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The Diversity problem in Open-Source projects

The software industry has a diversity problem. Specifically that there isn't much diversity at all. We are also living in a time where we are hearing about project maintainers engaging in targeted harassment against minorities. This is a problem that we need to address. Why do we as a community have to deal with this, and how can we as maintainers help? Trying to fix a broken system is not a solution, but trying to make it better is the first step.

development

Becoming an effective open source maintainer

Developing code is not easy. It is a challenge, but it is also a fun thing to do. Maintaining a project, however, is not easy either. It requires a very different skillset and time investment. When I became a maintainer of Selectize, I was able to learn a lot about the project and how to improve it, and I was able to learn so much about how to interact with the community.

health

5 ways to reduce anxiety while waiting for big news

How do you handle the excruciating time as you wait for big news? Anxiety and stress are common factors during this waiting game. However, you can take steps to reduce your nervousness.

digital-marketing

How to learn online marketing at home

To become successful at online marketing, one must develop the necessary skills and knowledge to produce the best results.

development

Redirecting pages in jekyll (Without Plugins)

Hosting your site on Github Pages is fantastic, easy and inexpensive. Using Jekyll to generate your pages is easy and very configurable. It's the perfect solution for a static site (as well as what I use for this blog). Sometimes, however, you may run into situations where you need to redirect a page to another page, and without access to your backend to use server-side redirects you need to do it manually.

May 10, 2022
digital-marketing

9 steps for building quality backlinks

For some, backlinks are the number one ranking factor for their websites. If you employ this strategy, building high-quality backlinks to your website can increase your search engine ranking, but it can also result in an increase in organic traffic.

development

Display all environment variables with powershell

When configuring a development environment, you can use the PowerShell command to display all environment variables. This can be useful for gathering information about the environment, or for debugging.

parenting

Five ways of handling negative habits in children

Watching your child grow and learn is amazing, but what happens when your child starts to develop negative habits?

Apr 19, 2022
career

Expert job interview tips

It's exciting to make it past the resumé and job application phase. Being invited to a job interview can feel exhilarating. Unfortunately, it can also feel nerve-wracking.

health

Five Reasons to Focus on the Now

It's easy to get caught up in planning your future. Planning for a secure and happy future is a significant undertaking. However, spending too much attention on unknowns can significantly inhibit your ability to focus on the here and now.

Apr 15, 2022
health

You might be overthinking things

While carefully considering a new idea can be an excellent thing, there comes a time when thinking about something needs to give way to action. Sometimes, though, we stall ourselves out by getting so involved in our thoughts, we never act at all.

Apr 7, 2022
personal

A new start

It's official: I'm starting a new job with General Dynamics (@GDMS). I have loved working for Barkley (@BarkleyUs, @BarkleyREI) for the past seven years, but it's time to move on.

Apr 6, 2022
remote-work

Remote work organization strategies

Working at home comes with many benefits, like wearing slippers all day and being your boss, but it’s essential to have an effective organizational plan to make it profitable. These strategies for organizing your workday and environment will help you meet your goals.

Mar 20, 2022
digital-marketing

8 ways to do local SEO, without building content

If you want to win at local search engine optimization (SEO), but you don't want to depend on content marketing, you can do that! There are other techniques you can use to succeed. For instance, you could switch your focus towards usability and building a community.

career

How to make your resume stand out from the crowd

Job hunting is challenging these days. Employers get flooded with applications for every opening and may spend as little as ten seconds screening each resume.

Feb 9, 2022
digital-marketing

Factors that affect On-Page and Off-Page SEO

Search engine optimization (SEO) is a great addition to any online marketing effort. Proper implementation can lead to amazing results, with a higher search engine ranking leading to an increase in traffic (website visitors) and sales.