One of the most important aspects of any blog is its appearance. Most new bloggers will want to pick a theme to suit their blog, style, input and outcome. To ensure your site attracts both advertising-space and traffic, the first page should have clearly distinctive sections and space for the following components: Advertising/Sponsors/Affiliates These should... Continue Reading →
Waratah or Lotus?
This was an unfortunate choice. Despite the logo being effective, strong and definite - It appears that anyone who has any botanic skills will know the flower is a lotus and not a waratah. The cost of the logo also asks two questions: CUSTOMER: How much is ANY logo truly worth? CREATOR: How much can... Continue Reading →
Photo-MeetUp, 31st May, Adelaide CBD
In case you haven't heard, I've organised a 'MeetUp' for Adelaide Photographers. I got this started about a fortnight ago and have been pleasantly surprised by the amazing response saying "YES!". This is more than your average group of people. At this stage we have about 30 people turning up, ranging from Amateurs to full-professionals,... Continue Reading →
The IE6 Mouse Pad
My IE6 Mouse Pad. Design also appears on T-shirt and Mug. I have caught the Zazzle-bug. Yeah, I have my own store-front. I';m slowly moving all my shirts from my Redbubble gallery (that are not related to photography) over to Zazzle. This was going to be just another shirt to put onto my Redbubble gallery,... Continue Reading →
Twitter Search Functions and Engines
Do you tweet? Are you following people or a follower on twitter? Then you'd spend a lot of effort looking for interesting people, data and interesting details about everything related to twitter. Right? Now it is even easier! There are so many search functions for Twitter users, and here are just a few to whet... Continue Reading →
Is it Orton or HDR?
More often I don't read the instructions. They are usually filled with waffle and glossy pictures. Sometimes I find the step-by-step instructions are either inadequate or incomplete. I prefer to jump in feet first and swim my way up, then I re-write the instructions. With that in mind, I've got a small project to do... Continue Reading →
Favourite Online Photo-Editing Sites
A new and good friend has told me that 1stWebDesigner have published a list of the top 28 Online Photo Editing Websites. Great list, but most of them are simply a bit of fun. Of them, here are those that most appeal to me for one main reason: They supply a simple way to present... Continue Reading →
Communicate with Skype
Why would anyone use a landline phone to call friends around Australia when SKYPE provides two amazing options: 1. Skype to Skype = FREE Phone calls. The most amazing offer on the planet. All you need is a decent computer and SKYPE-capable headphones. ADSL would most certainly be advantageous. 2. Skype Forwarding. This is all... Continue Reading →
Fishing for Better Prices
When a site gives you this line as a guarantee... We guarantee that Fishpond.com.au is Better than AmazonTM. If you order a book where the total cost (including shipping fee) is more expensive on Fishpond.com.au than AmazonTM, we will credit your Fishpond account with the difference plus 10%.The guarantee is valid only for books that... Continue Reading →
The Entrepreneurial Life of Stephen Mitchell 