Category Archives: personal
My review of 2008
[ad#content2]I set 5 goals back at the beginning of 2008, and it’s time to have a peak at how I got on with them. Some I’ve managed to achieve, and others which I’ve been completely unsuccessful in. The 5 goals I set are as follows.
1. Make over $1000 from this blog Failed
Well, I achieved nowhere [...]
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I've taken the plunge – affiliate marketing
[ad#content2]I have finally decided to try affiliate marketing, and I’m going to keep you all updated on my progress. I’ve never done anything like this before, so it (my mistakes) should make for interesting reading.
I’ve signed up for PPC Coach, and my first task is to set a goal. From Pragmatic Thinking and Learning: Refactor [...]
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Learning to touch type
[ad#content2]I’ve been using computers now for over 10 years, but I’ve never learned how to use the keyboard properly. I’ve picked up many bad habits over the years, and really need to get rid of a few of them.
Apparently, I’ve got a typing speed of 42WPM, which is above average. However, comparing me to a [...]
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Object oriented programming in PHP, and a new site
As ever, I’ve been doing a little bit of work here, and there over the last few days. However if I really want to make some money, I need to get myself into gear, because I’m definitely not working hard enough.
I’ve worked my way through the first portion of PHP Objects, Patterns, and Practice, Second [...]
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A file upload class
I’ve been quite busy since my last post, and as usual have got distracted while working on a project.
A PHP file upload class
I’m still working on my car dealership application, but I’ve got a bit distracted, and am currently working on a class to make application development a little easier. [ad#content2]
The class is going to [...]
Learning about SEO and doing a little programming
Web development
I’ve been quite busy over the last few weeks with a number of projects. Lately, I’ve got into a good work schedule, and have managed to learn an awful lot of stuff. [ad#content2]
I’ve been working on a car dealership application, and it’s coming along nicely. It’s built upon CakePHP which is an amazing framework, [...]
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It’s time to get back to work
After taking a very long break from blogging, I’ve decided to get back to it. However, I’m going to shake things up a bit.
Every time I updated my blog it was getting harder and harder to write good posts, and the reason was fairly simple. I had no true interest in the topics I was [...]
Solving problems to make money online
I’m constantly on the look out for ways to make money, and a lot of the time, it can be difficult to find opportunities and gaps in the market. However, they’re there. Ideas for websites and services can be found everywhere, you’ve just got to know where to look.
I browse the internet (like [...]
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June blog review
It’s that time again and in general, June has been a pretty dull month. However, I’ve got used to a regular posting frequency, and I’m once more churning out fresh content on a regular basis.
Visitors
June saw quite a downturn in traffic with this blog receiving only 1,284 visitors, and 1,090 absolute unique visitors. Compared to [...]
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TIME magazine: How Not to Get Sick