Welcome to Anywired
In General by SkellieA blog for those who are or would like to earn an income online, Anywired will be a source of comprehensive advice, tips, tricks and resources for web freelancers, entrepreneurs, bloggers, webmasters, telecommuters and anyone else who works through the web.
If you don’t work online but would like to, Anywired will show you how.
Welcome!
The rest of this post contains more information on the author behind Anywired and how you can get started with the site.
About the editor
My name is Skellie and I work as a freelance web writer. I’m passionate about working online because I can’t think of a work format which provides more freedom than this: the ability to work when you want, where you want.
I have another blog about becoming a better blogger or webmaster at Skelliewag.org. I’m also a staff writer at Freelance Switch, ProBlogger.net, NorthxEast, Daily Blog Tips and Daily Bits. You can learn more about me, if you’re interested.
Though I’ll be handling most of the content here I’m also looking forward to adding a variety of different voices and perspectives to the blog from some writers you may already be familiar with.
Getting started
Though Anywired has just shed its bubble wrap, there are a few posts already published and ready to read.
15 Reasons to Get Connected and Work Online — the reason why this site exists, it’s by and for people who are passionate about working online (and here’s why we like it).
Workstreaming With Microblogs — a quick, digital and portable way to keep track of work you’ve done, this post explains how you can create and start using a workstream in minutes.
30 Ideas to Help You Start Working Through the Web — there are many different types of web work, some you may never have even considered. This post is a good introduction to the kinds of people Anywired is written for.
So, what do you think?
The launch of a new blog is kind of like buying a complicated piece of electric equipment and bringing it home. You get it set up enough to flick on ‘On’ button, but things still aren’t exactly how you’d like them — at least not until you’ve done a bit of tweaking.
If you have any feedback about the design, usability, structure or premise of the site, or things you’d like to see, you’re encouraged to share it in the comments on this post (or email me privately). Nothing is set in stone and if something needs fixing, I’ll fix it. Your feedback will be both appreciated and listened to.
January 10th, 2008
The quality of your writing on your other blog means you now have at least one new subscriber here already!
January 10th, 2008
Hi skellie! I like your new blog, but have you seen how your feed looks like in Google Reader? In my account it is only one entry named “welcome” which links to http://www.anywired.com/points-of-light/5/
And in it something like this “Aenean magna. Donec fermentum, neque ut ultricies consequat, risus orci gravida nulla, quis”
I guess this was not your intension.
Best regards
Markus
January 10th, 2008
Hey, good to hear you are making a second blog. I am glad you are growing as a blogger.
January 10th, 2008
Wow, I am so excited for you, Skellie! I can see this blog becoming hugely successful, because all of your followers over at Skelliewag will have dollar signs in their eyes when they see what topic you are taking on here. Very exciting indeed….can’t wait to see your creativity pour out into this blog.
Question: are you going to do a monthly income report a la John Chow? I know that I would look forward to such a feature…..
January 10th, 2008
@ Scam: Great to see you here :-).
@ Markus: Thanks for the heads up — it should sort itself out when Feedburner updates. In the mean time, you can read the new posts in your feed-reader via http://www.anywired.com/feed/.
January 10th, 2008
Congrats on the new blog, and I look forward to your posts here as well!
January 10th, 2008
All 4 posts have come through as they should in my feed reader.
January 10th, 2008
Hi Skellie,
It is great to see your passion in this form!
I am a huge fan of problogger.net, and
DailyBlogTips, both of which are great resources and offer
exciting, cutting edge tips for bloggers who take their
blogging seriously!
I look forward to getting to know you and to learn from you
along the journey.
To your success and FUN!
Kelly Wissink
January 10th, 2008
I love it! The design is wonderful and the content is first rate. I’m super excited about reading. I’m subscribed and I’ll be sharing with others on google reader!
January 10th, 2008
I’m looking forward to reading more articles from this new site of yours. Hopefully you can keep two blogs going with the other things you do. With the quality of work you have some in the past, this blog is sure to stay on my tough RSS list.
January 10th, 2008
Skellie,
I’m read your other blog regularly but never comment. This new blog looks great. I’ll be a regular on this one too.
January 10th, 2008
Awesome, Skellie — and so cool to have a bunch of posts all ready by launch time, now why didn’t I think of that?
I’ll definitely be wired in to Anywired, or should that be “wireless’ed in”? sorry, bad puns all around, I know.
January 10th, 2008
Congrats on the new blog. I’ve enjoyed your other one since I found you a few months ago. I look forward to reading this side of your world also.
January 11th, 2008
Good idea for a blog. I’m taking this idea to the extreme. I’ve been traveling since March blogging around the world.
January 11th, 2008
Skellie,
This is a niche I’m really interested in and I think it makes sense to expand to talk about this. I’m a beleiver in the idea of focused blogs and if you have another passion then it makes sense to start another focused blog.
I’ve been wanting to start a blog in this niche, but with a slant more toward freelance web designers. It will be on the horizon.
My ideas for starting a blog are that you need to have the time to do a good job and be passionate about it. Or have an interest in learning about the topic. Like I’ve thought of starting an SEO blog because then I would have to research and learn something new about SEO each week. As I tend to write weekly articles.
I’ve added you to my feed reader and I look forward to reading this blog. I think the premise of the site is great. Thanks.
January 11th, 2008
Congratulations on starting this project, Skellie! I see you have decided to put up banners on this blog :-). I really like the design of this site and we all know about your content. one more thing for me to do while at work now ;-).
Its great to find more resources and insights through different blogs from you. keep up the great work. I will be a regular reader here just as I have been at Skelliewag, you know it :-).
January 11th, 2008
Oh yeah! Congrats on the launch Skellie! Will go read the posts
January 11th, 2008
Hi Skellie!
A really interesting new project you have there — I’m subscribed!
Cheers,
Julian
January 11th, 2008
I will make sure you come back here to see what you have updates. Congrats on your blog!
January 11th, 2008
Skellie, congrats on the new blog. I’m looking forward to your perspective on working online. I always make a point of reading your articles. You do a great job of sharing fresh ideas.
January 11th, 2008
I’m really looking forward to reading this blog. I started working towards making money online while doing a string of office temp jobs. They were killing me. Working online suits my temperament (closet extrovert) much better.
I’ve just started making reasonable money online and have been considering packing up and moving to a country with a better climate (I live in England so that isn’t difficult to find) and a lower cost of living.
Good luck with the blog.
January 11th, 2008
Congrats on your new blog.Wishing you all the best as your online career continues to grow.
January 11th, 2008
It’s always exciting to start new projects!
I love your writing Skellie and I’m looking forward to digesting all your online income earning insights.
@ <—- That’s a hat. Where I come from we give hats on special occasions. So there’s one for you. @;-)
January 11th, 2008
Looks good! I’m subscribed already.
That thing on your first post looks like it got published before you were ready. I’ve had it happen to me and even blogged about it: Be careful and dont post your draft unless you mean to.
I like that it’s aimed more than just blogs. I read a lot about improving blogging, but I’m trying to apply as much as I can to my web pages. I think there is a lot of applicability, so I’m looking forward to seeing more!
January 11th, 2008
Best of luck with the new project, Skellie. I’m a fan of your writing, so it’s exciting to have yet another place to catch your latest work. I’ve subscribed to your feed. Talk to you soon!
January 11th, 2008
First, congrats on new blog.
Second, If this blog will be good as zhe Skelliewag.com I will stick with you for long, long time. This is allready in my feedreader and I hope it will stay there.
Congrats one more time.
January 11th, 2008
Congratulations on the new blog. Its topic is a growing area. I think you will be very successful. I look forward to visiting here often.
Beau Hooks
TzuVelli.com
January 11th, 2008
Delighted to see you branching out … although when I see the blogs you are currently doing writing for I get exhausted and feel like taking a nap … oh well, what would the world be without over-achievers ;-).
I’ve enjoyed you work on PB, looking forward to seeing how you go forward here, we blog about quite a bit in common, mainly helping people to become empowered … income will follow.
BTW, Google Reader feed is working just fine., and where’s your EntreCard?
January 11th, 2008
Congratulations Skellie, content is great (as always). But I was hoping that I will see new design, I find that one hmmm… boring.
January 11th, 2008
Congratulations Skellie, I have enjoyed following Skelliwag and your guest posts at Problogger and elsewhere, and as someone who works online I’ll definitely be following you here.
My only comment echoes Matej’s that maybe I’d have hoped for or expected a different design, something that signals I’m over here rather than at Skelliewag. (Plus there are a few other blogs that have a very similar theme)
Good luck
Joanna
January 11th, 2008
Hey everyone — thank you for the kind words, constructive criticism and general feedback.
A few notes:
* I’ve changed the post font to something more readable.
* I’ve based the site off the Grid Focus theme again because I still haven’t found another free theme with a user interface that’s as clever and simple at the same time. I know some of you might have been hoping for a big change but I don’t have the skill to design a theme from scratch. If I do find something better I’m more than open to redesigning.
Then again, many of you seem to love the design, so maybe in matters of aesthetics you can never please anyone ;-).
Thanks again for the warm welcome!
January 11th, 2008
Actually, this theme is fantastic … doesn’t get in the way, easy navigation, easy on old eyes (like mine) and loads fast. There are many blogs out there I won’t even read anymore because they are so cluttered and take so long to load (yes, you too John
and Darren 
If you do change the theme, be sure the new one is light, simple and easy to read, I read blogs for the writer’s thoughts, not the pictures.
January 11th, 2008
Best wishes for anywired. Please do the same as on your other projects!
January 11th, 2008
Congrats Skellie! I love how you incorporate GOOD photographs into the posts. Personally, I like the Grid Focus theme but I wish the type was darker, it’s a challenge for me to read light(er), grayish text on a white background. Also, I love the domain name. Continued success with everything, you’re a very good writer.
January 11th, 2008
Congrats skellie on the new site and launch, the place looks great, you cant lose with a simple stylish theme like this! All the best
January 11th, 2008
Congratulations Skellie! I’m really excited and pleased that you have launched a new blog, and know that this new project will only further boost your success. Your creativity and sharp wit will no doubt help many on their quest to conquer the net financially! I look forward to reading your posts (even though I don’t blog, or maintain a website or have any intention of making money online!). Best of luck!
Cheers,
Jordan.
January 11th, 2008
Congratulations from me too. There should be plenty of synergy for those of us reading both this and Skelliewag. And clever choice of name beginning with “A” - top of the ‘online life’ section on my reader.
January 11th, 2008
Sign me up! I hope this goes well for you. I found skelliewag originally at problogger. Keep up the excellent content. As I commented on problogger once, I blame you and Darren for getting me started in blogging.
January 11th, 2008
I already subscribed. I wish you a long life in the blogosphere.
January 11th, 2008
I just had to see if you had “subscribe to comments.”
Good job, Skellie, and I’ll look forward to reading more of your great posts.
January 11th, 2008
Hey Skellie, you can add me as another new subscriber! I always enjoy your stuff at Skelliewag and ProBlogger!
January 11th, 2008
Nice new blog! Goes in the feed reader. But just a tip: The autodetected feed is not the Feedburner one.
/Andie
January 11th, 2008
Just another one to say, “wow, good stuff.” Love the new blog and can’t wait to see how it develops. And, of course, to put all those good ideas to use!
January 11th, 2008
Good luck with your new blog!
January 11th, 2008
Sub. Scribed.
January 11th, 2008
I admire your perseverance and persistence in bringing quality advice to people online. That’s a noble undertaking: helping whoever wants to do something worthwhile on the web from wherever they are. Your effort and commitment is commendable.
Keep up the good work.
January 11th, 2008
I admire your perseverance and persistence in bringing quality advice to people online. That’s a noble undertaking: helping whoever wants to do something worthwhile on the web from wherever they are. Your effort and commitment are commendable.
Keep up the good work.
January 11th, 2008
Congratulation with another great concept up and running!
January 11th, 2008
Skellie,
Simply… Thank you!!
January 11th, 2008
Hey Skellie.
Good luck with your new blog it looks very interesting
January 11th, 2008
The design is terrific! And the articles, oh yeah, must be superb
You have a very good reputation ….
Good luck !
January 11th, 2008
Hi Skellie,
Wow! Another great blog to read! Congratulations on going forward.
Think of all the direct navigation traffic you’ll get from folks who misspell onlywire
Cheers,
Mitch
January 11th, 2008
Skellie -
This is great news. Looking forward to seeing what comes out in the next few days …
(Found you via IttyBiz)
January 11th, 2008
Excellent! Looking forward to this.
January 11th, 2008
Skellie,
You are one of the most creative bloggers, and I always get great value out of your posts. I’m looking forward to learning novel web career ideas!
Sandra
January 12th, 2008
Way to go, Skellie! I’m already on all your other blog feeds, so I’ll add this one too. I love the information you give us. It helps me understand the web world so much better. I know this blog will be great!
Joann
January 12th, 2008
congratulations on your new blog, skellie! i’m so happy to see it — i’ve started blogging seriously just a few days ago. i’ll definitely be checking your blog every day. i’ve learned so much from your posts (in your blog and others). cheers!
January 12th, 2008
I am excited about this new blog. One of my site caters to families living and working on the road, so I’ve added your RSS to the blog roll in the job section to help them find you.
Personally, I have been living and working on the road for the past 15 years - with the family.Thank you and please let me know if I can be of any help.
Kimberly Goza
January 12th, 2008
Glad to see you’re blogging more and more :D. I’ve already subscribed and looking forward for more wonderful posts. But what’s with the font quality, it’s a bit shady on my side.
-TIbi
January 12th, 2008
Congrats on the new site. I discovered skelliewag last December, and have been hooked ever since. All the best with anywired. I’ve already subscribed!
January 13th, 2008
What does it say that I didn’t even really bother reading what this new blog was about before subscribing? Have a drank too much Koolaid? Time will tell, but I’m looking forward to what you’ve got cooking here.
January 14th, 2008
congratulations! hope to read more of your money-making ideas. hopefully there is no overlap of ideas from your skelliewag. all the best!