Open and Shut, part 4: Business Catalyst needs an Open Community
Business Catalyst’s best growth will not be driven by the platform itself, but by a vibrant, innovative, open community. Open is the key word....
- Author:
- Adam Cook
- Post Date:
- Tuesday, December 08, 2015
Open and Shut, part 3: Business Catalyst will never be WordPress
When Business Catalyst started introducing the concept of admin apps on the platform, many partners complained that BC was losing what differentiated it from WordPress and other platforms. But this isn’t what really differentiates BC from WP....
- Author:
- Adam Cook
- Post Date:
- Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Open and Shut, part 1: why open-source and closed projects need each other
We often like to take a hard stance with one side or the other, but in business and life there is a lot to gain from opposing forces....
- Author:
- Adam Cook
- Post Date:
- Tuesday, November 03, 2015
The Real Difference between Business Catalyst and WordPress
I know this is a topic that has come up a thousand times, and will come up a thousand more. Occasionally, it’s actually pretty informative and helpful for both sides. Sometimes it’s heated, and quite biased one way or the other....
- Author:
- Adam Cook
- Post Date:
- Tuesday, April 22, 2014
It's Not About the Money
Guest-poster, Jonathan Hinshaw says, "Before I created my company I was making more money in a single month that most Americans make in one year - but I was miserable. Money doesn’t make you happy. In fact, it can be your worst enemy if you let it be."...
- Author:
- Jonathan Hinshaw
- Post Date:
- Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Template addiction: Business Catalyst's drug problem
Template addiction shares some characteristics with give’em-a-fish syndrome, in that it teaches nothing, while at the same time creating dependence and lowering the entry point for people to call themselves web designers/developers....
- Author:
- Adam Cook
- Post Date:
- Monday, January 20, 2014
Finding the developers you're looking for
I recently had an encounter with an agency who was shopping around for production freelancers. This happens all the time. There is nothing unique about it. In fact, it was typical. The first time I said no to an offer like this, I got harassed about it....
- Author:
- Adam Cook
- Post Date:
- Sunday, December 15, 2013
With great web design comes 6 great responsibilities
To be great at anything, we need to first understand what is expected of us, and second, to routinely exceed those expectations. Building great websites is no different. I've put together a list I believe every web pro should be actively aware of....
- Author:
- Adam Cook
- Post Date:
- Saturday, December 07, 2013
A Tale of Two Mentors
I have two mentors. That's why these are the best of times, the best of times. Everybody should have a mentor—a guide, whose experience and insights help them achieve the greatest success...
- Author:
- Adam Cook
- Post Date:
- Sunday, November 17, 2013
Business Catalyst needs a hero
This is not self-promotion. I'm not asking for your business. Just your ears. I want to help make a difference. If you walk away from this with nothing more than some food-for-thought, I accomplished all my goals....
- Author:
- Adam Cook
- Post Date:
- Thursday, November 14, 2013
