Writing on life, optimism, software design and the online marketing industry.
My thoughts on family, leadership, marketing, programming, design, and more, collected in chronological order.
July 19, 2025
Enduring with an Optimistic Attitude After Losing Your Parents
Losing your parents is one of life’s most profound and personal heartbreaks. Whether expected or sudden, the passing of those who gave you life and shaped your earliest memories can leave a void that seems insurmountable. Yet, in the face of such loss, it’s possible — even transformative — to endure with an optimistic attitude. This kind of resilience doesn’t mean denying grief; it means choosing hope, gratitude, and growth amid sorrow.
March 11, 2025
Why Constant Learning is the Key to Staying Relevant in Digital Marketing
Digital marketing is one of the most rapidly evolving industries in the world. With new technologies, platforms, and strategies emerging constantly, staying stagnant is not an option. Marketers who fail to keep up with these changes risk becoming obsolete, while those who embrace continuous learning position themselves as leaders in the field. This article explores why constant learning is essential in digital marketing and how professionals can stay ahead of the curve.
November 13, 2024
Locking the Vault – The Importance of Strong Passwords and How to Make Them Stick
Imagine this: you’re at a coffee shop, trying to log in to your online banking, when it hits you – what was the password again? You try “password123” (nope), then “mydogfido” (still nope). After a few failed attempts and a mounting sense of dread, you finally type in that one password you swore you’d never forget… but you have. Exasperated, you eventually click “Forgot Password” and go through the whole rigmarole again.
October 26, 2024
Phishing 101: The Art of Hooking Victims & How You Can Stay Off the Hook
Let me tell you about a time when I almost got phished. It was an ordinary Tuesday morning, and my inbox was overflowing with messages—newsletters I didn’t remember subscribing to, promotional offers, and, of course, the occasional work email. Then, there it was: an email from “Netflix.” Apparently, my account had been suspended, and if I didn’t act fast to verify my payment details, I’d be stuck in a world without TV binges. Horror of horrors!
October 2, 2024
The Future of AI in Digital Marketing: How Businesses Can Stay Ahead
In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses must constantly evolve to stay competitive. One of the most significant shifts in recent years is the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into digital marketing. AI has transformed how businesses approach marketing, offering unprecedented opportunities for personalization, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making. As a leader in innovative marketing solutions, Advantage Intelligent is at the forefront of this AI revolution, helping businesses leverage AI to stay ahead of the curve.
July 6, 2018
The 4 Best Free Plugins Essential to Use with WordPress (2018)
Here is the basic fundamental plugin theory that I follow: If you don’t absolutely need the plugin then don’t install it. At the risk of sounding like your parents or possibly grandparents, regardless “I wish I had a nickel for every unnecessary plugin I have seen.” I am highly-critical of plugins for a good reason. My reason is your website visitor. Always, always, always keep your audience in mind when designing and developing websites. What good will it do to have an awesome plugin that provides you all types of cool functionality if it slows down your page loads so much that your bounce rate is off the charts?