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Is $0.00 the Future of Business?
“Information wants to be free.” Those now-famous words were first spoken by Stewart Brand at the first Hackers’ Conference in 1984, in the following context: “On the one hand information wants to be...
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Measuring the Success of Twitter for Your Business
More and more businesses are recognizing the potential of social media for building their brand and connecting with an even broader audience. There are dozens of articles written every day about how to...
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Finally. Custom WordPress Forms Made Easy!
It is one of the most important elements in your website… your contact form. So why is it that WordPress doesn’t have a built-in feature that enables you to create custom contact forms? Thankfully, the...
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Crush It! Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion
Well, it’s finally out! Social media rockstar, Gary Vaynerchuk, has just released his long-awaited book entitled, Crush It! Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion. If you rely on the Internet...
View ArticleDesign as Process vs. Product
At TEDGlobal in London, Tim Brown talks about how design got small—and why it’s becoming big again. Design is moving beyond the sculptural object displayed in lifestyle magazines or on pedestals in...
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Under the Hood: Hearthstone
Founded in 1993, Hearthstone Management, Inc. is one of the nation’s premier operators of assisted living communities for older adults. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Hearthstone manages 37...
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Trexta: A Tale of Terrific Support
It isn’t every day that you come across a company that truly values their customers. Sure, most companies give lip service to “customer support,” but we’ve all had those nightmarish experiences while...
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Why I Don’t Do $79 Logos
“How much for a logo?” If I had a dollar for every time I was asked this question, I would never need to work another day in my life. The truth is… it depends. What role will this logo serve in your...
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Under the Hood: WishList Member Redesign
It isn’t often that I’m given the opportunity to design a website for a product I love and use on a daily basis. So, I was thrilled when asked to redesign the website for WishList Member, a powerful...
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Five of the Ten Best Financial Advisor Blogs of 2011 Designed by LeftLane...
In a recent review of the top blogs by financial advisors from all across the country, the Registered Rep. website identified their Ten Best Advisor Blogs of 2011, and a whopping 50% of those blogs...
View ArticleMy First Cup of Kopi Luwak
In what is definitely a first, I’ve just enjoyed a cup of Kopi Luwak, the most expensive and rare coffee in the world. Collected from the droppings of the Asian palm civet, it’s also become quite...
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5 Relationship Principles to Help Resolve Conflicts Before They Happen
We’ve all experienced the devastating effects of miscommunication. When we find ourselves in conflict with a spouse, friend, or colleague, our natural tendency is to fall into one of two patterns:...
View ArticleQ&A: How Do You Validate an Idea for a Product or Membership Site?
From time to time, folks reach out to me with questions about how to build a successful membership site. While I certainly don’t consider myself an expert, I’m more than happy to share some of the...
View ArticleQ&A: If you had the opportunity to redo your membership site, what would you...
From time to time, folks reach out to me with questions about building a successful membership site. While I certainly don’t consider myself an expert, I’m more than happy to share some of the lessons...
View ArticleQ&A: What are your top 3 tips and advice for growing a membership site?
From time to time, folks reach out to me with questions about building a successful membership site. While I certainly don’t consider myself an expert, I’m more than happy to share some of the lessons...
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Q&A: What was the primary source of growth for your membership site?
From time to time, folks reach out to me with questions about building a successful membership site. While I certainly don’t consider myself an expert, I’m more than happy to share some of the lessons...
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#TheLemaEffect
Today is my friend, Chris Lema’s birthday. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. It may just be the close proximity of these two days, but I feel inspired to share how grateful I am for Chris and the impact he’s...
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Keep it simple. Just love.
Today, Kay and I are grieving the loss of our dear friend and mentor, Ernie Fitzpatrick. Moments like this call for great words, but it’s at precisely these times when words fail to convey all that is...
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Our Indy 500 “Bucket List” Trip
Kay and I had the privilege of attending the 98th running of the Indianapolis 500 along with a handful of our friends, thanks to the incredible generosity of our good friend, Chris Lema. I’ve been an...
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How to Create Screencasts that People Will Actually Watch
Just about anyone can record a video of their screen and upload it to YouTube. But creating a compelling, high-quality screencast that people will not only learn from, but actually enjoy watching… well...
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