Posts by John Shipp

MaxFurniture.com

By John Shipp | September 18, 2013

MaxFurniture.com is a Magento site that had many bugs and performance errors when it was brought to us. We consulted with the client and were able to successfully resolve all the issues.

A subscription based site where the client was having trouble with their OpenCrypt software working properly, among other miscellaneous bugs and problems. We started with a code review and consultation and followed with fixing all the current troubles, and, enhancing the site based on the client’s needs.

Natural Health 365

By John Shipp | August 15, 2013

For this site, we became general webmasters and did some specific changes and upgrades to the WordPress site. We also provided a custom integration of the AdBlade network.

Natural News Talk Hour Show

By John Shipp | August 10, 2013

There was an existing audio player on this site for the talk show, however, the audio player wasn’t working correctly across all browsers. We updated the player to an HTML5 player with a Flash fallback. We also created an audio file converter that would take in a single audio file as a .wav file and…

InVision App

By John Shipp | August 5, 2013

InVision approached us with the need to produce a better Mac app. We took on the role of project management and lead the Mac app team to success. We also provided consultation and team building for after we removed ourselves from the project management role. Additionally, we developed the Mac retina icon set for the…

KIND Snacks

By John Shipp | June 13, 2013

We were contracted as part of a team to help bring a new Magento site to fruition for KIND Snacks. Our role was to work with the navigation system, various parts of the checkout pages, and other general Magento server maintenance. There were many challenges in this large scope project and our ability to work…

Intellitheme

By John Shipp | May 28, 2013

Intellitheme was cutting edge for it’s time. This was a specialized theme for WordPress that would allow split testing and multi variant testing of various parts of your WordPress site. Then, it would automatically work to improve those niche areas. Development of the theme as well as various plugins, and, integration with Google AdSense API.

Hands of a Child

By John Shipp | May 12, 2013

Hands of a Child is a homeschooling resource site built on Magento. When we started the project, the client’s current server was out of resources which was causing many errors. It was necessary to migrate to a new server and proved difficult because access was limited due to a variety of resource errors as well.…

Declaration.net

By John Shipp | January 7, 2013

Declaration is a platform striving to make it easy for creative professionals of every stripe to showcase their work, broadcast their insights, and monetize their intellectual capital. We were involved in building out the MVP of the beta version of Declaration (now in beta 2.0). We improved an existing Laravel backend and built many resident…

My Review Alarm

By John Shipp | October 1, 2012

What a cool concept! A way to be notified from ALL the review sites if your business is being rated poorly. We were asked to create a custom platform that would reach out to all the major review sites (e.g. Yelp, TripAdvisor, Yahoo, Google, etc.) and store information about the platform’s customers reviews. Then, if…

The Crisis of Authenticity in the Digital Workforce

Introduction In the era of remote work and gig economies, hiring talented individuals has become a streamlined process. But what if the talent you’re hiring isn’t what it seems? In my own experience, I’ve found that a significant number of applicants resort to misleading tactics—ranging from AI-generated cover letters to downright identity fraud. Let’s dive …
The Hidden Cost of Hiring Overemployed Developers: A Cautionary Tale

Introduction In the fast-paced world of technology, a high demand for skilled developers has led many companies to compete aggressively for talent. While enthusiasm in hiring the best and brightest is essential, there’s a flip side to this coin—what happens when you find out that your newly-hired developer is overemployed and has concealed other jobs …
Preserving the Human-to-Human Connection: Why Empathy and Emotional Intelligence Matter in the Age of AI and Remote Work

In today’s world where AI, emails, and remote work dominate professional landscapes, the critical role of human-to-human interaction cannot be overstated. Amidst the convenience and efficiency that technology affords, there is a rising need to maintain our innate qualities of empathy, compassion, and understanding. Technology may facilitate instant communication, but it often lacks the emotional …
Scaling Your Business with a Fractional CTO

Scaling a business is a crucial but challenging task that requires careful planning, especially when it comes to technology strategy. A Fractional CTO (Chief Technology Officer) can be a game-changer for startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aiming to grow without the immediate need or resources for a full-time CTO. Unlike a traditional CTO …
Building and Leading High-Performance Tech Teams

The role of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) goes far beyond making tech-savvy decisions and overseeing development projects. At the heart of every successful technology venture lies a high-performance team. But how do you create and lead such a team? Here are seven key strategies to help you build and lead a tech team that …
Fractional CTO: What It Means and Why Startups Need One

The concept of a Fractional CTO might seem novel to many, but in the rapidly evolving world of startups and technology, it’s an innovation born of necessity. A Fractional CTO is, as the name suggests, a Chief Technology Officer who serves on a part-time or contractual basis, typically for companies that either can’t afford or …
11 attributes of a good CTO (Chief Technology Officer) and what is a Fractional CTO?

A good Chief Technology Officer (CTO) plays a crucial role in a company’s growth, strategy, and overall success. Look out for the following signs to identify a competent CTO: Technical Expertise: The CTO should have a strong technical background with deep knowledge in their industry. This includes understanding current technologies, programming languages, platforms, and architectural …
Spaces vs. Tabs – An ongoing debate.

The debate over whether to use spaces or tabs for code indentation is an age-old one, and it mostly boils down to personal preference and team or project-specific conventions. However, there are some advantages and disadvantages associated with each choice. Using Spaces for Indentation: Pros: Consistency: Spaces are always displayed as a fixed width in …
Javascript defer and async attributes, what they are, how and when to use them.

What does it mean to defer a javascript? When you defer JavaScript in an HTML document, it means that you are instructing the browser to execute the JavaScript code after the HTML has been completely parsed. This is done by using the defer attribute in the <script> tag. By default, without the defer attribute, the …
What is the difference between an API and a Webhook?

API (Application Programming Interface): An API is a set of rules and protocols that allows different software systems to communicate with each other. It defines the methods and data formats that applications can use to request and exchange information. There are various types of APIs, including REST, SOAP, and GraphQL, among others. APIs are typically …