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Every Consumer IoT Device Should be Free

Devices are getting smarter. Everything from cellphones to refrigerators are connected to the internet. By 2020, there will be more than 20 billion IoT units in the world. The number of IoT devices in the world recently surpassed the world’s population. The installed base of hard-to-secure smart things, such as TVs, fridges, and security cameras,Continue reading “Every Consumer IoT Device Should be Free”

The Best Browser Extensions for Privacy

So I’m now a Top Writer on Medium for Privacy. I originally posted this article on Medium. There are tons of options for browser extensions that will help improve your user experience on the web. If you are concerned about your digital privacy (you should be), you can use browser extensions to bolster your protection. InContinue reading “The Best Browser Extensions for Privacy”

I’m a Brand Evangelist

I’m a marketer. My job is to represent brands. I find whatever it is about the brand that people connect with, and I promote the shit out of it. To be an effective marketing professional, you have to see value in the brand yourself, or you’ll have a hard time being a good spokesperson. IfContinue reading “I’m a Brand Evangelist”

Doing What You Love Will Bring You Joy

I recently wrote about how playing basketball brings me joy. Basketball used to be a major part of my life. I used to tell people I was going to be in the NBA. That didn’t work out, but I still love basketball. This is how starting to play more made me happy again. Read theContinue reading “Doing What You Love Will Bring You Joy”

Want To Be Healthy? Be Grateful.

I originally posted this over on Medium. Want To Be Healthy? Be Thankful. Last weekend, Mom dragged me to COR because she said she wanted to go hear the music. I agreed, since I hadn’t been to service in the new building. This week I went again, because…well, the music was good. They recently addedContinue reading “Want To Be Healthy? Be Grateful.”

SEO Isn’t About Rankings

Explaining to people what I do is difficult at times. I do SEO for Spigot Inc. in Kansas City. What is SEO? Well, uh, it is what it is. SEO is search engine optimization. But really it’s a lot more than that. The goal isn’t just to rank highly on Google, it’s to be well-represented acrossContinue reading “SEO Isn’t About Rankings”

The Blogging Tool I Use Every Day

Recently I’ve been using AnswerThePublic.com every day. You enter any topic and it comes back with a web of search phrases that people ask about the topic. I came across it on an SEO blog somewhere, and it has proved to be extremely useful. It really helps with writing more organized content. Using the questionsContinue reading “The Blogging Tool I Use Every Day”

Weirdest Christmas Gifts For 2017

Do you have someone on your list who you don’t know what to get? One of these just might be the perfect gift. If I opened a gift and saw one of these, I’d be really confused. Asian Man Wall Mural Who needs a FatHead of Lebron James, when you could have one of thisContinue reading “Weirdest Christmas Gifts For 2017”