<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:18:07 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@johnpitchers/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Big Thanks and Shoutout to Block.io for the Awesome Bitcoin API]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just wanted to give a big thanks to Block.io and spread the word to other web developers interested in coding Bitcoin payment gateways. I was able to code a Bitcoin payment plugin (for Joomla CMS) for]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/bitcoin/@johnpitchers/big-thanks-and-shoutout-to-block-io-for-the-awesome-bitcoin-api</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/bitcoin/@johnpitchers/big-thanks-and-shoutout-to-block-io-for-the-awesome-bitcoin-api</guid><category><![CDATA[bitcoin]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[johnpitchers]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2016 10:33:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3q52DkcPcpiFKxi558hMHzjZxCCB7mEyG7kMYooRaCxwgQkKE8dUnoowJnV5oHrDWM2QpRr99ZyyQ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[#rekt This is what happens when you skimp on logo design. Do you recognise any of these people?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your logo is the cornerstone of your brand. It is your symbol of trust and identity. Unfortunately, there is no shortage of services available where you can get a logo for as little as $99. If that's your]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/marketing/@johnpitchers/this-is-what-happens-when-you-skimp-on-logo-design-do-you-recognise-any-of-these-people</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/marketing/@johnpitchers/this-is-what-happens-when-you-skimp-on-logo-design-do-you-recognise-any-of-these-people</guid><category><![CDATA[marketing]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[johnpitchers]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2016 01:24:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/8SzwQbWfyXHL81UhqvXNHGgFSh63on2HyU3iyf3xnByD4X5vE2mP7QTNFNe6Ho15iK3VBb1ECzk7KXutnhNMv2pBNM9Tpm8PKzvt7sT1tfkrvT9DYHC?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FREELANCING! 5 things to consider before going solo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people dream of working their own hours from home. Freelancing sounds like a great alternative to the traditional job. And it is. But it's not for everyone. Here's a few things to think about before]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/freelance/@johnpitchers/freelancing-5-things-to-consider-before-going-solo</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/freelance/@johnpitchers/freelancing-5-things-to-consider-before-going-solo</guid><category><![CDATA[freelance]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[johnpitchers]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2016 08:49:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3q52DkcPcpjiRpJ46WwuQrD5DpN61bqbyjzDuN1EJ6K4eHeHqjokYjSrZ1kX83H1wAMAJ4Rvo757C?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why working from home is the same as living at work]]></title><description><![CDATA[When people I meet learn I work from home, the common perception is that it's too easy to sleep in, or watch TV all day. The reality is the exact opposite. 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