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Community hasn't always been something that was important to me. An introvert and a bit of a loner, I tend to be most comfortable in my own little bubble. Over the past few years, though, community has become a big part of my life as I've discovered how great it feels to be part of something bigger than myself.
For my October contribution to The Pastry Box Project, I write about this power of community.
Published in: Elsewhere
Tags: community, Emily Lewis, ExpressionEngine, shameless self promotion, The Pastry Box Project, writing
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A very special episode of the EE Podcast is available for your listening pleasure!
For episode 80, Lea and I were at EECI 2012 US! A completely different episode than we've done before, we had a ton of fun with a record 10 guests participating in trivia challenges and interviews.
Published in: Elsewhere
Tags: Aaron Sherrill, Anna Brown, Ben Croker, Brad Parscale, Chad Crowell, EE, EE Podcast, Eric Lamb, ExpressionEngine, interviews, Jean St. Armand, Kelly Cook, live recording, Michael Boyink, podcasts, Ryan Irelan, trivia
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I've been an editor longer than anything else I've done in my entire career. It began when I was 15 and was appointed a Section Editor of my high school yearbook. That year, I fell in love with writing and developed a passion for helping other writers communicate. I also discovered I was pretty good at organization, deadlines and details.
The following year, I became Editor–in–Chief of that high school yearbook and helped the publication earn a coveted, highly-competitive Silver Medal from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (I'm still ridiculously proud of that). I continued with my newly-discovered passion in college, also serving as yearbook Editor–in–Chief during my Freshman year.
Once graduated, I took a job as a news writer and was promoted to editor soon after. Then I discovered how to write HTML and CSS, and a new passion took my focus.
But writing and editing have always been a part of my days. Having opportunities to write about HTML, CSS and other web topics is the perfect marriage of my two passions. And I'm thrilled to be able to take it to a new level as Managing Editor of Web Standards Sherpa!
Published in: Elsewhere
Tags: editing, Emily Lewis, shameless self promotion, WaSP, Web Standards Sherpa, writing
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A new episode of the EE Podcast is available for your listening pleasure!
On the heels of our discussion about Stash with Adrienne Travis, Lea and I talk to Stash creator Mark Croxton in episode 79.
Published in: Elsewhere
Tags: add-on development, add-ons, development, EE, EE Podcast, ExpressionEngine, Mark Croxton, podcasts, Stash
Interested in HTML5? Buy the Cookbook!
I was a contributing author for the newly-released HTML5 Cookbook, now available for sale on Amazon! Get yours now!
P.S. Don't forget my book Microformats Made Simple is still for sale!
A new episode of the EE Podcast is available for your listening pleasure!
For episode 78, Lea and I talk to Adrienne Travis who shares her template development approach using partials and the Stash add-on.
Published in: Elsewhere
Tags: Adrienne Travis, development, EE, EE Podcast, efficiency, ExpressionEngine, optimization, podcasts, Stash, template partials, templates, templating
Interested in HTML5? Buy the Cookbook!
I was a contributing author for the newly-released HTML5 Cookbook, now available for sale on Amazon! Get yours now!
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A new episode of the EE Podcast is available for your listening pleasure!
For episode 77, we discuss EE search options from basic core functionality to more complex requirements that need add-ons.
Published in: Elsewhere
Tags: add-ons, EE, EE Podcast, ExpressionEngine, podcasts, search
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I've always enjoyed project management. I did it professionally for a software company many years ago, and now I do it every day for my freelance business. Over the years, I've learned how essential project management is for just about every project.
And my definition of “project” is broad. Not only do I use project management techniques and tools for my client engagements and running my business, but I use it for the projects I'm involved with such as Web Standards Sherpa, EE Podcast and Webuquerque. I also rely on project management for the projects in my life, such as moving to a new house or mentoring an aspiring graphic designer.
For my August contribution to The Pastry Box Project, I list my absolutely–must–have–can't–live–without project management tools and resources.
Published in: Elsewhere
Tags: Emily Lewis, freelancing, project management, self-employment, shameless self promotion, task management, The Pastry Box Project, writing
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At EE Podcast we're kicking off a new interview series to help our listeners get to know fellow EE community members who are active on the #eecms stream.
Our first “Get to Know #eecms” episode introduces Anna Brown (AKA @mediagirl).
Published in: Elsewhere
Tags: Anna Brown, EE, EE Podcast, ExpressionEngine, interviews, podcasts
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A new episode of the EE Podcast is available for your listening pleasure!
For episode 75, Lea and I talk with Leevi Graham about ExpressionEngine site themes.
Published in: Elsewhere
Tags: development, education, EE, EE Podcast, ExpressionEngine, optimization, podcasts, themes, theming, training
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Two years ago, when I decided to freelance full-time, almost all of my friends and family predicted I'd have so much more free time.
I naively thought so too. With my “own” schedule, I envisioned frequent half-days and regular days off. I thought of new hobbies I could start and all the books I would read and all the extra travel I'd do.
As it turns out, these predictions weren't quite right. In my July Pastry Box contribution, I discuss how my expectations for tons of free time have evolved into appreciation for quality of time.
Published in: Elsewhere
Tags: Emily Lewis, freelancing, self-employment, shameless self promotion, The Pastry Box Project, writing
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A new episode of the EE Podcast is available for your listening pleasure!
In episode 74, we talk with Jon Longnecker and Nate Croft of FortySeven Media about building a membership site in ExpressionEngine.
Published in: Elsewhere
Tags: EE, EE Podcast, ExpressionEngine, members, membership, podcasts
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One of my passions is sharing information. Writing, podcasting, editing, presenting, teaching, mentoring … they are all active and important parts of my life. I get excited when someone is inspired by a presentation, or when a reader learns something new from an article.
It's satisfying to give back to the community, especially one that has taught me so much.
But as good as that feels, giving back isn't my motivation. Neither is education. As I discuss in my June Pastry Box contribution, I do it for me.
Published in: Elsewhere
Tags: community, Emily Lewis, learning, podcasting, presenting, shameless self promotion, The Pastry Box Project, writing
Interested in HTML5? Buy the Cookbook!
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While I was on vacation (a fantastic vacation), a new episode of the EE Podcast hit the interwebs.
In episode 73, Lea and I share the results of our listener survey, and talk about the process of putting the survey together and analyzing the results. We also answer questions our listeners submitted via email and Twitter.
Published in: Elsewhere
Tags: EE, EE Podcast, ExpressionEngine, listener questions, podcasts, surveys
Interested in HTML5? Buy the Cookbook!
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P.S. Don't forget my book Microformats Made Simple is still for sale!
A new episode of the EE Podcast is available for your listening pleasure!
In episode 72, we catch up with the infamous Leslie Doherty, better known as @mrsflinger, to learn about improving the user experience in ExpressionEngine.
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Tags: control panel, design, EE, EE Podcast, ExpressionEngine, framing logic, Leslie Doherty, podcasts, UX
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Last month, I was honored to participate in Engine Summit for the second year in a row. Hosted by Environments for Humans, the online conference was a full-day of ExpressionEngine goodness from talented folks like my fabulous co-host Lea Alcantara, Erik Reagan, Joel Bradbury and Mark Huot.
For my part, I discussed Designer-Friendly ExpressionEngine, sharing some of the tips and techniques that have made working with EE even better for me, as a designer.
Published in: Presentations
Tags: EE, Emily Lewis, Engine Summit, Environments for Humans, ExpressionEngine, presentations, project management, shameless self promotion
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For the June issue of .net magazine, I had the true pleasure of answering several reader's questions.
And I really mean true pleasure, because for the first time in months, I got a chance to write without having to research or even pick a topic. Basically, @netmag put out the call on Twitter, picked seven questions from readers, and I answered.
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Tags: .net magazine, Emily Lewis, freelancing, HTML5, microformats, public speaking, shameless self promotion
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A new episode of the EE Podcast is available for your listening pleasure!
In episode 71, we talk hosting and optimization with Nevin Lyne, Founder and Director of Technology for EngineHosting.
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Tags: EE, EE Podcast, ExpressionEngine, hosting, Nevin Lyne, optimization, performance, podcasts, speed
Interested in HTML5? Buy the Cookbook!
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In episode 70 Lea and I talk about presenting, sharing some of our experiences at different types of conferences and events.
Published in: Elsewhere
Tags: conferences, EE, EE Podcast, ExpressionEngine, podcasts, presentations, public speaking
Interested in HTML5? Buy the Cookbook!
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While I have a fondness for most 4-letter words, “sales” has always been pretty offensive to me. I just didn't have alot of positive impressions of sales, both as an employee in sales and marketing departments, as well as a consumer.
When I decided to work for myself, I struggled with sales. In large part due to my negative perception of it. But, as any business owner (eventually) learns, you can't avoid sales.
For my May Pastry Box contribution, I write about some of the basic sales lessons I'm learning, primarily re-defining what true sales really is.
Published in: Elsewhere
Tags: business, Emily Lewis, freelancing, prospects, sales, shameless self promotion, The Pastry Box Project, writing
Interested in HTML5? Buy the Cookbook!
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P.S. Don't forget my book Microformats Made Simple is still for sale!
A new episode of the EE Podcast is available for your listening pleasure!
In episode 69 we get the latest information about the EE v2.5 update from EllisLab Chief Creative Officer James Mathias and Director of Technology Wes Baker.
We also announce the EE Podcast listener survey and t-shirt giveaway!
Published in: Elsewhere
Tags: EE, EE Podcast, EllisLab, ExpressionEngine, James Mathias, podcasts, Wes Baker
Interested in HTML5? Buy the Cookbook!
I was a contributing author for the newly-released HTML5 Cookbook, now available for sale on Amazon! Get yours now!
P.S. Don't forget my book Microformats Made Simple is still for sale!