You can also check this image out in more detail on Fickr.

My setup is as follows:

1. Dell XPS M1530 Laptop (See post)
2. Acer 22″ Wide Screen LCD
3. Logitech Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
4. Creative Inspire T6060
5. Seagate External HDD (160gb)

Anyway, I hope you all found that pretty interesting

Anyway, why not check out the orignial post yourselves!

So why not go ahead and make my day…who knows… I may just return the favour

Most people answered yes, and this lead me to ask another question…is that really ethical? Should we not give our all when we are being paid to do something? Whether it is a freelance project or a 9 to 5 job, I think we all sometimes (for lack of a better word) tend to slack off a little.

I guess this is human nature, but is it fair to the other person or organisation who has invested their trust and money into us and are expecting to receive something that is of the highest quality. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m not judging anyone, I just would like to know what people think about this issue.

Why not let me know

Nevertheless, there is still money to be made, and Brian has indicated that he will be offering support and design services for these “free” themes. I think the next couple of months are going to be extremely interesting and will definitely set a precedent for those who are looking to get into the WordPress design game.

Anyway, I would love to hear some opinions on this…so feel free to leave a comment

1) Get involved and stay committed

Do something without expecting anything in return. This means you need to get involved in the community and share your experience and skills. In the long run you will reap the benefits of some serious goodwill, and who knows…maybe one day you might need a favour or help and I guarantee that there will be people ready and willing to help.  Another thing to keep in mind is that once you start something, see it through to the finish. People will respect you for it.

2) Cultivate your reputation on an individual basis

You need to be approachable and show an interest in people. Everyone is a potential client and should therefore be treated with respect. Respond to people’s queries as soon as possible and never ever say no. If you can’t do something, find someone who can. Make friends with people and learn about their needs, it is much easier to provide a service to someone when you know exactly what they are looking for.

3) Choose your projects wisely

It’s always great to try and push the boundaries of your capabilities, but make sure that you take on projects that you are able to complete and that are of the highest quality. There is no better way to build a great reputation than to deliver something that exceeds the client’s expectations.

4) If you make a mistake, make it right as soon as possible

We are all human and are bound to make mistakes every now and then, but its how we deal with those mistakes that make all the difference. A client will be very forgiving if you make a mistake and then go out of your way to fix it or make up for it. But if you don’t, you will have lost that customer for good. Even worse still, you would have severely tarnished your reputation, because as we all know, bad news travels way faster than good news.

So, my advice would be to take great care when dealing with people, you never know how your business could be affected by one simple encounter.I really hope you find this information useful.

Feel free to share it with others or bookmark it on sites like StumbleUpon, etc. Also, I would love to hear some opinions or views in the comments…maybe you have something to add?<-->

Anyone else like my new design?

Adii Rockstar - I love checking in with Adii’s blog and tracking his progress over the last couple of months. He has been an inspiration to me and always good for honest and open opinions. Really great read!

Elliot Jay Stocks - I just love looking at his design! Seriously though, all his articles are always very well written and informative and you can easily see why he is so well respected within the blogging community.

Mark Forrester - You have got to love that header! I enjoy reading the assorted posts he writes about his life, work and interests…always a great read. He is also a fantastic web designer.

Brian Gardner - Another inspiring blogger who built his website from virtual obscurity to a top ranked blog on Technorati and others. He also pioneered the premium theme design industry! Enough said

Smashing Magazine- This blog is a fantastic resource for all things to do with design. If you ever need tips or tricks about design, or feel like some useful and free resources, give them a go!

Well now that you’ve seem my favourites what do you think? Why not suggest a blog or tell me your favourites, in the comments!

Sometimes things just seem so impossible, but if you persevere and work hard towards the goals you have set, they become more and more achievable and realistic. So, if you feel like a bit of inspiration why not go check out these awesome articles. Part one and part two! It will definitely be worth your while

So, basically I have decided to apologize and move on, I’m going to provide you with some cool links to blogs that handle this topic better than I do and I hope those people who have been waiting for this post are able to forgive me for not writing an in depth article

Check out the following sites for some great information and tips :

• http://www.profitblogger.com/golden-tips-to-get-better-google-pagerank/
• http://www.webworkshop.net/pagerank.html