Message-based Chrome Extension incorporating JQuery

by Paul Heath on May 9, 2010

I have a Twilio Tweet to thank for getting me involved in the whole idea of exploring chrome extensions. Intrigued, I looked at a few videos on “how easy” it was to build a Chrome Extension, so I set forth. In the end, it’s really not tough, although there was some fiddling to do and [...]

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HTML5 Client Side Storage

by Paul Heath on April 19, 2010

As of this writing there is a lot of noise around HTML5. Given the varying levels of browser support for the new HTML5 features, it’s definitely a question of “who’s on first”. I’ll attempt to make sense out of one aspect of HTML5, albeit a pretty significant one, that of Client Side Storage. In the [...]

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Cocktails

April 18, 2010

I have to thank my good friend Erik Christenson of WIN Home Inspection Bellevue fame for his encyclopedic knowledge of mixology – I have picked up more than a few tips from him along the way … following are some favorites: Chef Pablo’s Classic Margarita Per Serving: 2oz Silver Tequila 1oz Triple Sec 1oz Freshly [...]

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The executive’s guide to software product innovation

April 6, 2010

There are plenty of good ideas in the world, there is an abundance of IQ, and good talent is now available on a global scale. So why is successful innovation so elusive for so many? Let’s start with one of my favorite quotes: “Talent is cheap, execution is the expensive part”. We’re often hear that [...]

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Why do people fumble at Subway?

March 26, 2010

EVERY SINGLE TIME I visit Subway, I see someone turn into a big pile of uncertain mess when ”the pressure is finally on” to order their sandwich … despite my impatience, I find the spectacle somewhat amusing. Doesn’t really matter what they look like (Suit, Overalls, Male, Female, Just got back from the gym …) [...]

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The Perfect Butt? Just Say NO to Low and Slow

March 24, 2010

Of course I’m talking about Boston Butt, you know, the pork shoulder – boneless. We had some foodie friends over last weekend – all four of them are seriously good cooks, so I had to bring my “A” game. My smoked butts (2 of them) turned out well enough I’m going to share the techniques. [...]

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Social Computing Guidelines

March 4, 2010

Following is a link to IBM’s social computing guidelines along with an easier to follow video. Much of it is common sense, but as a policy, and a business owner, it is wise to spell it all out and have each employee read and signoff on their understanding of the same. Of particular note is [...]

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Part 1: Bootstrapping a web startup for < $25K

March 2, 2010

In some cases a web startup can be bootstrapped for virtually $0 in the rare event all relevant skill-sets are available and willing to pitch in – sweat equity on steroids! But let’s get real – how often does that happen, and how quickly do things get done when everyone is moonlighting? The typical scenario [...]

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Part 2: Bootstrapping a web startup for < $25K

March 2, 2010

To get this going, define the must-have components that add enough value to your user-base, and are do-able in 2 months. Skilled resources must also be identified, hired and rapidly acclimated to the objective. In order to achieve liftoff, it is highly recommended that certain key resources be hired, not bartered with. Hiring some experts [...]

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Part 3: Bootstrapping a web startup for < $25K

March 2, 2010

The overarching themes for this phase are: Focus Involvement Daily feedback loop … with the dev team particularly. This is where everything goes into high gear and everyone is highly available and responsive. There are no excuses for not getting back to the dev team with clarifications, direction, content etc. This is the time to [...]

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