Cousin bait: Reinhardt Solly or similar
I am seeking the origins of a man known as Reinhardt Solly, b approx 1802 Alsace, d 1882, Erie County, New York, USA. I would love to find any records about him from before 1850. On documents, he has many…
Caryn Solly
I’m a scientist! I’m a detective!
I’ve taken up genealogy and creating my family tree. It’s incredibly fun. I’ve already met new people and I’ve deepened bonds with my parents. But the work of it is… fact checking. A worldwide fact-checking mission! Does that family legend…
Caryn Solly’s 2025 SEO Wins
We’re barely into Q4, but I am ready to call these SEO wins!
How Downshifting From a Director to an Individual Contributor Is Saving My Career
As a young professional, I argued with my dad about how to grow a career. He said, if I wanted to get ahead in my field, I’d eventually need to become a manager. I did grow into manager roles and…
3 updates and a hot take!
1️⃣ I’m four months into freelancing and loving it. My clients are fantastic, the work is fun, I feel respected, and I’m learning so much. I’m so happy! I’m not fully booked yet; one or two more agency contracts would…
Use ChatGPT to Uncover Blind Spots
Since ChatGPT is a giant guessing machine, I feel like it should be excellent at shining a light on blind spots. But, as their nature, we don’t know what’s in the blind spot to ask for it. I asked ChatGPT,…
Comparing Universal Analytics (UA) and Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
Here’s a simplified glossary and transitional guide for a longtime Universal Analytics (UA) user transitioning to Google Analytics 4 (GA4): Events vs. Hits Goals vs. Conversions Sessions Bounce Rate vs. Engagement Rate User Identification Reports Enhanced Measurement Data Model Attribution…
Experience that doesn’t fit on a resume
In 2008, I took 120 people to Burning Man. I led over a hundred people to the Black Rock Desert, where our camp hosted daily events, had daily meals for our campers, and got a Green rating for Leave No…
Problem: Stale Social Media
When is the last time you posted to your business’ social media?… All of them?… The concept of a blog or social media account is the easy part. A few great posts, a burst of energy—false momentum. The real challenge?…