We Sort.
Strategy, systems and web
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Since 1 October 2009, I have been self-employed. I’ve drawn a few conclusions - one of which is that it’s foolhardy to draw conclusions. Another is that you must track your time.
An approach to planning and tracking time using Google Calendars with help from a 3rd Party web app.
Setting the current expectation and allowing that to evolve as required.
Use relative URLs for internal links and absolute URLs for external links to ensure proper functionality during site migrations.
A custom built website can offer excellent value for a business as it is often their main shop window.
Git is fantastic for tracking 'every file' in a project as a complete package. However, some website simply have too many images and they should be .gitignore'd.
Businesses change their web domain for a number of reasons, but that change must be handled carefully.
Websites must be on a server of some sort. Broadly, there are two types of hosting: "static" and "dynamic".
Git is software that tracks the changes to a set of files. It's used by software developers and intending as a way to ease collaboration.
Some tips for working with files. To make it easier when we create, view, find, edit, share, collaborate and store them.
A focus on discussion, a clear purpose set of topics, and invitations to the right people.
A few things to remember to do when building a site in Squarespace. Turn on SSL, set a custom favicon, and mind your slugs.
TL;DR = 2500px jpg with a 'good' filename.
Clean Inbox or Inbox Zero is an approach that aims to minimise distraction and stress. The premise is the same as using a traditional paper inbox.
Websites are never done. They evolve from what's needed and what's achievable at the time. If you're not proud of your site, it's time for a change.
Treating passwords with respect and using a strategy will help avoid the pain of either catastrophic or low-grade password failures.
Everyone has their own way of working and I have mine. This is an outline of the products, services and systems that work well for me.
When launching a new website, it is important to correctly handle the addresses from the previous site.
Some methods for preparing images for the web.