http://www.eclectictech.net/etblog On Matters Miscellaneous Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:53:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I've decided to change from a package rate to an hourly rate on logo design. A logo needs to get the job done, and a package with a set number of trial & errors is not the best deal for the client. I can still offer a flat-rate ... http://www.eclectictech.net/etblog/2007/11/11/logo-design-vs-artwork-cleanup/ I'm a website designer & programmer. I can work with anyone, anywhere in the world. I chose to be different and do most of my work in the local region. But like I said, that's different. Many of my colleagues think more is better, and try ... http://www.eclectictech.net/etblog/2007/10/26/who-are-you-hiring-on-the-web-web-traps-and-anonymity/ Here's my low-tech tip for how to organize all those business cards you (should!) have been getting at all the networking events you have been going to (you HAVE been networking, right????!?). I have an address book in my computer, I have a Palm, I have considered whether or ... http://www.eclectictech.net/etblog/2007/10/01/organizing-contacts-clients/ I don't mean the sponsor of Eclectic Tech -- I mean OUR sponsor. Every gerbil, human, fish, amoeba, building, dishwasher, diamond ring, space shuttle, barrel of oil -- ALL of us. I'd like to make a multi-faceted argument, so I may explain an awe of the relationship between the planet ... http://www.eclectictech.net/etblog/2007/09/25/and-now-a-word-from-our-sponsor-mother-earth/ I've decided to change discount policies. There are two blanket discounts available: Orange & Sullivan (NY) Chamber of Commerce members, and members of Business Exchange Network get a base 5% discount on Eclectic Tech's easy-to-edit websites. Child care professionals (including teachers, schools, and child care centers), holistic businesses & practitioners, organic ... http://www.eclectictech.net/etblog/2007/09/24/change-in-discount-policy/ I run this one-woman minority-owned company called Eclectic Tech. Started out with the intention of doing whatever it takes to help people (with technology). Found that most people need help with websites, so that's my primary selling point and like any other company, I have to flaunt it. I ... http://www.eclectictech.net/etblog/2007/09/24/the-offense-of-humor/ There is an awful lot of clutter on the web. There ought to be a fine for littering in cyberspace. You've seen the kind of junk I'm talking about here and there: content that is there for the sole benefit of search engines, such as white keyword text ... http://www.eclectictech.net/etblog/2007/08/15/dont-litter-in-cyberspace/ Can you believe I founded this LLC in 2004? On August 24th (or was it 25th?) it will be the anniversary of Eclectic Tech, LLC. Officially 3 years old, I'll be entering my 4th year of business. Oogie. I can see ghosts of business past already. My ... http://www.eclectictech.net/etblog/2007/08/15/entering-the-4th-dimension-uh-year/ I volunteered at Live Earth in New York -- I stuck my hand out and pointed to the right recycling bin or composting bin for concert attendees, and stuck my hand in when they messed up, and fixed the problem. I spent about 5.5 hours stationed near concertgoers getting ... http://www.eclectictech.net/etblog/2007/07/08/more-greening-live-earth/ I have a client. Not a loud client all over my portfolio, a pretty quiet client. A good client. A repeat client. I worked with Kevin Burke of Lucid Marketing last year doing piecemeal projects while their systems administrator was out. He's started a new company named ... http://www.eclectictech.net/etblog/2007/04/17/a-bun-in-the-oven-trying-something-on-for-size/