
Technology Translated

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SCOTT ELLIS
Technology Translated is a weekly show delivering technology insights for your business. Scott Ellis and special guests provide practical tech tips in terms non-techies can understand, to remove fear of the unknown and give you an unfair advantage.
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The Art of Learning New Technologies Fast, with Avery Swartz
Read more: The Art of Learning New Technologies Fast, with Avery SwartzRegardless of the hesitation we sometimes have about learning new things, there are many times when it’s exciting, or at least necessary to take the plunge. But what do you do when you don’t even know where to begin? Avery Swartz is the founder of Camptech.ca, a technology training center in Toronto, CA. But even…
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An Expert’s Design Tips for Creating a Killer Website with Rafal Tomal
Read more: An Expert’s Design Tips for Creating a Killer Website with Rafal TomalEveryone likes to think they know good design, even if they’re not a designer. But unless you’ve spent time in the trenches studying and doing design, you’re missing out on much of the “why” that drives design decisions. By having a better understanding of design, you’ll be better able to guide your designer to the…
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Behind the Scenes of Copyblogger’s Editorial Workflow, with Pamela WilsonFeatured
Read more: Behind the Scenes of Copyblogger’s Editorial Workflow, with Pamela WilsonFeaturedWhether you’re a one person blog or site with full staff, having an editoral process is critical to your success. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to developing your editorial process. But developing one that fits your business will lower your stress level, ensure consistency, and allow you to focus on other things. When I wanted to…
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Learning How to Rock Twitter, with Amber Osborne
Read more: Learning How to Rock Twitter, with Amber OsborneDespite the ups-and-downs we hear about in the media, Twitter is still an incredible platform for networking, helping, and conducting research. Amber Osborne has been an expert user for years and is going to share some tips to help you get more out of Twitter, and the tool she helped create, Meshfire. Whether it’s making…
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How To Be A Technology Change-Agent Champion For Your Company
Read more: How To Be A Technology Change-Agent Champion For Your CompanyNot every successful company has been so because of technology … a point that’s easy to forget in our tech-driven world. But it’s getting harder to compete without being tech-savvy, for individuals and companies. And fear is the biggest hinderance. Dave Hartley is an expert in helping businesses overcome the obstacles that keep companies from…
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5 Simple DIY Ways to Improve Your Website in 2016
Read more: 5 Simple DIY Ways to Improve Your Website in 2016A major redesign of your website will typically happen every 2-4 years. In between, it’s a good idea to freshen up your website annually. Small updates can go a long way toward keeping your site feeling like new, and doesn’t have to be expensive or time consuming. I look at client websites everyday and I…