The Early Days of the Web

In the late 1980’s, Sir Tim Berners-Lee created the World Wide Web, ushering in the true internet age. He is credited with creating the core working parts of the Web, from web browsers and servers to HTML programming language to HTTP and URL protocols, all of which have lasted to Web 2.0. Read more…

I’ve let myself down lately by failing to follow through on promises to myself and others. At the very start of this new decade, I am reaffirming and strengthening my commitment to improving myself and my relationships with others. To that end, the following are my personal and professional goals for 2010: Read more…

My Grandfather, Ray Crompton, passed away on Sunday December 6th. As a perpetually-positive man who absolutely loved life, the funeral was an upbeat celebration of life.

As the designer in my family, I was put in charge of the visuals for the celebration. Along with scanning photos and putting together a slideshow, creating a program and the music, I created a small website for family and friends to share stories, memories and photos of my Grandad. Take a look at www.raycrompton.ca

The world lost on a giant on Sunday; rest in peace Ray Crompton, my hero, my role model, my grandfather.

I just discovered, somewhat after the fact, that one of my favourite web design blogs, Webdesigner Depot, showcased my previous site design in March 2009. The article, entitled 50 Inspirational Website Introductions, highlights introductory text on design portfolio sites.

I am very humbled by this unexpected inclusion, in what I consider to be a very prestigious design blog. Many thanks to the author!

Disclaimer: I do not work for WooThemes, nor do I have any personal or professional connection to them. I am simply doing my part to support fellow web designers and developers.

In just over a year since they launched, WooThemes has experienced unprecedented growth and exposure, quickly becoming one of the most popular Wordpress template developers out there. With that in mind, I thought I would present a brief analysis of their success. Read more…