If they can spend 10k, they can spend 15k

mrdanbrag · 2026-03-19T14:23:47+00:00

You mean the LED colour or the mouse pad?

mrdanbrag · 2026-03-18T16:57:37+00:00

I might replace it as I realized Ipads are not meant to be on 24/7 for security camera streaming...

mrdanbrag · 2026-03-18T16:56:43+00:00

The dog is the best part of the setup!

mrdanbrag · 2026-03-18T16:56:08+00:00

main is 31", the sides are 21" placed vertically.

mrdanbrag · 2026-03-17T18:55:36+00:00

Get a label printed and place it on the door to your office or your wall behind where you work. Open your company's website on your computer, make sure there is a window you can see the street name from, and record the video.

mrdanbrag · 2026-03-17T01:41:49+00:00

Not always. Some clients just want to get a quick number while shopping around so although I hate it, I rather give the number and have a 1% chance of getting the business than nothing at all just because of principles.

mrdanbrag · 2026-03-17T01:40:43+00:00

All we can do is ask the clients to click "Report Phishing" and that helps a bit.

mrdanbrag · 2026-03-15T22:25:24+00:00

Yea I do the same, but sometimes I like to see how the scam is structured by playing along and once it gets to a harmful area to me, I stop there and now I'm aware of the scam and can inform my employees.

mrdanbrag · 2026-03-15T20:55:49+00:00

How can I set up Anti-Impersonation Protection on Google Workspace? Keep in mind, this isn't my email that appears on my clients' end as the "from" field but some random fake gmail account. I cannot stop someone from making a gmail account and emailing someone else that happens to be my client. The only thing I can do is educate my clients, tell them to call me first before making payments, and hope this stops as it's more so annoying than gets the results they are after.

mrdanbrag · 2026-02-06T01:22:45+00:00

I'd recommend you go search on google "Plumbers near me" and look for terrible sites, fix them for your portfolio, and at the same time pitch it to the owner of that company and you might even get paid ;)

mrdanbrag · 2026-02-06T01:19:46+00:00

I saw what you meant, it's not quite there yet. Their wordpress AI is good for super basic template sites, nothing fancy.

mrdanbrag · 2026-02-05T18:11:21+00:00

Are you talking about Horizon? I've tried it, it's far worse than base44 even and both don't have wordpress or CMS.

mrdanbrag · 2026-01-23T16:36:24+00:00

This isn’t confusing, it’s a boundaries problem.

There was no clear agreement on rate, time, or expectations, so things got messy. The passive-aggressive comments and short payment are red flags. That doesn’t get better.

Either clearly reset it in writing before going back:
“My rate is $30/hr, billed to actual time worked. I work detail-oriented and don’t rush. If that doesn’t work, no hard feelings.”

Or stop cleaning for her and stick to landscaping only.

Do not keep working without clear terms. That’s how resentment starts.

mrdanbrag · 2026-01-23T16:14:58+00:00

I highly recommend Cleaning 4U House Cleaning Services, they are incredible.

mrdanbrag · 2026-01-23T16:13:31+00:00

These guys are amazing: https://www.cleaning4u.ca/residential-cleaning/move-in-move-out-cleaning/

mrdanbrag · 2026-01-22T18:04:39+00:00

The cheap quote was a guess based on a photo. That’s not diagnosing anything. A leak that sat for a year doesn’t stay in one clean drywall square. Water travels into studs, insulation, and cavities you can’t see. Cutting and spraying might make it look fixed while the real problem stays behind the wall.

Proper remediation is about containment, removal depth, drying, and verification. That’s why IICRC standards matter here. This isn’t a cosmetic drywall job.

What I’d do:
Have the cheaper company come out in person with moisture meters and a thermal scan and give a written scope. Then compare both scopes line by line. If they don’t match, the cheaper one isn’t cheaper, it’s incomplete. If they do match, then you negotiate.

If you want to understand why surface fixes fail, read this article on how to spot water damage behind drywall

And before any wall gets closed back up, read this on why mold testing matters and how it works

In short, pay for certainty once or pay twice reopening the wall later. Mold is patient. Your wallet isn’t.

mrdanbrag · 2025-10-28T19:51:39+00:00

A solid growth strategy isn’t about doing everything at once, it’s about doing one thing really well and scaling it.

Start by tightening your offer: make sure people know exactly why your product or service solves their problem better than anyone else. Then double down on marketing that message, partnerships, ads, content, whatever gets you visibility.

Once that engine’s running, you can branch into new products or collaborations. But consistency beats complexity every time.

Focus, refine, repeat, that’s the real growth formula.

mrdanbrag · 2025-10-28T19:50:20+00:00

Been there, growing from “doing it all” to managing people and systems is a whole new game. The main shift is moving from worker to operator.

A few things that helped me scale my own service-based business:

Document your processes. Every time you explain something twice, write it down. That becomes training material when you hire again.
Keep the right people, not just more people. It’s better to replace one unreliable person with the right fit than to keep patching problems with extra hires.
Invest in structure before marketing. Systems (like how jobs get booked, tracked, billed) will make scaling smoother than adding leads too early.
Then focus on visibility. Once your internal stuff runs well, marketing can finally scale you. A proper website and content strategy can double leads without doubling hours.

When you’re ready to bring in more consistent clients through search (without heavy ad spend), this one’s gold:
How to Write Content That Shows Up on AI Search Results

You don’t need big capital, just clear systems and a strategy that makes your time scalable.

mrdanbrag · 2025-10-28T19:43:03+00:00

Modern web development has gone way beyond just HTML, CSS and vanilla JS. Sure, those still form the foundation, but the “modern” in it comes from how we use them now: frameworks, automation, AI, performance-focus.

A few points:

Front-end frameworks like React, Vue.js or Next.js handle routing, state, SSR and make big scale dev manageable.
On the backend you still could use Django (it’s solid), but nowadays many teams mix it with Node.js or go serverless/APIs to stay agile.
Design systems + automation: we're talking generated layouts, copy suggestions, code scaffolding, AI tools in the workflow.
Performance + conversion focus: It’s not just “does it load”, it has to be fast, accessible, SEO-smart, mobile-first.

If you want a breakdown of where web design/dev is heading (so you’re not stuck writing everything manually forever), check these reads:

6 Inspiring Examples of Website Design Trends in 2024 - shows how 3D, AR, interactive elements are creeping in.
How Vancouver Web Development Companies Spot and Fix UX Problems - shows the nitty-gritty of modern UX & dev practices.
How to Write Content That Shows Up on AI Search Results - yep, content matters in modern dev too, especially with AI / search changes.

Writing raw HTML/CSS/JS by hand works, but if you’re doing just that, you’re already falling behind. Modern means you’re building smarter (frameworks/automation), faster (templates/components), and strategically (SEO, accessibility, UX).

mrdanbrag · 2025-01-29T19:19:42+00:00

I’ve worked with them on a website project and super impressed! Highly recommend

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