Here at WordCamp Northeast Ohio, we are pretty big fans of the Lifehacker series “How I Work”. We asked our speakers to do a WordPress take on that idea, and thus was born “How I WordPress”- a series where some of the best minds in WordPress share a bit about their process with our readers/attendees.
Name
Melinda Helt
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Current Gig
Freelance Graphic Design, WordPress Websites and WordPress Training
Career Summary
I started my career as a print graphic designer and spent 7 years working in Higher Education Marketing where I transitioned into online design and then WordPress. I left the education world in 2011 to build my own freelance/consulting business.
Current Mobile Device/Why
iPhone – I’m an Apple user all the way. Tried an Android Tablet once… that wasn’t fun 🙂
Current Computer/Why
Apple MacBook Pro – Why? See above!
What’s your workspace setup like?
I have a small dedicated home office, but I’m often found working on the dining room table, from the couch, or from any number of local coffee shops and cafes.
What’s your favorite to-do list method?
While I admit it’s overkill, I use Podio for work-related to-do lists. I have a few ongoing clients that I use it with, and it’s easier to keep all of my to-dos in one place. The mobile app isn’t perfect, but it works.
After your phone and computer, what gadget can’t you live without? Why?
The only other tech gadget I use on a regular basis is my iPad. I wish I could say I used it for many things, but really, it’s just a Netflix viewer for me.
What do you listen to while working?
Depends on the day. Sometimes nothing, sometimes music from Pandora, sometimes background noise at the location I’m working from. Sometimes it’s even power tools!? (There’s always a renovation project going on around my house!)