Author: Seth Goldstein

  • A Pet Peeve Of Mine

    I’ve written about this on LinkedIn and it went viral [1] [2]. When connecting with someone on the network, try to at least say hello first, if not get to know the person some, before you pitch them your services or product offering. Gary Vaynerchuk wrote a whole book on this called Jab, Jab, Jab,…

  • WordPress & WordCamp US 2019

    After watching the live stream of WordCamp US this past weekend, I decided to spin up a site and to beta test all the new features coming out in the next few months and year with WordPress. The block editor is something that I need to get used to and with the coming functionality in…

  • WordCamp US 2019 – State Of The Word – My Thoughts

    So WordCamp US 2019 was this weekend in St. Louis, Missouri. I watched from afar on the live stream. I’m so glad they had that feature. Thanks #WCUS organizers! One of the biggest parts of WordCamp US is when WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg gives the State Of The Word speech at the end of the…

  • WordCamp Lehigh Valley PA 2019

    I’ve been coming to WordCamp Lehigh Valley since it started (I think about 4 years ago). It’s a great WordCamp that isn’t in a major metro area. The topics are great and range from User Experience to getting used to the Gutenberg editor to how to manage multiple WordPress sites. The great thing about WordCamps…

  • The Best Photoshop Alternatives for 2019 | Webdesigner Depot

    I’m partial to Photoshop, but it’s nice to see that there are options out there for people who want something different. I’ve used GIMP and it’s halfway decent. Also there is another one that isn’t listed called Lunacy which is a Sketch clone/competitor. What graphics/photo editing software do you use? For many designers, Photoshop is…

  • 7 things you might not know about Google My Business categories – Search Engine Land

    This is an interesting post about Google My Business (GMB) and how the categories’ impact SEO. I have found that Google My Business categories are often an overlooked tactic by many people that work in the Local Search space. According to Moz’s Local Search Ranking Factors Survey, proper Google My Business category associations are the…

  • Nathan Ingram: Dealing with Problem Clients | WordPress.tv

    This is a must watch for any WordPress/Web Designer dealing regularly with clients.

  • New Year Productivity Tips To Help You Kickstart Your Business in 2019

    Foundr Magazine’s latest post on how to be productive in 2019 is full of great information and stats to help you succeed in 2019. Check it out! Tired of failing at your new year’s resolutions? These 5 productivity tips for entrepreneurs will help you smash your big goals this year! Source: New Year Productivity Tips…

  • Are You A Zero

    A good friend and business colleague of mine Chuck Hall published a great post today on LinkedIn about how every new year is a fresh start. We all start at zero. It’s definitely worth a read. On the first business day of the new year, one of my more experienced colleagues walked into the office…

  • Morning Routines 2019

    I’m a HUGE fan of Amy Landino. She has great tips twice a week on her YouTube channel. This video (below) is a great one for the New Year. Happy 2019 everyone!