Anthony McCloud

If you have ever asked “How much does it cost to start a website”, here’s the quick answer:  between $100 and $10,000.  That’s a pretty vague answer isn’t it?  But it’s the best answer I can give to a vague question.  There are so many different types of websites out there, each with a wide array of options available.  And behind each of those options is somebody willing to take your money without a second glance.   Don’t fall for the free web hosting crap out there.  Having a good website costs money, that is a fact.  But if you play your cards right, you can have a very powerful online presence without breaking the bank. (more…)

There’s a disconnect in the nonprofit world. I read countless articles about technology and its powerful applications for the nonprofit sector, but seldom is there coverage of the critical interface between technology and communications strategies.  That’s a serious gap. What’s happened, in my opinion, is that many of us shy away from technology.  By leaving tech decisions to the IT department rather than schooling ourselves on these opportunities, (more…)

The project sounded pretty simple… consolidate the client’s infrastructure and get everyone working together.  Our client was a major health care provider, with 16 independent offices throughout the city.  I could prattle on all day about the gritty details, but I’ll give you the executive summary:  it was a mess… and our job was to fix the mess and get everything working smoothly. (more…)

The BIOS wasn’t able to detect the hard disk. I took the hard drive out & slaved it into another computer. No dice. So what did I do? I remove the hard disk from the laptop and (more…)