Author: Malcolm Peralty
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Gravity Forms: WordPress Plugin Worth Buying
A couple of years ago, I was at WordCamp Chicago, and I was asked to come look at a new WordPress plugin that was close to being released. The plugin was called Gravity Forms, and it was amazing. Photo by Lisa Sabin-Wilson This was around the time that the WordPress…
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What if Star Wars: Episode I was Good?
Star Wars: Episode 1 is my least favourite Star Wars movies, and I’ve always thought it could have been better, but I’ve never really been able to articulate what changes would have been ideal to make. In a twelve minute video, we get that answer. Warning: Adult language. Found thanks…
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My Community Clout
So I had a stunning realization today: I lack online clout. Back when I was a full time blogger, part of my job, other than writing, was to network and interact with other people online. I built some amazing friendships, but since then, I haven’t put the effort into them…
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Goon Review
So I went and saw Goon today. It wasn’t my original choice but after reading reviews of the other movies currently playing in theatres, it looked as though it was my best choice. While I’m not a sports person, nor a big fan of Seann William Scott, I did find…
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Camera Gear and Rumours
So, I’ve been reading Canon Rumours nearly every day for the last six months, and this past little while I’ve seen some interesting stuff. First off, the new 24-70mm f2.8 L II does not have image stabilization, and so I feel satisfied in my choice to go for the 24-105mm…
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Job Hunting
So, I’ve started hunting for my next career opportunity. Things have been a bit crazy at my current job, and unless things turn around, they can’t afford to keep me on beyond the early fall. I’m hoping that things will indeed turn around, but it has definitely pushed me back…
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BackupPress Review
I have been following 23Press since before its inception. Despite not keeping in touch with Terry Smith or the other principals in the company, I’ve been watching and waiting to see what products they release into the WordPress marketplace. There are only two companies I have this fanaticism for, Rocket…
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Tips for Attending Conferences
Attending conferences might be an equal balance of fun and work, but here are a few things to remember if you want to make the most out of any event. I have forgotten one or more of these at nearly every conference I have attended, and it always leads to…
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Facebook: Quick Thoughts
It amazes me that as a tech savvy person that I’m not as social as I could be. There are so many networks out there, and I find other than dabbling in Google+ and Twitter, I pretty much only maintain my Facebook account. It made me question a few things:…
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Reddit Super Power Post
So a while back, I read this Reddit post that asked, which of the following super powers would you pick? A.You can freeze time for an hour every day. If you don’t use all of the hour that day you can use it the next day and so on until…
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Be Smart About How You Spend Money: Outsource
This is really a life tip, but I’m going to write about it focusing on building your business or brand online. Recently, at work, instead of outsourcing a data entry task, three people in my office split up the work to get it done. The task was simple, copy data…
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Tips for Speaking at a Conference
I have spoken at a few conferences now and each time is slightly different, but in speaking, I have learned a few simple things that you can do to make the best of your speaking opportunities. If you aren’t trying to speak at conferences and events to promote your expertise…
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