What make us tick? I often get questions from clients and readers inquiring about what I recommend. I will only recommend those product, services and vendors that I’ve actually used. Here’s a running list; and check back on a regular basis for updates:

Web & Blog Development

  • WordPress — a state-of-the-art publishing platform with a focus on aesthetics, web standards, and usability. WordPress is both free and priceless at the same time.
  • Thesis Theme — the strongest SEO of any WordPress theme on the market today thanks to its expertly-coded HTML + CSS + PHP framework.
  • DreamHost — an employee-owned, carbon neutral web hosting service that offers premier customer service. I’ve also heard that they offer free hosting to 501c organizations.

Social Media

  • TweetDeck — TweetDeck is the leading browser for the real-time and social web, allowing users to connect with Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and MySpace.

Business Applications

  • Eventbrite — the leading provider of online event management and ticketing services. Eventbrite is free if your event is free.
  • Basecamp — is the leading web-based project collaboration tool. Share files, meet deadlines, assign tasks, centralize feedback, make clients smile.
  • ConstantContact — is a leading email marketing, online survey and event marketing tool provider.
  • FreeConference — traditional call conferencing with simple, convenient, and reliable service at little or no cost.

Information Architecture and User Experience Development

  • 960 Grid System — an effort to streamline web development work flow by providing commonly used dimensions, based on a width of 960 pixels.

Please be aware that I have have affiliate relationship with many of the services listed above. This does not, in any way, affect my opinion concerning a vendor or application. Monies earned are used to support this website.