Author: Quentin Pain
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Getting Started with Laravel 10: Your Quick Guide
[NOTE: Laravel is updated every year, so Laravel 11 came out in 2024 and Laravel 12 in 2025. It’s usually fairly easy to update to the next version of Laravel, so you needn’t worry about the version you start with as long as it is fairly recent – up to 2 versions ago is usually…
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Object Oriented Programming using PHP and Design Patterns: Efficient Techniques Explained
Introduction: The Evolution of Object-Oriented Programming and Design Patterns When I first started programming in 1981, the concept of software design patterns was not yet established. It was not until 1987 that Kent Beck and Ward Cunningham introduced the idea, and only in 1994 did the seminal book Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented…
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The Complete Guide to Building Your Own ChatGPT: Achieve Full Control and Customization
In recent years, chatbots powered by language models like ChatGPT have revolutionized the way businesses and individuals interact with technology. With their impressive ability to understand and respond to human input, these models have become integral in various applications ranging from virtual personal assistants to customer service platforms. For those seeking complete control over their…
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Website Strategies for Content Generation 2023/4/5/6…
What is Content Marketing? There are so many myths about content marketing, so I’m going to spell it out in the simplest possible terms: write the best possible content you can. Spend as much of your marketing budget on the best possible content and you will attract the best kind of prospects. The kind of…
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Facebook Cover Photo, Group Header Image Size And Other FB Graphics
*** UPDATED WITH THE LATEST CHANGES August 2021 – Quentin Pain *** READ FIRST Sometime in early 2021 the group header changed again. You’re welcome to read everything below (to show how tricky this is), and you’re welcome to search the web to find a better answer, but I’ve tried and none are available (there’s…
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A Proper SEO Strategy for 2021 and Beyond
It seems that everyone is struggling with SEO right now. No one quite knows what to do for the best. Google tells us if we do anything at all that breaks with their Terms of Service, they will downgrade our page, or worse, remove our sites from their search engine. The crazy thing is, it’s…
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What’s The Point Of Social Media?
Understanding the Value of Social Media Many established businesses still wonder about the real point of social media, even in today’s digital-first world. This uncertainty is natural, especially for companies that built their reputation before social platforms became mainstream. Yet, the impact of networks like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram on how we connect with customers…
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Start With Why – A Summary Of Simon Sinek’s Book
If you haven’t seen Simon Sinek’s Start With Why video on YouTube – or you haven’t read the book, you are in for a treat. When I first came across it, I didn’t really ‘get’ it, but I certainly did a little later when I re-discovered it. It’s a gem of an idea, so I…
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This is Philosophy
This is Philosophy Philosophy is more than abstract thinking. It shapes how we view ourselves, others, and the world. When you become genuine with yourself and those you meet, earning respect takes time. Yet, the respect you gain is authentic and enduring, not just surface-level. Understanding Belief and Choice Humans have a unique ability to…
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What Is Search Engine Optimisation And Does It Matter To Copywriters?
What is Search Engine Optimisation? Some local businesses I talk to believe they need it, others think it’s a waste of time. But does it matter to copywriters? Yes, absolutely it does, but not in the way you might think. Copywriting is ALL about conversion. If your copy doesn’t convert, it fails. And if your…