Finally I have been able to do some work on my own projects. I have managed to install a plugin onto Macommand that will keep it updated for me automatically, so far so good. I have also managed to do some more work on the ever growing Aggregator plugin.
I also spent the weekend cleaning my Macbook from clutter, easiest way was to install OS X again and install all the programs I need etc. So now I have a nice new shiny desktop free of clutter, until Leopard comes out anyway.
Still working on this plugin for e107 using the SimplePie script, it is going well but I have had to take a break to fit in client work. I have also been working on some plans for Macommand, some of which will also use the SimplePie script to make possible. I will be updating the portfolio side of this site in a day or two, with a few projects I have been doing for a few people and myself. Meaning I will have to sort all the other pages out I am still yet to do.
I am also thinking about new ideas for my DesignedThis project, which from a blog side of things has ground to a halt since alot of client work etc I have been getting. I will be getting it back underway soon with a fresh new look for the development blog, and a few hired people to help me out.
I did a bit of work on my new site Macommand. The site is going to be a blog covering the latest programs/widgets/sites that appear on the internet for Mac users. Hopefully the site will allow people to find programs/widgets/links that are an interest to them.
Once the site has a few blog posts up and has been crawled a few times and listed it should be a helpful resource for people with Macs. Tomorrow I will be looking at a few ways to improve the layout of the site and ways people can interact with it, possibly with ratings etc…
While doing this I have been keeping my eye on a few other sites that are up for sale that require less work. Should be good fun adding new sites to my little network.
Spent most of the day messing around with MooTools, and doing some tiny edits to that Aggregator plugin. However seeing as the script i’m using is having new releases every week I might wait a few weeks for most of the bugs to be fixed. I’m also going to be busy the next few days sorting things out for a whole weekend away standing on a stall selling framed photo’s. Should be fun with the recent weather in the UK.
I know I have a few inactive sites at the moment, ones that are in development mainly. It just takes time so in the meantime while wrapping client work around mine I am looking for a few sites to buy and get online. This way I can fill up some of my server space with more sites… And means I have more sites to write content etc for…
I am also starting to write the next blog updates for DesignedThis, however I got a bit distracted by something I saw online that made me start coding the one of many features that will be part of NudeCoding. Managed to get that finished now just another few features to go… (Few = Lots)
Hopefully I will have a few more sites online (in my little network) over the next few days. Now i’m off to listen to some music and eventually fall asleep.
After coding for about 6/7 hours straight I can finally take a break. I am currently keeping my eye on a few auctions on a few freelance forums. Looking to buy a new site that will be easy to maintain and easy to advertise. I finally have money coming in again after a while of not having any clients. Should be good fun.
I have to get a new MacBook battery as this one decides to shut the MacBook down when it says 30%… Better start finding one on ebay. I’m not paying Apple prices.
Got another day of work tomorrow with a Joomla! Theme/Skin to do. I’m off to play something on my 360…