Robert Campbell’s Blog

My favorite web design platform is WordPress. I haven’t used anything besides WordPress for a client site since 2011. My last WordCamp was 2011 and it was an epiphany. I’m looking forward to soaking up all the latest techniques and applying this to my client’s web sites.

Now that I am working full-time on my own equipment and providing primary storage for one-of-a-kind original artwork for my customers, I need to have a robust backup strategy. Heres is what I am doing to safeguard my clients’ valuable design assets: Local Time Machine Backup: Fast restore from garden-variety accidental file trashing & hardware … Read more

Just a quick note to let everyone know that I’ve been very busy in 2013 working on lots of different projects: Production Artwork at a design agency while covering for a maternity leave, ongoing photo retouching assignments for a few customers (loving my Intuos5 tablet!), Photography for a new Jewelry Designer, Branding ID & Website … Read more

The Tuckyhut is now the new & improved Tuckyhut LLC! I guess it’s official now, I am on record with the State of Minnesota & the IRS as a corporation. I’ll keep you all posted on the IPO

As I prepare to go freelance full-time, I have decided to update my web hosting service dramatically. Beginning early 2013 I will be offering complete one-stop domain name registration, SSL security certificates and web hosting on my own leased server located in a major USA-based data center. All my current web-hosting clients will be moved to this upgraded … Read more

I’m very excited to announce that beginning January 3, 2013 I will be returning to Full-Time Freelancing. I have several commissions lined up as I get underway, but I am always looking to develop new work & clients. Please get in touch if you need any help in the new year.

Well it’s finally happened, my freelance business has finally gotten to the point where I don’t have the time to muddle through my Back End Development & Javascript shortcomings. I’m seeking someone who is a good PHP & Javascript developer to help me execute the designs I am selling to my customers. Please get in … Read more

Just signed up for Lynda training today. I’ve spent the last six years so engrossed in the Consumer Packaged Goods business that I have let a few things pass me by. I’m really looking forward to learning the newest techniques in Adobe CS6, Lightroom 4 and how to use jQuery to improve my versatility on … Read more

I just signed up at Treehouse, I’m hoping to augment my web design skills by learning more Responsive Design techniques for Smartphones & Tablets. I am also working on my Javascript & PHP skills to allow for more advanced customizations. Check my progress on my Treehouse Profile Page, I’ll be unlocking badges as I move through the curriculum and … Read more