https://pashley.org Digital product, eCommerce, AI, software delivery, and product strategy. en-gb Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:36:36 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/building-wordfloor https://pashley.org/posts/building-wordfloor WordFloor is being built as a private daily writing space where effort can outlive content. The writing loop works; saving, sync, export, and deletion still need to earn trust. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/best-of-2026-so-far https://pashley.org/posts/best-of-2026-so-far Halfway through the year, these four posts are the ones that actually meant something. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/blog-refresh-changes https://pashley.org/posts/blog-refresh-changes I've just completed a substantial refresh of this blog — migrated content, new posts, and a quiet overhaul of the publishing machinery underneath. Here's what I changed, and why each decision was deliberate. Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) Meta Web Development Writing Blog SEO Astro Web Development Content Strategy Structured Data https://pashley.org/posts/introducing-wordfloor https://pashley.org/posts/introducing-wordfloor After 13 years of WriteDaily, I'm building something new. WordFloor is a private writing habit engine. Write. Hit your word floor. Delete the words if you want. The green square stays green. Waitlist open at wordfloor.com. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) Writing Tools Product Development WordFloor WriteDaily Writing Tools Private Writing Daily Writing Product Launch https://pashley.org/posts/mythos-what-it-means-for-your-business https://pashley.org/posts/mythos-what-it-means-for-your-business A company called Anthropic built the most powerful AI yet. It can find hidden doors in software everyone uses — your phone, your browser, your accounting tool. They've decided not to release it. This is what that means for anyone who runs a business and relies on technology to function. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) AI Security Small Business anthropic ai-safety small-business cybersecurity mythos project-glasswing zero-day https://pashley.org/posts/milla-jovovich-mempalace https://pashley.org/posts/milla-jovovich-mempalace Milla Jovovich, you know, the actress, has released an AI tool that's outperforming systems built by major tech companies. It could change how you use AI assistants for your business or work. Here's what it actually means in practice. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) AI Productivity Small Business ai-assistants productivity memory small-business ai-tools https://pashley.org/posts/openclaw-dreaming-memory-consolidation https://pashley.org/posts/openclaw-dreaming-memory-consolidation OpenClaw's new dreaming system solves the memory management problem every AI agent practitioner faces, too much noise or too much loss. Here's how it works and why the three-phase approach is worth understanding. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) AI Agents OpenClaw Memory Systems openclaw memory agent-framework llm productivity https://pashley.org/posts/openclaw-ai-agent-framework https://pashley.org/posts/openclaw-ai-agent-framework OpenClaw is an open-source AI agent framework that runs on your own infrastructure. Here's what it actually does, how it's different from chatbot wrappers, and why I chose it for my own AI workflow. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) AI in Development AI Tools Productivity OpenClaw AI Agents Workflow Automation Personal AI Tooling https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-13-years-user-research https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-13-years-user-research After 13 years running a daily writing tool, the data says some surprising things about what writers actually value. The findings are reshaping how I think about writing software. Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) Writing Tools Product Development Research WriteDaily Writing Tools Daily Writing Private Writing Product Design User Research https://pashley.org/posts/ai-use-cases-for-smes https://pashley.org/posts/ai-use-cases-for-smes Artificial Intelligence isn't just for tech giants. SMEs across the UK and EU are using AI to reduce costs, increase revenue, and improve customer experience -- often for less than the cost of a new hire. 10 real-world use cases with examples you can act on today. Sat, 21 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) AI in Business Digital Transformation AI for SMEs AI Adoption Small Business Digital Transformation Practical AI https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-today-12-years https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-today-12-years WriteDaily has been running for 12 years, processing over 300,000 writing sessions. This post reflects on the arc, the technology shifts along the way, and the directions I'm genuinely curious about — AI, agents, and what a writing tool built in 2025 would look like. Sat, 21 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) Writing Tools Product Development AI WriteDaily Daily Writing Product Longevity AI Writing Analytics Agentic AI Future https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-agentic-coding https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-agentic-coding Agentic coding — AI that autonomously plans and executes development tasks — is reshaping how software gets built. What could that mean for a writing tool like WriteDaily? Exploring the possibilities without committing to a build plan. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 08:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) Writing Tools AI Product Development WriteDaily Agentic AI Writing Tools AI Future of Writing Product Development https://pashley.org/posts/scale-your-compute https://pashley.org/posts/scale-your-compute Deep Seek R1 shows that reasoning models with transparent chain-of-thought can reshape enterprise AI. Learn how scaling compute affects output quality, why chain-of-thought matters for debugging and auditing, and how meta-prompt workflows can reduce manual prompt engineering. Practical strategies for getting more from large reasoning models. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) AI Innovation Enterprise Technology AI Deep Seek R1 Compute Scaling Generative AI Enterprise AI AI Reasoning Models Prompt Engineering https://pashley.org/posts/unlock-productivity-with-chatgpt https://pashley.org/posts/unlock-productivity-with-chatgpt **Struggling to keep up with your growing to-do list?** ChatGPT can help. This AI assistant handles routine writing, planning, and problem-solving so you can focus on higher-value work. Learn how to use ChatGPT for day-to-day tasks, planning, and generating ideas across your business. Sun, 12 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) AI in Business Productivity Tools AI Productivity ChatGPT Business Strategy Leadership https://pashley.org/posts/ai-coding-assistants-lessons https://pashley.org/posts/ai-coding-assistants-lessons AI coding assistants are changing how developers work, but they come with surprising quirks and challenges. From context-window limits to prompt engineering, this post covers the lessons every developer -- junior or expert -- needs to know about using these tools effectively. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 07:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) AI in Development Software Engineering Productivity Tools AI Coding Assistants Large Language Models Software Development Prompt Engineering Digital Transformation https://pashley.org/posts/uk-business-ai https://pashley.org/posts/uk-business-ai AI isn't just for tech giants. UK businesses — from sole traders to 250-person companies — are using it right now to handle client proposals, manage inventory, automate scheduling, and tighten cybersecurity. Real examples, organised by business size, with sources you can verify. Sat, 04 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) AI Applications Business Technology AI UK Businesses Enterprise AI Digital Transformation Small Business AI https://pashley.org/posts/ai-driven-enterprise-development https://pashley.org/posts/ai-driven-enterprise-development Between job hunting, I've been going deep on AI-powered development — Cursor, Windsurf, Aider, paired with ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and DeepSeek. Here's what works, what doesn't, and what enterprises need to understand before betting on AI-driven development. Grounded in hands-on experience, not vendor promises. Thu, 02 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) AI in Business Enterprise Technology AI Agentic AI Enterprise AI Digital Transformation ChatGPT Gemini Claude DeepSeek https://pashley.org/posts/generative-ai-predictions https://pashley.org/posts/generative-ai-predictions Generative AI is moving too fast for annual predictions to keep up — but here are 6 trends that will matter in 2025 regardless. Hyper-specialised models, million-token context windows, agentic coding tools going mainstream, and the declining cost of code. Each prediction comes with a concrete indicator to watch. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) AI Trends Digital Transformation Enterprise Innovation Generative AI AI Predictions Enterprise Strategy Digital Transformation AI Readiness https://pashley.org/posts/google-gemini-enterprise https://pashley.org/posts/google-gemini-enterprise Google's Gemini 2.0 handles text, images, and speech simultaneously, runs agentic tasks autonomously, and costs less to operate than GPU-dependent alternatives. That combination — multimodal, agentic, and affordable — changes the economics of enterprise AI. Here's what it can do, where it fits, and the trade-offs that come with it. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) AI Innovation Enterprise Technology AI Google Gemini 2.0 Enterprise AI Digital Transformation Agentic AI https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-ai-writing-feedback https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-ai-writing-feedback I've been prototyping AI-powered writing feedback that runs locally — no cloud APIs, no data leaving the server. Here's what the prototype does, what it gets right, and why I'm still treating this as research rather than a product commitment. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 07:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) Writing Tools AI Product Development WriteDaily AI Writing Tools LLM Writing Feedback Local AI Privacy https://pashley.org/posts/dailyscribe https://pashley.org/posts/dailyscribe Building a daily writing habit is hard — the blank page, the missed days, the 'I'll write twice as much tomorrow' trap. DailyScribe is built to solve that: 500 words a day, streaks, prompts, and a community of writers. No AI-generated content, just humans developing their own voice. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) tools https://pashley.org/posts/agentic-ai-practical-strategies https://pashley.org/posts/agentic-ai-practical-strategies Agentic AI sounds great in theory. Making it work in a real organisation is harder. This post covers the implementation framework, the use cases that actually deliver (IT ops, customer experience, resource allocation), and the lessons from watching pilot projects succeed and fail. If you're past the 'what is it' stage and into 'how do we do it,' start here. Fri, 07 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) AI Innovation Digital Transformation Enterprise Strategy Agentic AI Generative AI AI Implementation Enterprise Solutions Iterative Learning https://pashley.org/posts/diving-deeper-into-agentic-generative-ai https://pashley.org/posts/diving-deeper-into-agentic-generative-ai Three months after my first look at Agentic Generative AI, the technology has moved fast. Self-managing IT systems, adaptive cybersecurity, supply chains that adjust in real time — the use cases are getting real. But so are the governance and ethics questions. Here's what's changed and what still needs answering. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 08:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) AI Innovation Digital Transformation Agentic AI Generative AI Enterprise Use Cases AI Governance Emerging Trends https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-decade-milestone https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-decade-milestone WriteDaily turns ten. Over 250,000 writing sessions, a framework migration, a gamification engine, and zero lost words. Here's a look back — and forward at where the intersection of writing tools and AI might lead. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 08:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) Product Development Writing Tools Milestones WriteDaily Daily Writing Product Longevity Writing Analytics Milestone Side Projects https://pashley.org/posts/unlocking-value-search-ai https://pashley.org/posts/unlocking-value-search-ai Your search bar is losing you sales. Modern AI-powered search — semantic matching, vector search, dynamic product ranking — turns product discovery into a conversion engine. Here's how platforms like Elastic and Google Vertex AI Search transform browsing into buying, no data science team required. Sun, 04 Feb 2024 08:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) Technology Business Strategy eCommerce Search AI eCommerce Product Discovery Personalisation https://pashley.org/posts/automation-beyond-efficiency https://pashley.org/posts/automation-beyond-efficiency Automation isn't just about cutting costs anymore. AI, RPA, and ML are reshaping how businesses operate — improving decisions, reducing risk, and finding growth opportunities that basic efficiency plays miss entirely. If your automation strategy stops at 'faster and cheaper,' you're leaving value on the table. Mon, 15 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) Automation Digital Transformation AI RPA Machine Learning Business Growth Process Automation Operational Risk https://pashley.org/posts/introducing-agentic-generative-ai https://pashley.org/posts/introducing-agentic-generative-ai Struggling to keep up with the pace of innovation in AI? Traditional systems can only do so much, leaving enterprises grappling with inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and a reactive approach to problem-solving. Enter Agentic Generative AI-a game-changing solution that redefines how organisations approach automation, decision-making, and innovation. With the power to not only generate insights but also autonomously act on them, Agentic AI is poised to revolutionise enterprise operations. Discover how this cutting-edge technology can help you streamline workflows, enhance customer experiences, and stay ahead of the competition. Read on to learn how Agentic AI can empower your organisation to thrive in today's fast-paced digital landscape. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 08:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) AI Innovation Digital Transformation Agentic AI Generative AI Digital Transformation Enterprise Innovation Automation https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-ai-experiments https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-ai-experiments Six months after my initial exploration of LLMs for writing analytics, I've been experimenting with local models and privacy-preserving approaches. Here's what I'm learning — and why I'm still not shipping AI features on WriteDaily. Sun, 29 Oct 2023 08:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) Writing Tools AI Product Development WriteDaily AI Writing Tools LLM Future of Writing Sentiment Analysis https://pashley.org/posts/zero-risk-actionable-strategies-migrating-outsourced-software-in-house https://pashley.org/posts/zero-risk-actionable-strategies-migrating-outsourced-software-in-house Is outsourced software development limiting your business's growth? Discover zero-risk strategies to seamlessly transition to an in-house team, enhancing control, scalability, and innovation. Learn how to mitigate risks, optimize ROI, and empower your organization with our comprehensive guide. Take the first step towards a more agile and future-proof development strategy today! Sun, 24 Sep 2023 07:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) Software Development IT Strategy Business Growth In-House Development Software Migration Risk Management IT Strategy Scalability Operational Efficiency https://pashley.org/posts/from-gaming-to-enterprise-architecture-lessons-in-adaptability https://pashley.org/posts/from-gaming-to-enterprise-architecture-lessons-in-adaptability What do gaming and enterprise architecture have in common? More than you might think. Discover how creative problem-solving, resilience, and transferable skills can transcend industries. In this article, I share my journey from crafting immersive gaming experiences to designing enterprise systems, offering lessons in adaptability that can help you thrive in any career transition. Ready to unlock your potential? Dive in and learn how to turn challenges into opportunities! Sat, 01 Jul 2023 07:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) Gaming Enterprise Architecture Career Transition Adaptability https://pashley.org/posts/architectural-vision-digital-age https://pashley.org/posts/architectural-vision-digital-age In the digital age, navigating complex IT ecosystems requires more than innovation-it demands a clear architectural vision. Discover how robust architectural standards and roadmaps can help your organisation achieve scalability, optimise costs, and align technology with long-term business goals. Ready to future-proof your organisation? This guide will show you how to turn complexity into a competitive advantage! Thu, 20 Apr 2023 07:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) Enterprise Architecture Technology Strategy Enterprise Architecture Digital Transformation Architectural Standards Scalability Business Strategy https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-llm-writing-analytics https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-llm-writing-analytics Large language models are changing how we think about text analysis. WriteDaily has used LIWC for sentiment analysis since 2013 — but what if an LLM could offer deeper, more nuanced feedback on your daily writing? Exploring the possibilities without committing to a roadmap. Sun, 16 Apr 2023 07:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) Writing Tools AI Product Development WriteDaily LLM AI Writing Analytics Sentiment Analysis Future of Writing https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-security-review https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-security-review A commissioned security review of WriteDaily's infrastructure, data handling, and privacy practices. Here's what the audit found, what we fixed, and where we're heading on the privacy roadmap. Mon, 22 Aug 2022 07:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) Product Development Writing Tools Security WriteDaily Security Privacy Data Protection Writing Analytics Daily Writing https://pashley.org/posts/homeassistant https://pashley.org/posts/homeassistant My first commit for my [Home Assistant](https://www.home-assistant.io) config to a public GitHub repo. Fri, 03 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) Smart Home Home Assistant GitHub Repo Home Assistant Smart Home https://pashley.org/posts/fostering-innovation-culture-continuous-improvement https://pashley.org/posts/fostering-innovation-culture-continuous-improvement In today's fast-paced world, innovation isn't a luxury-it's a necessity. Discover how to build a culture that drives continuous improvement and fosters game-changing ideas at scale. From aligning innovation with business goals to leveraging emerging technologies like AI and IoT, this guide will show you how to future-proof your organisation and stay ahead of the competition. Ready to lead the charge? Dive in to learn how! Thu, 05 May 2022 07:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) Organisational Strategy Leadership Innovation Organisational Culture Continuous Improvement Emerging Technologies https://pashley.org/posts/ender-klipper https://pashley.org/posts/ender-klipper My first commit for my [Klipper](https://github.com/Klipper3d/klipper) / [Mainsail](https://github.com/mainsail-crew/mainsail) config to a public GitHub repo. Fri, 24 Dec 2021 08:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) 3D Printing GitHub Repo 3D Printing Klipper https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-gamification-live https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-gamification-live The WriteDaily gamification engine is live. Users are earning badges for writing milestones, streak achievements, and focus metrics. Here's how the declarative condition system works, what badges are most earned, and what the early data says about motivation. Mon, 08 Mar 2021 08:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) Product Development Writing Tools Gamification WriteDaily Gamification Badges Habit Formation Writing Analytics Product Development https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-laravel-migration-complete https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-laravel-migration-complete After 18 months of parallel development, WriteDaily has switched to the Laravel stack. Zero downtime, zero data loss, and the first major architecture upgrade since the 2013 launch. Here's how the cutover went and what it makes possible. Thu, 19 Nov 2020 08:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) Product Development Writing Tools Laravel WriteDaily Laravel Migration Product Development Writing Analytics Daily Writing https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-migration-test-coverage https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-migration-test-coverage The WriteDaily Laravel migration has reached a significant milestone: full test coverage on the core writing loop and sentiment analysis pipeline. Here's the testing strategy, the test results, and what's left before the production switch. Thu, 11 Jun 2020 07:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) Product Development Writing Tools Laravel WriteDaily Laravel Testing Migration Product Development https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-migration-progress-update https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-migration-progress-update The WriteDaily Laravel migration has been running alongside the production codebase for eight months. Here's an honest look at where it stands — what's complete, what's in progress, and what realistic timelines look like when client work and side projects share the same calendar. Sun, 15 Dec 2019 08:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) Product Development Writing Tools Laravel WriteDaily Side Projects Laravel Gamification Product Development Writing Analytics https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-laravel-rewrite https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-laravel-rewrite After years of incremental maintenance on the original PHP codebase, WriteDaily is getting a long-planned architecture upgrade to Laravel. The new stack brings Eloquent models, a gamification engine, cached sentiment analysis, and proper multi-user support — all while the existing product keeps running. Sun, 07 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) Product Development Writing Tools Laravel WriteDaily Daily Writing Laravel Gamification Sentiment Analysis Writing Analytics Product Development https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-migration-security-preparation https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-migration-security-preparation Before the Laravel migration goes live, there's groundwork to do. Here's how I'm approaching database hardening, backup verification, and security hygiene for a tool that holds years of personal writing. Wed, 03 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) Product Development Writing Tools Security WriteDaily Security Database Migration Laravel Data Integrity https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-five-years-personal-data https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-five-years-personal-data Five years of daily writing on writedaily.co. I pulled my own stats to see if the habit was actually delivering what I thought it was. The data was more revealing than expected. Mon, 15 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) Writing Tools Productivity Personal WriteDaily Daily Writing Writing Habit Productivity Personal Data https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-four-years-side-project https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-four-years-side-project WriteDaily has been running for over four years. No revenue, no team, no venture backing — just regular maintenance and a small, loyal user base. Here's what I've learned about keeping a side project alive when it's never going to be a startup. Tue, 20 Jun 2017 07:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) Product Development Writing Tools Lessons Learned WriteDaily Side Projects Daily Writing Product Longevity Writing Analytics https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-privacy-cloud-writing https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-privacy-cloud-writing As cloud-based writing tools multiply, the question of who can read your private writing becomes more urgent. Here's how WriteDaily handles your data, what we protect, and what we don't collect. Mon, 12 Sep 2016 07:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) Writing Tools Privacy Product Development WriteDaily Privacy Data Security Writing Tools Daily Writing https://pashley.org/posts/week-ending--11th-october https://pashley.org/posts/week-ending--11th-october There are a few things I discovered this week worth noting: Sun, 11 Oct 2015 18:36:45 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) web development docker react https://pashley.org/posts/september-page-speed https://pashley.org/posts/september-page-speed Hitting 100 on Google Pagespeed feels like it's impossible to hit right now. Despite a lot of effort to hit & maintain the current rating it's really hard to push past 97%. Fri, 09 Oct 2015 18:36:45 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/fixing-git-checkout-line-endings https://pashley.org/posts/fixing-git-checkout-line-endings Recently when I was trying to run `brew update` on my Mac I was hitting errors that claimed I had uncommitted changes to my local brew and yet I hadn't made any changes. It didn't matter what I did, the changes would not revert and the errors would not go away. Sun, 04 Oct 2015 18:36:45 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/top-5-website-performance---july-2015 https://pashley.org/posts/top-5-website-performance---july-2015 The site I write the code for, [approvedfood.co.uk](https://approvedfood.co.uk), on my own is consistently ranked Top 5 for performance in the UK! We beat eBay in July! [IRUK 500: Web Performance Tracker](http://internetretailing.net/iruk-500-web-performance-tracker/) for PageSpeed. Sat, 29 Aug 2015 18:36:45 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-year-two-data-insights https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-year-two-data-insights Two years and 25,000 writing sessions into WriteDaily, the daily writing tool at writedaily.co has taught me more about habit formation, product design, and the gap between what builders find interesting and what users find valuable than any client work. Here's a look at what's working, what's evolving, and what comes next. Sun, 22 Mar 2015 08:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) Product Development Writing Tools Lessons Learned WriteDaily Daily Writing Product Lessons Side Projects Writing Analytics LIWC https://pashley.org/posts/node_permissions https://pashley.org/posts/node_permissions Fix node privilege issues when installed via brew. User will be constantly receive permission denied without this fix. Tue, 10 Feb 2015 18:36:45 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/optimising-nginx-and-php-fpm https://pashley.org/posts/optimising-nginx-and-php-fpm Some notes from another round of performance optimisation of our server stack hosting our online platform that dramatically improved customer experience too. Mon, 09 Feb 2015 21:38:50 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) NGINX php-fpm server unix performance https://pashley.org/posts/slow_mac https://pashley.org/posts/slow_mac My MacBook Pro was recently suffering from 100% CPU pretty much all of the time and it took quite a while to solve them problem and breathe life back into my workhorse. Mon, 02 Feb 2015 18:36:45 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/move-to-new-server https://pashley.org/posts/move-to-new-server I recently chose to take up the challenge of using github.io to host my long-standing blog. Sun, 01 Feb 2015 18:36:45 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/how-to-achieve-some-focus https://pashley.org/posts/how-to-achieve-some-focus I've been fortunate recently to take a break from video game development Sat, 31 Jan 2015 20:48:07 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) production https://pashley.org/posts/outsourcing-artwork-for-better-game-development https://pashley.org/posts/outsourcing-artwork-for-better-game-development Hi, my name is David Tolley and I'd like to share my many years of Sat, 31 Jan 2015 06:18:50 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) business outsourcing production https://pashley.org/posts/polarising-size-developers https://pashley.org/posts/polarising-size-developers There used to be a time when developers of all sizes existed from small Wed, 28 Jan 2015 18:37:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) business career https://pashley.org/posts/book-review-linchpin-seth-godin https://pashley.org/posts/book-review-linchpin-seth-godin http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0749953357?ie=UTF8&tag=gamedevelcons-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=0749953357 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 20:01:51 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) read me https://pashley.org/posts/quote-cherryhs-law-no-rule-should-be https://pashley.org/posts/quote-cherryhs-law-no-rule-should-be Cherryh's Law: no rule should be so rigid that it cannot be broken when the situation demands it. Tue, 27 Jan 2015 10:40:34 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/why-fixed-9-5-time-is-bad-for-games https://pashley.org/posts/why-fixed-9-5-time-is-bad-for-games I often wander between favouring and hating the idea of a 9-5 culture at Mon, 26 Jan 2015 23:04:38 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) career production https://pashley.org/posts/victorian-production https://pashley.org/posts/victorian-production Is middleware replacing talented, creative developers? Is everything Mon, 26 Jan 2015 08:18:06 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) production https://pashley.org/posts/do-you-have-resume-hook https://pashley.org/posts/do-you-have-resume-hook The way we apply for roles is still baked into the tradition of a paper CV along with the formatting that goes with it. Stop, think about it. Sun, 25 Jan 2015 20:36:36 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) career https://pashley.org/posts/thought-who-are-you-talking-to https://pashley.org/posts/thought-who-are-you-talking-to Remember, you're always talking to your game players, the end audience. You're not talking to the middle-man, the Interviewer, Lead Designer, Journalist or your Manager. Think about who it is you're really addressing. Sun, 25 Jan 2015 06:52:35 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) marketing https://pashley.org/posts/marketing-is-everyones-job https://pashley.org/posts/marketing-is-everyones-job In a world of freelancers, contractors and small, tight development Sat, 24 Jan 2015 21:30:09 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) business development https://pashley.org/posts/thought-what-does-quality-mean https://pashley.org/posts/thought-what-does-quality-mean Without looking it up, what does quality mean to you in terms of how you Sat, 24 Jan 2015 06:30:53 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/myth-of-silver-bullet-process https://pashley.org/posts/myth-of-silver-bullet-process There is no one development process that fits all; Scrum, Prince, Lean, Fri, 23 Jan 2015 07:15:42 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) production https://pashley.org/posts/how-do-you-think https://pashley.org/posts/how-do-you-think When working with other people it's important to consider how they see things, as their view is often very different from your own perspective. In our Thu, 22 Jan 2015 20:21:59 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) career https://pashley.org/posts/opinion-small-businesses-stop-using https://pashley.org/posts/opinion-small-businesses-stop-using If there's one thing I hate, it's receiving an automated reply from a Thu, 22 Jan 2015 09:29:49 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) business connect fun opinion small https://pashley.org/posts/thought-how-do-you-prefer-to https://pashley.org/posts/thought-how-do-you-prefer-to There are many ways to communicate with people, what's your preference? Wed, 21 Jan 2015 18:33:23 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) communication https://pashley.org/posts/thought-you-need-slack-to-succeed https://pashley.org/posts/thought-you-need-slack-to-succeed Slack is the need to have capacity to adapt to change, it's no good Wed, 21 Jan 2015 06:32:22 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) production https://pashley.org/posts/thought-who-will-make-1st-carbon https://pashley.org/posts/thought-who-will-make-1st-carbon Hmmm.... this could be a tough one to work out. Imagine all of the power Tue, 20 Jan 2015 18:34:16 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) business development https://pashley.org/posts/book-agile-game-development-with-scrum https://pashley.org/posts/book-agile-game-development-with-scrum I recently connected with long time promotion and pioneer of Agile game Tue, 20 Jan 2015 11:20:32 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) read me https://pashley.org/posts/do-you-connect-with-your-audience https://pashley.org/posts/do-you-connect-with-your-audience The relationship between games and their audience has changed over the Mon, 19 Jan 2015 19:07:50 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/15-seconds-of-fame https://pashley.org/posts/15-seconds-of-fame "In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes." - Andy Mon, 19 Jan 2015 09:33:15 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/10000-hours-to-success https://pashley.org/posts/10000-hours-to-success In 2008, Gladwell's book _"Outliers: The Story of Success"_ repeatedly mentions the "10,000-Hour Rule", claiming that the key to success in any field is, to a large extent, a matter of practicing a specific task for a total of around 10,000 hours.... Sun, 18 Jan 2015 19:57:20 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) career https://pashley.org/posts/weakest-link https://pashley.org/posts/weakest-link Has your business hit a glass ceiling? The weakest link in your company might be the one thing you are not looking at. Sun, 18 Jan 2015 11:26:13 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) business career https://pashley.org/posts/7-of-my-favourite-games-industry-rss https://pashley.org/posts/7-of-my-favourite-games-industry-rss I spend a lot of my time keeping in touch with what's going off in the Sat, 17 Jan 2015 06:22:09 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) read me https://pashley.org/posts/finishing-is-hard https://pashley.org/posts/finishing-is-hard starts out exciting and fun. Then it gets harder and less fun, until it Fri, 16 Jan 2015 20:45:46 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) production https://pashley.org/posts/recommended-read-small-is-new-big-seth https://pashley.org/posts/recommended-read-small-is-new-big-seth For me, even though this book is a few years old the title of Seth's Thu, 15 Jan 2015 22:23:54 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) read me https://pashley.org/posts/are-you-unique https://pashley.org/posts/are-you-unique In a world of seemingly infinite choice of games and staff, how do you Thu, 15 Jan 2015 06:31:36 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) business career https://pashley.org/posts/building-the-creative-business https://pashley.org/posts/building-the-creative-business _Building the Creative Business_ is a management course aimed at Tue, 30 Dec 2014 08:19:17 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/syncing-with-apple-iphone-without-itunes-and-it-actually-works https://pashley.org/posts/syncing-with-apple-iphone-without-itunes-and-it-actually-works Yesterday I've spent like 7 hours trying to upload music and videos to Fri, 05 Dec 2014 20:05:04 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/what-clients-want https://pashley.org/posts/what-clients-want A potential client calls and wants a website, as a web developer you are Fri, 05 Dec 2014 14:54:31 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-data-integrity-checkin https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-data-integrity-checkin 18 months in, WriteDaily's auto-save has processed 500,000 save operations without a single lost word. Here's what makes the reliability layer work and why it matters for any tool that holds user-generated content. Tue, 05 Aug 2014 07:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) Product Development Writing Tools WriteDaily Daily Writing Data Integrity Auto-Save Reliability https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-export-privacy https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-export-privacy WriteDaily now exports your writing to Markdown and plain text. Every word you write belongs to you — here's what we shipped and how we think about data portability. Tue, 18 Feb 2014 08:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) Product Development Writing Tools WriteDaily Daily Writing Data Portability Privacy Product Updates https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-year-one-habit-engine https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-year-one-habit-engine A year into WriteDaily, the daily writing tool at writedaily.co has processed over 10,000 sessions. This post reflects on what the data says about writing habits, the technical challenges of building a habit-formation engine, and why I'm more convinced than ever that daily writing with feedback loops changes how you think. Mon, 09 Dec 2013 08:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) Product Development Writing Tools Startups WriteDaily Daily Writing Writing Analytics Habit Formation LIWC Sentiment Analysis Product Lessons Data Science https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-update-sentiment-streaks-insights https://pashley.org/posts/writedaily-update-sentiment-streaks-insights Four months into WriteDaily, the daily writing tool at writedaily.co has evolved significantly. New features include LIWC-powered emotional pie charts, streak tracking, and weather context. But the real insight comes from the data: patterns in writer productivity, emotional states, and what separates consistent writers from those who burn out. Mon, 22 Jul 2013 07:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) Product Development Writing Tools Startups WriteDaily Daily Writing Writing Analytics Sentiment Analysis LIWC Habit Formation Product Iteration https://pashley.org/posts/performance-and-development-review-template https://pashley.org/posts/performance-and-development-review-template Performance and Development reviews are an important aspect of Mon, 13 May 2013 11:50:25 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/job-interview-assessment-form-template https://pashley.org/posts/job-interview-assessment-form-template Back in the days of old, we used standard templates for a lot of company Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:41:38 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/studio-policy-bible https://pashley.org/posts/studio-policy-bible Every business needs some policies to keep teams aware of everything Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:32:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/200-rss-feeds-from-carefully-cultivated-reading-list https://pashley.org/posts/200-rss-feeds-from-carefully-cultivated-reading-list Over the years I've found that RSS feeds have made it easier for me to Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:30:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/what-i-was-responsible-for-as-studio-head https://pashley.org/posts/what-i-was-responsible-for-as-studio-head I'm having a bit of a dig about in some old documents and I found my old Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:28:49 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/launching-writedaily-daily-writing-tool https://pashley.org/posts/launching-writedaily-daily-writing-tool I'm building WriteDaily, a web-based tool that combines a distraction-free writing environment with a 750-word daily target and rich analytics. The goal: make daily writing measurable, motivating, and insightful. Here's the vision, the tech stack, and why I think writers need better data about their own process. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:00:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) Product Development Writing Tools Startups WriteDaily Daily Writing Writing Habit 750 Words Productivity Tools Sentiment Analysis Writing Analytics https://pashley.org/posts/ssh-auto-login-with-shared-key-fails https://pashley.org/posts/ssh-auto-login-with-shared-key-fails I recently had trouble when my SSH auto-it took a while to figure out what was wrong. I've made some notes for Mon, 07 May 2012 11:40:37 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/pinterest-pin-fails-no-images-foun https://pashley.org/posts/pinterest-pin-fails-no-images-foun Sadly, it appears that many web developers are struggling to get their Sat, 05 May 2012 12:38:35 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/osx-reports-incorrect-disk-usage https://pashley.org/posts/osx-reports-incorrect-disk-usage If you're MacOS disk usage is being reported incorrectly then you've Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:05:44 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/carbon-copy-cloner-osx-micro-review https://pashley.org/posts/carbon-copy-cloner-osx-micro-review Carbon Copy Cloner - micro review Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:02:24 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/resurrecting-a-synology-diskstation https://pashley.org/posts/resurrecting-a-synology-diskstation I walked into a minefield of problems when attempting to connect back to Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:08:29 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/installing-jenkins-as-continuous-integration-builder-on-windows https://pashley.org/posts/installing-jenkins-as-continuous-integration-builder-on-windows While most of my work is Mac/Unix based some of my business work is Sat, 14 Apr 2012 12:37:03 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/setting-up-osx-for-web-development-2 https://pashley.org/posts/setting-up-osx-for-web-development-2 _(I will be maintaining this Post with my current setup steps as time Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:57:46 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/app-list https://pashley.org/posts/app-list Every Mac app I rely on for web development, system administration, and daily productivity — from Dropbox to Hazel to MenuMeters. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:09:31 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/shu-gspm-s2w2-presentation-post-production https://pashley.org/posts/shu-gspm-s2w2-presentation-post-production Below is a link to the presentation I gave at _Sheffield Hallam Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:39:30 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/shu-gspm-s2w2-presentation-marketing https://pashley.org/posts/shu-gspm-s2w2-presentation-marketing Below is a link to the presentation I gave at _Sheffield Hallam Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:22:47 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/shu-gspm-s1w9-presentation-production-methods https://pashley.org/posts/shu-gspm-s1w9-presentation-production-methods Below is a link to the presentation I gave at _Sheffield Hallam Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:15:40 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/optimising-an-ecommerce-site https://pashley.org/posts/optimising-an-ecommerce-site Our development work this week has included a lot of server optimisation Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:41:27 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/move-your-business-to-the-cloud https://pashley.org/posts/move-your-business-to-the-cloud Ring Alpha recently undertook the task of **setting up and migrating** a Fri, 17 Jun 2011 06:41:13 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) community facebook forum rss social media tweetdeck twitter https://pashley.org/posts/live-customer-support https://pashley.org/posts/live-customer-support margin: 0 0 10px 10px;"> Thu, 12 May 2011 15:24:59 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/is-at-desk-internet-access-bad-for-productivity https://pashley.org/posts/is-at-desk-internet-access-bad-for-productivity I know a few development companies that do not have internet access at Fri, 06 May 2011 22:46:31 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/get-my-business-on-google-maps https://pashley.org/posts/get-my-business-on-google-maps Getting **your business on Google Maps** (aka Google Places, Google Wed, 04 May 2011 12:18:27 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/improve-google-adwords-advertising-campaigns https://pashley.org/posts/improve-google-adwords-advertising-campaigns Managing an effective **Pay Per Click advertising campaign** on **Google Sat, 30 Apr 2011 14:05:27 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/five-ecommerce-website-seo-tips-you-can-use https://pashley.org/posts/five-ecommerce-website-seo-tips-you-can-use experience in Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) for eCommerce websites to Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:36:39 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/ecommerce-website-developer https://pashley.org/posts/ecommerce-website-developer we're experienced experts in **ecommerce web development** having Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:51:47 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/spring-clean-your-website-to-improve-your-search-results-ranking https://pashley.org/posts/spring-clean-your-website-to-improve-your-search-results-ranking up-to-date is important to ensure you keep high in the search listings Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:18:21 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/ten-website-design-mistakes-to-avoid https://pashley.org/posts/ten-website-design-mistakes-to-avoid As the economy took a downturn and fuel prices soar, more people are Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:30:34 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/mobile-web-view https://pashley.org/posts/mobile-web-view and mobile web viewing are increasing every day and it's simply not good Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:17:10 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/how-to-choose-the-best-website-designer https://pashley.org/posts/how-to-choose-the-best-website-designer In order to compete in today's tough hospitality economy, business Wed, 16 Feb 2011 11:34:54 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/how-seo-boosts-your-page-rank https://pashley.org/posts/how-seo-boosts-your-page-rank Do you ever use search engines to find a product or service on the Tue, 15 Feb 2011 19:30:47 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/extend-the-range-of-your-home-or-business-wifi-network https://pashley.org/posts/extend-the-range-of-your-home-or-business-wifi-network I am sometimes asked how to extend the range of your home or business Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:32:45 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/ecommerce-site-approvedfood-co-uk https://pashley.org/posts/ecommerce-site-approvedfood-co-uk Today saw the first public showing of the eCommerce site refresh for Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:06:48 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) development ecommerce website https://pashley.org/posts/hosting-migration-ecommerce-site https://pashley.org/posts/hosting-migration-ecommerce-site Server](/assets/Dell-PowerEdge-R410-1U-Server-E5520-8-Core-2TB-4GB-DDR3-8XDVDRW-0908-13-server@11-e1295562432645.jpg 'Hosted Dell R410 Server') Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:54:50 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) ecommerce hosting https://pashley.org/posts/tips-for-pricing-website-design https://pashley.org/posts/tips-for-pricing-website-design If you are fairly new to the website design business, then you may be at Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:03:28 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/ring-alpha-uno-military-sim https://pashley.org/posts/ring-alpha-uno-military-sim Here's a couple of recent posts from my alter ego, Ring Alpha, about the Fri, 31 Dec 2010 14:32:22 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/top-link-cloaking-plugins-for-wordpress-2 https://pashley.org/posts/top-link-cloaking-plugins-for-wordpress-2 If you have a blog with affiliated link hijacking. It does not matter if you are writing about poster Wed, 15 Dec 2010 11:51:42 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/where-have-i-been https://pashley.org/posts/where-have-i-been It's been quite a long time since I posted about Game Production as I've Sun, 05 Dec 2010 13:03:06 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/precisely-how-to-add-content-material-to-a-joomla-website https://pashley.org/posts/precisely-how-to-add-content-material-to-a-joomla-website I will teach you how one can make pages with static content. Thu, 28 Oct 2010 16:45:03 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/practical-ways-to-improve-website-readability https://pashley.org/posts/practical-ways-to-improve-website-readability A readable website will encourage your viewers to remain on your website Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:08:13 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/early-days https://pashley.org/posts/early-days Over the last few weeks I've been ramping up my efforts to get my teeth Sat, 16 Oct 2010 18:34:30 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/hesketh https://pashley.org/posts/hesketh Play, Create, Share and Perform your own music using this simple to use Sat, 16 Oct 2010 06:36:30 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) game https://pashley.org/posts/where-the-money-goes https://pashley.org/posts/where-the-money-goes I wanted to share with you a presentation about **Where The Money Goes** Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:28:08 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/best-spam-filters-for-wordpress https://pashley.org/posts/best-spam-filters-for-wordpress When a blog receives lots of comments, it is a sign that the blog is a Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:09:09 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/ways-to-remote-test-your-website-for-usability https://pashley.org/posts/ways-to-remote-test-your-website-for-usability The usability of your website can be measured to an extent. There are Mon, 11 Oct 2010 11:12:16 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/ring-alpha-uno-military-sim-2 https://pashley.org/posts/ring-alpha-uno-military-sim-2 Here's a couple of recent posts from my alter ego, Ring Alpha, about the Mon, 11 Oct 2010 06:31:04 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/whats-going-on-with-sony-android-and-google https://pashley.org/posts/whats-going-on-with-sony-android-and-google Yesterday we witnessed [Google TV open it's Tue, 05 Oct 2010 11:38:03 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) LinkedIn https://pashley.org/posts/episodic-game-content-done-right https://pashley.org/posts/episodic-game-content-done-right I think there's a missed opportunity with Episodic games that are Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:45:54 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) business model episodic LinkedIn https://pashley.org/posts/my-favourite-ios-music-apps https://pashley.org/posts/my-favourite-ios-music-apps I've spent a little while this week whiling away the hours with a couple Sun, 03 Oct 2010 12:01:41 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) iphone music https://pashley.org/posts/the-definitive-guide-to-pitching-your-video-game https://pashley.org/posts/the-definitive-guide-to-pitching-your-video-game Over the years I've both pitched many games and been on the receiving Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:00:57 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) LinkedIn pitch pitching https://pashley.org/posts/flow-make-better-games https://pashley.org/posts/flow-make-better-games I've been meaning to re-present something I did for a whole game Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:45:35 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) LinkedIn production productivity https://pashley.org/posts/excellent-tips-and-resources-for-web-design https://pashley.org/posts/excellent-tips-and-resources-for-web-design Web design is a whole new type of design. Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:14:05 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/20-years-of-a-video-game-developer-career-4 https://pashley.org/posts/20-years-of-a-video-game-developer-career-4 I'd like to share with you my game development career experience as part Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:07:44 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) career history LinkedIn https://pashley.org/posts/a-warm-fuzzy-feeling https://pashley.org/posts/a-warm-fuzzy-feeling I always get a warm fuzzy feeling when I get to know that people enjoyed Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:21:49 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) legacy https://pashley.org/posts/epic-citadel-lean-mean-development https://pashley.org/posts/epic-citadel-lean-mean-development recent outing on iPhone of the amazing looking Unreal Engine 3 demo Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:17:04 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) development iphone middleware unreal https://pashley.org/posts/avoiding-redundancy-2 https://pashley.org/posts/avoiding-redundancy-2 I very recently wrote a post entitled '[Why Does Redundancy Always Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:00:07 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) business career redundancy https://pashley.org/posts/when-the-production-manager-visits https://pashley.org/posts/when-the-production-manager-visits This is what it feels like when the production manager visits to see how Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:22:02 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) fun manager https://pashley.org/posts/leveraging-social-media-to-maximise-your-game-sales https://pashley.org/posts/leveraging-social-media-to-maximise-your-game-sales Connecting with your audience is absolutely critical to the success of Sat, 28 Aug 2010 06:45:16 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) business marketing https://pashley.org/posts/why-does-redundancy-happens-in-game-development https://pashley.org/posts/why-does-redundancy-happens-in-game-development It's worth understanding why redundancies are a natural consequence for Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:16:28 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) business career https://pashley.org/posts/is-a-game-development-career-compatible-with-family-life https://pashley.org/posts/is-a-game-development-career-compatible-with-family-life What compromises have you made to balance your career and family? 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Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:28:33 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/how-to-make-documents-work-for-your-team https://pashley.org/posts/how-to-make-documents-work-for-your-team All video game production projects need documents, whether it's a four Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:12:08 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) production https://pashley.org/posts/how-i-use-twitter https://pashley.org/posts/how-i-use-twitter How I use Twitter as part of my game blog — auto-posting new articles, following the right people, and keeping readers up to date. 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Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:31:01 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/all-games-should-be-free https://pashley.org/posts/all-games-should-be-free Why iPhone and iPad developers should stop moaning about the sale price of their games — and why games should be free. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:47:02 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) design https://pashley.org/posts/using-odesk-for-seo-tasks https://pashley.org/posts/using-odesk-for-seo-tasks optimization is a technique used to rank up high in Google. 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Seth Godin's manifesto on taking initiative, doing the work, and being indispensable. Sat, 26 Jun 2010 17:46:27 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) read me https://pashley.org/posts/5-indie-games-developers https://pashley.org/posts/5-indie-games-developers The phrase 'indie games' often refers to games made by small independent Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:43:32 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) business https://pashley.org/posts/comment-full-analysis-of-iphone-economics-it-is-bad-news-and-then-it-gets-worse https://pashley.org/posts/comment-full-analysis-of-iphone-economics-it-is-bad-news-and-then-it-gets-worse I recently re-tweeted this article and I commented on the post but Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:19:17 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) business iphone https://pashley.org/posts/whats-your-point-of-difference https://pashley.org/posts/whats-your-point-of-difference Bear with me on this one... Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:03:18 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) business career https://pashley.org/posts/jquery-heatmap https://pashley.org/posts/jquery-heatmap A jQuery heatmap plugin that visualizes user interaction and click patterns on your web pages. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:38:22 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) https://pashley.org/posts/generalist-specialist-game-developer https://pashley.org/posts/generalist-specialist-game-developer Whilst researching teams, I recently came across 2 similar concepts that Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:45:45 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) career https://pashley.org/posts/javascript-treegrid-control https://pashley.org/posts/javascript-treegrid-control A JavaScript TreeGrid component that organizes and edits data in grid, tree, or treegrid modes. 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Wed, 26 May 2010 19:39:00 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) business contract royalties https://pashley.org/posts/opinion-graduate-training-poor https://pashley.org/posts/opinion-graduate-training-poor I'm typically passionate about making sure our beloved games industry is Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:31:53 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) career training https://pashley.org/posts/prep-e3-2010 https://pashley.org/posts/prep-e3-2010 Well, it's almost here, E3 Expo 2010 and it will be followed by many Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:36:45 GMT info@pashley.org (Simeon Pashley) business conference pitch