Courtney Robertson

Courtney Robertson, an open source developer relations advocate, is wearing a pirate hat, a DSLR camera, and a purple shirt

Courtney Robertson is an Open Source Developer Advocate, professional educator, and WordPress Contributor

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    Have you ever gotten stuck? I mean – really stuck.  I have, and it’s cost me more time than I’d like to admit.  I let myself be held back from reaching my goals in work and home life by myself, the excuses I believed about others, and by getting distracted by the next shiny new…

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    Your business needs compelling cover photos on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, & LinkedIn to make a strong first impression. Several networks have rules about them, and each network has it’s own size requirements. Facebook Cover Photos Facebook’s rules for cover photos are: All covers are public. This means that anyone who visits your Page will be able…

  • Samsung Won’t Get My Recommendation

    [PNG]   Last week a friend asked me, “Samsung or iPhone”? The question wasn’t really about what Android phone, but about which of the top 2 smartphones he should buy.  On March 15 2013, Samsung held a launch event for the Galaxy S4 that left me suggesting to my friend iPhone or any other Android…

  • It Takes Too Much Time To Network

    Has anyone ever told you that it takes too much time to network?  I overheard someone stating that just after telling me all the places they advertise their business.  I was shocked. How could they be willing to spend money and take time to hang fliers around town yet not be willing to meet people…

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