Open Source Learning
Open Source is another buzz word that has become a part of our daily vocabulary. When I think of open source I think of software development where the tools are free. This has lead to a lot of really great innovation as companies can now build products faster and cheaper. The world today is all about sharing and the traditional model of making money by charging for the information has changed. Open source has now gone beyond personal photos and videos. Open Source Learning is the new way to learn all you need is an internet connection and a...
read moreWordPress Security – WordCamp Toronto
Mark Jaquith came all the way from Florida to share his view of WordPress Security. Tips for better security with WordPress Update to new release Use popular plugin Add this code to wp config Good password – has to be criptic, use shift key, different password for different sites, no personal info.. Check out Passwordone. Wytopia Use Subversion wp_specialchars() CSRF wp_nonce_field() Great news, WordPress is getting more secure with each new...
read moreDay 2 at WordCamp Toronto
My camera did not have batteries yesterday so I had a lot of short video clips that I will post once I have edited them. Today I have put the video aside and will share pictures with you. Walking in ……. Who’s that?… Mathieu …. Another day of great presentations and...
read moreWordPress vs Joomla
One of the biggest questions I was hoping to have answered this weekend at Word Camp Toronto is the advantage of using wordpress over Joomla. I don’t have a clear answer as of yet and hope to find the answer by the end of this weekend. Any thoughts on this?
read moreFreshbooks in Ottawa
The last event of the season by Third Tuesday certainly did not disappoint. Saul Cole and Michael Mc?Derment talked about their success with Freshbooks? which is a software as a service company that provides online invoicing and time tracking. They shared some of their successes in using social media to not just communicate with their customers but to pay attention to them. Saul gave his views on “Karma Marketing“. Part of new hire training at Freshbooks, is to answer the customer calls, an excellent way to hear what the real life...
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