Merry Christmas!

Time flies by for me and before I know it, it's that time of the year again...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone!

Mid-winter temperatures in Boston can't be trusted and most of the people around me are planning a winter escape... especially after the holidays. This article, "An island full of continental pleasures" from the Boston Globe, suggests a less-traditional, exciting destination for those looking for something affordable, but different than Mexico and The Caribbean:

The afternoon sunlight, bright with reflections from the nearby sea, brushes the cafe table where...

Palma is a lively amalgamation of narrow, winding streets, outdoor cafes, shops, and eclectic architecture that reflects its history from Roman times to the present. With 380,000 residents, about half the population of the Balearics, which also include Minorca, Ibiza, and Formentera, Palma is a bustling metropolis with the feel of a seaside town. You can eat well, drink well, and for the most part, you can walk everywhere.

Check it out if you get a chance. I would...

Today, while surfing the Net, I came across the following: "Think globally, act locally, conserve digitally."

I changed it a bit to: Think globally, act locally, conceive digitally.

... because that's exactly what I have been doing for the past four (4) years.

Many of you have benefited from the web, both from gathering information for yourself to promoting your organization's services. But the question I get asked often is: "Why isn't our web site working?"... Developing a successful site involves many aspects, but let's break it up into two major ones.

The first aspect is to design and build a site that works for your organization. Not everyone needs the same look and feel, although there are a few points that work across the board. The second aspect, just as important as the first one, is to market your site. This involves letting people know a site exists, getting them there, and keeping them coming back.

Read the Ten Basic Steps For Building A Web Site That Works.