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It’s almost here … my latest project … ProckStar Creative Studios

It was bound to happen, as it always does … it seems I’m always working on a new project. TPRweb stalled out (I slipped too many times with keeping it updated) and as I keep trying to fight against the lack of time, I often find myself at the losing end of that battle.

Starting my own web design has been something I always wanted to do, and have tested the waters a few time. After seeing so many poorly done websites, and companies doing web / graphic design with crappy work, I thought … I can certainly do better … so I’m getting ready to launch my own design company.

I hope to have the site available by the end of this weekend, but as time constraints and contract work I have picked up pulls preference, I may not be able to launch until next week.

The only thing that is slowing me down at this point is putting together my portfolio … putting it all together in a creative way takes time

Keep an eye open here for more information .

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This one should be an easy SEO jumper.

After doing research on Custom Kitchen Design in the Richmond VA area for a customer, I noticed the listings ranking at the top of Google don’t really have good SEO. The one thing I see that is trumping our customer are the backlinks.

It always amazes me how some of these websites can out rank another. The sad thing is, many of the top ranking sites within a lot of markets get there by accident.

For local SEO that’s a good thing if you’re trying to optimize your website so local customers can find you.

It will be interesting to see if some of the minor tweaks I did can knock off the top ranked sites for Custom Kitchen Design in Richmond VA.

Enjoy … Scott

I know it’s been a while since my last post, but hey … I’ve been busy … yep REAL busy … ok … too busy.

Anyway … as I celebrated my last birthday of my 30’s I treated my lovely wife to the best steak dinner we have ever had – take a look at the picture for proof -(click the thumbnail for a larger version) also, notice the juices being soaked up by the cheesy bread on the right plate. These steaks were absolutely amazing, so much flavor!

I have Ken at the local Alberston’s on Broadway (near downtown) to thank for the suggestion of an alternate to our regular cut (rib eye). He suggested the double pack of t-bones ($14) and asked a few questions about how I was planning on preparing it.

I mentioned we always use our George Foreman Grill since we live in an apartment and unable to use a traditional outdoor grill. He then suggested this amazing dry rub he uses all the time. It’s a beef marinade and seasoning mix by Spade L Ranch.

We’ve been looking for several months for the perfect seasoning for steaks, but we always managed to get something with way too much spice – as in HOT – so much so that the hotness overpowered the flavor.

We’re done with the search … we have FOUND our seasoning of choice.

THANK YOU Ken and Spade L Ranch for the perfect birthday steak dinner for under $20.

Steaks – $14
Seasoning – $1 ($4 for the bottle, but there’s enough for several more dinners)
Steamed Veggies – $2
2 Bud Limes – $2

Total – $19.00

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GeoSky of Florida has some great images of Florida taken with the aerial photography service.

They have a lot of fancy equipment for taking aerial photos of Florida. Take a look at the camera they use.

Florida Aerial Photography & GIS

Sending some link juice your way guys … Scott