Book review: Deep Work by Cal Newport
In Deep Work, Cal Newport explores how our brains work and how we can get not just more work, but better work, done. Here’s how to get started today!
Author: Mandi Ehman
Client spotlight: celebrating Black bloggers & influencers
We’re proud to host Black bloggers across a variety of niches, including fashion, travel, marriage, faith, lifestyle, and food. We want to introduce you to some of them!
Case study: when WordPress plugin errors impact your blog
Today, we want to take a look at what happens when—despite following these best practices—a WordPress plugin error wreaks havoc on your site. To do that, let’s look at some real-world examples from Agathon clients. We’ll show you what went wrong with the plugin, what the impact was on the client’s site, and how Agathon was able to assist each of them.
Case study: Truth For Life’s Sign in with Apple
Last fall, Apple issued new guidelines for Sign in with Apple. These guidelines require apps that use third-party or social login services to also offer Sign in with Apple. According to Apple: With privacy and security features built-in, Sign in with Apple is a great way to help users set up an account, sign in, …
Case study: the Fragile Families Challenge and predictive models
Part of Agathon’s vision is “doing Good work … that makes the world better.” Part of our business is working with sociologists to build and maintain the platforms for their research. Recently, we saw one such project come to fruition with the publication of the Fragile Families Challenge results.
What if I decide to cancel my Agathon hosting account?
We sincerely hope to serve each of our clients for years to come. But we know that circumstances and needs can change. There may come a time when a client needs to cancel their hosting account with us. (In fact, when I sold my main blog in January of 2018, I canceled my own Agathon …
COVID-19 and its impact for Agathon and our clients
While these are unprecedented times—and it’s hard to predict what may happen in the coming weeks—you can rest assured that we’re in this together. Agathon is committed to continuing to support each of our clients!
Taking (some of) the stress out of tax season
Taxes can be stressful for a number of reasons, whether it’s owing money to the IRS, trying to navigate complicated tax laws, stressing over looming deadlines, or just trying to find and organize all of your receipts. We’re not accountants and unfortunately can’t help with all of those stressors. But we do have a bookkeeping …
Team spotlight: Morgan
On an average day, Morgan talks to anywhere from 30-50 Agathon clients, and he wouldn’t have it any other way. As the Client Support Lead for our hosting clients, he oversees client needs as well as conversations with prospective clients. Most importantly, he combines his extroversion, experience, and compassion to provide expert, high touch support. …
Case study: Parkside Church livestreams services online
As social distancing became the United States’ new normal this month, most churches have temporarily canceled in-person services. Some churches are holding “drive-in” services that allow attendees to remain in their car while coming together for worship. Others are livestreaming services or making recorded services available on their websites. And still others—those who don’t have …