That is where TechTerms.com comes to the rescue.
I built my first public web site a computer glossary in 1999.
Over time, that site evolved into TechTerms.com, which I spun off as an independent site in 2005.
We actually dont do custom development anymore.
Sharpened Productions started out as a web development company, but we stopped that about 10 years ago.
Today we just focus on developing and managing our own web sites.
Yeah, I get that question a lot.
The truth is that I try not to target a specific audience.
The site is meant for anyone who needs to understand a specific technical term.
The definitions should be helpful for a technical person, but should also be understandable even to my parents.
TechTerms currently has about 1,300 entries and I add terms on a weekly basis.
I also update existing terms as required.
My goal isnotto have the largest dictionary on the web, but to have thehighest qualitytechnical dictionary.
All of the definitions are written exclusively by me.
How many visitors do you normally attract?
Where are they mainly coming from?
TechTerms.com normally gets 20K 30K unique visitors per day, mainly from English speaking countries.
How would you describe your current typical visitor?
I can really only judge that based on the emails I receive.
I do receive some emails from visitors whoaretechnically skilled usually corrections or suggestions.
How does TechTerms compare to other technology dictionary sites?
Our focus is on providing high quality and clear definitions to the common user.
That is why TechTerms is easier to understand and doesnt include circular definitions, i.e.
defining technical terms using other technical terms.
How do you develop your definitions?
I have a degree in Computer Science and I understand how these things work.
I obviously do some research, but my definitions are mostly based on my knowledge and experience.
How is the site structured for the user?
What options are there?
This makes it easier for the user and also reduces the number of emails we receive due to misspellings.
We are also planning to organize the archived quizzes by category.
What insights have you gained from the analytics of TechTerms?
What are the terms or areas of interest that people search for the most?
Are you seeing any changes or trends in terms of what people are looking for?
What are your future plans for the web site?
The highest percentage of revenues comes from FileInfo.com, which also has the highest volume of traffic.
We are continually working to make the site easier to use and have started adding a lot of screenshots.
SlangIt.comis more of a fun web site, both for the users and for me.
It is always interesting to see what terms people are coming up with and what terms are being used.
Actually they are all free except for File Viewer Plus.
We were fortunate in that we got into the app development space early on.
Today, it is hard to have a successful app without a lot of marketing.
How many employees do you have today?
Where are they located?
We currently have 3 full-time employees and supplement that with some freelancers and contractors, as needed.
We are all located here in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
How many hours a day do you normally work?
What do you like to do when you are not working?
I would like to mention that my workdays extend beyond the typical eight-hour timeframe.
Furthermore, I derive great joy from participating in sports such as soccer, volleyball, and softball.
Additionally, my passion for playing the piano and composing music brings me immense satisfaction.
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