Your going to make me go through this painful experience?
I assume you have found your way to this page because you wanted to know something about the guy who writes this blog. Honestly I hate doing the whole “talking about myself” sorta thing, probably because I am just plain no good at it. Since you ask…
My passion is web design
Ah sounds cheesy doesn’t it? Feels cheesy to write also… but I guess we all need something we love to do and the web is mine. I started building site commercially over ten years ago and was hooked ever since. As you can imagine, over ten years I have managed to do a bunch of other extracurricular activities related to the profession.
I often feel like the kid who can’t wait to remind the teacher to assign homework before the class ends, but if you can make a living doing what you like why question it eh?
So what are your qualifications you no good son of a bitch?
Woah, calm down there. If I were to brag about myself I would ramble about co-founding Refresh Detroit, co-hosting WebAxe, and generally stating that I am sweet and that is qualification enough. In the past few years I started teaching at Washtenaw Community College and I have been running a web design company for about 4.5 now.
Is this worth reading?
That is for you to judge. There are those who will find meaning and value in my posts and others who would rather read content that is formatted in lists. Both have their time and place, I just tend to write more articles then lists.
Cheers
COMMENT Nicole
You ARE a computer dork. No quotations, its just the truth.
Posted on 09/25 10:39pm
COMMENT Alex Hillman
Saw a linkback from your site, thanks for putting me into your linkroll.
I dig your site. And you’re ‘tude.
Cheers,
Alex
Posted on 12/22 7:36pm
COMMENT ross
Thanks for the post Alex. I really like your site, both in the design and the content. It is very well written and gives a good sense of the creativity/funky-ness of your company.
Thanks for the comment!
Posted on 12/26 5:52pm
COMMENT Alex Hillman
Thanks Ross,
The mad design skillz were provided by one of my adjunct designers, Dan Wilt (http://www.enhancedinnovations.com), I simply brought the xhtml/css and the copy-tude.
I’ve been getting a lot of positive feedback on my content, so it looks like I got it right!
Cheers,
Alex
Posted on 12/26 9:10pm
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Posted on 05/02 11:37am
COMMENT Michael
Hey,
Thank you for your website and all of the wonderful content you make available to the development community. I find your site extremely useful and think that your efforts are noble.
Kindest regards,
–Michael
Posted on 05/09 1:57pm
COMMENT William Li
Why have you used Gill Sans for your body font? I find it really difficult to read even across 3 different browsers. This is not good usabilty
Posted on 05/20 11:25am
COMMENT ty
Just a personal observance here, but on the about me page don’t you think it would be a good idea to refer to yourself in something other than first person “I” at least once. Going to your business domain I see your real name in the footer, but that’s having to dig pretty deep to know a little bit more about who the hell is “I”.
Hope I’m not blowing your alter ego status all to hell, lol.
-me
Posted on 06/07 9:22am
COMMENT Serene
I love your the look of your blog! Clean and uncluttered! Very easy on the eyes! Enjoy reading your articles too… Thanks for sharing!
Posted on 06/18 2:58am
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Posted on 07/02 10:59am
COMMENT Edwin Maolana
Hi,
Beautiful blog and good CSS information sharing. I just bought my domain and learning CSS to build my website. Your website is one of my reference. Thanks…
Warm Regards,
Edwin
Posted on 08/21 8:51pm
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Posted on 08/26 10:29pm
COMMENT HAHA
Comment One – was amazing!
Posted on 09/01 3:56pm
COMMENT Faryl
Hi Ross!
I’m not sure I ended up on your site (a link to your article on “8 fonts you probably don’t use in css, but should” caught my eye – but not sure what brought me there!).
I found myself bookmarking the first 7 articles listed in your RSS feed to read later (supposed to be focused on a project or two!). Before I look at the 8th, wanted to leave a quick note to say “hi”, since I have a feeling I’ll be spending a bit of time on your site
I love your site’s design, by the way. Clean and striking are the two adjectives that first pop into my head.
Looking forward to reading your blog!
Best wishes,
Faryl
Posted on 09/24 1:30am
COMMENT ross
Thanks Faryl, glad you are finding the site and content useful. Make sure to post comments on blog posts, I would love to hear your feedback on the various topics.
Posted on 09/24 8:25am
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Posted on 10/08 9:10am
COMMENT Tosh
Had to leave a comment.
The new blue was quite a stark contrast to your previous red when I opened your blog for my usual read. I really like it. Softer on the eyes, yet retaining that contrast and sleekness of the previous colour. Red is my favourite colour, yet somehow, this looks so much better.
Nice change. And apparently, a change is as good as a holiday. Now if only i could change my useless posting habits…
Posted on 10/16 9:54am
COMMENT ross
Thanks so much Tosh, glad you like the change.
I originally did it as we are reworking our corporate identity a tad and moving from a red and blue color scheme to focusing more on just owning this shade of blue. I felt the blog should be consistent, and was surprised at how much I liked it after I threw it all together.
And to twist an old saying, “There are no useless posts”
Posted on 10/16 10:21am
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Posted on 10/29 6:29pm
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Posted on 01/14 12:45am
COMMENT Website Development
Nice blog.I like it.
Thanks.
Posted on 01/21 7:33am
COMMENT Jeff paul internet business
It is reall y a nice blog but not that much as i seen before just sya that good but not the best.
Posted on 01/28 12:28am
COMMENT Jeff Paul Scam
I helped my dad start his own blog and internet market his blog, since he’s retired and don’t have many things for his past time. He sometimes enjoys the work but most of time he feels like a burden since he does not know much about IT.
Posted on 02/02 3:47am
COMMENT Cris
Smoking hot site. Love it. Also loving the attitude. +1
Posted on 02/23 5:57pm
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Posted on 03/02 10:46am
COMMENT Laura
I’ve been reading your blog at least for a year and just realized your office is two blocks up from my office. My office is on first street. If I knew where you were located (and the plottings going on at the office) I would have recommended your company for a few redesign initiatives going on.
As it is now, I’ve begun seeding your company’s name at the office. Hopefully I can get some business your way sometime soon.
Posted on 04/24 10:09am
COMMENT Michael
hehe… i wish i had more time to learn css more… this is a very nice resource. congrats
Posted on 12/06 9:37am
COMMENT chichi789
I’ve been reading your blog at least for a year and just realized your office is two blocks up from my office. My office is on first street. If I knew where you were located (and the plottings going on at the office) I would have recommended your company for a few redesign initiatives going on.
As it is now, I’ve begun seeding your company’s name at the office. Hopefully I can get some business your way sometime soon.
Posted on 12/29 11:35pm