Who Doesn't Need A Web Site?

Opinion, Tech, Work No Responses »
Mar 112009

Don’t have a site? You’re not alone. For most people who have Internet access, “surfing” the Internet is much more about getting stuff (get/send email, shopping, searching) instead of gathering up and putting stuff on a web site. Too bad, because putting stuff on the Internet is the source of at least half the fun, and more importantly, the only source of whatever financial reward there is in having an Internet connection and a fancy computer in the first place.

  • Build a secure, beautiful, easy to use site in minutes for free
  • Publish your stories, videos and pics or sell your product or service
  • Make money by displaying ads on your site
  • Set up an Amazon affiliate store, make 4-11% on every product sold through your site
  • Share your site with whoever you want, worldwide
  • Create a secure team workspace, invite collaborators, family, etc.

You may not be unemployed (yet), but if you’re starting to feel the need for a site, read on… Continue reading »



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Blogfathering: Risky Business

Opinion, People, Tech No Responses »
Aug 072006

Any parent wants to see their offspring do well in life. And any parent winces when one of their own stumbles, or worse, falls by the wayside because the hard work of growing up to be a blogger with something to offer is too much for them to bear.

I’ve helped a number of people start blogs, almost always for free. For most it was the first time they’d ever put anything onto the Web and a milestone in their use of the medium for more than shopping, research and email. For each person, it has involved some direct tutoring, even though it is relatively simple to set up a blog.

Predictably, most of the blogs are light on content. Some are DOA and haven’t been updated in years. Why is that? Converting life’s many lessons and experiences into text/video/pictures is hard work that is also non-essential. We all lead rich, blessed lives, yet few ever take the time to reflect on what is unique in their lives for the benefit and enjoyment of others.

For me, a day without blogging is like a day without sunshine. Here I can expunge my demons, purge my mind of bothersome thoughts about the state of the world, the state of people, the environment, technology, etc. If nobody reads, it’s really okay because I don’t do it for others. I write for me. If you enjoy it, great. If you don’t, great.

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