9 Rules Networking

Published in General on Tuesday, May 17th, 2005

Networking, it gets you that job you've always wanted, that contact you needed, and sometimes it even gets you the girl ;-) Well, as of today, I get to be part of a great community as Fiftyfoureleven is officially part of the 9 Rules network.

Part of the Team

A proud 9 Rules Network Member

One of the things that I love about the web is community, no not that community, but forums and other places where people help other people become better at what they do. One look at the line-up that the 9 Rules team has built and I'm really looking forward to collaborating and communicating with the talent that they have assembled.

In Good Company

Besides the "Founding Four" (Paul Scrivens, Colin "The Wordpress Jedi" Devroe, Matthew Oliphant and Mike Rundle) the 9 Rules "Starting 25" is composed of people with talent, vision and of course great content. You can keep an eye on the growing list of members here.

Fiftyfoureleven - Staying the Course

The weblog here won't be affected at all by this new affiliation. In my mind I think it will force me to sit up straight and get focused with what I am doing, much like the recent flurry of activity from 9 Rules compatriot James Archer.

I already have a few ideas in hand and some that were in motion until things got salad bar busy a several weeks ago (my apologies to those who have written in via the contact page for the delays).

So if you are new to this site, have a click around and thanks for stopping by! For those of you who have always been here, you may find more of what you like by visiting some of these sites.

Comments and Feedback

Simon Jessey Tue, 17th of May, 2005

The network does seem to have a great line-up. I will have to keep a close eye on it!

Mathias Bynens Tue, 17th of May, 2005

Congratulations! I'm sure Fiftyfoureleven is a good addition to that list.

Mike P. Tue, 17th of May, 2005

Thanks Mathias, and Simon, yeah, it's even better now *cough* ;-) hahaha.

Colin D. Devroe Wed, 18th of May, 2005

Glad to have you with us Papa G. A welcomed addition to be sure.

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