2.2k 12 Comments October 12, 2017 Onward to our beloved Megan! Megan was Offbeat Bride's second intern, going way back in February 2009. I hired her on as my first paid contractor six months later, and we have worked together ever since — almost nine years, and fuck those have been a pretty epic nine years. As of next week, Megan is moving onward into her next adventure. UG AND NOW I'M CRYING. Read More 1.0k 10 Comments February 13, 2017 When you're a publisher known for silly content, during a serious time I've written in the past about why the Offbeat Empire usually avoids current events, but the current geopolitical climate is way more than "current events." It's one of those worldwide shifts that simply cannot be ignored… even Teen Vogue has been radicalized! Read More 1.2k February 3, 2017 Dick jokes & hard work: On tough years, great contractors, and corporate culture Because of my contractors, the toughest two years of the Offbeat Empire's decade of existence (and honestly, the toughest two years of my fucking life) have actually been totally ok. Bootstrapping a business is terrifying, since the only money to spend is the money that's coming in. In a decade of being in business, I've never taken out a loan or accepted venture capital. My investments have been my own time, and the willingness of my crew to stretch themselves… and the corporate culture we've built together. Read More January 23, 2017 Vendors: maximize your ROI with inclusive marketing materials While we almost never decline an advertiser for having marketing materials that are "too traditional," I do want to make sure wedding vendors looking to appeal to nontraditional clients know that if your website is too traditional, you may not see a solid return on investment when you reach out to nontraditional couples. Read More 1.6k 35 Comments January 11, 2017 45 million readers: On Offbeat Bride's 10th anniversary + what we're working on now As of last week, Offbeat Bride is now a DECADE OLD. It's still one of the biggest ironies ever for me that the website was launched just as a way to promote the book that was supposed to finally launch me into what I imagined as "real success." In 2007, digital publishing was still the less-respected nerdy little sibling of the "real" publishing industry, and being a published author was going to be my big ticket to legitimacy and recognition. …Har har! Joke was on me! Read More Newer Posts Older Posts Copyright © 2003 - 2018 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
1.0k 10 Comments February 13, 2017 When you're a publisher known for silly content, during a serious time I've written in the past about why the Offbeat Empire usually avoids current events, but the current geopolitical climate is way more than "current events." It's one of those worldwide shifts that simply cannot be ignored… even Teen Vogue has been radicalized! Read More 1.2k February 3, 2017 Dick jokes & hard work: On tough years, great contractors, and corporate culture Because of my contractors, the toughest two years of the Offbeat Empire's decade of existence (and honestly, the toughest two years of my fucking life) have actually been totally ok. Bootstrapping a business is terrifying, since the only money to spend is the money that's coming in. In a decade of being in business, I've never taken out a loan or accepted venture capital. My investments have been my own time, and the willingness of my crew to stretch themselves… and the corporate culture we've built together. Read More January 23, 2017 Vendors: maximize your ROI with inclusive marketing materials While we almost never decline an advertiser for having marketing materials that are "too traditional," I do want to make sure wedding vendors looking to appeal to nontraditional clients know that if your website is too traditional, you may not see a solid return on investment when you reach out to nontraditional couples. Read More 1.6k 35 Comments January 11, 2017 45 million readers: On Offbeat Bride's 10th anniversary + what we're working on now As of last week, Offbeat Bride is now a DECADE OLD. It's still one of the biggest ironies ever for me that the website was launched just as a way to promote the book that was supposed to finally launch me into what I imagined as "real success." In 2007, digital publishing was still the less-respected nerdy little sibling of the "real" publishing industry, and being a published author was going to be my big ticket to legitimacy and recognition. …Har har! Joke was on me! Read More Newer Posts Older Posts Copyright © 2003 - 2018 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
1.2k February 3, 2017 Dick jokes & hard work: On tough years, great contractors, and corporate culture Because of my contractors, the toughest two years of the Offbeat Empire's decade of existence (and honestly, the toughest two years of my fucking life) have actually been totally ok. Bootstrapping a business is terrifying, since the only money to spend is the money that's coming in. In a decade of being in business, I've never taken out a loan or accepted venture capital. My investments have been my own time, and the willingness of my crew to stretch themselves… and the corporate culture we've built together. Read More January 23, 2017 Vendors: maximize your ROI with inclusive marketing materials While we almost never decline an advertiser for having marketing materials that are "too traditional," I do want to make sure wedding vendors looking to appeal to nontraditional clients know that if your website is too traditional, you may not see a solid return on investment when you reach out to nontraditional couples. Read More 1.6k 35 Comments January 11, 2017 45 million readers: On Offbeat Bride's 10th anniversary + what we're working on now As of last week, Offbeat Bride is now a DECADE OLD. It's still one of the biggest ironies ever for me that the website was launched just as a way to promote the book that was supposed to finally launch me into what I imagined as "real success." In 2007, digital publishing was still the less-respected nerdy little sibling of the "real" publishing industry, and being a published author was going to be my big ticket to legitimacy and recognition. …Har har! Joke was on me! Read More Newer Posts Older Posts Copyright © 2003 - 2018 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
January 23, 2017 Vendors: maximize your ROI with inclusive marketing materials While we almost never decline an advertiser for having marketing materials that are "too traditional," I do want to make sure wedding vendors looking to appeal to nontraditional clients know that if your website is too traditional, you may not see a solid return on investment when you reach out to nontraditional couples. Read More 1.6k 35 Comments January 11, 2017 45 million readers: On Offbeat Bride's 10th anniversary + what we're working on now As of last week, Offbeat Bride is now a DECADE OLD. It's still one of the biggest ironies ever for me that the website was launched just as a way to promote the book that was supposed to finally launch me into what I imagined as "real success." In 2007, digital publishing was still the less-respected nerdy little sibling of the "real" publishing industry, and being a published author was going to be my big ticket to legitimacy and recognition. …Har har! Joke was on me! Read More Newer Posts Older Posts
1.6k 35 Comments January 11, 2017 45 million readers: On Offbeat Bride's 10th anniversary + what we're working on now As of last week, Offbeat Bride is now a DECADE OLD. It's still one of the biggest ironies ever for me that the website was launched just as a way to promote the book that was supposed to finally launch me into what I imagined as "real success." In 2007, digital publishing was still the less-respected nerdy little sibling of the "real" publishing industry, and being a published author was going to be my big ticket to legitimacy and recognition. …Har har! Joke was on me! Read More Newer Posts Older Posts