About The “C” Branch
Overview
The “C” Branch is a website focused on delivering outstanding content pertinent to the technology and internet industries as well as important life topics in general.
The “C” Branch content ranges from technology industry news all the way to inspirational and motivational articles and is delivered through a blog, discussion forums, and a Success Center containing educational and training materials.
The “C” Branch is run by Chris DeMarco, a technology, web, and internet guru located in East Florida. He has over 10 years of experience designing and developing websites as both a professional web developer and as an internet entrepreneur himself.
Chris DeMarco’s “About Me”
In case you haven’t noticed – I’m a bit of a character! I have quite a past filled with over ten years in church music, a lifetime of background in the technology industry, and an incredible spiritual journey. At the same time, my life has also been seasoned by a fair share of challenges, sadness and heartache. Together, all the facets of my present and past coalesce to form this blog.
Here, I share on a variety of real-life topics – including news and facts pertaining to the internet and technology industries as well as my opinions and commentary on the world, culture, society, and life topics in general.
My Work
I live in Michigan where I own a web and internet technology company. I earn my living entirely from computer and internet-based technologies – whether it’s designing or redeveloping websites, blogging, setting up computer networks, or some other technology-related work. Essentially, I don’t have a “job” where I’m subject to someone else “ruling” my life – and I often get to do a lot of my work from wherever I’d like. I get to set my own schedule too. It’s great! And it’s all possible because of the internet.
My “Techie” Brain
I’ve been in the computer service industry for about 10 years, but at about the same time I also began experimenting with the internet and learning how to develop websites. I started with a simple personal site where I talked about some of my hobbies. You might remember it…it was called “CDeMar22.” Over the years, I added to it, redesigned it a handful of times, and put new features on it. I was so proud when I had people I didn’t even know from all around the world finding my website and sharing feedback on it.
Since then, I’ve come up with at least a dozen more website projects – including this blog – as well as some newer projects like Top Product Reports and The Saving Blog, as well as the GoSurfNow Internet Start Page.
Ever since the beginnning of my story, one of my biggest interests in the internet (and in developing the sites I’ve done) has always been making money online. I began messing around with PTC sites, where I realized making money online was “for real.” I then expanded into Blogging, and more recently affiliate and network marketing. I’m excited to be able to share my ideas and knowledge in all of these areas with you so that we can both succeed.
Oh, and I use Mac…so that automatically makes me awesome!
My Faith
I was raised in a Catholic home, but throughout my childhood, I struggled with the Catholic religion. I always believed God was real, and desired to follow Him. However, something didn’t seem right to me.
After I moved away from home when I was 17, God pursued my heart. He led me into relationships with people who challenged my background, where I was exposed to Jesus-followers outside of the context of a specific “religion” like Catholocism or Lutheranism.
In 2007, God also led me to Kensington Community Church, where I reconnected with Him and began learning what Jesus is really about. I joined a small group shortly after arriving, and embarked on a short-term mission trip to South Africa with many of the group’s members the following year.
During my first year at Kensington, I abandoned my Catholic roots and decided to surrender my life to Jesus Christ.
If you ask me today if I consider myself “religious,” you might be surprised at my response. See, religion is really a human concept that has been greatly distorted from the reality of Jesus’ teachings found in the Bible. When you think about religion, you’ll inevitably think about something involving rules, obligations, and a required set of beliefs. Yet, that’s not what Jesus is about; in fact, it’s actually what he came to do away with. Jesus constantly challenged a group of the religious “elite” known in the Bible as the Pharisees, who were so into rules and requirements that they had lost touch with God. Instead, Jesus was concerned about people being in a relationship with Him. So, I very well may be a deeply spiritual person, and I very well may love worship and the scripture and church, but am I “religious?” No. Instead, I am in a relationship with Jesus Christ.
My “Music” Brain
Music has also played a very significant role in DeMarco’s life. He has an extensive musical past, especially with vocal and choral work. Most of his life has been spent singing in or directing several choirs (the most being 6 at one point). He has also served as a worship leader for adult as well as children’s services.
I’m very blessed that God has given me the ability to use music as a way to give glory back to Him. There’s no better feeling than to engage in something where you fully experience God at work. Music is so exciting for me because it’s one of those moments where exactly that happens.
To read more about DeMarco’s music, please visit ChrisDeMarcoMusic.com.
My Company
I have served as the president of Strellix, an internet and technology company based in Metropolitan Detroit, Michigan, since 2008. My company offers website design and services along with computer and IT services and support. Learn more about Strellix at www.Strellix.com.
About This SiteThe “C” Branch is a part of the a large collection of websites which I have fathered for several years now. My mission has always been to use my knowledge and skill and combine it with that of others around the world to provide something that anyone in the world with similar interests can connect to, use, and benefit from.
A history video of the evolution to the present-day site is coming soon!
Get In Touch
If you would like to contact me, please visit my contact page.
