All of My Blog Posts

It turns out you are selling insurance.

By Toby Cryns | January 13, 2024

I read an interesting thing about project-based billing today, and it goes like this: So, if you are in the business of fixed-bid projects, make sure you are charging a premium for that insurance you are providing!

You can’t “team build” a committee.

By Toby Cryns | November 6, 2023

Businesses don’t have teams. They have committees.

The Myth of the “Set it and forget it” app

By Toby Cryns | November 3, 2023

Web of Lies: The ‘Set It and Forget It’ Fantasy Unraveled by the Threads of Reality!

The absurdity of sellers paying the buyer fees when selling your home. Why the heck did I just pay $9,000 to someone I never met?

By Toby Cryns | November 2, 2023

We sold our family home a few years back for $300,000. We paid our realtor 3% and the buyer’s realtor 3%. This is a messed up system ripe for scandal, as we paid $9,000 to someone we never met, never worked with, and never saw. To this date, I still don’t know who or why…

On Company Culture

By Toby Cryns | October 13, 2023

There is so much to learn all the time, in all places, in all people, and in all things.  You’ll bring your own perspectives, talents, and experiences to work with you every day, and we need to celebrate that.  Also, we have a company culture that will be enhanced and changed by all you bring…

My Interview with a new website developer

By Toby Cryns | October 4, 2023

Insights from an experienced web developer, discussing his journey and learnings in the field. Through an email Q&A with a newcomer, he reflects on his self-taught path, the value of practical experience over formal education in tech, and the evolution of web development. He emphasizes continuous learning, adapting to technological changes, and values the fresh perspectives that new developers bring to the industry. The developer also highlights the significance of AI and foresees its impact on future communication and SEO in web development.

WordPress Hacked? Here’s Your Recovery Guide

By Al Writer | September 28, 2023

WordPress hacked? Stay calm and follow this step-by-step guide to recover your site. Learn the signs, recovery steps, and how to secure your site for the future.

Why We Don’t Automate Our WordPress Hosting Business

By Toby Cryns | September 26, 2023

There are some great platforms out there to automate your website hosting biz: But we don’t use any of them. Here’s why: Hosting companies only get worse over time. Over the years, I’ve hosted websites on a bunch of platforms: All of these hosting companies share one thing in common: Over time, they all got…

Humble comfort for when you are about to embark on a life-changing journey

By Toby Cryns | July 24, 2023

Humble comfort for when you are about to embark on a life-changing journey

The Things an Amazingly Calm Company Does #1: WPMU Dev

By Toby Cryns | June 21, 2023

Sometimes the simple, human interactions are the things that build lifelong partnerships. Here’s an unexpected story about how a big company that brought joy to my life today.