I’m very thrilled to report that the response to my job posting for a new designer here at E.Webscapes recieved such a large response. The talent out there is inspiring and I had the opportunity to talk to several designers from diverse backgrounds..it was really an interesting couple of weeks. Due to the large response, I had a very difficult time narrowing down the candidates.. but in the end, I brought on some new excellent designers to the E.Webscapes team and I’m looking foward to working with each of them. Keep reading

Back in 1999, I helped Dr. Thomas Naughton launch his first website to accompany his new Medicoloegal Consulting business, Abbygrey West Consulting. A busy Family Practice physician for over 15 years, Dr. Naughton thought he would take a leap and try his hand at self-employment and put some of his knowledge and expertise into some legal consulting to see how it would fly. It flew… indeed. 8 years later, I’ve re-launched his new look and format and brought him up to date by using WordPress to power his website. . . Keep reading

It’s that time again! We’re looking to hire another designer, or two, here at E.Webscapes to add to our team of designers. The current demand for our services is just growing more and more everyday. This is an extremely GOOD thing - however, we do need the design staff to be able to keep up with the flow. That is where you come in..Interested???.. Keep reading

Just a quick note to say that I am planning on attending the Blogher Conference in Chicago on July 27 - July 29th. f you’re going to be at Blogher, let me know! I’m headed down there on my own, with no real plan of action except to nose around, listen in, introduce myself to some new bloggers and, of course, attend the cocktail parties…. Keep reading

Wishing everyone a happy summer - are you able to get out and enjoy the great weather? Here in Wisconsin, I welcome the 80 degree weather after a long winter! Lots has been going on around here that I wanted to give you a few updates about - it’s been a pretty exciting year, so far! Let’s see…. Keep reading

I’m looking to hire another designer, or two, here at E.Webscapes to add to our team of designers. There is SO much work to be done and only so much time in a day, and with the growth in orders and increased demand for our services, it’s time to bring on additional talent - definitely one more, if not two…… Keep reading

As I promised previously on this blog, I finally have pre-sale information for the WordPress for Dummies book that I am currently writing for Wiley Publishing! Publishing day is still a few months off - however, the project is nearing completion and I am now beginning to actually see light at the end of the tunnel!… Keep reading

I don’t know about where you live . . but here in Wisconsin, it is getting warmer and warmer by the day! I’m loving it. After a long, cold winter - it’s really nice to be able to open up all the windows and let the fresh air come rushing in! There have been some exciting new developments here at E.Webscapes I want to tell you about. I realize I haven’t updated in quite some time, and that is due, mostly, to the WordPress for Dummies book I am currently writing for Wiley Publishing.. Keep reading

Please pardon some sudden interruptions in service that have been going on around here at E.Webscapes over the past week or two. We have experienced some sudden changes that were quite unexpected that caused us to take a short break to re-organize and make some behind-the-scenes administrative changes…. Keep reading

A short while ago, I posted about my efforts to find, interview and hire an assistant here at E.Webscapes to help with some of the administrative tasks that seem to pile up more and more every day. This is probably something I should have done about a year ago. Self employment does bring about the practice of being the jack of all trades. I am not only a designer and web host, but I wear a few other hats, as well… Keep reading

One of the more exciting aspects of this past week was the much anticipated release of the newest version of WordPress - version 2.1 - Ella, named after jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald. Before being quick to hop on the upgrade bandwagon, take a moment to arm yourself with the latest information on what’s new, what’s changed and the ultimate question from my clients . . Keep reading

Just wanted to drop a note in here to update the very patient folks currently on our waiting list. I started processing those new orders that have been coming on 1/2/06. If you have not heard from me yet on your order - I do promise, I am getting there, honest! I’ve been processing the orders on a first come, first serve basis… Keep reading