Tips for writers, on a variety of topics.
Being able to link directly to the Amazon database is one of the exciting new features of the MWSA website. However, there seems to be some confusion about the ASIN fields in our content forms and how those fields can be used. Also, there is a nice feature from Amazon that some people haven't discovered: inline Amazon links.
As 2011 comes to a close, I am adding the final few features to the MWSA website before our "official" launch. Today, I added a link to the MWSA Photo Galleries from the Navigation menu. The gallery is where photos from many MWSA events will be posted. This feature will make it easier for people to locate photos: the albums will be organized by event name and date.
The new MWSA website works well with a variety of media: images, audio, video, and more. It is tempting to add media to content simply because we can.
While many members are rushing to include media content in posts, remember that there can be "too much of a good thing" — and that's especially true of multimedia content online. Images and various media files are large. Unlike YouTube or Hulu, we don't have unlimited bandwidth or a room of servers. Adding media wisely means our website will be faster and easier to use for more people.
I’ve spent the majority of my adult life protecting people in some manner whether alone or with a team, unarmed or carrying concealed weapons. Shadowing people of all levels on executive protection details may sound exciting, but they encompass tiring, long hours of extreme alertness.