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Getting Paid & Adding Value in Discovery
Learn how to avoid RFPs by using paid discovery phases to scope client needs, ensuring better project outcomes and a competitive edge.
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PNW Drupal Summit Session: How to Recruit & Retain Top Talent
This session led by Glenn Hilton of ImageX Media focused on recruiting and retaining talent (particularly developers) and building an outstanding...
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Ask Better Questions to Create Loyal Clients
Learn how to ask the right questions to build stronger client relationships and create better, goal-oriented websites. Discover key strategies from...
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PNW Drupal Summit Session: Close More Deals
Effective strategies for finding leads, pitching, and closing deals in the Drupal ecosystem. Learn key tips from Anne Stefanyk's session at the PNW...
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Top 5 Skills to be a Good Project Manager
Discover the top five essential skills for successful project management in an agency, including budgeting, communication, and process knowledge.
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How to talk to your customers about Drupal Security updates
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...
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Mobile Traffic is Up
Mobile website traffic is up. While this is hardly news, as a small case study I'm posting findings from metaltoad.com (you can see the exact numbers...
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What You Should Know About Facebook Places
Facebook Places Last August the CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, announced a new Application called "Facebook Places" which aimed to accomplish...
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How To Find A Web Development Job After (Or Before) Graduation
Five years ago I decided to make a 180 degree career turn and become a web devloper.
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Top 10 Questions Being Asked About Social Media
After digging around on the internet I found this infographic which posed a series of unanswered q
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Google Hotpot Rates Portland 5/5
Discover how Google Hotpot is revolutionizing local business reviews in Portland with innovative NFC technology and exciting promotions.
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How to Select a Digital Strategy Agency
A lot of fuss is being made these days about a company's digital marketing strategy.
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2011 Knight News Challenge
If you haven't heard (or applied) be sure to check out the 2011 Knight News Challenge. It's an opportunity to pursue $5 million in funding for your...
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We've just selected our volunteer project for 2011. What's yours?
Every year we try to give back to the community in a real and tangible way.
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The Survey For People Who Make Websites, 2010
The annual Survey for People Who Make Websites from our friends at A List Apart has gone up, and I encourage you to take ten minutes to parti
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Bad Ideas Don't Stick Around For Long - But They Still Get Funded
Explores why bad business ideas still get funded and the importance of creativity, interaction, and listening to digital experts in successful...
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We may not always be the right fit... but we probably know someone!
Learn why being a full service agency is nearly impossible today and how Metal Toad use partnerships to meet client needs.
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Drupal Design Camp Boston 2010 Sponsorship
Metal Toad sponsors Drupal Design Camp Boston 2010 to bridge gaps in the design community and enhance Drupal's usability, fostering collaboration and...
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Shopping for a Web Developer is like Shopping for an Auto Mechanic
If you've been tasked with selecting a web developer, you may find the experience a lot like looking for an auto mechanic. Ultimately you want to get...
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The Value of 10% Time in Improving Your Life and Productivity
Convincing people that 10% time is valuable can sometimes be a chore but I'm probably one of the luckiest guys in the country because my bosses...
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How Drupal's cron is killing you in your sleep + a simple cache warmer
A lot of what's written about performance tuning for Drupal is focused on large sites, and benchmarking is often done by requesting the same page...
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Whitehouse.gov re-launches on Drupal
Whitehouse.gov's switch to Drupal marks a significant endorsement for open-source software, promoting transparency and efficiency in government...
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The Power of Yes (within Frameworks)
Of all the powerful words in any language assertion is in my opinion the absolute most powerful. With affermative language we are able to create...
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How to Create a New Facebook Network for Your Business
Facebook networks are one of the major ways that it allows people to connect to each other. Networks come in a few different types including: Regions...
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How your non-profit can benefit from social media
How can your nonprofit generate buzz without spending any money? Leveraging social media channels is a great way to start.