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UploadScreenshot.com

March 8th, 2009

I just finished putting together UploadScreenshot.com. It does exactly what it says on the tin; allows you to upload screenshots from your computer.

The great feature of this site is that you do not need to save the screenshot as an image file. Simply click the PASTE button on the site and the image will be uploaded right from your clipboard. To get an image in your clipboard you can press the PrintScreen button on your keyboard, or use ALT+PrintScreen to only screenshot the currently active window.

The site provides a large and a small image embed code so that you can paste a clickable screenshot into a forum, website, blogpost, etc. Just like below:

Click here to view full size

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We Need A Retainer

March 4th, 2009

Over the past six years or so I have readily helped clients and friends with small projects free of charge. Now that I’m providing web consulting services full time this is no longer possible.

If we’re in a pub having a beer then I would happily chat with you about web technology. I really enjoy it.

However, if you want me to assist you with your projects then I need to get paid. Here are some of the requests I’ve received from people, who don’t host nor have other services with me, over the past 10 days or so:

  • quickly install gd
  • I can’t access my server, whats wrong?
  • I need rsync. Can you install it on my server?
  • the videos need to convert at higher quality, can you fix that?
  • do I need a separate database server?

In order to provide exceptional service to clients I can no longer afford to spend time helping people free of charge. Please respect that information is a valuable part of my service offerings.

Below is the email that I shall be sending in response to all support/consulting requests from people who continually expect services free of charge.

Hello and thanks for your email,

I would very much like to assist you with your ongoing or one off technical support and consulting needs. For me to assist you we need a retainer in place, or if you prefer we can agree an amount of time at our hourly rate to work on the assignment. Retainers are the best way for us to provide you with cost effective and prompt assistance.

You can view our current retainer and hourly rates here: http://www.incero.com/current-rates.

Feel free to call me on the number below if you have any queries regarding our retainer, hourly, or project pricing options. I will be happy to assist you.


Kind Regards,
Gordon Page

http://www.Incero.com

USA: (512) 394 8803
UK: 0208 123 5338

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