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ASP.NET MVC3 on Rackspace Cloud Sites
Launching an ASP.NET MVC3 site on Rackspace Cloud Sites has been mostly easy. Mostly. There are a few ‘gotchas’ that make it painful. There’s no need for you to waste time I’ve already spent figuring this stuff out so here’s what I’ve learned the hard way. ASP.NET 4.0 isn’t the Default You’ll see this manifest itself with an ugly configuration error when you try to visit your site. This one is easily fixed, just open a ticket or start a chat and ask them to move your site to ASP.NET 4.0. It takes them about 10 minutes if you ask via chat. You Must Do an MVC Bin Deploy Another ugly configuration error will happen when you try to visit your site. Luckily,...
Read MoreDiary of a Tech Startup Gal – Feb 2012
My dear friend, Lori Lewis, has created a new digital magazine, See Magazine. Its mission is ”celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of strong girls and women the world over and the pursuit of mass media reform to correct inaccurate and damaging representations of girls and women.” Check the magazine out along with “Diary of a Startup Gal”, a new monthly installment by me that covers my journey into entrepreneurship. This month is all about facing fears. It starts on page 16. I’m honored to be part of it and hope you will enjoy it!
Read MoreTreadmill Desk Day 1
It took almost all day, but my Treadmill Desk is complete! There are some adjustments I need to make, but overall, a fantastic first start. I’ve been walking for about 30 minutes between 1 and 1.5 mph now and haven’t really noticed. The Idea I sit all day, every day at a desk. Sometimes, I don’t even leave my apartment for days in a row. Code has a way of crawling into your brain and not letting go for hours. I’ll look at the clock and hours have passed and I haven’t moved. This alone has made me want a treadmill desk for a while but I never quite got around to doing it. But lately, a new problem has reared its ugly head that motivated me to actually go...
Read More5 Lessons from My LA Startup Weekend Experience (Aug 2011)
It has all the makings of a great party… loud music, loud people, all the tech gear you can think of, food, beer, movies, more men than women (good for me!), frantic atmosphere, cameras, video recorders, and a whole lot of fun. But, instead of being a raging night, it was 2.5 days of everyone hustling to make the next great company. Friday Startup Weekend kicks off on Friday night with everyone pitching their ideas rapid-fire style. 60 seconds is all you have and yes, there is a timer ticking. 34 pitches later, it was time to vote. 12 (or was it 14?) ideas made the cut and teams began forming. Developers were in high demand, especially iOS devs and common web...
Read More3 Things Every Page of Your Business Website Should Have
Your website is an essential calling card to your current and potential customers. Thinking as them, here are 3 Things Every Page of Your Business Website Should Have. The reason they should be on every page is because a potential client can visit your site through any page, not just your home page. Also, the consistency makes them feel comforted and that they know what to expect when visiting your website and therefore your business. 1) Your Unique Selling Proposition (USP) › Use a tagline, an image, or other text Remind your customers why the do business with you on every page of your website. 2) Multiple Ways to Contact the Business › Phone › Email ›...
Read MoreSecurity is for Cadavers and Other Life Rules
Bob Parsons wrote the below 16 rules to live by. I think they pretty much rock! #1 has my favorite line… Security is for cadavers. They get better from there. #16 is another favorite! Here’s the list: 1. Get and stay out of your comfort zone. I believe that not much happens of any significance when we’re in our comfort zone. I hear people say, “But I’m concerned about security.” My response to that is simple: “Security is for cadavers.” 2. Never give up. Almost nothing works the first time it’s attempted. Just because what you’re doing does not seem to be working, doesn’t mean it won’t work....
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