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WordPress 3.0 “Thelonious” Released

Friday, June 18th, 2010

WordPress 3.0

This week, the good folks at WordPress.org released the 13th iteration of their amazing open-source content management software entitled version 3.0: Thelonious.

Named after jazz legend Thelonious Monk, this version of WordPress comes with a number of neat new features beneficial to both overall organization and to customizable development.

A brief list of features I’m really excited about:

  • New User Customizable Menu items (still needs work, but a great idea)
  • Ability to associate an image thumbnail with a post or page (previously I had to write a hack in the theme to get this to work right). Users can even use existing images in their library.
  • Ability to define background and header images so users can pick from a library of possibilities
  • Developers now have the ability to create custom content types apart from the standard “page” or “post” common to existing WordPress versions. (Ex: I have a radio client who has content for their own business and separate content for radio shows. Now they can manage those entries in independent sections.)

In addition to the new features are the 1200+ updates and big fixes they’ve included in this update.

With great new features for both users and developers, WordPress continues to be my favourite framework for building classy, extensible websites that are mega-easy to use and update!

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Swamped!

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

As you’ve probably noticed, the blog posts have been pretty sparse lately. That trend is going to continue as I am swamped with a capital S right now.

VectorDefector is now booked until August with projects from a number of new clients (and some existing)! We’re happy to add: eBroadcast Studios, a business oriented online talk radio producer,  GreenBookShare, a distributor of books oriented around “green” trends and lifestyles, and Blue Bird Strategies, and organization centered around developing quality marketing, contacts and leads and many more!

We also have a number of projects in queue getting ready for completion, so get ready for a slew of launch notices and case studies in the next few weeks. Whew- stay tuned!

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Profile: VectorDefector on Examiner.com

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

My friend Josh Schrader of Schrader Consult recently began writing small business profiles via his account on multi-sourced writing website, Examiner.com. VectorDefector is happy to have been included! Details in the article include a little bit about me and what I do and some short yet helpful tips on running an independent business.

Schrader Consult specializes in writing (both copy and articles), event planning (music and otherwise) and general marking consulting for small to medium businesses.

Check out the article here: http://www.examiner.com/x-37939-Denver-Small-Business-Examiner~y2010m4d14-Denver-Small-Business-Profile-Vector-Defector

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Record Quarter & Client Count

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

Wow- what a great start to 2010!

So far this quarter has had rockstar success. I received an astounding (though tiny) return on my taxes, posted a record income this quarter, and am currently working with a record number of clients. With 11 full projects in the works, many to conclude at the end of this week and next, VectorDefector is in full swing!

Our current set of projects include: unique e-commerce solutions, SEO friendly sites and blogs, beautiful full Flash photo galleries and a suite of classy website layouts, marketing and branding.

While currently booked until the mid-to-end of April, I’ll be accepting new client work soon. So get on board while things are hot and share in the success of our former and current clientele! Email me today.

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“Agile” Development Process Growing in Popularity

Sunday, January 24th, 2010

I’ve been reading a number of articles lately relating to the growing popularity of “agile” software development. This specific article entitled “Agile Software Development is Now Mainstream” on InfoWorld caught my eye a few days ago.

“Agile” and “Scrum” software development processes, in gist, are the idea of building short iterations that work to an overall goal rather than developing an entire piece of software specific to specification then refining it.

I find this whole notion rather amusing as I’ve always used a similar process which I’ve always thought was halfassed in comparison to a full-on development schema, often called Waterfall  that involves lots of specifications and documentation, and was often brought on by lack of planning.

That being said, I do find working in short iterations and keeping the positive outcomes in a repository the best way for an individual to program- it allows more flexibility and lots of other great creative ideas can come out of the process, though its inherent problem with the theory is without a clear set of specs, the outcome can be disastrous.

However, I do enjoy that the “halfassed” process I’ve embraced for years has melded into an industry-wide accepted practice.

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2010 in Full Swing

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Well its a new year and I’m happy to say, last year turned out quite well. For being in business anew for less than 2 years, VectorDefector has grown at an amazing pace! I now have a steady set of great repeat clients, both agencies and individuals and have accomplished a wide range of projects from simple branding, to innovative streaming advertising solutions to large-scale corporate e-commerce.

That being said, I’m hoping 2010 is even bigger! VectorDefector will continue to offer its acclaimed customer service, attention to detail and quick and easy solutions to your web needs along with new additional services for Search Engine Optimization, Custom Content Management and E-Commerce toolsets, Newsletter / Subscriptions, and Credit Card & Security processing.

More updates about the first projects of this year will be forthcoming- thanks to all last years client’s for a great experience!

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