For those who are not familiar with theme and plug-in development for Wordpress; it is not exactly a simple task or undertaking. It takes an incredible amount of time to strategically plan, develop, design, release, and support these resources.

The Wordpress community is enormous!

Imagine having a plug-in that is being tossed around the internet like a viral video of two beetles playing texas hold’em. Next, imagine the influx of mail messages in your inbox related to support, feature requests, questions, and overall kudos from fans. Although I enjoy every message I get, despite not being able to respond to every single one — the overall quantity is overwhelming.

Therefore, I have an idea. I’ve noticed that most developers and designers have a method for contributing to their cause. I’m not asking you to contribute just because you use my work. I’m simply suggesting that you give back. If my plug-ins, themes, comments, statements, link love, suggestions, negativity, feelings, photographs, conversations, or any other element you can conjure up and give me credit for has effected you in a positive way — return the favor.

I keep a pretty busy schedule between my work, projects, education, and modest social life. Therefore, I have to prioritize the projects and scenarios that are going to benefit my website, pocket book, and overall me the best. If donations come and I can justify sitting in front of my monitor for four hours cranking out bug-fixes, hacks, tweaks, or any suggested mods — I will.

I do not want anyone thinking I do not pay attention to what is said and such in comments related to these plugins and themes. I definitely notice; at the same time I cannot get too into the testimony from everyone to fix things; because it isn’t bringing anything in to make it worth my while other than some “publicity.” Then again, my website is not well monetized to even make that worthwhile..

Cash donations are not the only compensation efforts I will accept; have an idea.. contact me.

That’s right, today is the day! I’ve kept this baby under the hat for quite some time and today I am finally launching! I will be giving individuals rides to anywhere they want to visit in North America! I even pay for half the gas! You can find all the details and information over on the summerrideshare.com website. I have a live video streaming to the internet from the vehicle as well as GPS tracking. Doesn’t get much better eh?

Anyways, tell everyone you know, show some support and link love. I appreciate everyone’s enthusiasm and efforts to help my project be a success!

Go to Summer Ride Share’s Website!!

My site will be “updateless” for the next month..

That’s right, introducing ad space for 2007! I have decided to monetize the traffic to this website for a limited amount of time for a handful of organizations, companies and individuals. Details surrounding the topic of sponsoring this website is simple and affordable.

The nitty gritty..

• $500.00 flat-rate for 365 days of wholesome advertising space within specific areas of my website for maximum exposure and click-through rates.
• Access to reports and live statistics for ad performance as well as suggestions and assistance in increasing your ads performance.
• Regular updates and articles. I typically average twenty full articles of unique content per month, however, this year has been extremely busy and next year has a better schedule. Therefore, I can testify that I will be writing at least fifteen articles per month, not counting small asides, notes and blurbs.
• Articles discussing, displaying and promoting your product(s), service(s) or website ventures. I promise to write honest, opinionated articles, whether positive or constructive criticsm. I enjoy sharing my opinion, so if you have something that I might like to write about — let me know.
• Fresh, attractive and interactive design for 2007! I have a new design for version four that will be launching very soon. The new layout has ad spots embedded into the page(s) that will provide a great amount of exposure for your website. I will be keeping advertisements up to date with the design style as it progresses. I often change my design style two to three times a year!
• You are not limited to one ad spot. I am accepting sponsors that I feel fit the audience of my website

David Peralty of davidcubed.com has decided to provoke me into discussing what blogging has given me.

As a blogger, the oppurtunity to reflect and share the material and non-material rewards from such ventures is interesting.  This discussion may seem like bragging, I agree with David in hoping that these threads inspire individuals to keep writing and reap similar rewards.  Blogging can be a career, David is 100% proof of that concept.

Just as thought I was starting to become comfortable with the new justinshattuck dot com design, I started having a few second thoughts as to whether or not it is accomplishing the goal in which it was originally intended. This site has grown from a medium to share my thought provoking and stomach turning opinions into a platform in which I am able to use to reach deep within the realms of the internet to leave, what I like to consider long-lasting impressions of blabber!

Everyone loves contests!  From submitting ideas to winning prizes, contests and rewards are a driving force for brain storming.  In an effort to gather a few great ideas, David and myself have decided to host a competition for lifespy.com.  We are seeking the best life tips out there.  We are looking for ways to improve absolutely anything, with absolutely anything.

If you think you have an idea that classifies as a life tip, submit it over at lifespy.com!  We are giving away hosting accounts, four gift cards, a hard-drive and anything else we can come up with before the end of the contest.  Have something?  Let me know!

Often, I am asked questions such as, “Where have you been?”, “Why don’t we hang out anymore?”, or “You are not online as much, why?”  Typically I respond with statements informing friends, relatives and acquaintances online and offline, that I am far too busy to keep up with everything that is going on in my present-day life.

Obvious to most, who know me personally, or of me online; I’m absolutely crazy about blogging! I have introduced almost all of my friends to the subject and assisted them in producing everything from their themes to content suggestions. Recently, I have noticed many of my blogs lacking the attention they deserve. Therefore, in an attempt to recreate the enjoyment of blogging that I once had, I am shutting down everything but this site.