August marks the 24th anniversary of being in business for myself. How did I choose Adventures Online as the name? Yes, I know how to spell and I know proper grammar. How'd I get there? There are 2 reasons why I chose Adventures Online for a business name. Reason #1: Prior to all of …
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New Website Design for Next Generation Communications
Website Before New Design & Upgrade Why Adventures Online? NGC started their relationship with Adventures Online in about 2008 after networking with Karen at a local BNI chapter group. At that time NGC was about 5 years old and their first website had been built on …
New Website Design for Boomer Retirement Briefs™
In January 2020, Marcia began the project of migrating Boomer Retirement Briefs with Karen's guidance and well thought out website upgrade package. Although the adventure didn’t start there, Marcia has been working with Karen to build and maintain her WordPress websites since 2010. …
Weekend Networking and Learning in Hartford CT
Normally my life is all #WordPress all the time. Not this weekend! This weekend I took time to expand my connections and create deeper connections with a bunch of women with whom I network every month. We belong to a group called Polka Dot Powerhouse (PDP). PDP is an international group that has …
Karen Callahan, Business Person of the Year
I have been voted the 2008 Business Person of the Year by the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce. I am honored to be this year’s recipient and follow in the footsteps of a long list of accomplished professionals. It is wonderful to receive an award for doing something… and it is extra …
Giving Thanks in a Fun Way
Last Thursday, Nov. 17th 2016, we had loads of fun at my BNI meeting while contributing to a great local cause! BNI is a business networking group that meets weekly. Every week, each member gives a 45-second presentation that helps the other members understand what a good referral for their …
New WordPress Packages Introduced
Thursday, 2-2-2017, I presented at my BNI in Marlborough, MA. As the other BNI members are my sales force, I introduced several new packages that I have begun rolling out this year. These multi-month to year-long packages include irresistible offers and bonuses including input from and …
4 Tips for WordPress Website Security
Here I am, Thursday, 6-23-2016, presenting to my BNI group in Marlborough, MA. I opened with a fun, something-no-one-knows-about-me story that involved a 13-hour train ride in Spain, an ex-con, a knife, and the threatening of my life. Ahhh... but you will have to meet me for a 1-to-1 to get the …
2015 WordCamp Rhode Island – Sept. 25 & 26
Through the years, you know that I have attended as many of the local WordCamps as possible, and documented (here) lots of what I learned. WordCamps are a great way to learn more about WordPress, but also to connect with other WordPress enthusiasts. And I mean enthusiasts! In the 11 years I have …
Rotary International U.N. Day
Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014, I had the privilege of going to the United Nations with other local Rotarians to participate in Rotary Day at the U.N. "Each year at Rotary UN Day, more than 1300 Rotarians including many Rotary International Directors, Foundation Trustees, past Senior Leaders, and guests …