If you are as open source service provider (Drupal, etc) you have a distinct advantage over many peer in the web development arena. With open source...
All developers know the feeling of accomplishment that comes with completing a tricky section of code.
As more and more people start using the internet, and as websites get increasingly full featured Google continues to see growth in its userbase. Open...
On Sunday, we welcomed Women Who Hack, a monthly gathering "for women who want to hack on projects with or around other women.
Master the Metal Toad project life cycle with our detailed guide on effective project management techniques for successful project completion.
I would love our company to show more gender diversity, but where are the female applicants?
The importance of an creating an overarching technical plan at the beginning of a project is often debated. Based on past experience, it isn't always...
Listening is one of those skills that many take for granted. It's one thing to listen to what is being said, and it's a much more involved exercise...
Web design and development agencies are lacking in code review practices, and our collective clients are suffering as a result.
Learn effective strategies to convince your boss to let you work from home, improve productivity, and enhance communication with this five-step...
You may have noticed Metal Toad has been expanding our scope when it comes to blog content – namely a lot of interviews, event coverage, and (soon) a...
The WebVisions Conference came through Portland last week - and Metal Toad was there to capture as many interviews as we could.
As our company has grown, we've had to think about the way we can support a larger organizational structure. This meant creating things like a...
Project managers should act like restaurant expos, ensuring clear communication, quality control, and timely delivery to achieve success.
Metal Toad moves to a spacious new office at 3rd and Salmon, featuring new amenities like a foosball table, conference rooms, and a developer pit.
Discover Metal Toad's core values that drive respect, curiosity, helping others, delivering great experiences, and providing value. Learn how these...
Learn how to avoid RFPs by using paid discovery phases to scope client needs, ensuring better project outcomes and a competitive edge.
This session led by Glenn Hilton of ImageX Media focused on recruiting and retaining talent (particularly developers) and building an outstanding...
Learn how to ask the right questions to build stronger client relationships and create better, goal-oriented websites. Discover key strategies from...
Effective strategies for finding leads, pitching, and closing deals in the Drupal ecosystem. Learn key tips from Anne Stefanyk's session at the PNW...
Discover the top five essential skills for successful project management in an agency, including budgeting, communication, and process knowledge.
With the recent release of versions 7.2 and 6.22, a significant Drupal security flaw in 6.x has been identified and fixed. While I feel strongly this...
Mobile website traffic is up. While this is hardly news, as a small case study I'm posting findings from metaltoad.com.
Facebook Places Last August the CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, announced a new Application called "Facebook Places" which aimed to accomplish...