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Ideas On Tap A Great Idea

With the exception of the mic not working properly for the first couple of presenters, Ideas on Tap was a rousing success. The event was jam packed with wall to wall people as Vancouver’s social media scene came out for a night of networking, drinking and listening to people pitch from a milk crate. The event was held at the […]

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Visiting The Weaver Creek Spawning Channel

Weaver Creek is a very popular attraction, on the weekends. However, on a Wednesday afternoon, we were practically the only people there. One of the best thing about the Dot Com Lifestyle is you can go to places during a time when everyone else is working. This gives you the entire place to yourself. It also avoids rush hour, the […]

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Sign Up for RankSense & Win a Free Review

RankSense, which Michael Kwan recently reviewed, wants you to try out their SEO software so badly that the company founder, Hamlet Batista, has authorized me to offer a $500 John Chow dot Com review to one lucky person who sign up for the 90-day free trial. If that sounds appealing, then read on. Only 24 Hours To Enter This is […]

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The Ultimate Sign of Success

What is the ultimate sign of success? An expensive sport car? A big house? A mega yacht? A Black Amex? How about a sports team? According the Neil Patel (who already has a Black Amex), the ultimate sign of success is when a hot chick tattoos your name on her body. I’m not exactly sure what Pamela Lund was thinking […]

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Ideas On Tap – Brains, Business & Beer

There’s nothing quite like mixing business with beer! Ideas on Tap is a business networking event for Vancouver’s hi-tech community. Participants include business professionals, advertisers, social media marketers, bloggers, video game developers and anyone interested in drinking beer while listening to someone talk on a milk crate. This free event will feature a competition where five contestants deliver a 60 […]

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How To Apply To An Ad Network

Have you ever applied to an ad network and got rejected? The reason for the the rejection may not be so obvious. Many sites and blogs have the quality and traffic to join but are rejected because the network can’t confirm basic information. The next time you apply to an ad network, make sure you meet the following guidelines. Have […]

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Dot Com Pho – Triple A Beef Edition

After taking a week off, Dot Com Pho is back and back at Pho Richmond. Located in the Continental Plaza, Pho Richmond is the only Pho restaurant in the Greater Vancouver area that serves Triple A Beef Pho. Joining Sarah and me for the Triple A edition of Dot Com Pho were Ed Lau, Wolfgang, Ray and new comers Robert […]

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$6,132.48 To Help Feed The Hungry This Thankgiving

Four days ago, I asked readers to help me feed the hungry, hurting and homeless in Vancouver by raising money for the Union Gospel Mission 21st annual Thanksgiving Dinner. Even with tough economic times and a looming recession, you guys open your wallet and gave to a worthy cause. For that, myself and the UGM wholeheartedly thank you. In only […]

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