Macintosh Tech Support Since 1995
Web Design Rates
Apr 1st
As a result of recent communications with clients and with third parties I have taken another look at my rates. What I have confirmed is that my Tech Support rate is inline with this area and my expertise.
However, I’ve discovered that with the market down turn many web designers have reduced their design and programming rates to increase their clientele or to allow their clientele to keep web design in the budget. I have not lost any clients since my web design rates increased. The economy has kept me from gaining any new clients as ad budgets have been slashed or eliminated.
My position has always been to provide my clients with the best service I’m capable of while keeping the invoices efficient. With all things being considered I’ve decided it’s in the best interest of myself and my clients to reduce my web design rates. While this is obviously not something that I have to do, it is something that I want to do. I’m comfortable with the reduced profit so my clients may receive an affordable rate in this economy.
Effective April 1st 2009 all Web Design work will be done at a rate of $125 per hour. This rate matches my rates for training and tech support.
Existing clients will notice an immediate reduction in web design invoice totals. I will continue to provide invoice discounts when appropriate.
Thank you for your continued business. If you ever have questions or problems please do not hesitate to contact me. I will do my best to satisfy you.
iPhone OS 3
Mar 17th
Apple gave a preview today of the iPhone OS 3 which will be available this summer. Based on everything in the Keynote this is the best update yet. More features than I expected and each of those features contain options than anyone expected.
You can read all about it everywhere but I suggest you watch the video.
Franna
Feb 18th
I remember the day (Sep, 15th 2000) Karen called me and said, “Since you don’t want a Dog can Allyson have a cat?” I said yes and they brought her home. She was sickly and Karen nursed her and bathed her daily until she was better. Franna was considered a mean cat and only like Allyson and Karen. If I tried to pet her more than 2 times in a row she would growl and start to hiss. But Allyson, could pick her up, flip her upside down, dress her up, whatever she wanted.
Yesterday Franna was sick and acting very weird so we took her to the Vet. They said she was indeed very sick and put her on an I.V. We called before they closed to check on her and they said she had sat up which was good because she couldn’t hours earlier. On Karen and Allyson’s way to check on her this morning (Feb. 18th 2009) the Vet called and said Franna died at 10am.
Most of these photos were taken in 2006 by Allyson after dressing up Franna. They loved each other.
My even faster internet speed.
Dec 28th
This is the fastest recorded internet speed I’ve ever had, ever. I don’t know what’s causing these crazy speeds but I like it.
Download 32165 kb/s
Upload 1320 kb/s
Ping 78 ms
My fastest internet speed yet is back.
Dec 24th
This is the fastest recorded internet speed I’ve ever had. This is slightly faster than before my internet went out.
Download 24291 kb/s
Upload 1241 kb/s
Ping 95 ms
My slowest internet speed ever, with InsightBB.
Dec 22nd
This is the slowest recorded internet speed I’ve ever had with InsightBB. On this day my internet speed continued to degrade as it got colder and colder. I called Insight and they couldn’t find anything wrong. But they were kind enough to sit on the phone with me for nearly an hour while we determined it wasn’t my equipment. I went ahead and scheduled an appointment just in case. Once the temperature reached 8 degrees I had completely lost my internet connection. I hate the cold.
Download 1003 kb/s
Upload 854 kb/s
Ping 115 ms
I ended up canceling my appointment with Insight because my internet came back the following day without anything changing on my end. I saw one of the Insight trucks in my neighborhood repairing a problem. My following posts shows that I was back to normal speeds. I’m quite happy with the support and service from Insight. Of course I never like being without internet.
WordPress Desktop Client
Dec 21st
While I spent a lot of time trying to find the best desktop and demoing all the available ones I’ve made my choice.
I’ve decided that with the release WordPress 2.7 I have no need for a desktop client. The new layout and look of the interface is very pleasing. I’m willing to only post when i have an internet connection or from my iPhone.
My fastest internet speed yet.
Dec 21st
This is the fastest recorded internet speed I’ve ever had.
Download 23731 kb/s
Upload 1296 kb/s
Ping 110 ms
