of slender budgets. I know plenty of businesses in Westchester, New York who have been impacted by the recession. Many of us[.....]
Does HTML5 and CSS3 Have a Future?
If you find yourself bored of reading about Fashion week, Google Buzz, and Tiger Woods check out the bickering going on within the web development community over “Adobe’s secret hold” on HTML5. It’s like a bunch of kids on the playground arguing over who was a better Center Fielder: Willie Mays or Ty Cobb (wow, I even[.....]
5 Things You Can Learn From Building a Snowman
While there was still some sunlight left to illuminate the yard last night I spent over an hour with my three year old nephew Darius and his daddy building Frosty. Rolling the base was challenging, but you realize afterwards what a great workout it actually is. Although the origin of the snowman is still widely debated by snow sculpture enthusiasts,[.....]
Why the Internet Has Become Fast Food
The Internet has become fast food. Recently I have been focusing on the number of Feedburner subscribers I am attracting and retaining, and it’s pretty obvious that every time I publish a new post there is a surge in new subscribers. If my day job takes me away from publishing a new post for a few[.....]
What’s all The Google Buzz About?
As per usual, once Google releases anything new the hype factor surges to record levels. Pardon my sarcasm here, but it’s true. Don’t get me wrong, I have come to love and appreciate several of their web based applications and services such as Analytics, Docs, Feedburner, Insights, Reader, and Webmaster Tools, but Google has been proselytizing[.....]
What Was Your Favorite Super Bowl Commercial?
Every year a lot of focus is placed on the commercials at the Super Bowl, both from the perspective of advertisers and viewers. Super Bowl XLIV was no different. Dumping millions of dollars into a :30 second spot might not seem prudent with respect to ROI given the state of our economy, but I’m still[.....]
The February Social Mashup
This month I was rather spontaneous about a blogging project I had in mind. Although not entirely a new concept, I decided to ask my friends and following through all of my social networks including my blog to offer whatever they had to offer. Whether it be original or something interesting they found on the web. I then wanted to quickly absorb what I received and turn it into a creative writing piece. Although I only got a few submissions I’m sure that this little exercise will grow.
Using CSS Sprites To Create Advertising Sponsors Widget In WordPress
It took me forever how to learn CSS sprites on my own. I am a do-it-yourself kind of guy, and I’ll admit, I would probably be better served asking for help a little more often. In my countless hours learning how to implement CSS sprites on my own site, I figured I could do some good for someone who is bashing their head trying to figure this stuff, tirelessly reading complex tutorials with no avail. So here is a basic guide to help you implement an Advertising Sponsors Widget like the one I display in my right column in Wordpress using CSS sprites.