Creating content that stands out in a crowded online space can be a daunting task. One of the most effective ways to do so is to find your niche and develop a unique style that resonates with your audience. This is where the state of Flow can come in handy. The flow state, also known as "being in the zone," is a mental state…
As the tech industry continues to evolve and grow, the role of developer advocates has become increasingly important. These tech superheroes are the glue that holds the developer community and the companies they work for together, bridging the gap and ensuring that developers have the resources and support they need to be successful. But what exactly does a Developer Advocate do, and why are…
So, you have a blog. Maybe it's been around for years and receives hundreds of thousands of views per month. Or maybe it's brand new and still building up its audience. Regardless, one question likely pops into your mind: how can I monetize my blog? The answer may seem straightforward, but there are many ways to go about making money from your site. In…
I remember my first blog. My first real blog, that is - my Xanga and LiveJournal sites didn't count, as much as I loved them. Now, 17 years later, what started as a college hobby has turned into part of a multi-million dollar industry. If you're new to the whole "blogging" thing, you may feel like it's too late. Rest assured: if you are…
Every year, 30,000 new products hit the marketplace. Products that have been properly researched, documented, engineered, and marketing. Products that every CEO and product manager will swear up and down is "the big one". 95% of those products, by statistic, are destined to fail. It's scary, as a product manager, to know that you are up against incredible odds in launching a successful product.…
Whether you are a seasoned veteran of the industry or an aspiring product manager, there are several skills that you should work on honing throughout your career. These skills help you make decisions, manage your team, and ensure that the product you manage continues along its established roadmap. While there are definitely hard skills that are required - technical knowledge and training - there…
If you're here, I have a sneaky suspicion that you're asking the very same question that I asked above - what is a Product Manager? Maybe you're a company that's expanding their workforce and need someone to manage a product. Or maybe you're an engineer or developer who's looking for the next logical step in your career path. Funny enough, I asked that same…
The measure of success in creating content can be different for everyone. Most dream of being monetized and creating content full time. Others seek to entertain, and some just want to get their information out to the masses. But regardless of what 'endpoint' you are striving for, there's one thing these goals all have in common: They aren't actually goals. "Now hold on a…
Including files in a PHP environment can be tricky for new developers. There are no less than four ways to include a file: include, include_once, require, and require_once. Moreso, there’s very subtle differences in the reasons behind using each one. Throw in WordPress (which has its own specific flavor of include tag – get_template_part) and it can be downright confusing. Using the wrong one,…
Maybe it’s because I’m a website developer, but I get asked occasionally if having a website is still one of those NECESSARY things you have to have. The further we get with web technologies and platforms, however, the more I could possibly maybe see the need for something that’s not a website. People stream games on Twitch. Creators make videos to publish on YouTube. Streamers and…