I design and build things for the web.
I don’t believe in competition, even in a literal competition like the ConvertKit Landing Page Challenge. There’s $5000 at stake, and I could really use it right now to pay off some medical bills. But it’s just not in my modus operandi. My MO is to serve people. This challenge, for me, is a challenge … Continue reading My Plan to Win the ConvertKit Landing Page Challenge
Hi, my name’s Garrett and I suck at doing my taxes. That’s why I always file for a tax extension! Most of the time, I’m actually just really lazy. This year I decided to do some research to make sure I was making the right decision. You’ll want to read this info before you file an extension on your taxes!
Hi, my name’s Garrett. I run a solo gamedev business making browser based video games by myself. It’s tough, especially when it comes to accounting. That’s why I created my E Z Accounting method. Now I spend far less time doing my taxes every year. Click here to check it out!
I’m a game designer who understands that I need to be marketing my games or else I won’t have any players. But, I don’t have time to make games and market them. I found a quick and easy way to automate: an automatic newsletter with my blog. Click here to learn more…
Ever wonder why some things appear higher in search engine results than other things? That’s called search engine optimization, or SEO. You can get more players for your games by ranking higher in search engines with these SEO techniques. Click here to get started today!
If you think you should wait until your game is done or close to done to start marketing, you are wrong. Check out this one easy tip to improve game sales.
What happens when gamedev contract work dries up, or your car breaks down? Click here to learn how to build a rainy day fund that grows on autopilot.
Let me tell you about ads. They suck. Nobody likes ads. We all use adblockers now, right? I understand that doesn’t work in apps or games yet, but I fully expect someone to figure it out in the future. But ads do make money. Flappy Bird reportedly made $50,000 a day from ads. I made … Continue reading Ads make your games trashy, so here are some alternatives:
Any social site where people talk about game design or game development will always have this one question frequently asked: “I have a lot of ideas for games but I don’t know how to program and I’m not good at art. How do I get into game design? My favorite game designers are X, Y, … Continue reading Stop Telling New Game Designers (and Devs) to “Climb The Ladder”
People are going to forget about you. They’re going to forget about your music and you. Pretty terrifying right? No one wants to hear that. Sorry for being so harsh, but you’re not doing anything to remind them who you are. That’s why you need to be consistent. Consistency is the key to being successful … Continue reading Consistency is the most important part of your music career.
