500 posts from: SitePoint
Taking a SitePoint Course In Your Own Time
(Indexed 2010-09-09):
A common question we receive from customers about our courses is: if you miss the scheduled start of a course, when will you be able to take that course? The great news is, you can start right now!Related PostsIntroducing PHP Live and CSS Live HTML5 Live — A Peek Inside Lesson 1 New Courses: HTML5 and CSS3 without the Hype — Just the Stuff That Matters Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[Image]
It’s All About You: Ideas For Designing An About Page
(Indexed 2010-09-08):
Jennifer gives some tips for putting together an About page for your web site with examples from around the web.Related PostsWhy Page Weight Could Wreck Your SEO Efforts Five Tips For Designing Eye-catching Tables For Your Site 10 Notebook Applications for Managing Ideas Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[Image]
Five Ways to Create a Better Email Newsletter
(Indexed 2010-09-07):
Alyssa shares five ways to shift paths from the standard run-of-the-mill email newsletter and create one that rises to the top of your readers' overflowing inbox.Related PostsAn Update on the SitePoint Newsletter Lists 5 Crucial Email Marketing Tips The 7-Point Email Marketing Checklist Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[Image]
Contiguous Sibling Selector
(Indexed 2010-09-07):
CSS currently provides two sibling selectors, each of which fills a specific niche. But between those two there's a third possibility, which currently doesn't exist, but which would be a unique and useful new selector.Related PostsMassive SitePoint Reference Update Completed: It’ll Save Your Sanity Heading Headaches: Balancing Semantics and SEO A Simple CSS Drop-Cap Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[Image]
Compress CSS and JavaScript Using PNGs and Canvas
(Indexed 2010-09-07):
Psst ... want to get an edge in a 10K competition? Craig discusses an interesting hack that encodes your CSS and JavaScript code into a compressed PNG image.Related PostsSquishing the Last Drops from Your PNGs 3 Great JavaScript & Canvas Examples Easy JavaScript Compression with the Closure Compiler REST API Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[Image]
How to Maximize Your Use of Google Alerts
(Indexed 2010-09-06):
Want to do more with Google Alerts? Alyssa has a few easy-to-implement tips for getting more out of the service.Related PostsFollow Website Changes With Google Reader 10 Tips for Conducting a More Effective Google Search Are Competitors Hijacking Your Trademarks in AdWords? Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[Image]
The 7-Point Email Marketing Checklist
(Indexed 2010-09-04):
Getting ready to kick-off an email marketing campaign? Alyssa shares the top 7 items on her email marketing checklist.Related Posts5 Crucial Email Marketing Tips Get It Read: 7 Tips for Writing Better Email Subject Lines How to Build an Email Marketing List Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[Image]
Avoid Email Overload With GMail’s Priority Inbox
(Indexed 2010-09-03):
Google is rolling out "Priority Inbox" to all GMail users. Craig explains how it works and how it could save you from email overload.Related PostsHow I Fought Back Against Email Overload Have You Reached Email Account Overload? New GMail System Helps Prevent Email Embarrassment Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[Image]
SitePoint Podcast #77: Paper or Blu-ray?
(Indexed 2010-09-03):
Tons to talk about in this weeks SitePoint Podcast: September 15th appears to be a nexus for the Web development world; Microsoft Russia lets slip an early peek at Internet Explorer 9s user interface; Facebook puts another nail in the IE6 coffin; Google dramatically bows out of JavaOne over Oracles Android lawsuit; and H.264 threatens to turn the Web from paper into Blu-ray. Listen in for all thisand our host spotlights!Related PostsSitePoint Podcast #55: State-sponsored Brown Paper SitePoint Po...(truncated)...
Dollar ReDe$ign Project
(Indexed 2010-09-03):
Jennifer takes a look at a few of the many submissions to the Dollar Redesign project.Related PostsShould You Work on a Project You Don’t Believe In? The Good-Quick-Cheap Project Rule 10 Reasons Why Software Project Estimates Fail Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[Image]
Five Signs that You’re Ready to Freelance Full-time
(Indexed 2010-09-02):
Are you ready to start freelancing full-time? There's no magic formula for freelancing readiness, but as Georgina explains, there are some clear signs that suggest you're ready to go it alone. Related PostsThree Strategies for Managing Social Networks and a Full-Time Job How to Manage Postpurchase Dissonance in Your Freelance Clients 99designs Launches Ready-made Logo Store Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[Image]
iPhone Basics: Memory Management
(Indexed 2010-09-02):
Do you want to get started on iPhone development? One of the first things you will stumble upon is memory management. But don't worry, Andrew explains why it is necessary and how to allocate and release objects correctly.Related PostsA List of Realistic Email Management Strategies That Just May Work Announcing a New Series on Business Start-up Basics How to Identify an Apple iPhone, iPod or iPad Visitor to Your Website Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[Image]
H.264 Is Royalty-Free: Will it Become the HTML5 Video Standard?
(Indexed 2010-09-01):
MPEG LA has announced that web streaming of H.264 video files will remain free forever. Could it become the single most reliable format for HTML5?Related PostsGoogle Announces New WebM Video Standard, Open-Sources VP8 The Dark Side of HTML 5 Video Web Directions Reflections, part 3: HTML5 with Bruce Lawson and Remy Sharp Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[Image]
Save The United Airlines Iconic Tulip
(Indexed 2010-08-31):
A group of people who love the United Airlines tulip logo have created a Facebook page to voice their concerns over the change to Continental Airline's globe logo.Related PostsA Flag For The United States Of Europe Happy 50th Birthday Psycho Sign-Up to Save MySQL? Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[Image]
How to Roll Your Own JavaScript Compressor with PHP and the Closure Compiler
(Indexed 2010-08-31):
Craig illustrates how a few lines of PHP and the Closure Compiler API can be used to automatically merge and compress your JavaScript files before they are returned to the browser.Related PostsEasy JavaScript Compression with the Closure Compiler REST API Google Releases its JavaScript Closure Tools Google Closure: How not to write JavaScript Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[Image]
How to Build Momentum in Your Business
(Indexed 2010-08-30):
Momentum can be a great way to prevent falling into a rut. Alyssa shares a few of the ways she builds and maintains momentum in her business. What works for you?Related PostsBuild Websites that Take Care of Business with Adobe Business Catalyst The Top 30 New Year’s Resolutions for Business 20 Ways Starting a New Business is Like Skydiving Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[Image]
Easy JavaScript Compression with the Closure Compiler REST API
(Indexed 2010-08-30):
Are you still merging and compressing JavaScript files by hand? Craig reveals how you could automate your work-flow using the new Closure Compiler REST API.Related PostsGoogle Releases its JavaScript Closure Tools Google Closure: How not to write JavaScript Facebook’s New Open Graph API Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[Image]
Simultaneous Multiple-Browser JavaScript Testing With Yeti
(Indexed 2010-08-28):
JavaScript unit testing on different browsers will become less of a chore with Yeti - a new open source project from the Yahoo YUI team.Related PostsPerformance Testing Comes Back With Boomerang Is SuperPreview a Superstar? Browser Testing in Expression Web 4 Why Windows 7 Will Revolutionize Your Browser Testing Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[Image]
Friday Link Round-up: Periodic HTML5 Problems and Pac-Man Demystified
(Indexed 2010-08-27):
Relax as Craig guides you through a random set of stories and links including the HTML5 periodic table, the innerShiv solution, Firefox 4 beta 4, Safari extensions and everything you could ever want to know about Pac-Man.Related PostsWho Needs Flash? CSS3 Animated Spider-Man Cartoon 5 Reasons Why You Can Use HTML5 Today Google Releases Chrome 4.0 Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[Image]
The Heavy Metal Band Site
(Indexed 2010-08-27):
Jennifer takes a look at web sites of the "old-school" heavy metal bands and finds the design of many of them are indeed old-school.Related PostsCreate An Easy Sophisticated Metal Type In Photoshop With Layer Styles Is Your Site A Fast Loader? Google Rankings Now Affected By Site Speed 5 Places To Find Design Inspiration For Your Site Offline Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[Image]
Will You Use ShareThis for Social Media Analytics?
(Indexed 2010-08-27):
ShareThis adds a new analytics feature to their standard sharing button. Alyssa looks at the new functionality and asks: "Will you use ShareThis for the social media analytics?"Related PostsHow to Create a Personal Social Media Policy 7 Blogs for Keeping Up with Social Media News 8 Social Media Marketing Tips for Companies Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[Image]
Google Adds Free Telephone Voice Calls to GMail
(Indexed 2010-08-26):
You can now call a standard land-line telephone from your GMail account. The free service is being rolled out to US customers, but Craig reveals a loophole which may allow international usage.Related Posts7 Free Teleconference Services New GMail System Helps Prevent Email Embarrassment 10 of the Best Free Webmail Services Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[Image]
Create Free Customized Maps For Your Sites With Polymaps
(Indexed 2010-08-26):
Polymaps is a new site with a free, open source set of tools and map engines that allow designers and developers to manipulate their data in the browser to produce cool maps from country level right down to street level.Related PostsNokia Offers Free Google Maps Alternative Free Adobe Illustrator User Interface Design Framework Create Inset-Style Type In Photoshop Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[Image]
21 Market Research Tips
(Indexed 2010-08-25):
Alyssa continues her focus on market research with 21 tips for conducing effective market research and making sure the time, energy and money you're investing is well spent.Related Posts23 Tips for Conducting a Successful Teleconference How to Revamp Your Marketing Perspective Three Insider Tips for Approaching Corporate Clients Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[Image]
5 Steps to Have Fun and Profit From IE6
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IE6 need not be the web developer's worst nightmare. Craig provides a 5-step program to help you overcome IE6 client negotiation hurdles and earn more money.Related PostsMicrosoft Encourages IE6 Upgrades With Charity Donations Why Corporations Don’t Upgrade IE6 and How Chrome Frame Could Help 7 Simple Steps to Meeting Deadlines Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[Image]
Do-It-Yourself Market Research
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Market research is a necessary part of business, even for freelancers. Alyssa gives us a few tips for gathering useful information through market research that we can easily do ourselves.Related PostsCurrent Browser Market Shares and Trends, August 2010 Current Browser Market Shares and Trends What to Consider Before You Sell a Digital Product Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[Image]
What Cloud Computing Can Mean For Your Business
(Indexed 2010-08-24):
Toby Trebmayne kicks off a series about cloud storage for small businesses by introducing you to the wonderful world of cloud computing and Amazon's storage services.Related Posts10 Solutions For Your Cloud Hosting Needs Is Your Head in The Cloud? Host PHP in the Cloud with Windows Azure LA City Council Choose Google Docs Over Microsoft Office Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[Image]
Is Your PHP Application Affected by the Y2K38 Bug?
(Indexed 2010-08-24):
Does your application fail when storing future dates? Craig explains what causes the Y2K38 bug and provides a number of solutions for worried developers.Related PostsHow To Create an Offline Web Application Sat Nav – the Killer Application for Offline Web Technology? PHP is Fifteen Today! Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[Image]
Using Photos as Inspiration
(Indexed 2010-08-22):
Read how Simon Ramsay - winner of last month's Great Photography Challenge - uses his love of photography to influence his web design.Related PostsAmazing Digital Photos with Virtually No Effort! 5 Places To Find Design Inspiration For Your Site Offline The People Behind SitePoint Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[Image]
More Web Font Options With Webtype.com
(Indexed 2010-08-22):
Webtype.com is another service offering designers flexibility and new typography options on the web. Related PostsWeb Typography Made Easy With Google Font Preview Keep Your Font Stacks from Falling Over Web Typography Bar Raised As New Foundries Join Typekit Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[Image]
SitePoint Podcast #75: Awesome Overkill
(Indexed 2010-08-22):
A massive hour-long episode this week, covering Facebook boxes, Twitter buttons, Adobe fonts, and jQuery charts. Also this week, find out why its still so popular to beat up on Internet Explorer, and just how many lines of code it takes to build a completely blank website.Related PostsSitePoint Podcast #59: Speaking of Fail SitePoint Podcast #45: The One Without Kevin SitePoint Podcast #70: Youth, Business, and Podcasting with Dave Moyer and Jeff Chandler Related posts brought to you by Yet Anot...(truncated)...
Five New Tools for Maximizing Facebook
(Indexed 2010-08-19):
Alyssa shares a few Facebook apps and Facebook-extending tools that recently launched, focused on helping you maximize your use of fan pages and personal profiles.Related Posts5 of the Best Facebook Fan Page Apps for User Engagement 12 Reasons You Need a Facebook Fan Page and 5 Easy Steps for Creating One Stop Being Annoying! How NOT to Promote Your Business on Facebook Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[Image]
Three Community-Engaging Facebook Fan Page Techniques
(Indexed 2010-08-19):
Alyssa has been spending some time digging into Facebook fan pages to find new community-building ideas. She shares three techniques that seem to work effectively for some fan pages.Related Posts12 Reasons You Need a Facebook Fan Page and 5 Easy Steps for Creating One 5 of the Best Facebook Fan Page Apps for User Engagement Progressive Enhancement Techniques 1: the HTML Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[Image]
How to Set Up an Online Store with Adobe Business Catalyst
(Indexed 2010-08-19):
In the second and final part of the Adobe Business Catalyst series Rob Frieman is going deeper into the ecommerce capabilities and shows you how to configure and customize a shopping cart and checkout workflow. Related PostsBuild Websites that Take Care of Business with Adobe Business Catalyst From Concept to Working Prototype with Flash Catalyst 99designs Logo Store is Open For Business Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[Image]
CSS: A Little More on Less
(Indexed 2010-08-17):
CSS Variables are all the rage, but can you get started without committing to a server technology? If you're looking for an easy way to dip your toe into the water, JavaScript might be the answer.Related PostsUsing CSS Text-Shadow to Create Embossed TextHow to Use Operating System Styles in CSSWrite Better CSS with Less[Image]
W3C Backs the WOFF WebFont Standard
(Indexed 2010-08-17):
The W3C has chosen the Web Open Font Format as the open standard for webfont distribution. Craig discusses what today's announcement means for web developers and font designers.Related PostsWeb Fonts: Do Something Positive!W3C works to standardize XMLHttpRequestWeb Fonts Get Real with Typekit[Image]
OAuth Explained: A Short Case Study with Foursquare
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What is OAuth? Who uses it and how can it be implemented? Follow Raj on this tour through this open authentication protocol with foursquare. Related Posts7 Weeks Until the Twitter OAuthoclypseCase Study: The difference a web design firm can makeHow to write an effective case study[Image]
How to Upload Large Files in PHP
(Indexed 2010-08-17):
Craig discusses the options for increasing PHP's file upload limits when you're faced with users wanting to submit multi-megabyte images.Related PostsHow to Override PHP Configuration OptionsPHP Gotchas: Part 1file uploads and MM documentation[Image]
Google, Verizon and the Net Neutrality Debate
(Indexed 2010-08-16):
Has net neutrality been threatened by the Verizon-Google Legislative Framework Proposal? Craig examines the paper and gives his opinion.Related PostsGoogle Launches Tools to Test for Bandwidth ThrottlingFrance Considers “Google Tax” on Internet Advertising.NET on the NET March 2-9: MIX Hangover Edition[Image]
Go on a DIV Diet with CSS3 and John Allsopp
(Indexed 2010-08-16):
Hot on the heels of our most popular course to date, HTML5 Live, John Allsopp strikes back with his sequel -- CSS Live.Related PostsNew Courses: HTML5 and CSS3 without the Hype — Just the Stuff That MattersHTML5 Live — A Peek Inside Lesson 1
Performance Testing Comes Back With Boomerang
(Indexed 2010-08-13):
Boomerang is an innovative project from the Yahoo Developer Network which could help you test the responsiveness of your web application on end user systems.Related PostsApache Performance TestingBesiege Your Web Application – Load Testing over HTTPOSCON 2006: Rock-solid Web Development: Testing Web Apps[Image]
Five Tips for Preparing a Design or Illustration Portfolio
(Indexed 2010-08-13):
Jennifer gives five tips for designers or any creative type who is preparing a portfolio.Related PostsDesigner Needed, Portfolio RequiredDesign, Illustration & Photography Bits & Bobs Of 2009Five Logo Design Tips with David Airey[Image]
Easy Code Checking With Unicorn: the W3C’s Unified Validator
(Indexed 2010-08-12):
The W3C has provided Unicorn - a unified validation tool for all your mark-up which is HTML5-compatible. Craig provides information about the service and integration instructions for Firefox's Web Developer Toolbar.Related PostsW3C Validator UpdateW3C Markup Validation Service adds experimental HTML5 supportLogValidator from W3C[Image]
Creating Impact With Photographic Backgrounds on the Web
(Indexed 2010-08-12):
Jennifer looks at eight web sites using large photographic backgrounds to create impact.Related PostsFocus On Photographic Backgrounds In Web DesignTextured BackgroundsWhen Bokeh Meets Web Design: Stylishly Out Of Focus Backgrounds[Image]
Web Directions USA Interview: Dan Rubin
(Indexed 2010-08-11):
Alyssa recently had a chance to pick Dan Rubin's brain about his upcoming participation in Web Directions USA. Here are some of the highlights from the interview.Related PostsWin a Ticket to Web Directions South or Web Directions USA!Web Directions @media Interview: Bruce Lawson – HTML5 is SexyWeb Directions @media Interview: Remy Sharp – Browsers with Wings[Image]
Redirecting Old URLs in WordPress
(Indexed 2010-08-10):
Having banished 404 errors in PHP websites, Craig turns his attention to WordPress, and provides a few lines of code to redirect an old URL to a shiny new permalink.Related PostsHow to Avoid 404s and Redirect Old URLs in PHPHost Your Own Short URLsPretty URLs: Pretty Easy![Image]
What to Consider Before You Sell a Digital Product
(Indexed 2010-08-10):
There are a number of benefits that come with selling a digital product online, but you still need to consider some of the possible risks before getting started. Alyssa lists some of the biggest considerations.Related PostsHow to Choose a Product for eCommercePromote and Sell Your CF Tags – A PrimerWill Digital Textbooks Work for Students?[Image]
What can YOU do with a kilobyte of JavaScript?
(Indexed 2010-08-10):
Louis spotlights the new JS1k coding competition, and has a look at a few of the more interesting entries so far. Related PostsServer-side JavaScript Will Be as Common as PHPJavascript and SecurityWrite Java Web Apps in Visual Basic (or JavaScript!)[Image]
Web Directions Reflections 5: The Slides & Audio Files
(Indexed 2010-08-09):
Craig provides a useful set of links to the presentation slides and audio files recorded at Web Directions @media in London during June 2010.Related PostsWeb Directions Reflections, part 3: HTML5 with Bruce Lawson and Remy SharpWeb Directions Reflections, part 2: Mobile Development with John Resig and Jonathan StarkWeb Directions @media Interview: Jonathan Stark – Mobile Web Apps[Image]
SitePoint Podcast #73: Cease and Desoup
(Indexed 2010-08-08):
This week, Patrick, Stephan, Brad, and Kevin discuss the latest legal ruling on cookie stuffing, how Chromes new six-week update cycle may harm browser adoption, whether code validation is still worthwhile, and the early results were seeing from content paywall experiments at The Times. All this, plus our host spotlights, on this episode of the SitePoint Podcast!Related PostsSitePoint Podcast #59: Speaking of FailSitePoint Podcast #9: SitePoint at SXSWiSitePoint Podcast #5: The Principles of Suc...(truncated)...
A Six-Pack of New Twitter Apps
(Indexed 2010-08-06):
Alyssa lists six new Twitter apps for you to try out. Have you found any Twitter gems lately?Related Posts5 New Twitter Apps to Play with Over the Weekend4 Twitter Tools to Make Your Followers HappyTwitter Joins Digg and Slashdot in Sending Server Crashing Traffic[Image]
Current Browser Market Shares and Trends, August 2010
(Indexed 2010-08-05):
Craig examines how individual browsers have gained or lost market share within the past 6 months.Related PostsCurrent Browser Market Shares and TrendsFirefox Hits 20% Browser Market Share WorldwideThe European Browser Vote Starts Today![Image]
7 Ways to Stop Overthinking Big Decisions
(Indexed 2010-08-04):
Does overthinking cause you to become paralyzed and unable to make a decision? Alyssa shares a few of the ways she stops overthinking and gets on with the decision-making.Related PostsStop Wasting My Time! Choose Promotions with Real PotentialHow to Stop Sweating the Small StuffWhy you should stop coding and designing right now[Image]
Freelancers’ Crunch-time Survival Tactics
(Indexed 2010-08-04):
There's a freelancing ideal that states that if you're properly organized, and manage your clients well, you should never come up hard against a deadline. But life can get in the way. How do you survive the crunch times? Here are Georgina's favorite tactics.Related PostsTop 5 Tips for Staying AwakeWhy Multitasking is a Waste of TimeHandling a Resource Crunch: A Lesson Learned the Hard Way[Image]
Xara Web Designer 6: the Review
(Indexed 2010-08-04):
Craig reviews Xara Web Designer 6 - an application which promises total page design freedom without any HTML or programming skills.Related PostsXara Xtreme 5 Review: A Developer’s PerspectiveXara Xtreme Pro 5: A Designers PerspectiveGuess which web designer makes more money…[Image]
25,000 Votes Later, Greenpeace Pick A New BP Logo
(Indexed 2010-08-03):
Following a short online campaign to raise awareness of BP's more dubious activities, Greenpeace unveil the winning logo design.Related PostsRedesign BP’s LogoBrazil 2014 World Cup Logo$75,000 USD in the bag with two days to go help us hit $100,000 USD![Image]
How to Avoid 404s and Redirect Old URLs in PHP
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404 pages begone! Craig illustrates how easy it is to redirect your old site's pages to a new URL with a few lines of PHP magic.Related PostsHost Your Own Short URLsTracking URLs ToolFriendly URLs[Image]
Front-end Optimization from the Get-go, Part 2
(Indexed 2010-08-03):
In part two in a series of posts on front-end optimization, Mark delves into how to wrangle every ounce of performance from your CSS.Related PostsFront-end Optimization from the Get-go, Part 1The Great Specificity Swindle!OSCON 2006: Ajax Optimization Techniques[Image]
Can You Build a Fully-Functional Web Application in 10K?
(Indexed 2010-07-30):
Forget megabyte-busting web applications - this new Microsoft-sponsored competition is about squeezing the most out of 10K. Craig looks at the challenge in more detail...Related PostsFor Sale: Web Application – UnusedCould you Build a Complete Web Site in 24 Hours?Web-based graphics application: Picnik[Image]
SitePoint Podcast #72: Web Video and Social Media with Gregory Ng and Wayne Sutton
(Indexed 2010-07-30):
This week, Patrick OKeefe, Stephan Segraves, and Brad Williams interview Gregory Ng, the Frozen Food Master at Freezer Burns, a popular web video show focused on frozen food reviews that can be found at freezerburns.com, and Wayne Sutton, the Business Development and Marketing Strategist at TriOut, a geolocation based startup thats focused on the Triangle area of North Carolina.Related PostsSitePoint Podcast #10: The Rainbow of Social MediaSitePoint Podcast #37: Social Media: The Bad and the Ugl...(truncated)...
Put Super Smart Widgets On Your Site With Wolfram Alpha Widget Builder
(Indexed 2010-07-30):
Jennifer looks at how to quickly and easily design and develop clever widgets using Wolfram Alpha's widget builder.Related PostsWolfram Alpha: Helpful or Hyped?Data-driven Development with Flash Builder, Part IData-driven Development with Flash Builder, Part II[Image]
How I Fought Back Against Email Overload
(Indexed 2010-07-29):
Alyssa looks at one of the biggest problems she has with email -- the distraction factor -- and shares her solution for taking back control and putting email in its place.Related PostsHave You Reached Email Account Overload?Tips for Managing Communication OverloadWebmail Security Breaches Continue[Image]
Stop Wasting My Time! Choose Promotions with Real Potential
(Indexed 2010-07-29):
For freelancers, the concept of media wastage reaches beyond the traditional view -- paid promotions -- to networking, personal projects, and more. Georgina explains the idea of media wastage can help you hone your promotions for greatest effect.Related PostsUsing Special Promotions to Generate BusinessChoose the Best Invoice Payment Timeframe5 Holiday Promotion Mistakes to Avoid[Image]
UX Design: What it is, What it Takes, and Where its Going
(Indexed 2010-07-29):
James Mansfield spoke to three of the speakers from the upcoming UX Australia conference, to find out more about the emerging field of UX design: what it is to be a UX designer, how one becomes a UX designer, and what the future holds.Related PostsMarking your own examUsability for DevelopersDesign with Intent Toolkit Released[Image]
Ferrari’s New Formula 1 Logo Removes Tobacco Relationship
(Indexed 2010-07-28):
Ferrari unveiled a new logo for their Formula 1 team for 2011. Jennifer takes a look to see what's changed.Related PostsFocus on Clients with Relationship MarketingFundamentals Of Logo Design Part 3: Type & Symbol Logos20 Logo Designs Featuring Animal Symbols[Image]
Use CSS3 in IE with a Slice of PIE
(Indexed 2010-07-27):
Do you want to apply border radius, shadow, and other effects in Internet Explorer 6, 7, and 8? CSS3 PIE could be the answer to your dreams…Related PostsCSS3 Generators Write All that Pesky Code for YouAdd More Sparkle with CSS3Towards A Cooler Focus Caret[Image]
Microsoft to Release IIS Express
(Indexed 2010-07-27):
If you've been frustrated with Visual Studio's development server or the full version of IIS, you may be interested in Microsoft's third option: IIS Express.Related PostsHow to Run Apache and IIS at the Same Time: Part 1Visual Studio 2005 Express Editions are free downloadsAll Aboard the SQL Server Express![Image]
Free Adobe Illustrator User Interface Design Framework
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Jennifer looks at a great free resource for designers working in Illustrator.Related PostsAdobe to Release Free Media Player FrameworkUsing Fireworks MX 2004 for Flash Graphic and Interface DesignFlash Interface Design Made Simple Article[Image]
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(Indexed 2010-07-26):
Our mid-winter Christmas party in the weekend reminded me why I love working at SitePoint. If you want to know more about the people behind the screen, I might have something for you.Related PostsNew Courses: HTML5 and CSS3 without the Hype — Just the Stuff That MattersIntroducing PHP Live and CSS LiveHTML5 Live — A Peek Inside Lesson 1[Image]
HTML5 Live — A Peek Inside Lesson 1
(Indexed 2010-07-26):
Last week we let you know about two new courses from SitePoint, HTML5 Live and CSS3 Live, both presented by John Allsopp. This is a quick reminder that HTML5 Live starts today.Related PostsIntroducing PHP Live and CSS LiveNew Courses: HTML5 and CSS3 without the Hype — Just the Stuff That MattersIntroducing Kevin Yank’s JavaScript Live[Image]
Is Your Head in The Cloud? Host PHP in the Cloud with Windows Azure
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Today we encourage you wholeheartedly to have your head in the clouds, with Maarten Balliuws cloud computing tutorial, "Host PHP in the Cloud with Windows Azure."Related PostsMicrosoft Answers Amazon with Windows AzureInstalling PHP on Windows Just Got EasierA Beginner’s Guide to Silverlight with PHP[Image]
Share Your Design Ideas & Get Feedback With Bounce
(Indexed 2010-07-23):
If you want to share visual ideas or get feedback, Bounce is a useful free app. Related PostsAdobe Ideas App Lets You Sketch & Share With EaseFineTuna: A Handy Collaboration Tool For DesignersHow I Use Evernote to Manage My Ideas[Image]
Web Directions Reflections, part 4: Hardboiled Web Design and SVG Salutations
(Indexed 2010-07-23):
In the last part of Craig's Web Directions review, he discusses Andy Clarke's controversial hardboiled web design philosophy and Doug Schepers' amazing SVG presentation.Related PostsWeb Directions Reflections, part 3: HTML5 with Bruce Lawson and Remy SharpWeb Directions Reflections, part 2: Mobile Development with John Resig and Jonathan StarkWeb Directions Reflections, part 1: JavaScript Evolution and the Aussie Invasion[Image]
Better Passwords #2: “Show Password”
(Indexed 2010-07-22):
In the second post in this short series, looking at ideas for improving the usability of password fields, James demonstrates a much-simpler solution for allowing users to see their password in plain-text.Related PostsBetter Passwords #1: The Masked Password FieldPassword HashesThe 5 Most Under-Used HTML Tags[Image]
New Courses: HTML5 and CSS3 without the Hype — Just the Stuff That Matters
(Indexed 2010-07-20):
Having just concluded our third SitePoint Course, CSS Live With Russ Weakley, it's with genuine excitement that we announce details of two new courses that I promise are going to knock your socks off!Related PostsIs HTML5 Viable Today?Introducing PHP Live and CSS LiveWeb Directions @media Interview: Bruce Lawson – HTML5 is Sexy[Image]
5 Reasons Why You Can Use HTML5 Today
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Is it too early to attempt HTML5 websites and applications? Craig provides reasons why you should consider adopting it today.Related PostsIs HTML5 Viable Today?A Minimal HTML Document (HTML5 Edition)Will Microsoft Implement HTML5 in Internet Explorer?[Image]
Razor-sharp Images in Mobile Safari on iPhone 4
(Indexed 2010-07-20):
The latest generation of smartphone displays have vastly higher pixel densities than their desktop counterparts–more than double in the case of the iPhone 4s much vaunted Retina display. The difference is now so large that mobile browsers have been forced to start auto-scaling content, typically rendering a CSS dimension of 1px as two physical screen [...]Related PostsCSS On/Images OffNokia to Use Safari Components for Mobile Browser‘DOM-foolery’ with Images[Image]
Better Passwords #1: The Masked Password Field
(Indexed 2010-07-19):
In the first of a series of three posts, looking at ideas for improving the usability of password fields, James demonstrates a script for converting normal password fields into “masked” password fields. And then he shows what's wrong with it!Related PostsPassword HashesInteractive CLI password prompt in PHPJavascript and Security[Image]
Is HTML5 Viable Today?
(Indexed 2010-07-19):
It seems not, if you go by the SitePoint poll results. Craig discusses the reasons many developers are reluctant to migrate toward HTML5.Related PostsWill Microsoft Implement HTML5 in Internet Explorer?New Courses: HTML5 and CSS3 without the Hype — Just the Stuff That MattersW3C Markup Validation Service adds experimental HTML5 support[Image]
Web Directions Reflections, part 3: HTML5 with Bruce Lawson and Remy Sharp
(Indexed 2010-07-16):
In Craig's third report from Web Directions @media, he looks at the new features in HTML5 with Bruce Lawson, Patrick Lauke and Remy Sharp.Related PostsWeb Directions @media Interview: Bruce Lawson – HTML5 is SexyWeb Directions @media Interview: Remy Sharp – Browsers with WingsWeb Directions Reflections, part 2: Mobile Development with John Resig and Jonathan Stark[Image]
Is SuperPreview a Superstar? Browser Testing in Expression Web 4
(Indexed 2010-07-15):
Today we conclude our Microsoft Expression Web series with a focus on SuperPreview, the browser-testing tool that has been integrated into the Expression Web package.Related PostsYour New PHP Editor: Expression Web 3Microsoft + Web Standards = Expression Web 4Designing with Microsoft Expression Blend[Image]
How a Good Self-description Can Help Your Business
(Indexed 2010-07-15):
Are you a freelancer? A consultant? A gun for hire? As Georgina explains, the way you describe your style of work can have a strong bearing on how prospects, clients, and colleagues perceive you, what you can charge, and more.Related PostsDo you have the right personality for running your own business?You Want To Pay Me What? How Lowering Your Rates Can Hurt Your BusinessStarting Up — Business Loan[Image]
Design Your Own Android Apps Without Programming Skills
(Indexed 2010-07-15):
Jennifer takes a look at the new tool from Google which allows non-programmers to develop apps for Android.Related PostsCSS Skills = Better Web Design?I Cant Believe its Not a Web App! Take Your Skills to the Desktop and Win.Beef Up Your Resume: Essential Skills for Coders[Image]
10 Common Mistakes Made by Novice Web Developers
(Indexed 2010-07-15):
Prepare yourself for more controversy! Craig lists his top 10 annoyances when faced with a project that's been completed by someone who calls themselves a "web developer."Related Posts10 Common Mistakes Made by Novice Web DesignersFive common mistakes in influencing others5 Common Myths About JavaScript[Image]
How to Run Apache and IIS at the Same Time: Part 2
(Indexed 2010-07-14):
Do you create a PHP website one day and a .NET application the next? Web developers often need to switch between platforms, languages and frameworks. In the second part of Craig's article, he reveals how to run Apache and IIS on the same development PC at the same time.Related PostsHow to Run Apache and IIS at the Same Time: Part 1MSN biased to favor IIS servers?Running Apache on Windows[Image]
Time Spent on Social Media Marketing … Is Going Up?
(Indexed 2010-07-13):
According to a recent industry survey, marketers are spending an increasing amount of time on social media marketing activities. Why? Alyssa speculates.Related PostsNew Series: Social Media Marketing Tips and TricksFriends with Benefits: A Social Media Marketing Handbook8 Social Media Marketing Tips for Companies[Image]
How to Run Apache and IIS at the Same Time: Part 1
(Indexed 2010-07-13):
Do you create a PHP application one day and a .NET website the next? Web developers often need to switch between platforms, languages and frameworks. Craig provides a few useful tips for developers who need to run Apache and IIS at the same time.Related PostsMSN biased to favor IIS servers?News of IIS 7Running Apache on Windows[Image]
Node.js is the New Black
(Indexed 2010-07-13):
node.js is the cool new kid on the web development block, but what's behind all the hype? Louis picks apart the jargon to explain why you should be paying attention to server-side JavaScript.Related PostsJetty 6.0 to provide new architecture for AJAX appsMen in Black Security GuidesLosing REST over Ajax Errors?[Image]
Web Workers: Which OS Do You Use?
(Indexed 2010-07-12):
Unlike other IT jobs, web designers and developers have more freedom of choice when selecting their operating system. Love it or hate it, we want to know what you're using...Related PostsAdobe AIR 1.5 for Linux ShipsCan Closed Work for Apple This Time?Will Palm Wave Goodbye?[Image]
Visual Harmony In Design Part 4: Visual Echo
(Indexed 2010-07-12):
In the final part of her series on Visual Harmony, Jennifer looks at how you can create an "echo" using typography, colors and style.Related PostsVisual Harmony In Design Part 3: Thematic ReferenceNew Series: Harmony In DesignHarmony In Design Part 2: Repetition[Image]
The Great Photography Competition… And Vuvuzelas
(Indexed 2010-07-11):
While most of you might associate the vuvuzela with the beautiful game, for me it will always be the soundtrack to The Great Photography Competition.Related PostsAdobe AIR/Flex Competition Deadline ExtendedDesign, Illustration & Photography Bits & Bobs Of 2009How to Get Great Client Testimonials[Image]
Brazil 2014 World Cup Logo
(Indexed 2010-07-11):
Just when you thought youd had enough football (or maybe not enough, in some cases) FIFA, the international football organization revealed the logo design for the next world cup which will take place in Brazil in 2014.The new design entitled Inspiration, was the winning submission, chosen from 25 entries. The judging panel included famous Brazilians, [...]Related PostsFIFA World Cup ArtNew Logo For Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games UnveiledSurprising: Web Shows Growing US Interest in Football (Soc...(truncated)...
SitePoint Podcast #69: Let’s Move to Finland
(Indexed 2010-07-10):
Google's Chrome browser overtakes Safari in market share, the launch of .xxx domain names, and what it takes to become a top 100 website -- all this and more in this week's episode of the SitePoint Podcast.Related PostsSitePoint Podcast #1: The EconomySitePoint Podcast #59: Speaking of FailSitePoint Podcast #5: The Principles of Successful Freelancing[Image]
Win a Free Ticket to UX Australia 2010!
(Indexed 2010-07-09):
If youre a designer, or you make decisions that affect the way people experience your website and products, then you will definitely want to be in Melbourne, Australia in August for UX Australia 2010.Related PostsMore Free Conference Tickets: Remix Australia, June 1-2Announcing the Winner of our Free Ticket to Web Directions @media 2010How to Score a Free Ticket to Web Directions @media[Image]
Creating a Simple Twitter Client with Silverlight and PHP
(Indexed 2010-07-08):
In todays tutorial, Jordan shows us how to create a twitter client in Silverlight, using the concepts he introduced us to last time. Related PostsA Beginner’s Guide to Silverlight with PHPWhat to Expect With SilverLight 1.1 AlphaYour New PHP Editor: Expression Web 3[Image]
Leading By Example: Redesign Of The BBC Website
(Indexed 2010-07-08):
The BBC announced some big changes to their website this week. Jennifer takes a closer look at the redesign.Related PostsBBC Glow a New JavaScript LibraryConsidering A Site Redesign? 5 Tips To Get You FocusedBBC Promotes Open Source to the Masses[Image]
Canvas vs SVG: How to Choose the Right Format
(Indexed 2010-07-06):
Canvas and SVG appear to be similar technologies and can achieve the same results. Craig discusses their differences and suggests situations when they could be used.Related PostsCanvas for IE with VMLCanvas is Coming to IE9SVG-Edit Online Vector Graphics Editor[Image]
5 of the Best Facebook Fan Page Apps for User Engagement
(Indexed 2010-07-05):
It's not that hard to get people to click "Like," but it can be very difficult to get people to come back. Alyssa shares her 5 favorite Facebook fan page apps to boost user engagement.Related Posts12 Reasons You Need a Facebook Fan Page and 5 Easy Steps for Creating OneDid Facebook Flub their Redesign?Twitter Recruiting Members for User Testing[Image]
RED Cover Re-Design For Penguin
(Indexed 2010-07-04):
Jennifer takes a look at the recently re-issued Penguin Classics Book Covers.Related PostsDesign the Cover of SitePoint’s Next Book!Rock On: UK Stamps To Feature Album Cover DesignsThe Passionate Color Red[Image]
SitePoint Podcast #68: WordPress and Marketing
(Indexed 2010-07-03):
This week: more interviews from WordCamp Raleigh. The team invite a number of authors on stage to discuss WordPress: the recent version 3.0 release, the future of WordPress, and the role that it plays in online marketing activities.Related PostsSitePoint Podcast #16: Online Marketing Inside OutThe SitePoint Podcast is Coming to WordCamp Raleigh for a Special Live ShowLivestream Today: SitePoint Podcast at WordCamp Raleigh (1-3 PM ET/GMT -4)[Image]
SitePoint Podcast #68: WordPress and Marketing with Aaron Brazell, Lisa Sabin-Wilson, and Brandon Eley
(Indexed 2010-07-03):
This week: more interviews from WordCamp Raleigh. The team invite a number of authors on stage to discuss WordPress: the recent version 3.0 release, the future of WordPress, and the role that it plays in online marketing activities.Related PostsSitePoint Podcast #16: Online Marketing Inside OutThe SitePoint Podcast is Coming to WordCamp Raleigh for a Special Live ShowLivestream Today: SitePoint Podcast at WordCamp Raleigh (1-3 PM ET/GMT -4)[Image]
Build Websites that Take Care of Business with Adobe Business Catalyst
(Indexed 2010-07-02):
Today were kicking off a two-part tutorial series that will introduce you to the wonderful world of Adobe Business Catalyst, an online business platform for websites and online stores, built for web designers.Related PostsFrom Concept to Working Prototype with Flash CatalystFree Book Giveaway: The Adobe Flash Platform Reference for RIAsAdobe Debuts Flash Catalyst At MAX Conference[Image]
Visual Harmony In Design Part 3: Thematic Reference
(Indexed 2010-07-02):
Jennifer continues her short series on visual harmony, this week taking a brief look at the concept of thematic reference.Related PostsNew Series: Harmony In DesignHarmony In Design Part 2: RepetitionVisual Studio 2005 Beta Ready To Roll[Image]
Will JavaScript Function Without the ‘function’ Statement?
(Indexed 2010-07-02):
Is it necessary to type 'function'? JavaScript inventor Brendan Eich wants to allow developers to use a single character instead of the function keyword. Will it save your typing effort and gigabytes of bandwidth?Related PostsWhat’s the difference between function.call and function.apply?Web Directions Reflections, part 1: JavaScript Evolution and the Aussie Invasioncontinue – the forgotten statement[Image]
Web Directions Reflections, part 1: JavaScript Evolution and the Aussie Invasion
(Indexed 2010-07-01):
In the first in a series reports from Web Directions @media, Craig reveals several interesting developments from JavaScript inventor Brendan Eich and why Tom Hughes-Croucher thinks server-side JavaScript is as cool as narwhal-riding unicorns.Related PostsWeb Directions @media Interview: Yahoo’s Tom Hughes-CroucherLearn JavaScript From The Master At Web Directions SouthCrouching Javascript, Hidden PHP [3][Image]
How to Revamp Your Marketing Perspective
(Indexed 2010-06-30):
One of the best ways to revitalize your marketing activities and improve your results is by stepping back and looking from the eyes of your potential clients. Alyssa shares a few ideas for doing this.Related PostsHow to Turn Around Busted Marketing4 Types of Marketing Strategies to Spice Up Your CampaignsFocus on Clients with Relationship Marketing[Image]
How to Turn Around Busted Marketing
(Indexed 2010-06-30):
Alyssa takes a look at some of the reasons why our marketing activities stop working, and suggests a way to fix it when this happens. Related PostsFive Marketing Myths Busted!How to Revamp Your Marketing PerspectiveIt’s Time for a DIY Marketing Audit[Image]
Canvas is Coming to IE9
(Indexed 2010-06-29):
Microsoft has confirmed HTML5 canvas support for IE9. Craig discusses why he's pleased by the announcement.Related PostsIs SVG Finally Coming to Internet Explorer?Canvas for IE with VMLReally? IE9 100% Compatible with HTML5?[Image]
Why Larger Teams Do Not Result in Faster Development
(Indexed 2010-06-28):
Can a 100-day project be completed in 1 day by 100 developers? No chance! Craig explains why larger teams result in increasing complexity.Related PostsUsability heuristics for web development teamsFaster PHP Apps – Profile Your Code with XdebugHas Web Development Diverged?[Image]
Going Viral With Social Media
(Indexed 2010-06-28):
We're leveraging the power of Facebook to go viral this month at the SitePoint Community. If you want to be branded at SitePoint forever, then read on...Related Posts7 Blogs for Keeping Up with Social Media NewsSocial Media Collaboration with HootSuiteNew Series: Social Media Marketing Tips and Tricks[Image]
A Short Guide To Color Models
(Indexed 2010-06-27):
Jennifer gives a brief overview of CMYK and RGB color models and discusses when each should be used in design.Related PostsQuick ‘n’ Dirty Color Correction with LAB ColorRemove Color Casts Using Photoshop Lab ColorMaking a Difference[Image]
jQuery Fundamentals – a Free Online Book
(Indexed 2010-06-25):
If you're new to JavaScript and jQuery, you'll be pleased to discover there's a free online book just for you. Craig looks at jQuery Fundamentals...Related PostsjQuery 1.4 ReleasedHow To Develop a jQuery PluginAll Scripts used in jQuery: Novice to Ninja are now FREE to download[Image]
SitePoint Podcast #67: The Browser Dance
(Indexed 2010-06-25):
Kevin, Patrick, Stephan, and Brad talk browser wars, WordPress 3, rising domain prices, high-performance HTML5 games, and Facebooks server-side secrets.Related PostsSitePoint Podcast #5: The Principles of Successful FreelancingSitePoint Podcast #59: Speaking of FailSitePoint Podcast #16: Online Marketing Inside Out[Image]
jQuery Fundamentals: a Free Online Book
(Indexed 2010-06-25):
If you're new to JavaScript and jQuery, you'll be pleased to discover there's a free online book just for you. Craig looks at jQuery Fundamentals ...Related PostsAll Scripts used in jQuery: Novice to Ninja are now FREE to downloadIts Easy to Fall in Love with jQueryHow To Develop a jQuery Plugin[Image]
Microsoft + Web Standards = Expression Web 4
(Indexed 2010-06-24):
Our latest article sees Tatham introducing Microsoft Expression Web and the features it provides authors to support the process of writing markup and styling page elements.Related PostsDesigning with Microsoft Expression BlendYour New PHP Editor: Expression Web 3Expression Blend Behaviors[Image]
Will HootSuite5 Get You to Convert?
(Indexed 2010-06-24):
HootSuite5, just released today, comes with a slew of new HTML5-friendly features. Is it enough to tempt you to convert to a HootSuite groupie, like Alyssa has?Related PostsSocial Media Collaboration with HootSuiteHootSuite 2.0: The Professional Twitter ClientSaaS Yahoo! Web Analytics Surpasses Google[Image]
Say Bye-Bye to Bad Clients
(Indexed 2010-06-23):
Bad clients are the bane of freelancers. Whether they're panic-mongers, late-payers, or simply time drains, bad clients can have a disproportionately negative effect on your business (not to mention yourself). Georgina explains how to sever those ties for a more productive future.Related PostsTaking Your Business Beyond Your ClientsCaution! Six Warning Signs Of A Bad ClientWarning: 6 Signs You Are About To Hire A Bad Designer Or Developer[Image]
Harmony In Design Part 2: Repetition
(Indexed 2010-06-23):
Jennifer continues her series on Harmony In Design and looks at the role of repetition.Related PostsNew Series: Harmony In DesignECMAScript Harmony: New Life for JavaScriptDesign the Cover of SitePoint’s Next Book![Image]
How to Unblock Unsafe Attachments in Microsoft Outlook
(Indexed 2010-06-23):
Outlook is great until you want to send files to another developer. Craig provides a quick tip for thwarting those "unsafe attachment" messages.Related PostsMicrosoft Breaks HTML Email Rendering in Outlook 2007Outlook 2010 to Set New Standard in IrritationHow to Fix Missing TortoiseSVN File Status Icons in Windows[Image]
Develop for iPad with HTML5: Trial and Error
(Indexed 2010-06-22):
Reading between the lines, it seems clear that developing for Apple devices using web technologies is still very much a trial-and-error process. As mobile devices from Apple and others continue to evolve rapidly, the rules will change frequently over the next few years.Related PostsHow to Identify an Apple iPhone, iPod or iPad Visitor to Your WebsiteiPad vs Flash: Developers, Choose WiselyThe Apple iPad: Transitional Device or a Trashy Tablet?[Image]
Creating Accurate Timers in JavaScript
(Indexed 2010-06-22):
Asynchronous timers in JavaScript are inherently innacurate, and the more work they have to do, the worse they become. But there is a simple way of making timers that self-adjust to compensate for even the heaviest loads.Related PostsImplementing Event Latency in JavaScriptEasy Vector Graphics with the Raphal JavaScript LibraryFixing Object Instances in JavaScript[Image]
Using a Not-To-Do List to Manage Your Distractions
(Indexed 2010-06-22):
You may have a to-do list, but what about a not-to-do list? Alyssa explains how a not-to-do list can make you more effective at completing your to-dos.Related PostsThe Ultimate Guide to Killing Work-at-Home Distractions5 Powerful Ways to Improve Your FocusA List of Realistic Email Management Strategies That Just May Work[Image]
Amazing Digital Photos with Virtually No Effort!
(Indexed 2010-06-22):
After nine years of successfully creating products in web development and design, SitePoint is excited to release its very first lifestyle book, Photography for the Web.Related PostsWill Digital Textbooks Work for Students?Make Swatches From Photos In Photoshop15 Places to Sell Your Photos[Image]
12 Tips for Using a Soft Approach to Make the Sale
(Indexed 2010-06-21):
Soft selling is subtle and non-aggressive ... and it can be easier on both the marketer and the prospect. Alyssa provides some tips for effective use of soft-sell marketing.Related PostsA scientific approach to marketingFive Practical Tips for Retaining Your Best ClientsThis author’s approach to sales calls[Image]
99designs Champions Win Gold for Australia
(Indexed 2010-06-20):
Two members from the 99designs team represented Australia in FullCodePress, the international website-in-a-day competition held this weekend in Wellington, New Zealand. The winners were announced this afternoon, and the result was ... gold for Australia!Related PostsFullCodePress: Team 99designs Do Australia ProudFour Days Left To Win A MacBook From 99designs!SitePoint & 99designs are Hiring recommend someone to win $1,000![Image]
FullCodePress 2010: Three Amazing Websites in 24 Hours
(Indexed 2010-06-19):
The third ever FullCodePress international website-in-a-day event is underway in Wellington, New Zealand. SitePoint's Matthew Magain is on site, reporting on the progress of Team Australia's efforts to make up for previous losses to the CodeBlacks. But the presence of Team USA changes everything. Who will be victorious? Follow the websites live, as they're being built, and decide for yourself.Related PostsFullCodePress: Watch the sites evolve live!FullCodePress: Your Country Needs You!FullCodePr...(truncated)...
FullCodePress: Team 99designs Do Australia Proud
(Indexed 2010-06-19):
99designs employees Lachlan and James are digging deep for Australia in the final stages of the 2010 FullCodePress international website-in-a-day competition. Check out the sites and their take on how Team Australia is faring against the CodeBlacks and Team USA.Related PostsFullCodePress Update: Challenges for Team AustraliaFullCodePress: An Interview with Wendy White of Team AustraliaFullCodePress Interview: Darren Wood, New Zealand Team[Image]
US Regulators Investigate Apple’s Dominance
(Indexed 2010-06-18):
Apple's business practices in the mobile application market are being investigated. Craig discusses whether the action will have any impact on the company.Related PostsEU to Investigate Exploding Apple iPhones and iPodsApple Overtakes Microsoft to Become the Biggest Technology CompanyThe Apple iPad: Transitional Device or a Trashy Tablet?[Image]
5 Places To Find Design Inspiration For Your Site Offline
(Indexed 2010-06-18):
Jennifer discusses five places away from your computer where you can find design inspiration.Related PostsOffline Design Inspiration, Part 2: NewspapersOffline Design Inspiration: Wine Labels (Hic!)Offline Design Inspiration, Part 3: Food Packaging[Image]
Happy 50th Birthday Psycho
(Indexed 2010-06-16):
50 years ago today, the movie Psycho opened in New York. Jennifer takes a look at the design of the opening credits and posters.Related PostsHappy 5th Birthday Firefox!16 High Quality Retro And Vintage Fonts.NET on the ‘NET : Happy Birthday SilverLight![Image]
New Series: Harmony In Design
(Indexed 2010-06-16):
Jennifer begins a new series discussing visual harmony in design.Related PostsNew Series: Principles Of DesignThe Primary Design Elements: A New SeriesNew Series: Fundamentals Of Logo Design[Image]
10 Common Mistakes Made by Novice Web Designers
(Indexed 2010-06-15):
Craig lists his top 10 annoyances when handed a Photoshop mock-up by someone who labels themselves a "Web Designer."Related PostsShould Web Designers Code?… The Poll ResultsFive common mistakes in influencing othersShould Designers Have Coding Skills?[Image]
Learn PHP For Less Than $30
(Indexed 2010-06-15):
PHP Live, the second of SitePoint's online training courses, kicked off today. It's not too late to get in on the action if you've been meaning to learn PHP, then now is the perfect opportunity!Related PostsIntroducing PHP Live and CSS LiveIntroducing Kevin Yank’s JavaScript LiveReady for PHP & MySQL Week at SitePoint?[Image]
Should Web Designers Code?… The Poll Results
(Indexed 2010-06-14):
Should designers have good coding skills? Should programmers have good design skills? Craig discusses our recent poll and the feedback.Related PostsShould Designers Have Coding Skills?Best web designers and developers I’ve worked withPoll: Should You Retire the Word “Freelancer?”[Image]
Google Search As A Picture Frame & iSyndica For Image Distribution
(Indexed 2010-06-13):
Photographers, illustrators and designers who sell images on microstock sites may be interested in speeding up the distribution process by using iSyndica. And, how to set up a background image on your Google homepage.Related Posts5 Slick Alternatives To Google Image SearchEvolution Of Image Search Continues With Google SwirlPicFindr: Free stock photo and image search[Image]
SitePoint Podcast #65: Got IE6?
(Indexed 2010-06-12):
Loads of browser news on the podcast this week, along with a heaping spoonful of controversy with every headline! Also: is Twitters switch to OAuth unfair to Chinese internet users? Is Ruby the second coming of programming languages? And Smokescreen is set to bring Flash-based ads to Apples mobile devices.Related PostsSitePoint Podcast #11: Interview with Microsofts Chris WilsonSitePoint Podcast #59: Speaking of FailSitePoint Podcast #10: The Rainbow of Social Media[Image]
Making CSS Count Backwards
(Indexed 2010-06-12):
In this short post, James demonstrates how CSS Counters' ability to create non-standard numbering can be used to make ordered-lists count backwards!Related PostsA Little-known Way to Replace Some Scripts with CSS CountersTechy Treasures #5: Fudging CSS Counters in Internet ExplorerMicrosoft To Follow Apple’s Lead on Backwards Compatibility[Image]
Tools for Conducting a Marketing Audit
(Indexed 2010-06-11):
Alyssa provides an overview of three analysis tools typically used with marketing audits to give you as much information about your marketing impact as possible.Related PostsIt’s Time for a DIY Marketing AuditHow to Use a SWOT Analysis to Blast Your Business Out of ComplacencyFocus on Clients with Relationship Marketing[Image]
Google Announce Blogger Template Designer Out Of Draft
(Indexed 2010-06-11):
If you have a Blogger blog, or want to set one up, you might be interested in the new Template Designer which makes it easy to design the look and feel of your blog.Related PostsMarkup Separation with Template ITThoughts on using DOM as a template engineKeep Your Template Logic in the Template[Image]
It’s Time for a DIY Marketing Audit
(Indexed 2010-06-10):
Alyssa takes on marketing audits in the first of a two-part series. In this installment, find out what a marketing audit is and why you should care.Related PostsTools for Conducting a Marketing AuditEveryone Wins with Cause MarketingFocus on Clients with Relationship Marketing[Image]
Which Version of PHP Do You Use?
(Indexed 2010-06-09):
Has everyone switched to PHP5 or are programmers still writing PHP4-only applications? Are developers purposely writing cross-platform code? Cast your vote on the SitePoint poll today.Related PostsPHP 5 Release Candidate 1‘clone’ for PHP4What’s keeping you from PHP5?[Image]
Five Tips For Designing Eye-catching Tables For Your Site
(Indexed 2010-06-09):
Jennifer discusses five design tips to help you create eye-catching tables on your website.Related PostsTILT! Tables sneak in the backdoorMySQL: the Pros and Cons of MyISAM TablesDesigning Tweets: How To Integrate Twitter Into Your Web Site[Image]
PHP is Fifteen Today!
(Indexed 2010-06-08):
It's hard to believe PHP was born 15 years ago today. Craig looks back at the language's birth and its unruly teenage years.Related PostsPerl, PHP and Sour Grapes?Are PHP Namespaces Really So Bad?PHP Security, Answered[Image]
Redesign BP’s Logo
(Indexed 2010-06-07):
Greenpeace have launched a competition to rebrand BP, Jennifer takes a look at what it's about and some of the entries so far.Related PostsHow do you Choose the Right Logo for your Business?Considering A Site Redesign? 5 Tips To Get You FocusedLondon 2012 Education Logo[Image]
Nike78: Redesigning Trainers
(Indexed 2010-06-06):
An interesting project to redesign the look and functionality of Nike trainers produces a wild array of results. Jennifer takes a look.Related PostsWin $800 for redesigning the London 2012 Olympic LogoOnline maps get flashyShould you spend more on technology or marketing?[Image]
3 Great JavaScript & Canvas Games Examples
(Indexed 2010-06-06):
Developers are embracing the power of the canvas tag to create complex graphical games and demonstrations. Craig lists three of the best.Related PostsPlay Classic Arcade Games for Free at Atari.comCanvas for IE with VMLCan’t You See I’m Busy … Playing Games?[Image]
Reducing HTTP requests with generated data URIs
(Indexed 2010-06-05):
I'm not really a server-side guy, but I do dabble here and there, and the other day I had this really neat idea for reducing the number of requests that a page has to make for its images ... to zero!Related PostsReducing HTTP Requests: An idea for a pluginHTTP Implementation Sketchy in CF 5?Serializing PHP data structures for Javascript[Image]
SitePoint Podcast #64: Learning the Web with Russ Weakley
(Indexed 2010-06-04):
Kevin Yank chats with Russ Weakley about SitePoints new courses, CSS Live and PHP Live, as well as the Web Standards Group and Full Code Press.Related PostsSitePoint Podcast #39: Web Futures with Alex PayneTV Slowly Learning to Play Nice with the WebSitePoint Podcast #31: SitePoint Cofounders Mark & Matt[Image]
Really? IE9 100% Compatible with HTML5?
(Indexed 2010-06-04):
Is IE9 really 100% compatible with HTML5? You could be forgiven for thinking that Microsoft were stating as much from their recently published test results. You should take a closer look, however.Related PostsMicrosoft Reveal IE9Microsoft Confirm IE9 DevelopmentWill Microsoft Implement HTML5 in Internet Explorer?[Image]
5 Steps to Writing Your Own Marketing Story
(Indexed 2010-06-04):
Your marketing story can become a powerful part of your brand. Alyssa walks us through five steps for creating and using a compelling story in our marketing activities.Related Posts7 Easy Steps to Get You Started with Goal SettingHow to Use Storytelling to Sell More7 Tips for Writing an Effective Instruction Manual[Image]
Web Directions @media Interview: Remy Sharp – Browsers with Wings
(Indexed 2010-06-04):
Craig speaks to Remy Sharp, presenter of "Browsers with Wings: HTML5 APIs for web app developers" at Web Directions @media in London, 8-11 June 2010.Related PostsWeb Directions @media Interview: Bruce Lawson – HTML5 is SexyWeb Directions @media Interview: Jonathan Stark – Mobile Web AppsWeb Directions @media Interview: Yahoo’s Tom Hughes-Croucher[Image]
How to Use Storytelling to Sell More
(Indexed 2010-06-04):
Forget traditional sales copy; tell a story instead. Alyssa says that a personal, meaningful anecdote can get people to act, make your business memorable, and help you sell more.Related Posts5 Steps to Writing Your Own Marketing StoryScarcity Marketing: Use the Fear of Shortage to Sell MoreStrength or Weakness: How to Stop Sabotaging Yourself When You Market and Sell[Image]
Freelancer Cell Phone Etiquette 101
(Indexed 2010-06-03):
Is it okay to take client calls to your cell or mobile phone in public places? Or call your clients outside work hours? Here are Georgina's basic rules for freelancer cell phone etiquette.Related PostsWant More Business? Start Answering Your PhoneDo You Make These E-mail Etiquette Mistakes?Two professionals in initial phone screen and why one came up short[Image]
Introducing PHP Live and CSS Live
(Indexed 2010-06-03):
Last month you might have heard aboutor participated inKevin Yanks JavaScript Live. It was a great success, with over 3,000 participants signed up within a week, and fantastic feedback from the people who attended. On that note we'd like to introduce ...Related PostsIntroducing Kevin Yank’s JavaScript LiveJames “brothercake” Edwards Joins the JavaScript Live teamLive Demos: The SitePoint CSS Reference Goes Interactive[Image]
Web Directions @media Interview: Bruce Lawson – HTML5 is Sexy
(Indexed 2010-06-03):
Craig speaks to Bruce Lawson, Opera's Open Web evangelist and presenter of "HTML5: structure, semantics, styling and sexiness" at Web Directions @media in London, 8-11 June 2010.Related PostsWeb Directions @media Interview: Jonathan Stark – Mobile Web AppsWeb Directions @media Interview: Yahoo’s Tom Hughes-CroucherHow to Score a Free Ticket to Web Directions @media[Image]
Make Cool Funky Buttons (Or Badges) In Photoshop
(Indexed 2010-06-02):
Jennifer shows you how to make a reusable design template for buttons (or badges) in Photoshop, using a small number of layer stylesRelated PostsCtrl-clicking Layers in PhotoshopCreate A Studio Style Backdrop In PhotoshopSelections In Photoshop, Part 4: Tips & Tricks[Image]
Web Directions @media Interview: Jonathan Stark — Mobile Web Apps
(Indexed 2010-06-01):
Craig speaks to Jonathan Stark, a mobile technology guru presenting "Building Mobile Apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript" at Web Directions @media in London, 8-11 June 2010.Related PostsWeb Directions @media Interview: Yahoo’s Tom Hughes-CroucherHow to Score a Free Ticket to Web Directions @mediaWeb Directions South 2007 opens in Sydney[Image]
15 Must-Read Articles for Do-It-Yourself Marketing Month
(Indexed 2010-06-01):
In honor of Entrepreneurs "Do-It-Yourself" Marketing Month, Alyssa compiled a list of articles to get you inspired to try something new in your marketing activities this month.Related PostsNew Series: Social Media Marketing Tips and Tricks38 Marketing Mistakes That You Dont Want to MakeFriends with Benefits: A Social Media Marketing Handbook[Image]
Web Directions @media Interview: Jonathan Stark – Mobile Web Apps
(Indexed 2010-06-01):
Craig speaks to Jonathan Stark, a mobile technology guru presenting "Building Mobile Apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript" at Web Directions @media in London, 8-11 June 2010.Related PostsWeb Directions @media Interview: Yahoo’s Tom Hughes-CroucherHow to Score a Free Ticket to Web Directions @mediaWeb Directions South 2007 opens in Sydney[Image]
Opera is Faster Than a Potato
(Indexed 2010-05-31):
Opera has responded to Google's Chrome potato gun comparison with an amusing video which demonstrates the speed of their browser.Related PostsServe JavaScript Frameworks Faster with the Google AJAX Libraries APIWhat’s New in Opera 10 (Part 2: Performance)Faster Page Loads – Bundle Your CSS and Javascript[Image]
Become A Better Web Developer
(Indexed 2010-05-31):
It took us a while to decide on our new tagline, but when we did, it just made sense. Helping you to become a better web developer is what we're all about, and nowhere more so than at the SitePoint forums.Related PostsA Key Metric Every Web Designer/Developer Needs to TrackGet Up to Speed with National Blog Posting MonthWho Is The Best Web Developer In Australia?[Image]
Web Directions @media Interview: Yahoo’s Tom Hughes-Croucher
(Indexed 2010-05-29):
Craig speaks to Tom Hughes-Croucher, a technology evangelist presenting "An Introduction to Server-side JavaScript" at Web Directions @media in London, June 2010.Related PostsHow to Score a Free Ticket to Web Directions @mediaWeb Directions North Podcasts and Slides OnlineWeb Directions South: Early Bird Pricing Ending Soon![Image]
A Flag For The United States Of Europe
(Indexed 2010-05-29):
A recent design competition to find a symbol for Europe attracted over 1400 entries. Jennifer takes a look at the final twelve designs which made the cut.Related PostsBuy Windows 7 in Europe at Half the US Price!United Nations Joins Open SourceAn idiotic way to market your business[Image]
A Look at the Four Most Popular Types of Podcasts
(Indexed 2010-05-27):
Alyssa takes a look at the four main types of podcasts and some of the pros and cons for each one.Related Posts10 Excellent Podcasts for Small BusinessLook, Listen, Learn: 10 Podcasts For Designers@media London Podcasts[Image]
FIFA World Cup Art
(Indexed 2010-05-27):
FIFA have released an official set of 17 Art Posters to celebrate the world cup taking place in South Africa in June. Jennifer takes a look at the colorful compositions.Related PostsSurprising: Web Shows Growing US Interest in Football (Soccer)5 Awesome Snail Mail-Powered Art Projects5 Countries Stand Between Google and World Domination[Image]
How To Compose HTML ID and Class Names like a Rockstar
(Indexed 2010-05-26):
How much thought are you putting into the id and class names you assign to the HTML markup you write? Is there a rhyme and reason? If not, you may be missing out on the significant benefits of better organized and more readable code, so perhaps now's a good time to take a closer look at this often under-appreciated subtlety of front-end coding.Related PostsCSS Frameworks and Semantic Class NamesProcessing HTML with Hpricot5 Top Tips to Beautify Your HTML and Enrich Your Content[Image]
Who Sends HTML Email Anyway?
(Indexed 2010-05-26):
Ask most people and they'll tell you HTML email is mostly used for spam, product shills and newsletters. But take a closer look at your inbox and you may well be surprised.Related PostsHTML Email: What Mail Clients are People Using?No More HTML Email Headaches!HTML Email and Lotus Notes[Image]
Beautifully Designed & Clever iPhone App For Visitors To London
(Indexed 2010-05-25):
A new iPhone app to mark the opening of a series of new galleries at the Museum of London makes use of augmented reality with great results.Related PostsPHP London MeetupUI Stencil Kit for iPhone App Designers@media London podcasts – day 2 sessions released[Image]
How to Use Dynamic Types in C# 4.0
(Indexed 2010-05-25):
Dynamic typing has arrived in C#. They might offer flexibility, but there are several inherent risks, as Craig explains.Related PostsEnhancing Javascript’s built in typesDesign Patterns in Dynamic ProgrammingTyped DataSets (Friday Mini Article #1)[Image]
A Minimal HTML Document (HTML5 Edition)
(Indexed 2010-05-25):
The HTML5 working group has put a lot of thought into slimming down the minimal set of tags required in an HTML document. It turns out all major browsers agree on several shortcuts that can cut down on that code, and the HTML5 specification now allows for these shortcuts to be used in valid code.Related PostsA Minimal HTML DocumentW3C Markup Validation Service adds experimental HTML5 supportInsert in place without document.write[Image]
Google and the Ghosts of Pacman’s Past
(Indexed 2010-05-24):
While it may be the results page that pays the bills at Google, I think the front page is still their heart and soul. Over more than ten years we've seen Google Doodles paying tribute to everything from Morse code to Burning Man to Lego and yesterday -- just in case you missed it -- the 25th anniversary of Pacman. Only this time, they may well have outdone themselves.Related PostsGoogle Offers Cash For BugsGoogle Change Breaks Third-Party Analytics ToolsColdFusion Technical Journals, Past and Pr...(truncated)...
7 Blogs for Keeping Up with Social Media News
(Indexed 2010-05-24):
Where do you get your social media news? Here are seven worthy blogs to add to your list.Related PostsNew Series: Social Media Marketing Tips and TricksSocial Media Collaboration with HootSuiteHow to Successfully Integrate Social Media Into Your Site[Image]
Google Announces New WebM Video Standard, Open-Sources VP8
(Indexed 2010-05-21):
As many had predicted, Google announced the open-sourcing of the VP8 video codec it acquired in its purchase of On2. What does this mean for video on the Web?Related PostsThe Dark Side of HTML 5 VideoGoogle Offers Glimpse at Future Video SearchMacromedia Announces New Flash Video Kit[Image]
10 Excellent Podcasts for Small Business
(Indexed 2010-05-21):
What do you have planned for the weekend? Alyssa suggests a few great podcasts to listen to while you're out enjoying the downtime.Related PostsLook, Listen, Learn: 10 Podcasts For Designers@media London PodcastsWeb Directions North Podcasts and Slides Online[Image]
I Promised Some Embarrassing 99designs Singing Action–And Here It Is …
(Indexed 2010-05-20):
A couple of weeks ago, we pulled out all stops to help the 99designs team win a Webby award. At the time I mentioned that if they did end up winning, they had agreed to sing Queen's "We are the champions" on a busy Melbourne street -- busy enough for it to be embarrassing.Related PostsFour Days Left To Win A MacBook From 99designs!99designs launches!SitePoint & 99designs are Hiring recommend someone to win $1,000![Image]
How Failing to Compete Can Help You Succeed
(Indexed 2010-05-20):
We all fear failure ... but as Georgina explains, working out which markets you can't compete in can help shape a business strategy that achieves the things you desire most.Related PostsHow Do You Compete?Outlook Good for Freelance Writers: ReportOpen Yahoo! Will Play Nice with Google, Not Compete[Image]
Has Web Development Diverged?
(Indexed 2010-05-20):
Has your web development job become more specialized? Do you concentrate on graphic design, front-end engineering, or back-end development rather than all aspects of a project? Vote now or leave your comments…Related PostsUsing SVN for Web DevelopmentVersion Control and Web DevelopmentWhich Browser Do You Use for Web Development?[Image]
London 2012 Cyclops Mascots Unveiled
(Indexed 2010-05-20):
After the London 2012 logo shenanigans, will the new London mascots fare any better?Related PostsLondon 2012 Education LogoWin $800 for redesigning the London 2012 Olympic LogoNew Branding Revealed For Winter Olympics 2014[Image]
How to Use Optional Parameters in C# 4.0
(Indexed 2010-05-18):
PHP and VisualBasic.NET have offered optional parameters for years. C# developers will be pleased to hear they've finally been implemented in version 4.0.Related PostsTechy Treasures #1: Feelin’ EmptyCross-browser JSON Serialization in JavaScriptTechy Treasures #4: What’s inside a dollar function?[Image]
Resumes for the Web Industry: Some Advice from the Trenches
(Indexed 2010-05-18):
Since I've been at SitePoint, I've helped to fill three full-time positions -- so I've looked at a lot of resumes. I've been given the task again recently, so I thought it was timely to pen one of those "how to write a resume" posts, but make it specific to the web industry. Everything in this post comes from personal experience.Related PostsNeed Advice? A Mentor May Be The AnswerHow Creative Should A Designers Resume Be?Advice: Offer Support Everywhere[Image]
The Internet Is Forever
(Indexed 2010-05-17):
One of the golden rules of the internet: don't write anything that you wouldn't say on prime time TV. Google loves SitePoint. If you tell us, you're telling your boss, your neighbor, but most importantly, your clients.Related PostsRoll Out the Red Carpet… The Winners are in the HouseGoogle Launches Forum Search280 North Announces Atlas: Web App Design Changed Forever?[Image]
Firefox’s Shiny New HTML5 Parser
(Indexed 2010-05-17):
Take a sneak peak at Firefox's brand-new HTML parser. They've rebuilt it. They have the technology. Better than it was before. Better, faster, stronger.Related PostsGoogle, HTML5 and StandardsW3C Markup Validation Service adds experimental HTML5 supportWill Microsoft Implement HTML5 in Internet Explorer?[Image]
Colorful & Subtle Drop Shadows In Photoshop
(Indexed 2010-05-17):
Jennifer demonstrates how to use non-black drop shadows in Photoshop for a more subtle effect in your designs.Related PostsCreate A Better, More Realistic Drop Shadow In PhotoshopCopying Layer Styles in PhotoshopPhotoshop Blending Modes: Dissolve[Image]
The Google Search Redesign: Hit or Miss?
(Indexed 2010-05-14):
Did you notice the Google Search redesign? Craig reviews the changes and asks you whether it's an improvement or not.Related PostsMicrosoft vs Google: Bing It OnGoogle’s Search Fade-In: What’s the Point?Google Launches Forum Search[Image]
SitePoint Podcast #61: HTML5 = The Kitchen Sink
(Indexed 2010-05-14):
Theres HTML5 and then theres HTML5, but whats the difference? Plus: Patrick updates us on the Global Grind content theft.Related PostsSitePoint Podcast #59: Speaking of FailSitePoint Podcast #44: HTML5 is a (Beautiful) MessEverything You Always Wanted to Know About HTML5 …[Image]
Adobe Answers Back: The Web Is For Everybody
(Indexed 2010-05-13):
In an open letter on their web site, the Adobe co-founders tell us why they like open markets.Related PostsOpen Screen Project aims to put Flash everywhereAdobe Drops iPhone-based Flash DevelopmentAdobe Hits Back at Apple’s Criticism of Flash[Image]
7 Interesting Experiments in Google Labs
(Indexed 2010-05-13):
How often do you explore the projects Google has cooking in their lab? Alyssa highlight seven interesting Google projects.Related PostsGoogle To Launch Customizable Search TonightOpen Source Development LabsThe Google Search Redesign: Hit or Miss?[Image]
How to Create a Personal Social Media Policy
(Indexed 2010-05-12):
Alyssa explains how a personal social media policy can give you clarity on what you hope to accomplish, what you want to avoid, and how you will interact, react and communicate.Related Posts8 Social Media Marketing Tips for CompaniesTop 4 Reasons Why Companies Are Scared of Social MediaHow to Convince a Company that Social Media is the Way to Go[Image]
Make Your Own Creative Suite With Free Open Source Software
(Indexed 2010-05-12):
Jennifer looks at some of the free alternatives to Adobe software that can be very useful when you're starting out (or well established) in web design.Related PostsSaving Money with Open-Source and Other Free SoftwareOpen Source Image Editors … for Designers?Open Source Becoming More Than Software[Image]
No More HTML Email Headaches!
(Indexed 2010-05-12):
This book is perfect if you are a designer or developer who is ready to expand the range of services you provide to clients. All aspects of planning, designing, and building HTML email are covered with plenty of eyecandy to ignite your creativity.Related PostsA New Standard for HTML EmailMicrosoft Breaks HTML Email Rendering in Outlook 2007Reseller Email Marketing: A New Revenue Stream For Designers?[Image]
Taking Your Business Beyond Your Clients
(Indexed 2010-05-12):
There's a lot to gain by expanding your business to areas outside your clients. Alyssa explains and shares a few ideas.Related PostsInsights into why some of you aren’t taking enough action to market your businessTaking a break after a six-figure weekHow To Upsell Additional Services To Clients[Image]
Non-Latin TLDs Spotted in the Wild
(Indexed 2010-05-11):
The first top-level domains in non-Latin scripts went live recently, taking internationalization on the Web to a new level. Louis takes a look at the details.Related PostsICANN Approve International Domain SuffixesProposed New Top Level DomainsNew ICANN Policy Affects Domain Transfers[Image][Image]
How to Code Like a Zen Master
(Indexed 2010-05-11):
Are you fed up with typing HTML tags and CSS properties? Craig's article could save your time and sanity.Related PostsMore Zen for your EyeballThe Zen of the EyeballWill You Code In The Cloud?[Image][Image]
Should Designers Have Coding Skills?
(Indexed 2010-05-10):
Should a web designer possess coding skills? Or does web knowledge compromise your artistic integrity? Have your say on this week's SitePoint poll.Related PostsCSS Skills = Better Web Design?Coding StylePHP Coding Standards – do you care?[Image][Image]
Roll Out the Red Carpet… The Winners are in the House
(Indexed 2010-05-09):
Week one of The Golden Posts Prize Program has drawn to a close and the winners have been announced. Great work people - the books are on me!Related PostsAnnouncing The Winners of our Flash Builder GiveawayJonese in da house!Roll Your Own Twitter Clone[Image][Image]
Who Needs Flash? CSS3 Animated Spider-Man Cartoon
(Indexed 2010-05-09):
This is an impressive demonstration which replicates the Spider-Man cartoon title sequence. If the prospect of HTML5 and CSS3 doesn't excite you now, nothing will!Related PostsStar Wars Makes CSS3 Animations and Transformations Make SenseGUI for Man pages on Mac OS XCSS3 Generators Write All that Pesky Code for You[Image][Image]
Webby Award Winners Design
(Indexed 2010-05-09):
Jennifer takes a look back at the design of a few of the winners of last week's Webby Awards.Related PostsEnter The Annual Design Awards and Get Noticed!SitePoint Named Finalist for 2008 My Business AwardAnd the Inaugural ‘Electric Floor’ Award goes to…[Image][Image]
SitePoint Podcast #60: Entering Boags World with Paul Boag
(Indexed 2010-05-08):
Patrick and Brad chat with Paul Boag of Boagworld and Headscape about web design, podcasting, book writing, and getting design signoff.Related PostsBoagworld Podcast Celebrates 200 EpisodesSitePoint Podcast #59: Speaking of FailSitePoint Podcast #1: The Economy[Image][Image]
Apple Severely Lacking In The Sense Of Humor Department
(Indexed 2010-05-08):
Earlier this week, American TV host Ellen was forced to make an apology for making an iPhone parody. Jennifer wonders what the fuss is about?Related PostsFlash Coming to iPhone, Maybe… If Apple Says OkayIs Apple Creating Ad-Supported Devices?How to Identify an Apple iPhone, iPod or iPad Visitor to Your Website[Image][Image]
Who Owns This Image? Find Out With PicScout Image Exchange
(Indexed 2010-05-08):
Jennifer takes a look at a Firefox plug-in which can help you quickly find licensing and ownership information on images found online.Related PostsZimbra: Gmail and Exchange meet Open Source, Java and AJAXIs Software Licensed or Sold?5 Slick Alternatives To Google Image Search[Image][Image]
7 Weeks Until the Twitter OAuthoclypse
(Indexed 2010-05-07):
Twitter is switching off basic authentication in their API in favor of OAuth. Developers have just 7 weeks remaining to change their applications.Related PostsThe Branch: Twitter Ad Network That’s Not on TwitterPHP Authentication and Access Control LibrariesChange the Default Password Please[Image][Image]
How do you Choose the Right Logo for your Business?
(Indexed 2010-05-06):
In this guest blog post Brian Tom compares the benefits and pitfalls of working with a single designer or using design contest services like 99designs when having your logo designed. He also explains the single most important piece of advice he can provide: talk.Related Posts99designs Logo Store is Open For Business99designs Launches Ready-made Logo Store99designs Logo Contest Winner Announced![Image][Image]
How to Initiate Collaboration
(Indexed 2010-05-06):
Are you ready to launch a collaborative opportunity? Check your progress against Alyssa's 7-step plan.Related Posts30 Reasons You Should Be Collaboration-FriendlyPHP Collaboration Project official homePHP Collaboration Project official Q&A[Image][Image]
Current Browser Market Shares and Trends
(Indexed 2010-05-06):
Craig looks at the state of the browser market following the introduction of Microsoft's browser ballot screen, Opera 10.5 and Google Chrome 4.Related PostsFirefox Hits 20% Browser Market Share WorldwideThe European Browser Vote Starts Today!The European Browser Vote Results for Month 1[Image][Image]
From Concept to Working Prototype with Flash Catalyst
(Indexed 2010-05-05):
Todays tutorial is all about easing the tension between designing and developing. In the first of our new three-part series, author Toby Tremayne takes Adobe Flash Catalyst CS5 for a spin in order to show us how these sometimes mutually exclusive elements can operate harmoniously with a minimum of fuss.Related PostsIt’s Flash, Jim, but Not As You Know It!Oooh, Shinya Flash Front-end for Twitter!Adobe Debuts Flash Catalyst At MAX Conference[Image][Image]
PHP with nginx is about to Become a Lot Easier
(Indexed 2010-05-04):
PHP version 5.4 will include the PHP-FPM patch, which is great news for those of us who like to run PHP under the nginx web server. You may be asking, "What is PHP-FPM, and why should I care?" Louis has the answers.Related PostsThe sysadmin view on “Why PHP”Installing PHP on Windows Just Got EasierPHP Server API Differences[Image][Image]
How to Center an Absolutely Positioned Element Using CSS
(Indexed 2010-05-04):
If you think CSS centering is easy, try it on an absolutely-positioned element. Craig provides a couple of solutions which could help.Related PostsThe Two Ways of Sizing Absolute Elements in CSSHow to Fix Randomly Disappearing Absolutely-Positioned Elements in IERowspans & Colspans in CSS Tables[Image][Image]
There Is No Such Thing as a Free Lunch
(Indexed 2010-05-03):
Luckily the same thing can't be said of SitePoint books. So if you've had your eye on one of our titles for a while, now is your opportunity to pick it up for the grand price of $0. And you don't even have to do anything out of the ordinary!Related PostsThere is More to Life Than Forums – Or So I’m ToldVolunteer for Free – It Pays.Do you want to learn every aspect of web design from scratch for free?[Image][Image]
When Bokeh Meets Web Design: Stylishly Out Of Focus Backgrounds
(Indexed 2010-05-03):
Do you like the Bokeh style backgrounds which are popular on the web today? Jennifer takes a look and finds some useful bokeh design resources and inspiration.Related PostsFocus On Photographic Backgrounds In Web DesignFree: 10 Tasty Twitter BackgroundsCSS Animation: The Ultimate Web Design Easter Egg[Image][Image]
Steve Jobs Criticizes Adobe and Flash. Again.
(Indexed 2010-05-02):
Apple's CEO is having another shot at Adobe and their Flash platform. Craig looks at his six points and gives you the chance to have your say.Related PostsAdobe Drops iPhone-based Flash DevelopmentAdobe Hits Back at Apple’s Criticism of FlashAdobe Announces Flash Media Encoding Server[Image][Image]
SitePoint Podcast #59: Speaking of Fail
(Indexed 2010-05-01):
Facebook attempts to take over the Web with its new Like button; Global Grind rips off content and appears to be getting away with it; Palms bet on the Web as the platform for mobile applications seems not to have paid off; Ning plans to shut the doors of thousands of free Web communities that it helped to create; and Cameron Adams compares the performance characteristics of HTML5 and Flash.Related PostsSitePoint Podcast #5: The Principles of Successful FreelancingSitePoint Podcast #16: Online M...(truncated)...
Fundamentals of Logo Design Part 4: Symbol-Only Logos
(Indexed 2010-04-30):
Jennifer takes a look at those brave, bold logos that go out into the world without a company name. Related PostsFundamentals Of Logo Design Part 3: Type & Symbol LogosFundamentals of Logo Design Part 2: Typographic LogosNew Series: Fundamentals Of Logo Design[Image][Image]
7 Tools to Help You Have More Fun on Twitter
(Indexed 2010-04-30):
Alyssa shares a list of seven tools that focus solely on how to make Twitter fun ... and much more addictive.Related Posts7 Tools to Make Better Use of Twitter Lists5 New Twitter Apps to Play with Over the WeekendTwitter Joins Digg and Slashdot in Sending Server Crashing Traffic[Image][Image]
A Beginner’s Guide to Silverlight with PHP
(Indexed 2010-04-29):
In today's tutorial author Jordan Knight takes a look at Microsofts .NET powered client side technology, Silverlight, which aims to satisfy the demand for Rich Internet Applications.Related PostsInstalling PHP on Windows Just Got EasierAll Aboard the SQL Server Express!Your New PHP Editor: Expression Web 3[Image][Image]
Livebrush Is A Ton Of Fun & Very Useful
(Indexed 2010-04-28):
Jennifer takes Livebrush, a drawing application for a test run and finds a very interesting line and brush tool that's a lot of fun to use.Related PostsHow To Create A Tapered Line Brush In IllustratorVector Based Design PackagesFinger Painting With Autodesk Sketchbook Mobile[Image][Image]
How to Make WordPress Easier for Clients, Part 2: Hiding Menus
(Indexed 2010-04-28):
Are you fed up with clients doing things they shouldn't in WordPress? Why not remove all the dangerous menu options! Craig describes how…Related PostsHow to Make WordPress Easier for Clients, Part 1: Custom BrandingMore than 10 “Must Have” WordPress PluginsMega Menus: the Next Web Design Trend[Image][Image]
FullCodePress: Your Country Needs You!
(Indexed 2010-04-28):
The FullCodePress team are at it again. This time, the 24 hour build-a-website-in-a-day geek Olympics is happening in Wellington, New Zealand. However, there's a twist ... Team USA are playing too. And they're serious.Related PostsFullCodePress: Watch the sites evolve live!FullCodePress: And The Winner Is …FullCodePress Interview: Darren Wood, New Zealand Team[Image][Image]
Top 5 Firefox Add-Ons for Boosting Productivity
(Indexed 2010-04-27):
Alyssa shares her list of the five best Firefox add-ons for being more productive and efficient while working online.Related Posts19 Firefox Add-ons For Designers13 Firefox Add-ons For Web DevelopmentAnnouncing Updates to our Popular Add-ons for Firefox 3.5[Image][Image]
5 Common Myths About JavaScript
(Indexed 2010-04-27):
It might be the most widely used programming language, but JavaScript is also the most misunderstood. Craig lists the 5 most common myths and misconceptions.Related PostsEnhancing Javascript’s built in typesServer-side JavaScript Will Be as Common as PHPJavascript Inheritance[Image][Image]
How to Find the Perfect Domain Name
(Indexed 2010-04-26):
It's getting hard to find a good domain name these days ... Alyssa offers a little help for your next search.Related PostsTop 3 (Free!) Domain Name Generators11 Domain Name Generators & Search ToolsGoogle’s Insider View As a Domain Registrar[Image][Image]
Which Browser Do You Use for Web Development?
(Indexed 2010-04-25):
Every browser offers decent web development tools and programmers are spoiled for choice. Do you still use Firefox as your primary development browser or have you switched to a rival? Cast your vote today…Related PostsIn-browser Development Tools: Firebug Still KingThe Web Developer Toolbar Comes to Chrome13 Firefox Add-ons For Web Development[Image][Image]
SitePoint Podcast #58: HTML Email with Mat Patterson
(Indexed 2010-04-23):
Kevin Yank interviews Mat Patterson from Campaign Monitor. They discuss many things email-related, mostly the absolute nightmare it can be to design beautiful-looking HTML emails that work consistently across email clients. Thankfully, Campaign Monitor has some handy tools and templates to get you started.Related PostsA New Standard for HTML EmailHTML Email: What Mail Clients are People Using?Microsoft Breaks HTML Email Rendering in Outlook 2007[Image][Image]
Does the Web Get Smaller as Usage Grows?
(Indexed 2010-04-23):
The web is dominated by several large websites and corporations and few users venture beyond a handful of bookmarks. Craig discusses the issue of web convergence.Related PostsYouTube PPC Ads Are Smart Move, Not Desperate OneAbout PHP usageFinally, Facebook Reportedly Adding Web Search This Fall[Image][Image]
The Art and Science of Understanding Users
(Indexed 2010-04-22):
To understand users you need research, patience ... and a little common sense! Georgina shows how to get inside your audience's head using information and intuition.Related PostsThe Art & Science of CSS Rounded Corners (and beyond)The Art & Science Of CSS is FREE to Download!Wearing the Other Shoe: Understanding How Your Clients Think[Image][Image]
Volunteer for Free – It Pays.
(Indexed 2010-04-22):
Over the past 7 years there have been numerous occasions when I have pondered on how sweet life would be if only I got paid to hang out at the SitePoint forums, so it came as no surprise to me that over the last couple of weeks I’ve seen several people post or tweet about [...]Related PostsDo you want to learn every aspect of web design from scratch for free?Nothing Like Free Controls!Spring eCleaning… in Autumn.[Image][Image]
Using CSS Text-Shadow To Create Embossed Text
(Indexed 2010-04-22):
James' exploration of the new blogs layout continues with a look at the CSS text-shadow property, and the one thing it's really good for!Related PostsCreate A Better, More Realistic Drop Shadow In PhotoshopHow to Use Operating System Styles in CSSCreating Beveled Images with CSS[Image][Image]
Adobe Drops iPhone-based Flash Development
(Indexed 2010-04-22):
Adobes principal product manager Mike Chambers said yesterday that Adobe is no longer investing in iPhone-based Flash development. So what will they do with the work they've done so far?Related PostsAdobe Hits Back at Apple’s Criticism of FlashFlash Coming to iPhone, Maybe… If Apple Says OkayIntroducing Gordon: the Flash Player Written in JavaScript[Image][Image]
9 Causes of Web Page Obesity
(Indexed 2010-04-22):
Are web pages getting fatter? Is there an online obesity crisis? Craig lists 9 signs to watch out for and suggests a few calorie-counting techniques.Related PostsUpdated Web Page AnalyzerFaster Page Loads – Bundle Your CSS and JavascriptWhy Page Weight Could Wreck Your SEO Efforts[Image][Image]
James “brothercake” Edwards Joins the JavaScript Live team
(Indexed 2010-04-21):
Everyone is abuzz here at SitePoint HQ. Our JavaScript Live course is a completely new, different, and exciting concept! (Learn about it here.) Never before have you had the opportunity to learn directly from the best in the business for a bargain basement price. I know, it's amazing. Hold onto your hat, it gets betterRelated PostsIntroducing Kevin Yank’s JavaScript LiveFullCodePress Interview: James Farrell, Australian TeamLive Demos: The SitePoint CSS Reference Goes Interactive[Image][...(truncated)...
Drupalcon San Francisco – State of Drupal Address
(Indexed 2010-04-21):
Drupalcon 2010 is going on right now in San Francisco. David reports back on Dries's 'State of Drupal' address. Topics include Semantic Web, Microsoft, NoSQL and a potential release dateRelated PostsMicrosoft Launches SQL Server Driver for PHPAttending Drupalcon 2008 – Szeged, HungaryDrupal 7 – a living breathing Semantic Web citizen[Image][Image]
The SitePoint Podcast is Coming to WordCamp Raleigh for a Special Live Show
(Indexed 2010-04-21):
WordCamp Raleigh will mark the first time that three of the four podcast hosts have been in the same place at the same time. Because of this, we've decided to do something special and host of first ever live, in person episode of the SitePoint Podcast with special guests and over $1,500 in prizes.Related PostsSitePoint Podcast #16: Online Marketing Inside OutSitePoint Podcast #4: Pownce Closes DownSitePoint Podcast #12: 41 Shades of Blue[Image][Image]
Fundamentals Of Logo Design Part 3: Type & Symbol Logos
(Indexed 2010-04-21):
Jennifer continues the series on Logo Design by looking at combination logos. Those logos which combine typography with symbols. Related PostsFundamentals of Logo Design Part 2: Typographic LogosNew Series: Fundamentals Of Logo DesignFive Logo Design Tips with David Airey[Image][Image]
Design with Intent Toolkit Released
(Indexed 2010-04-20):
One of the main tricks to good design is finding the right questions to ask at the right time. But how do you find those questions? The Design with Intent Toolkit may help.Related PostsWhat’s in Your Toolkit?First Look: Google Web ToolkitZimbra AjaxTK: A toolkit for AJAX-powered GUIs[Image][Image]
Microsoft Launches SQL Server Driver for PHP
(Indexed 2010-04-20):
Just announced at Drupalcon San Francisco - Microsoft Launches SQL Server Driver for PHP.Related PostsSQL Server 2005 Express is not Yukon Beta 2New SQL Server 2005 HomepageMicrosoft Launches Open Source Web App Installer[Image][Image]
Introducing Kevin Yank’s JavaScript Live
(Indexed 2010-04-20):
Weve done articles, blogs, books, kits, and videos, and now weve decided to bring the best parts of them all together Im proud to introduce: Kevin Yanks JavaScript LIVE.Related PostsAussies: Learn JavaScript with Kevin Yank in April/MayThe SitePoint HTML Reference Is Live!Introducing the NEW SitePoint CSS, HTML & JavaScript Online References[Image][Image]
How to Proofread Your Own Writing
(Indexed 2010-04-19):
Everything you write is a reflection of your professionalism, your communication skills and your experience. Alyssa provides some tips for making sure your writing is error-free.Related PostsWhy You Should Improve Your Writing Skills … And How To Get StartedGet It Read: 7 Tips for Writing Better Email Subject Lines7 Tips For Writing A Winning Web Design Proposal[Image][Image]
After The Frenzy, What Are The Really Cool New Features To Look Forward To In CS5?
(Indexed 2010-04-19):
Jennifer picks out five new features in Adobe CS5 that are not just cool to look at, but really are helpful for designers.Related PostsIt’s Flash, Jim, but Not As You Know It!Content Aware Fill In Photoshop CS5Fun Features to Benefits Quiz[Image][Image]
SitePoint Podcast #57: Not Negative
(Indexed 2010-04-18):
The DiggBar is dead as Kevin Rose takes over at Digg. We look at some comparative browser release uptake graphs. Apple announces WebKit 2 to guard against browser crashes. Opera Mini for the iPhone is approved, but still needs work. Twitter announces a money-making strategy at long last: an advertising platform. And Apple tries to sneak a change into its iPhone developer agreement, but everybody noticesespecially Adobe.Related PostsSitePoint Podcast #17: 12 Kinds of Awesome SitePoint Podcast #16...(truncated)...
Importing Content into Drupal
(Indexed 2010-04-18):
One of the most painful steps in any web system is importing content -- especially so with Drupal. But in this short guide David shows a much easier way.Related PostsHow to Use PHP Namespaces, Part 2: Importing, Aliases, and Name Resolution 13 Tools to Back Up Your Social Media Content How to Split WordPress Content Into Two or More Columns [Image][Image]
Eight 3D Modeling & Graphics Applications Available For Free
(Indexed 2010-04-16):
Jennifer gives a brief overview of eight 3D modeling apps that you can download for free.Related PostsAviary, The Graphics & Audio Suite, Is Now Free Five Free Colour-Picker AIR Applications SVG-Edit Online Vector Graphics Editor [Image][Image]
A Simple CSS Drop-Cap
(Indexed 2010-04-15):
In the third post of his series looking at the HTML and CSS used in the new blogs design, James shows us the simple and clean technique that applies the drop-cap and uppercasing effect to the beginning of each post.Related PostsCreate A Better, More Realistic Drop Shadow In Photoshop How To Style Your Type With CSS YouTube to Drop Support for IE6 [Image][Image]
If You’re Going to Spam Me, at Least Make it Interesting.
(Indexed 2010-04-15):
There aren't many people that I hate, but spammers are right at the top of the list.Related PostsSpring eCleaning… in Autumn. A Smooth Upgrade is a Beautiful Thing SitePoint Podcast #16: Online Marketing Inside Out [Image][Image]
SitePoint CEO Walks 100 kms For Charity
(Indexed 2010-04-15):
Rather than coming to work today, Luke Cuthbertson, SitePoint's CEO, is going walkabout. But this is not just any old walkit's a tough 100 km trek through the Australian bush, all in the name of charity. You can monitor his progress online, and even donate to support a good cause!Related PostsSitePoint & 99designs are Hiring recommend someone to win $1,000! SitePoint Podcast #31: SitePoint Cofounders Mark & Matt Microsoft Encourages IE6 Upgrades With Charity Donations [Image][Image]
How To Get Smoother Rounded Corners
(Indexed 2010-04-14):
Continuing his exploration of the HTML and CSS behind the new blogs design, James shows us a simple but effective way to get smoother rounded corners using border-radius.Related PostsTowards A Cooler Focus Caret In the first of a series of posts looking at...Create Inset-Style Type In Photoshop Jennifer shows you how to create the popular inset or...Principles of Design: Value In the fourth part of the series on principles of...[Image][Image]
Fundamentals Of Logo Design Part 2: Typographic Logos
(Indexed 2010-04-14):
Jennifer takes a look at logos made entirely using type and how they're not as simplisRelated PostsNew Series: Fundamentals Of Logo Design SitePoint Podcast #35: Typographic Design with Mark Boulton New Branding and Logos for AOL [Image][Image]
Towards A Cooler Focus Caret
(Indexed 2010-04-13):
In the first of a series of posts looking at some of the HTML and CSS techniques behind the new blogs design, James shows us two CSS properties that can give your focus caret a whole new lease of life!Related PostsThe Two Ways of Sizing Absolute Elements in CSS Most developers have used left, right, top and bottom properties...Focus On Typography, Part 4: Space Let your text breathe by putting some space around it,...CSS3 Generators Write All that Pesky Code for You Playing around with CSS3 is f...(truncated)...
The SitePoint Blog Redesign: A Process Revealed
(Indexed 2010-04-12):
If you're viewing this post in your web browser, you'll have noticed that the SitePoint Blogs have received a much-needed overhaul. Matt talks about some of the features of the latest version of Adobe's Creative Suite that he used in the design process, and describes how you could win a copy of Adobe CS5 Master Collection.Related PostsContent Aware Fill In Photoshop CS5 Jennifer takes a look at the Photoshop CS5 sneak peak...Developing Your Design Process Regardless of what colour might be in th...(truncated)...
New Series: Social Media Marketing Tips and Tricks
(Indexed 2010-04-12):
Alyssa launches a new series providing tips on using Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn more effectively for business.Related Posts8 Social Media Marketing Tips for Companies Alyssa shares 8 tips for companies beginning their journey in...Friends with Benefits: A Social Media Marketing Handbook Alyssa reviews a soon-to-be-released book on social media; a great...13 Tools to Back Up Your Social Media Content Backing up the data on your social networking accounts can...[Image][Image]
SitePoint Podcast #56: Professional WordPress with Brad Williams, David Damstra, and Hal Stern
(Indexed 2010-04-11):
This week, Patrick OKeefe and Stephan Segraves interview regular podcast co-host Brad Williams and his co-authors David Damstra and Hal Stern about their just-released book, Professional WordPress. The guys talk WordPress performance, the merits of commercial WordPress themes, and the difference between themes and theme frameworks, not to mention their views on the publishing industry as a whole!Related posts:SitePoint Podcast #25: WordPress with Matt MullenwegSitePoint Podcast #1: The EconomySi...(truncated)...
Is Your Site A Fast Loader? Google Rankings Now Affected By Site Speed
(Indexed 2010-04-11):
In a recent blog post from Google, the search giant discussed how it has made changes to its search algorithm to take site speed into account.Related posts:Bad Nested Code Could Hurt Your SE RankingsGoogle Site Maps – Flipping the ScriptUse Google Gears for Fast Client-Side Search[Image][Image]
What Would You Do For $5?
(Indexed 2010-04-10):
Fiverr is a new social networking website where you could make your fortune. It just won't happen very quickly. Craig takes the tour...Related posts:User Mode Linux Day 0Extending Red Hat 7 – 9 with ProgenyNew Releases from Ensim[Image][Image]
Spring eCleaning… in Autumn.
(Indexed 2010-04-09):
It might not be spring down here on the edge of the world, but that doesn't mean things aren't clean!Related posts:34 Ways to Spring Clean Your BusinessDo you want to learn every aspect of web design from scratch for free?A smooth upgrade is a beautiful thing[Image]
New Series: Fundamentals Of Logo Design
(Indexed 2010-04-08):
In the first of a new series on logo design, Jennifer looks at the reasons why companies use logos and at the qualities that make up a good logo.Related posts:Five Logo Design Tips with David Airey99designs Logo Store is Open For BusinessNew Series: Principles Of Design[Image]
Follow Website Changes With Google Reader
(Indexed 2010-04-08):
Google Reader has a new facility which monitors changes to any web page - not just RSS feeds. Craig explains how to use the tool.Related posts:Poll: Is RSS Mainstream?Google testing Adsense for feedsApple “photocasting” Mac only, uses invalid RSS[Image]
Photographers & Graphic Artists Sue Google Over Book Scans
(Indexed 2010-04-07):
Visual artists are fighting back with a lawsuit against Google over the scanning and distribution of photographs and artwork by the search engine giant. Related posts:Getty Images Call For Artists On FlickrSitePoint’s First ASP.NET Book!What It Means to Copyright a Website[Image]
MockFlow: Online Wireframing
(Indexed 2010-04-06):
Jennifer takes a look at MockFlow, a useful application for designers who like to wireframe.Related posts:20+ Online Invoicing Services To Help You Get PaidThe Web Designer’s Sketch PadConclusion — What actually happened to company offering mock ups[Image]
A Specialized JavaScript Library for Querying CSS
(Indexed 2010-04-05):
CSSUtilities is a newly-released JavaScript library for querying CSS style sheets, giving you information about rules and properties that's impossible to derive with existing browser methods. A library that only does one thing? Sure — but it does it very well!Related posts:The Two Ways of Sizing Absolute Elements in CSS Most developers have used left, right, top and bottom properties...BBC Glow a New JavaScript Library The British Broadcasting Corporation has released a new open source......(truncated)...
HTML5 Quake to shake up Flash
(Indexed 2010-04-03):
Googlites Ray Cromwell, Stefan Haustein and Joel Webber have just released an amazing '20 percent project' that makes you wonder whether HTML5 doesn't have natural limitations.Related posts:Will Microsoft Implement HTML5 in Internet Explorer? Microsoft has not rushed to implement HTML5 within Internet Explorer,...Introducing Gordon: the Flash Player Written in JavaScript That's right - it's a Flash player written in JavaScript....iPad vs Flash: Developers, Choose Wisely The newly revealed Apple ...(truncated)...
SitePoint Podcast #55: State-sponsored Brown Paper
(Indexed 2010-04-02):
Patrick shares his experiences at South by Southwest, the team discuss Chrome developer tools and the imminent launch of Photoshop CS5, and what Opera is doing to get into the App Store. This week's show has something for everybody!Related posts:SitePoint Podcast #18: Internet Explorer 8 Percent? All eyes are on the Microsoft marketing machine as it...SitePoint Podcast #17: 12 Kinds of Awesome A big two weeks for the Web makes for a...SitePoint Podcast #16: Online Marketing Inside Out In this e...(truncated)...
Online time: Making the most of it.
(Indexed 2010-04-01):
Love it or hate it, you can't escape it, so you may as well do what you can to make the most of it! Here are some tips to maximise your forum time.Related posts:A smooth upgrade is a beautiful thing The thought of any software upgrade can be a pretty...Feedback: Rolling With The Punches This week I asked for your honest feedback about the...Do you want to learn every aspect of web design from scratch for free? Well... we can teach you. Seriously. No strings attached....[Image]
The European Browser Vote Results for Month 1
(Indexed 2010-04-01):
Microsoft's Browser Choice screen has been available to EU Windows users for a month. Has it made a difference to the IE, Firefox, Chrome, Safari or Opera market shares? Craig pores over the figures.Related posts:The European Browser Vote Starts Today! The polling booths are open! From today, all European IE...Microsoft Starts the European Browser Choice Update Following the EU's anti-trust case against Microsoft, all European Internet...Microsoft Agrees to Browser Ballot Terms European Windows ...(truncated)...
13 Tools to Back Up Your Social Media Content
(Indexed 2010-04-01):
Backing up the data on your social networking accounts can save you time, stress and potentially lost business. Alyssa provides a list of tools to help you create a social media backup plan.Related posts:Friends with Benefits: A Social Media Marketing Handbook Alyssa reviews a soon-to-be-released book on social media; a great...Top 5 Ways To Screw Up When Using Social Media To Build Your Business Almost everyone is using social media in some capacity to...How You Can Maximize Your Social Media T...(truncated)...
Partnering with Your Clients to Go Green
(Indexed 2010-04-01):
When it comes to the earth, the efforts of even one individual count, but there is certain strength in numbers that can't be ignored. Here are some ideas for teaming up with clients to go green.Related posts:My Business Is Going Green For Earth Month How earth-friendly is your business? In honor of Earth Month,...Wearing the Other Shoe: Understanding How Your Clients Think Understand your clients' unique needs leads to stronger and more...Color In Design: Green Jennifer takes a look at the use o...(truncated)...
How to Use Stanza to Download your EPUB Format Ebooks to Your iPhone
(Indexed 2010-04-01):
As Shayne mentioned in his post, a lot of people are asking for help loading their new EPUB format ebooks onto their iPhones and iPod Touches. It's easier than you think. Here's a video that shows you how.Related posts:How do I read these EPUB or MOBI format ebooks? To celebrate the addition of EPUB and MOBI format versions...UI Stencil Kit for iPhone App Designers iPhone interface design is ber-cool right now, as is hand...jQTouch Makes Web Development on the iPhone and iPod Touch a Snap jQTouc...(truncated)...
Australian Government Endorses WCAG 2.0 Web Accessibility Guidelines
(Indexed 2010-03-31):
If you're creating websites for the Australian Government, you'd better know the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 inside and out. Craig looks at the new legislation.Related posts:Making Your Web Colors Visible For All Five Color Accessibility Tools Jennifer takes a look at four web sites and an...Flex Your Accessibility The latest in our Flex-related series of tutorials focuses on...12 Tools To Check Your Site’s Accessibility You want to make sure that everyone can access your...[...(truncated)...
Use a Guest Blogger to Ease the Blog Burden
(Indexed 2010-03-31):
Swamped with work? Don't let your blog languish: Georgina shows how to plan for and find the ideal guest blogger to take over while you focus on other priorities.Related posts:How to Get More Comments on Your Blog It can be frustrating to work hard on keeping your...Create a Sneeze Page For Your Blog A sneeze page for your blog is all about showing...Why A Blog Can Be Good For Your Business Blogs are a very affordable way to market your services...[Image]
Microsoft Drop Trident from Internet Explorer
(Indexed 2010-03-31):
IE9 will be the last version of Microsoft's web browser to use the Trident rendering engine. Its replacement may be a surprise, but it will make IE the fastest and most secure browser available. Craig finds out why competing vendors should be concerned.Related posts:5 Ways Microsoft Could Improve Internet Explorer 9.0 How would you improve IE9? Craig provides his top 5...Will Microsoft Implement HTML5 in Internet Explorer? Microsoft has not rushed to implement HTML5 within Internet Explorer,...I...(truncated)...
Color In Design: White
(Indexed 2010-03-31):
In the final part of the color in design series, Jennifer takes a look at white.Related posts:Color In Design: Yellow Continuing the series of Color In Design, Jennifer looks at...Color In Design: Singing The Blues In the second part of the color in design series,...Principles of Design: Color In the final part of her series on design principles,...[Image]
The Art Of The Web Background
(Indexed 2010-03-30):
Jennifer takes a look at web sites using artistic backgrounds to create a fun look and feel. Related posts:Art Direction: Taking Web Design To The Next Level Design on the web has come along in leaps and...How To Create Your Own Twitter Background In her first post, Jennifer describes how to create your...Ten Beautiful Art Museum Web Sites Jennifer picks out ten good-looking, information filled web sites from...[Image]
Using Emotional Intelligence to Work Effectively with People You Don’t Like
(Indexed 2010-03-30):
Next time you have to work with someone you just don't like, focus on your emotional intelligence to make the relationship productive.Related posts:A List of Realistic Email Management Strategies That Just May Work There are a number of ways to manage email. Here...Create a Buzz: Grassroots Viral Marketing For Regular People Viral marketing is an amazing phenomenon, although it can be...13 Ways to Become a Better Listener In honor of International Listening Awareness Month, Alyssa compiled a...[...(truncated)...
New Space Agency Logo For The UK
(Indexed 2010-03-30):
The new UK Space Agency logo was unveiled recently, but some Dr. Who fans reckon it looks a little familiar. Related posts:Missile Defence Logo Controversy, Is It Over Yet? Jennifer takes a look at a logo that's been causing...London 2012 Education Logo This week, an 18-year-old student won the London 2012 Education...New Logo For Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Unveiled Jennifer takes a look at the newly unveiled logo for...[Image]
CSS3 Generators Write All that Pesky Code for You
(Indexed 2010-03-30):
Playing around with CSS3 is fun, but remembering all those experimental properties with their vendor prefixes, and which browser supports which property is a real bummer. But never fear, CSS3 code generators have it covered. Recently, I've found three useful ones.Related posts:Add More Sparkle with CSS3 Have you noticed that when EA Games release a...Star Wars Makes CSS3 Animations and Transformations Make Sense Anthony Calzadilla had made an impressive AT-AT walker animation using...How Semant...(truncated)...
How to Stop Sweating the Small Stuff
(Indexed 2010-03-27):
When you have big goals and the desire to go for it, it can be easy to get caught up in the details and quickly overwhelmed. Here's how Alyssa avoids sweating the small stuff.Related posts:Stop Over-Scheduling! How to Take Back Your Time Are you overbooked and overstressed? If so, you may be...Stop Being Annoying! How NOT to Promote Your Business on Facebook The "best" way to use social networks is subjective, but...Stop Thinking Small! How to Open Your Mind to Thinking Big Does your mind tend t...(truncated)...
Designing with Microsoft Expression Blend
(Indexed 2010-03-26):
Picking up where he left off last time with the SketchFlow article, User Experience guru Shane Morris delves deeper into the Expression Blend bag of tricks in todays tutorial Designing with Microsoft Expression Blend.Related posts:Express Yourself with Creative Prototypes In today's tutorial, user experience expert Shane Morris takes Microsoft's...Your New PHP Editor: Expression Web 3 Thought visual editors were a thing of the past? Well...Tweet Your Flickr Pics with Flex Andrew Muller's Flex-...(truncated)...
SitePoint Podcast #54: Building Communities with Derek Powazek, Part 2
(Indexed 2010-03-26):
The conclusion of our interview with Derek Powazek, co-creator of JPG Magazine and creator of Fray. We talk about how to deal with destructive users in web communities, web comments and why they kinda suck most of the time, the communities of Facebook and Twitter, and the role of design in community sites.Related posts:SitePoint Podcast #52: Building Communities with Derek Powazek, Part 1 Derek Powazek, co-creator of JPG Magazine and creator of Fray,...SitePoint Podcast #48: Publishing Futures w...(truncated)...
A smooth upgrade is a beautiful thing
(Indexed 2010-03-25):
The thought of any software upgrade can be a pretty daunting thing, but when you have thousands of people watching, the pressure is really on!Related posts:Do you want to learn every aspect of web design from scratch for free? Well... we can teach you. Seriously. No strings attached....Feedback: Rolling With The Punches This week I asked for your honest feedback about the...Visualize This: Visualization With Flex 3 In part I of the Flex Data Visualization series of...[Image]
How to Handle Unloaded PHP Extensions at Runtime
(Indexed 2010-03-25):
PHP extensions are essential for all but the most basic web applications. Craig provides some useful tips for situations when a PHP extension isn't loaded on your target platform.Related posts:Mozilla Jetpack: Firefox Extensions with Added Thrust Craig looks at Mozilla's new Jetpack project, a potential glimpse...How to Use PHP Namespaces, Part 3: Keywords and Autoloading In the final part of his series explaining PHP namespaces,...How to Use PHP Namespaces, Part 1: The Basics In the first part ...(truncated)...
Make Your Pictures Look Like Polaroid With Poladroid
(Indexed 2010-03-24):
Jennifer takes a look at a silly but fun app which lets you easily make Polaroid-style images.Related posts:I Cant Believe its Not a Web App! Take Your Skills to the Desktop and Win. Did you know that you could use your CSS, HTML...[Image]
Opera Submits its iPhone Web Browser to Apple’s App Store
(Indexed 2010-03-24):
Opera is coming to the iPhone … perhaps. Opera may offer the fastest web experience on the device, but is Apple prepared to allow a competing browser to appear within its App Store?Related posts:UI Stencil Kit for iPhone App Designers iPhone interface design is ber-cool right now, as is hand...Is Opera 10.5 the Best Browser Ever? Could this be the fastest, best-looking, and most configurable browser...jQTouch Makes Web Development on the iPhone and iPod Touch a Snap jQTouch is a jQuery plu...(truncated)...
Want better browsers? Make Them Look Good
(Indexed 2010-03-23):
The end experience for all users of the Web is ultimately a collaboration between browser makers and web professionals. Web developers and designers need to do all they can to support a healthy browser ecosystem.Related posts:What’s the Collective Noun for Web Browsers? It's becoming increasingly difficult to refer to a 'group' of...5 Reasons Why You Should Not Publish Supported Browser Lists Do you publish a list of supported browsers for your...The Dark Side of HTML 5 Video YouTube and V...(truncated)...
Google Shuts its Chinese Search Engine
(Indexed 2010-03-23):
Google.cn is no more and all Chinese search engine traffic is being redirected to the Hong Kong-based Google.com.hk. Craig looks at the story in more detail…Related posts:Google Threatens to Quit China Following a series of attacks on the GMail accounts of...SitePoint Search Now Powered by Google. Should You Use Them Too? Andy discusses SitePoint's new Search system, powered by Google Site...10 Tips for Conducting a More Effective Google Search How quick are you at the search box? Alyssa p...(truncated)...
Heading Headaches: Balancing Semantics and SEO
(Indexed 2010-03-23):
We here at SitePoint have been doing a bit of search engine optimization around the site. When we consulted the experts in this stuff, some of the advice we received went against rules of good HTML that we'd previously been following. It turns out, for many people, the rules have changed.Related posts:On-page SEO – The Google Way Mihaela recommends Googles Search Engine Optimization Starter Guide for all...Top SEO Books for the SEO Newbie You asked for some reference books on SEO for begin...(truncated)...
7 Niche-Focused Microblogging Sites
(Indexed 2010-03-22):
Alyssa provides a list of microblogging sites that focus on specific niches, from freelancing to shopping.Related posts:Stop Being Annoying! How NOT to Promote Your Business on Facebook The "best" way to use social networks is subjective, but...Roll Your Own Twitter Clone So, you want to build your own Twitter-style microblog? Raena...Blellow: A New Site for Freelancers Blellow is a new social media community for freelancers and...[Image]
Can’t You See I’m Busy … Playing Games?
(Indexed 2010-03-21):
Bored at work? Want to have some fun but still look busy? Craig investigates several outrageous online games which disguise themselves as office software.Related posts:Play Classic Arcade Games for Free at Atari.com Atari were arcade game pioneers in the late 70's and...New Logo For Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Unveiled Jennifer takes a look at the newly unveiled logo for...Are Great Leaders Born or Made? Alyssa talks about the debate that revolves around leaders and...[Image]
Design Tweets For The Week Ending 21/03/2010
(Indexed 2010-03-21):
Some of the interesting design related tweets from the past week.Related posts:Design Tweets of the Week Ending 07/03/2010 Jennifer shares some interesting design-related tweets of the past week....Design Tweets of the Week Ending 21/02/2010 Jennifer picks out a few of design-related tweets from the...Design Tweets of the Week Ending 31/01/10 Jennifer passes on just a few of the hundreds of...[Image]
Fotomoto: An Easy Way To Sell Prints Or Send E-cards From Your Site
(Indexed 2010-03-20):
Jennifer takes a look at Fotomoto, a service that makes it easy to add e-commerce and image printing to your photography or design web site.Related posts:10 Places to Sell Your Web Site There comes a time where everyone has a web site...How to Sell Statistics to Clients Craig explains how your company could gain a competitive advantage...Play Your Cards Right: Run Your First Card Sort Lets say youre building a new intranet for a company....[Image]
SitePoint Podcast #53: Im here with the booze!
(Indexed 2010-03-19):
Full content feeds generate extra traffic; Google reveals SEO secrets; and Internet Explorer 9 does it all. Stephan Segraves and Kevin Yank discuss the news of the week.Related posts:SitePoint Podcast #16: Online Marketing Inside Out In this episode, the SitePoint Podcast crew interviews Shayne Tilley...SitePoint Podcast #15: This Way Up In this episode of the SitePoint Podcast: Googles new image-based...SitePoint Podcast #11: Interview with Microsofts Chris Wilson On the eve of the release of I...(truncated)...
A List of Realistic Email Management Strategies That Just May Work
(Indexed 2010-03-19):
There are a number of ways to manage email. Here are some options that may work for you.Related posts:Inbox Zero: Don’t Believe the Hype What is "inbox zero," why is it such a coveted...How to Build an Email Marketing List Email marketing can be very effective...if you're able to build...The 4 Personalities of Poor Email Signatures There are many different formats for email signatures, some more...[Image]
Inbox Zero: Don’t Believe the Hype
(Indexed 2010-03-19):
What is "inbox zero," why is it such a coveted status and is it realistic in today's email-focused world? Alyssa tackles the issue.Related posts:Monday Morning Quarterback: Don’t Let What You Didn’t Do Kill Your Week There never seems to be enough time, but don't let...6 Essential Things To Do On Friday To Make Monday Morning Manageable What do you do to wrap up your week and...Tips for Managing Communication Overload Good communication is one of the most important parts of...[Image]
Aussies: Learn JavaScript with Kevin Yank in April/May
(Indexed 2010-03-18):
Heads up, Aussies! In April and May, Kevin Yank is hitting the road to teach JavaScript workshops all around Australia, and hed love to see some of the SitePoint crowd there when he does!Related posts:Aussies to Geek it up During Web Week Australian Web Week is scheduled to run from October 2...SitePoint Podcast #45: The One Without Kevin One third of US internet users post their status updates...Do you want to learn every aspect of web design from scratch for free? Well... we can teach you. Ser...(truncated)...
Feedback: Rolling With The Punches
(Indexed 2010-03-18):
This week I asked for your honest feedback about the SitePoint forums - what you like and what you don't - and you gave it to me, not holds barred.Related posts:The Art of Responding to Feedback from Your Community Last week Matt Mickiewicz attended the SxSW Interactive conference in...The W3C Want Your Feedback The W3C website is undergoing a long-deserved redesign and the...Do you want to learn every aspect of web design from scratch for free? Well... we can teach you. Seriously. No strings at...(truncated)...
How to Control Post Revisions in WordPress
(Indexed 2010-03-18):
WordPress automatically creates historical revisions for every page and post. It's a useful facility, but it can eat up disk space and slow down MySQL. Craig provides a few tips for removing old revisions and controlling your WordPress installation.Related posts:How to Split WordPress Content Into Two or More Columns Craig provides a useful technique which splits WordPress page or...Build Your Own WordPress Themes the Easy Way A custom WordPress theme is a great service to sell...Use Whatever Fo...(truncated)...
The Tragic Comedy that is Rich Text Editing on the Web
(Indexed 2010-03-16):
So, we've had rich text editing in browsers for more than ten years now, but have you seen the HTML that is output from these editors? It's horrendous. So why haven't browser makers fixed the problem? Does the HTML5 spec have anything to say about it?Related posts:The European Browser Vote Starts Today! The polling booths are open! From today, all European IE...18 Free Text Editors To Clean Up Your Code Have you ever considered using a free text editor for...Adobe Releases Beta Text Layout Frame...(truncated)...
What Makes a Good 404 Page?
(Indexed 2010-03-16):
What makes a good "page not found" page? Is the name of the game getting the user back on track as quickly and efficiently as possible, or should a good 404 page reward the wayward user with a little surprisea visual treat that only visitors who've fallen off the map can see?Related posts:How To Customise Your 404 Page The 404 page is becoming an art form of its...Star Wars Makes CSS3 Animations and Transformations Make Sense Anthony Calzadilla had made an impressive AT-AT walker animation using...(truncated)...
Another Day, Another IE Security Warning
(Indexed 2010-03-16):
Microsoft's browser has been hit by a another serious security exploit. Will the news have a detrimental effect at a time when the company is heavily promoting IE?Related posts:Stop Using Internet Explorer Warns German Government The German Federal Office for Information Security is advising users...Microsoft Prepares Emergency IE Patch Microsoft is releasing a patch ahead of the normal schedule...Webmail Security Breaches Continue Hackers and criminals are exploiting the accounts of the 30,000....(truncated)...
7 Tips for Writing an Effective Instruction Manual
(Indexed 2010-03-15):
Have you ever had to provide a client with documentation that walks them through a process or teaches them how to do something? Alyssa provides some tips for creating an instruction manual.Related posts:14 Quick and Effective Communication Tips for the Time-Challenged You're busy, but streamlining the way you communicate can help...20 Tips for Creating an Effective Email Signature Yesterday, we put a spotlight on poor email signatures. Today,...5 Steps to Effective Delegation Delegation can be a...(truncated)...
Ten Free Futuristic Style Fonts For The Web From Typekit
(Indexed 2010-03-15):
Jennifer takes a look at ten fonts available for free from Typekit, which fit loosely in to the category "futuristic."Related posts:Web Typography Bar Raised As New Foundries Join Typekit More type foundries are joining Typekit. Jennifer takes a brief...Web Fonts Get Real with Typekit Web designers want access to a greater range of fonts...Sketch Style: Ten Fonts and Ten Design Elements Looking for some resources for designing a hand-drawn site? Jennifer...[Image]
99designs Logo Store is Open For Business
(Indexed 2010-03-15):
If you're a small business owner looking for a new logo, or a designer looking for a platform to sell your creations, then the new 99designs ready-made logo store may be the answer you're looking for.Related posts:99designs Launches Ready-made Logo Store The latest offering from 99designs provides business owners with a...SitePoint & 99designs are Hiring recommend someone to win $1,000! SitePoint and 99designs are hiring! If you are the first...“Live Like You Mean It” Logo Is D...(truncated)...
10 Billion Tweets and Counting…
(Indexed 2010-03-12):
Twitter usage is growing exponentially and the service has recently registered its 10,000,000,000th tweet!Related posts:Mozilla Firefox: One Billion Downloads and Counting Firefox has been downloaded more than one billion times. Craig...Designing Tweets: How To Integrate Twitter Into Your Web Site Jennifer takes a look at a couple of easy ways...Design Tweets of the Week Ending 07/03/2010 Jennifer shares some interesting design-related tweets of the past week....[Image]
Express Yourself with Creative Prototypes
(Indexed 2010-03-11):
In today's tutorial, user experience expert Shane Morris takes Microsoft's Prototyping tool SketchFlow for a test drive.Related posts:All Aboard the SQL Server Express! In todays tutorial, web application development specialist Akash Mehta explores...Your New PHP Editor: Expression Web 3 Thought visual editors were a thing of the past? Well...Oooh, Shinya Flash Front-end for Twitter! Ever wondered what it would take to build a Flash...[Image][Image]
All Scripts used in jQuery: Novice to Ninja are now FREE to download
(Indexed 2010-03-11):
For the first time were offering the entire code archive for free. Not just the code used in the sample chapters, all code used in the entire book!Related posts:SitePoint Podcast #50: jQuery: Novice to Ninja Kevin Yank is joined by Earle Castledine (@mrspeaker) and Craig...Its Easy to Fall in Love with jQuery A framework that condenses lines of clunky JavaScript into elegant,...Improve Your jQuery Knowledge with the Source Viewer The jQuery source viewer is a great tool which allows...[Image][Im...(truncated)...
Do you want to learn every aspect of web design from scratch for free?
(Indexed 2010-03-11):
Well... we can teach you. Seriously. No strings attached.Related posts:Learn About Affiliate Marketing… For Free The Affiliate Convention in Denver, Colorado next month is offering...Look, Listen, Learn: 10 Podcasts For Designers Jennifer takes a look at and a listen to a...CSS Skills = Better Web Design? On the SitePoint Podcast #51 this week, we discussed what...[Image][Image]
Stickybits App – Tag Real Objects With Digital Files
(Indexed 2010-03-11):
Jennifer takes a look at a new app and web site which lets you stick digital files on real objects. Related posts:Adobe Shortcut App The Adobe Shortcut App for Creative Suite is a handy,...How to Organize Your Files…and Remember Where Everything Is, Part 1 We all access, add to and dig through the files...SitePoint Podcast #51: Real Web Designers Get It New browser updates; whether web designers should be code-savvy; and...[Image][Image]
Color In Design: Black
(Indexed 2010-03-11):
In the penultimate post on the series, Color in Design, Jennifer looks at black.Related posts:Color In Design: Gray Jennifer takes a look at the use of gray in...Color In Design: Yellow Continuing the series of Color In Design, Jennifer looks at...Principles of Design: Color In the final part of her series on design principles,...[Image][Image]
Google Buys Picnik
(Indexed 2010-03-09):
Last week Google announced it had added Picnik to its stable of acquisitions. Jennifer takes a look. Related posts:Have We Become Too Dependent on Google? Google's recent downtime caused a tidal wave of failures way...Store Any File on Google Docs Google will shortly allow any type of file to be...Google Threatens to Quit China Following a series of attacks on the GMail accounts of...[Image][Image]
New Logo For Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Unveiled
(Indexed 2010-03-08):
Jennifer takes a look at the newly unveiled logo for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.Related posts:New Branding Revealed For Winter Olympics 2014 The official logo for the Sochi Winter Olympic games was...Super Bowl XLV Logo Unveiled By NFL Design blogs are buzzing about the new NFL logo which...Microsoft to Support IE6 Until 2014 Microsoft has confirmed its commitment to support Internet Explorer 6...[Image][Image]
Design Tweets Of The Week Ending 07/03/2010
(Indexed 2010-03-07):
Jennifer shares some of the interesting design related tweets of the past week.Related posts:Design Tweets of the Week Ending 21/02/2010 Jennifer picks out a few of design-related tweets from the...Design Tweets of the Week Ending 31/01/10 Jennifer passes on just a few of the hundreds of...Design Tweets of the Week Ending 07/02/10 Some of the wonderful and weird design-related discoveries of the...[Image][Image]
SitePoint Podcast #51: Real Web Designers Get It
(Indexed 2010-03-06):
New browser updates; whether web designers should be code-savvy; and prying IE6 from their cold, dead hands.Related posts:SitePoint Podcast #18: Internet Explorer 8 Percent? All eyes are on the Microsoft marketing machine as it...SitePoint Podcast #16: Online Marketing Inside Out In this episode, the SitePoint Podcast crew interviews Shayne Tilley...SitePoint Podcast #15: This Way Up In this episode of the SitePoint Podcast: Googles new image-based...[Image][Image]
Stop Being Annoying! How NOT to Promote Your Business on Facebook
(Indexed 2010-03-06):
The "best" way to use social networks is subjective, but Alyssa has her own opinions on using Facebook for business...and she shares them here.Related posts:Using Internet Marketing Tactics to Promote Your Business What do you know about Internet marketing? Alyssa explains how...Why You Should Be Using Press Releases to Promote Your Business In the first of a two-part series on press releases,...Tips for Using Blogs, Twitter and Facebook to Find New Clients Social media can be a great way to fin...(truncated)...
Creating beveled images with CSS
(Indexed 2010-03-05):
In this post James shows us several variations of a technique for using pure CSS to create a beveled effect on images — with no Photoshop in sight!Related posts:The Two Ways of Sizing Absolute Elements in CSS Most developers have used left, right, top and bottom properties...Censor Your Images With A Mosaic In Photoshop Jennifer shows you how to apply a pixelated mosaic effect...How To Create A Cool Halftone Effect With Text & Images In Photoshop Jennifer demonstrates how to create th...(truncated)...
Three Strategies for Managing Social Networks and a Full-Time Job
(Indexed 2010-03-04):
How do you manage your time on social networks when you are a full-time employee? Alyssa has a few ideas to consider.Related posts:Businesses Count the Cost of Social Networking A recent UK survey discovered that employees were wasting 40...Developer, Designer, Director, Producer – Why Your Job Title Does Not Matter The A List Apart 2008 Survey reports a bewildering array...8 Social Media Marketing Tips for Companies Alyssa shares 8 tips for companies beginning their journey in...[Image][I...(truncated)...
How to Override PHP Configuration Options
(Indexed 2010-03-04):
Moving your web application from a test environment to a live server can be tricky if you don't have the same PHP configuration. Craig provides two option-override solutions which could save you from purchasing an expensive dedicated server.Related posts:How to Install PHP on Windows In his final installation tutorial, Craig provides a step-by-step guide...How to Install PHP 5.3 on Windows PHP 5.3 is the most significant update since version 5.0....Free PHP Webinar: How to Increase Performance w...(truncated)...
Color In Design: Gray
(Indexed 2010-03-03):
Jennifer takes a look at the use of gray in web design and finds it is extremely popular because of its neutrality. Related posts:Principles of Design: Color In the final part of her series on design principles,...Color In Design: Yellow Continuing the series of Color In Design, Jennifer looks at...Color In Design: Singing The Blues In the second part of the color in design series,...[Image][Image]
Easily Distracted? It’s time to Write or Die
(Indexed 2010-03-03):
We all know what it's like. You need to finish that blog post/copy/presentation but the inspiration just isn't hitting you. Why not duck across to your Twitter feed, check email or see what's happening in Facebookland? Well, if you happen to be using Jeff Printy's Write or Die, there may be a very good reason not to.Related posts:Just When You Thought IE6 Would Die… If you hoped YouTube dropping support for IE6 would kill...Write Better CSS with Less I have a confession: I think parts of C...(truncated)...
What’s the difference between function.call and function.apply?
(Indexed 2010-03-02):
Function.call and function.apply are a couple of very useful methods, but do you know the difference?Related posts:Getty Images Call For Artists On Flickr Getty Images are making a formal call for artists through...Cross-browser JSON Serialization in JavaScript JSON serialization can be incredibly useful, but few browsers support...Fixing Object Instances in JavaScript Even experienced coders can get caught out by object handling...[Image][Image]
Keep Your Font Stacks from Falling Over
(Indexed 2010-03-02):
For most web designers and developers, testing is a huge part of the job. They’ll devote a considerable amount of time ensuring that their sites appear similar, if not identical, in a wide range of browsers. One key part of site testing, however, seems to be all too frequently forgotten: font stack testing.The ProblemMost web [...]Related posts:The Sans Serif Typeface Continuing our ongoing series on Typefaces, Jennifer takes a look...Serif Fonts Vs. Sans Serif Fonts: A Working Case Study ...(truncated)...
Goodbye SEO Software, Hello SEO Web Applications
(Indexed 2010-03-02):
The majority of tools available for managing SEO campaigns come in the form of desktop apps. Kristen explains why these tools would perform better as web apps, and lists a few services that are breaking new ground in this arena.Related posts:5 Reasons Why There are no Killer Offline Web Applications Technologies that implement offline web functionality have been around for...40 Essential iPhone Applications For Web Designers With an iPhone or iPod Touch, web designers can finally...How To Handle...(truncated)...
Aviary, The Graphics & Audio Suite Is Now Free
(Indexed 2010-03-01):
Good news for designers, as Aviary announce their entire suite is now available to use online for free.Related posts:SVG-Edit Online Vector Graphics Editor Jennifer reviews a free, web-based Scalable Vector Graphics Editor....Sumo Paint: A Very Fine, Free Online Image Editor Jennifer takes a look at Sumo Paint, a superb web-based...Photoshop Web Graphics Tips Jennifer shows you three tips to help speed up your...[Image][Image]
The European Browser Vote Starts Today!
(Indexed 2010-03-01):
The polling booths are open! From today, all European IE users will make their browser choice. Craig examines the software on offer and makes several market share predictions.Related posts:Microsoft Starts the European Browser Choice Update Following the EU's anti-trust case against Microsoft, all European Internet...16 Fabulous Web Browser Options Why restrict yourself to the big four browsers when there...Microsoft Agrees to Browser Ballot Terms European Windows users will be offered a choice ...(truncated)...
Aviary, The Graphics & Audio Suite, Is Now Free
(Indexed 2010-03-01):
Good news for designers, as Aviary announce their entire suite is now available to use online for free.Related posts:SVG-Edit Online Vector Graphics Editor Jennifer reviews a free, web-based Scalable Vector Graphics Editor....Sumo Paint: A Very Fine, Free Online Image Editor Jennifer takes a look at Sumo Paint, a superb web-based...Photoshop Web Graphics Tips Jennifer shows you three tips to help speed up your...[Image][Image]
FontShop Release 30 “Web FontFonts” & Web Typography Becomes More Beautiful
(Indexed 2010-02-26):
FontShop earlier this week announced thirty new fonts specially optimized for web use are now available through Typekit. Related posts:Web Typography Bar Raised As New Foundries Join Typekit More type foundries are joining Typekit. Jennifer takes a brief...Web Fonts Get Real with Typekit Web designers want access to a greater range of fonts...Typography: Concordant, Contrasting & Conflicting! Jennifer looks at how the relationship between typefaces can improve...[Image][Image]
Microsoft Swats Spam Server Network
(Indexed 2010-02-26):
An investigation and court case instigated by Microsoft has disabled a spam bot network responsible for sending 1.5 billion emails every day.Related posts:Designer Spam When life hands you spam, make art!...10 Fantastic Spam Filtering Solutions Unless it is Monty Python singing about spam, none of...How to Stop Spam Harvesting With Email Obfuscation Publishing your email address in a "mailto:" link is an...[Image][Image]
SitePoint Podcast #50: jQuery: Novice to Ninja
(Indexed 2010-02-26):
Kevin Yank is joined by is joined by Earle Castledine (@mrspeaker) and Craig Sharkie (@twalve), co-authors of SitePoints new book, jQuery: Novice to Ninja.Related posts:Its Easy to Fall in Love with jQuery A framework that condenses lines of clunky JavaScript into elegant,...SitePoint Podcast #33: Team Opera at WDS09 Kevin does the rounds at Web Directions South 2009, asking...jQuery 1.4 Released jQuery 1.4 has been released. Craig looks at the new...[Image][Image]
Missile Defence Logo Controversy, Is It Over Yet?
(Indexed 2010-02-26):
Jennifer takes a look at a logo that's been causing a bit of commotion on the web this week.Related posts:London 2012 Education Logo This week, an 18-year-old student won the London 2012 Education...Expedia Unveils New Logo Expedia has ditched their little yellow plane for a more...99designs Launches Ready-made Logo Store The latest offering from 99designs provides business owners with a...[Image][Image]
Google Executives Convicted Over Online Video
(Indexed 2010-02-25):
Three Google executives have been found guilty of "failure to comply with privacy code" in Italy. Craig reports on the story and implications which affect the foundations of the web.Related posts:Germany Considers Google Analytics Ban Could Google use Analytics to track individuals and build personal...The Dark Side of HTML 5 Video YouTube and Vimeo have both launched Beta support for HTML...Managing Online Communities With Patrick O’Keefe SitePoint Co-founder Matt Mickiewicz caught up wit...(truncated)...
Color In Design: Pink
(Indexed 2010-02-25):
Jennifer has a look at pink and it's use in print, logo and web design. Related posts:Color In Design: Brown Jennifer continues the series by looking at some web sites...Color In Design: Purple Jennifer takes a look at that most regal of colors,...Color In Design: Yellow Continuing the series of Color In Design, Jennifer looks at...[Image][Image]
Its Easy to Fall in Love with jQuery
(Indexed 2010-02-24):
A framework that condenses lines of clunky JavaScript into elegant, concise code is a temptation too hard to ignore.This popular library has overtaken its competitors because it radically transforms how you perform animations, add Ajax interactivity, and integrate rich UI components into your website.But while it all sounds great, too often people have no idea [...]Related posts:Improve Your jQuery Knowledge with the Source Viewer The jQuery source viewer is a great tool which allows...How to Bu...(truncated)...
jQTouch Makes Web Development on the iPhone and iPod Touch a Snap
(Indexed 2010-02-24):
jQTouch is a jQuery plugin for web development on the iPhone and iPod Touch. But its more than just a plugin; its simplified development approach helps you rapidly create great looking apps. It's well worth a look.Related posts:UI Stencil Kit for iPhone App Designers iPhone interface design is ber-cool right now, as is hand...7 Reasons Why Developers are Deserting iPhone Apps Are developers being enticed away from bespoke mobile application development...40 Essential iPhone Applications For Web ...(truncated)...
Google Faces Antitrust Inquiry
(Indexed 2010-02-24):
The EU has launched an official inquiry into Google's search and advertising practices. Has the company been unfairly targeted, are they doing evil, or is it a little of both?Related posts:Microsoft Kumo Search to Take on Google. Again. Can Microsoft successfully take on Google with its new Kumo...Have We Become Too Dependent on Google? Google's recent downtime caused a tidal wave of failures way...What If Google Announced: “Google Is Big Brother”? We know Google has been watching, a...(truncated)...
10 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Name for Your Company
(Indexed 2010-02-24):
Your business name is more than just a name, it's a big part of your company brand. Alyssa provides some tips on choosing a name that helps to develop a successful image.Related posts:Five Logo Design Tips with David Airey We see logos everyday - on blogs, on news sites...18 Tips for Delivering a Memorable Presentation Whether you're pitching a new client, teaching a class or...How to Convince a Company that Social Media is the Way to Go In order to convince a company that social media is...[Ima...(truncated)...
Is There Any Point In Maximizing Compatibility In Photoshop?
(Indexed 2010-02-22):
Jennifer gives a simple but important tip on how you make a big difference to the size of your layered Photoshop files by setting a preference for File Handling.Related posts:Fast Feedback: Using the Notes Tool In Photoshop For Collaboration Photoshop includes a little tool which allows you to attach...Photoshop Web Graphics Tips Jennifer shows you three tips to help speed up your...Five Photoshop Layers Speed Tricks Jennifer shows you five quick tricks to speed up your...[Image][Image]
Design Tweets Of The Week Ending 21/02/2010
(Indexed 2010-02-21):
Jennifer picks out a few of design related tweets from the past week.Related posts:Design Tweets of the Week Ending 07/02/10 Some of the wonderful and weird design-related discoveries of the...Design Tweets of the Week Ending 31/01/10 Jennifer passes on just a few of the hundreds of...The Primary Design Elements: A New Series In the first of a five-part series on Design Elements,...[Image][Image]
SitePoint Podcast #49: Buzz Kill
(Indexed 2010-02-20):
Adobe fights a war on three fronts to ensure Flashs future is strong. We dissect Google Buzz to understand Googles strategy with this Pownce-like Twitter competitor. Also, we dip into the mail bag to see what our listeners had to say about recent shows.Related posts:SitePoint Podcast #10: The Rainbow of Social Media Gmail goes down (again), Skittles new marketing campaign, Safari 4...SitePoint Podcast #13: Digging into the DiggBar Diggs new DiggBar has problems or does it? Kevin...SitePoint Pod...(truncated)...
Color In Design: Brown
(Indexed 2010-02-19):
Jennifer continues the series by looking at some websites that use brown and which colors can help you avoid having a dull brown design.Related posts:Color In Design: Green Jennifer takes a look at the use of green in...Color In Design: Purple Jennifer takes a look at that most regal of colors,...Principles of Design: Color In the final part of her series on design principles,...[Image][Image]
How to Tell Organizations Their Website is Inaccessible
(Indexed 2010-02-19):
The W3C Web Accessibility Initiative has released a guidance document which may help you approach organizations who have an inaccessible website.Related posts:The New W3C Website Goes Live … With Invalid CSS! The new and overdue W3C website redesign has been completed....Why Your Website Statistics Reports Are Wrong, Part 1 There are lies, damn lies, and statistics. Then there are...Three Insider Tips for Approaching Corporate Clients Getting your foot in the door of a large corporate...[I...(truncated)...
New Logo For Leno
(Indexed 2010-02-18):
Jennifer takes a look at the new logo for the US chat show "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno".Related posts:The Splat Is Gone: Nickelodeons Logo Gets An Update Nickelodeon is updating their famous "splat" logo and changing the...99designs Launches Ready-made Logo Store The latest offering from 99designs provides business owners with a...New Logo Design For Dr Who The BBC today unveiled a new logo for the new...[Image][Image]
Are You Sure You’re Testing IE8? How to Avoid Triggering Compatibility View
(Indexed 2010-02-18):
IE8's default Compatibility View settings may show the test version of your website or application in IE7 mode. Craig describes the problem and provides a solution.Related posts:IE8: Standards Mode Opt-In is Back From the Dead Does your website adhere to web standards, use best-practice techniques,...Microsoft to Release IE8 Today The final version of Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 is expected...IE8 Automatic Update Starting Soon Internet Explorer 8.0 will shortly be rolled out to IE6...[Image]...(truncated)...
SVG-Edit Online Vector Graphics Editor
(Indexed 2010-02-17):
Jennifer reviews a free, web-based Scalable Vector Graphics Editor.Related posts:Sumo Paint: A Very Fine, Free Online Image Editor Jennifer takes a look at Sumo Paint, a superb web-based...How To Draw A Vector iPhone In Illustrator Jennifer shows you how to draw an iPhone in Illustrator...How to Pick the Perfect Programming Editor Craig provides a list of essential features every web developer...[Image][Image]
!important is Actually Useful (in Print Style Sheets)
(Indexed 2010-02-16):
Wow, !important is actually useful in CSS. Who Knew!?Related posts:User Style Sheets Come of AgeOpacity and DHTML9 Reasons Why SVGs are Important for the Web[Image][Image]
5 Reasons Why There are no Killer Offline Web Applications
(Indexed 2010-02-15):
Technologies that implement offline web functionality have been around for some time but why do so few applications use them? Craig discusses the issues facing developers and users.Related posts:How To Create an Offline Web ApplicationWeb Applications for Machines?SourceForge Adds Hosted Applications[Image][Image]
Free Quality 40’s And 50’s Style Retro Dingbats
(Indexed 2010-02-13):
Retro is more popular than ever. Jennifer picks out a bunch of dingbats you can use in creating vintage designs.Related posts:16 High Quality Retro And Vintage FontsGone Retro: 10 Gorgeous Websites With A Touch Of YesteryearLanding Pages Now Influence AdWords Quality Scores[Image][Image]
99designs Launches Ready-made Logo Store
(Indexed 2010-02-12):
The latest offering from 99designs provides business owners with a new way of purchasing logosby browsing a catalogue of ready-made designs, and customizing them at purchase time to include your business name. Check it out!Related posts:99designs launches!99designs Logo Contest Winner Announced!Four Days Left To Win A MacBook From 99designs![Image][Image]
How To Create an Offline Web Application
(Indexed 2010-02-11):
Craig provides a quick and simple tutorial which explains how to build a web application which continues to work when the user goes offline.Related posts:Cookies and sessions in Rails 2.0How to Write a Cookie-less Session Library for JavaScriptPHP / Web Application Integration[Image][Image]
Color In Design: Purple
(Indexed 2010-02-11):
Jennifer takes a look at that most regal of colors, purple and how designers use it in logos and web sites.Related posts:Color In Design: Singing The BluesPrinciples of Design: ColorColor In Design: Yellow[Image][Image]
Debug PHP with Firebug and FirePHP
(Indexed 2010-02-09):
If you're anything like me, you'd sooner forgo water than Firebug when working on a web project. The little bug is a fantastically useful HTML/CSS/JavaScript/Ajax debugger. But did you know it can also be used to debug PHP? Yes, thanks to an additional Firefox extension called FirePHP.Related posts:FireBug 0.4 includes JavaScript DebuggerUseful in-browser development tools for PHPIntroducing php-tracer-weaver[Image][Image]
Star Wars Makes CSS3 Animations and Transformations Make Sense
(Indexed 2010-02-09):
Anthony Calzadilla had made an impressive AT-AT walker animation using only CSS3. Find out how he did it.Related posts:CSS Gradients, Transforms, Animations, and MasksAdd More Sparkle with CSS3W3C seeks feedback on CSS3[Image][Image]
All Aboard the SQL Server Express!
(Indexed 2010-02-09):
In todays tutorial, web application development specialist Akash Mehta explores Microsoft's SQL Server Express and shows us how to build a simple web app.Related posts:SQL Server 2005 Express via ODBC?QA for SQL Express 2005?SQL Server 2005 Express is not Yukon Beta 2[Image][Image]
Massive SitePoint Reference Update Completed: It’ll Save Your Sanity
(Indexed 2010-02-08):
The SitePoint CSS and HTML Reference has had a massive browser compatibility update. Check out which browsers are now included and find out how the Reference could save your sanity!Related posts:Introducing The SitePoint CSS Reference!Virtualization – Save Time, Money and SanityThe SitePoint HTML Reference Is Live![Image][Image]
Businesses Count the Cost of Social Networking
(Indexed 2010-02-08):
A recent UK survey discovered that employees were wasting 40 minutes per week on social networking websites. Craig discusses whether it has become a significant problem and whether blocking is a viable solution.Related posts:Social Networking: Not Quite MainstreamStudy: Kids No Longer Into Social Networking20 Social Networking Sites for Business Professionals[Image][Image]
Monday Morning Quarterback: Don’t Let What You Didn’t Do Kill Your Week
(Indexed 2010-02-08):
There never seems to be enough time, but don't let a rough Monday morning ruin your week. Alyssa shows you how to take back control.Related posts:6 Essential Things To Do On Friday To Make Monday Morning ManageableAnother post about lousy service in the web design/dev fieldDoes Multitasking Kill Your Focus and Productivity?[Image][Image]
20 Varied Script Fonts For Valentine’s Day
(Indexed 2010-02-08):
Jennifer picks out 20 script typefaces, ranging from traditional calligraphy style to grungy handwriting, something for every type of Valentine card.Related posts:The Script Typeface16 High Quality Retro And Vintage FontsWeb Fonts Get Real with Typekit[Image][Image]
Could The Internet Win the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize?
(Indexed 2010-02-07):
The Internet has been nominated for the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize. Could this be the first award ever given to an invention rather than a person or an organization?Related posts:Internet “Brownouts” Expected From 2010The McFarlane Prize for excellence in Australian web designIt’s Quiz Time Again, With a Brand New Prize![Image][Image]
5 New Twitter Apps to Play with Over the Weekend
(Indexed 2010-02-05):
Need something to keep you busy this weekend? Here's list of new Twitter tools to keep you entertained.Related posts:Twitter Joins Digg and Slashdot in Sending Server Crashing TrafficTerrible Idea: Magpie Twitter Ad Network5 Ways to Use Twitter to Kill Your Business[Image][Image]
Boost your PHP Performance 50% with HipHop
(Indexed 2010-02-04):
Facebook's soon-to-be-released PHP "code transformer," dubbed HipHop, promises performance gains of up to 50% by transforming PHP source code into compiled C++. Mal gives us the lowdown on this exciting development in the PHP world.Related posts:Free PHP Webinar: How to Increase Performance with CachingOOP and PerformanceFree Performance with MySQL Table Types[Image][Image]
Color In Design: Yellow
(Indexed 2010-02-04):
Continuing the series of Color In Design, Jennifer looks at high visibility yellow.Related posts:Color In Design: OrangePrinciples of Design: ColorColor In Design: Singing The Blues[Image][Image]
Super Bowl XLV Logo Unveiled By NFL
(Indexed 2010-02-04):
Design blogs are buzzing about the new NFL logo which was unveiled today by the NFL.Related posts:Bowl with Team SitePoint at SXSW!London 2012 Education LogoHow To Become A Project Management Super Hero[Image][Image]
The One Thing My (Best) Clients Want
(Indexed 2010-02-04):
Clients can be demanding, but when it all boils down, says Georgina, they want just one thing. Here, she explains what it is, and how you can deliver it in spades.Related posts:Wearing the Other Shoe: Understanding How Your Clients ThinkFive Practical Tips for Retaining Your Best Clients7 Value-Added Services Web Designers Can Offer Clients[Image][Image]
How to Split WordPress Content Into Two or More Columns
(Indexed 2010-02-04):
Craig provides a useful technique which splits WordPress page or post content into multiple sections. You can add it to any theme and do not need a plugin.Related posts:The power of String.prototype.split() … almostThe WordPress Security UpdateHow to Expose PHP’s Private Parts[Image][Image]
Cheeky South Butt Go To Court With North Face Over Logo
(Indexed 2010-02-03):
In a David versus Goliath court case, The South Butt takes on The North Face over logo and trademark infringement.Related posts:Web Directions North Podcasts and Slides OnlineWeb Directions North: Early Bird Pricing Ending Soon!A special kick in the butt just for you[Image][Image]
Step One: Get Your Foot in the Door
(Indexed 2010-02-02):
The foot-in-the-door technique can be an effective way to sell your services. How do you get your foot in the door?Related posts:Scarcity Marketing: Use the Fear of Shortage to Sell MoreThree Insider Tips for Approaching Corporate ClientsUsing Special Promotions to Generate Business[Image][Image]
Move Prospects to Purchase Using Decision Theory
(Indexed 2010-02-02):
Selling your services doesn't have to be a hit-and-miss proposition. As Georgina explains, an understanding of decision-making theory can help you move your clients to purchase sooner, and boost your sales success.Related posts:Long Sales Cycles: How to Handle Prospects Who Won’t Agree to Move ForwardMarketing questions to ask your prospects100 prospects at a time[Image][Image]
Introducing Gordon: the Flash Player Written in JavaScript
(Indexed 2010-02-02):
That's right - it's a Flash player written in JavaScript. So why emulate a browser plugin within a browser? Craig discusses Gordon and its potential impact on Apple's iPhone and iPad.Related posts:Upcoming Flash Player Enhancements?iPad vs Flash: Developers, Choose WiselyOpen Screen Project aims to put Flash everywhere[Image][Image]
iPad vs Flash: Developers, Choose Wisely
(Indexed 2010-02-02):
The newly revealed Apple iPad offers no support for Flash. Apple does not see Flash as a significant missing feature, while Adobe argues that Flash is a crucial component of the modern Web platform. What is a web developer to think about this situation and how will it impact the web industry?Related posts:The Apple iPad: Transitional Device or a Trashy Tablet?Introducing Gordon: the Flash Player Written in JavaScriptOpen Screen Project aims to put Flash everywhere[Image][Image]
A Quick-And-Dirty Way To Update Your Firefox Extensions
(Indexed 2010-02-01):
For Firefox extension users, not extension developers, this post details a simple method for updating your favourite extensions to a new Firefox build, as a stop-gap to tide you over until they're updated properly.Related posts:Firefox Extensions for ForumsOnce Extensions Arrive on Chrome, Firefox Should WorryMozilla Jetpack: Firefox Extensions with Added Thrust[Image][Image]
10 Big Time-Saving Tools for Web Designers
(Indexed 2010-02-01):
There are a lot of tools out there designed just for front-end developers and web designers. Meitar shares his favorites.Related posts:Squarespace: Could It Make Web Designers Redundant?21 Stimulating Color Palette Tools For DesignersPhotoshop Web Graphics Tips[Image][Image]
Design Tweets Of The Week Ending 31/01/10
(Indexed 2010-01-31):
Jennifer passes on just a few of the hundreds of design related tweets that whizzed by this week.Related posts:Bringing Sexy Back To Web DesignDesigning Tweets: How To Integrate Twitter Into Your Web SiteWeb Directions South: Early Bird Pricing Ending Soon![Image][Image]
No cookies or JavaScript? No worries. You can be tracked anyway.
(Indexed 2010-01-29):
I’m not quite sure how to feel about this one. The web developer in me is saying “Whoa! That’s so cool!”, while the web surfer in me is saying “Ew.. I’m leaking data everywhere.. How gross..”.Digital civil rights group Electronic Frontier Foundation (them of recent Net neutrality and Facebook privacy battles) has released an eye-opening [...]Related posts:Cross Site Scripting Could Make You Lose Your CookiesCookies and sessions in Rails 2.0JavaScript and...(truncated)...
How to be Stealth with Undercover Marketing
(Indexed 2010-01-29):
Undercover marketing is an unconventional and controversial form of guerrilla marketing. Does it have a place in your business?Related posts:4 Types of Marketing Strategies to Spice Up Your Campaigns8 Risky Guerrilla Marketing Strategies to Get You NoticedScarcity Marketing: Use the Fear of Shortage to Sell More[Image][Image]
SitePoint Podcast #46: Using the Internet for Good with Jim Turner
(Indexed 2010-01-29):
Patrick OKeefe (@iFroggy) is joined by social media strategist Jim Turner (@Genuine) to discuss supporting good causes through social media.Related posts:SitePoint Podcast #6: What to do about Internet Explorer 6SitePoint Podcast #16: Online Marketing Inside OutSitePoint Podcast #18: Internet Explorer 8 Percent?[Image][Image]
Scarcity Marketing: Use the Fear of Shortage to Sell More
(Indexed 2010-01-28):
Could scarcity marketing help you sell more, quicker? Alyssa explains what it is and how to do it.Related posts:4 Types of Marketing Strategies to Spice Up Your CampaignsDo you provide Magic Moments?E-mail Marketing: Is It Worth Your Time?[Image][Image]
Focus on Clients with Relationship Marketing
(Indexed 2010-01-27):
Relationship marketing is about leveraging existing client relationships. How do you focus on relationships in your business?Related posts:4 Types of Marketing Strategies to Spice Up Your CampaignsWearing the Other Shoe: Understanding How Your Clients ThinkAre You Making the Grade? How To Ask Clients for Feedback[Image][Image]
Color In Design: Orange
(Indexed 2010-01-27):
This week Jennifer looks at vibrant orange in web and logo design.Related posts:Principles of Design: ColorColor In Design: GreenColor In Design: Singing The Blues[Image][Image]
7 Reasons Why Developers are Deserting iPhone Apps
(Indexed 2010-01-27):
Are developers being enticed away from bespoke mobile application development platforms in favor of web technologies? Can Apple's dominance last much longer?Related posts:Two Apps that Lower the iPhone Development Barrier10,000 iPhone Apps – How Many Are Good?VixML: A Platform for the iPhone Platform[Image][Image]
Everyone Wins with Cause Marketing
(Indexed 2010-01-26):
Cause marketing goes beyond one-time charitable donations, and involves active participation. What would you do for the greater cause (and increased marketing benefits)?Related posts:4 Types of Marketing Strategies to Spice Up Your CampaignsA creative marketing tactic to generate awareness of your firmCreate a Buzz: Grassroots Viral Marketing For Regular People[Image][Image]
Nokia offers free Google Maps alternative
(Indexed 2010-01-25):
Although still in closed beta for the moment, soon anyone with a little HTML and JavaScript know-how should be able to use the Ovi SDK/API to tap map data fromany mobile application or web app. Related posts:Learn the Google Maps API in a hurryGoogle Makes Street View More Prominent in MapsA coffee break moment: Google Maps FlightSim[Image][Image]
4 Types of Marketing Strategies to Spice Up Your Campaigns
(Indexed 2010-01-25):
Are you ready to kick-start your 2010 marketing plans? This week, Alyssa covers four types of marketing you can use to shake up your campaigns.Related posts:8 Risky Guerrilla Marketing Strategies to Get You NoticedAn easy way to determine the best marketing strategies5 Strategies to Maximize Word of Mouth Marketing[Image][Image]
The Dark Side of HTML 5 Video
(Indexed 2010-01-25):
YouTube and Vimeo have both launched Beta support for HTML 5 video to replace their current Flash-based players. That's a good thing, right? Not necessarily.Related posts:Report: 79% of Video Streams Not Monetized In-VideoHTML5 Working Group Rejects Open Media FormatsMacromedia Announces New Flash Video Kit[Image][Image]
What Everybody Ought to Know about Using SVG Right Now
(Indexed 2010-01-24):
Often, the biggest problem with a really good thing is simply that not enough people know how to leverage it. Such is the case with SVG, a fantastically capable, albeit not entirely cross-browser compatible, graphics technology. In this post Meitar provides an overview of everything you need to know to start using SVG today.Related posts:Canvas for IE with VMLIs SVG Finally Coming to Internet Explorer?OSCON 2006: No Flash Required: Interactive Browser Graphics[Image][Image]
SitePoint Podcast #45: The One Without Kevin
(Indexed 2010-01-24):
One third of US internet users post their status updates to a social network, Google gets hacked by China, and the German government advises its citizens to ditch Internet Explorer as a result. All this and more in this week's episode of the SitePoint Podcast!Related posts:SitePoint Podcast #14: The Cyberdyne BillSitePoint Podcast #16: Online Marketing Inside OutSitePoint Podcast #15: This Way Up[Image][Image]
I Object! How to Identify Sales Objections That Are Costing You Business
(Indexed 2010-01-22):
When you work for yourself, you need some basic sales skills to keep your business thriving. Alyssa explains how you can start by identifying common sales objections.Related posts:4 Tips for the Non-Salesperson on Overcoming Sales ObjectionsEU Object to Oracle’s MySQL TakeoverHow to handle a classic objection to value pricing[Image][Image]
How to Fix Randomly Disappearing Absolutely-Positioned Elements in IE
(Indexed 2010-01-21):
IE may have some strange bugs but this one is stranger than most. Craig describes the nasty problem and provides a solution for disappearing absolutely-positioned elements which are time-dependent!Related posts:Standalone IE7 – The FixStyling the html and body ElementsIE8 Automatic Update Starting Soon[Image][Image]
Color In Design: Green
(Indexed 2010-01-20):
Jennifer takes a look at the use of green in web and logo design.Related posts:Color In Design: Singing The BluesPrinciples of Design: ColorQuick ‘n’ Dirty Color Correction with LAB Color[Image][Image]
Mocking Up with Mockingbird
(Indexed 2010-01-20):
Matt recently put Mockingbird, a new web app for creating wireframes, through its paces. He liked what he saw. Related posts:Developing Your Design ProcessMore Stencil Fun For DesignersAn Introduction to JavaScript for Acrobat[Image][Image]
Mozilla Denies Ditching Add-Ons for JetPack
(Indexed 2010-01-19):
Mozilla have released an official statement following several reports which speculated the existing XUL add-ons system would be abandoned in the near future.Related posts:Mozilla Jetpack: An Interview With Nick Nguyen, Add-Ons DirectorMozilla Jetpack: Firefox Extensions with Added Thrust19 Firefox Add-ons For Designers[Image][Image]
Join Forces and Start Cross-Promoting Now
(Indexed 2010-01-19):
Cross-promotion can increase your credibility and your reach. Alyssa highlights some of the benefits of cross-promotion and ideas for getting started. Related posts:43 Do-It-Yourself Marketing Ideas To Start TodayUsing Special Promotions to Generate Business5 Holiday Promotion Mistakes to Avoid[Image][Image]
Stop Using Internet Explorer Warns German Government
(Indexed 2010-01-18):
The German Federal Office for Information Security is advising users to abandon IE following the security exploit discovered during the recent GMail attacks.Related posts:More on Internet Explorer 7.0Will IE8 Be Enough to Save Internet Explorer?Internet Explorer public bug database[Image][Image]
jQuery 1.4 Released
(Indexed 2010-01-17):
jQuery 1.4 has been released. Craig looks at the new version of the web's most popular JavaScript framework.Related posts:How to Build an Auto-Expanding Textarea jQuery Plugin, Part 1Make Your Own Web Site Badges with jQuery and JSONHow to Build an Auto-Expanding Textarea jQuery Plugin, Part 3[Image][Image]
Color In Design: Singing The Blues
(Indexed 2010-01-15):
In the second part of the color in design series, Jennifer takes a look at the blues.Related posts:Principles of Design: ColorRemove Color Casts Using Photoshop Lab ColorQuick ‘n’ Dirty Color Correction with LAB Color[Image][Image]
SitePoint Podcast #44: HTML5 is a (Beautiful) Mess
(Indexed 2010-01-15):
Kevin Yank is joined by Opera Softwares Bruce Lawson, SitePoint author Ian Lloyd, and Kyle Weems, creator of the CSSquirrel web comic, to discuss the latest uproar from within the W3C HTML5 Working Group. Is progress towards the HTML5 standard at risk of derailing, or is this just par for the course in the wild, wild world of standards development?Related posts:Will Microsoft Implement HTML5 in Internet Explorer?HTML5 Working Group Rejects Open Media FormatsGoogle, HTML5 and Standards[Image][Ima...(truncated)...
Why Your Website Statistics Reports Are Wrong, Part 3
(Indexed 2010-01-14):
In the final part of Craig's series about website reports, he examines statistical anomalies and when analytics charts can be useful.Related posts:Why Your Website Statistics Reports Are Wrong, Part 1Why Your Website Statistics Reports Are Wrong, Part 2How to Sell Statistics to Clients[Image][Image]
Google Threatens to Quit China
(Indexed 2010-01-13):
Following a series of attacks on the GMail accounts of human rights activists, Google is reviewing its stance on Chinese search engine censorship and could shut down their operations in the country.Related posts:5 Countries Stand Between Google and World DominationGoogle Reveals App EngineMicrosoft Kumo Search to Take on Google. Again.[Image][Image]
Why Your Website Statistics Reports Are Wrong, Part 2
(Indexed 2010-01-13):
In the second part of Craig's series about website statistics reports, he discusses the pros and cons of client-side data collection and analysis.Related posts:Why Your Website Statistics Reports Are Wrong, Part 1How to Sell Statistics to ClientsOpen Source Statistics[Image][Image]
Why Your Website Statistics Reports Are Wrong, Part 1
(Indexed 2010-01-12):
There are lies, damn lies, and statistics. Then there are website usage reports. In the first of a 3-part series, Craig explains the pros and cons of server-side data collection and analysis.Related posts:How to Sell Statistics to ClientsJetty 6.0 to provide new architecture for AJAX appsConditional Logging in Apache[Image][Image]
How Semantic Markup Helps Server-side Developers Write Reusable Code
(Indexed 2010-01-12):
As front-end developers, we know how much easier maintenance, testing, and rendering consistency all are when our markup is semantic and clean. We intrinsically understand the importance of separating content and presentation, and how vital it is to provide gracefully degrading implementations to our users. But how do we convince our server-side programmer counterparts to help us do this?Related posts:Add Semantic Richness To Your Markup With (RDF) EaseWill Server-Side JavaScript ever catch on?S...(truncated)...
Five Marketing Myths Busted!
(Indexed 2010-01-11):
Marketing your freelance business doesn't need to be as difficult as the pundits make out. Georgina unmasks five marketing myths, and explains why you can forget about them. Related posts:Busted! 10 Common Freelancing MythsUsing Internet Marketing Tactics to Promote Your Business38 Marketing Mistakes That You Dont Want to Make[Image][Image]
6 Ways to QA Your Client Communications
(Indexed 2010-01-11):
How can you make sure your client or customer communications are up to scratch? Follow Georgina's 6-step plan for marketing materials that really do stand out from the rest.Related posts:The 5 Golden Rules of Personalized Communications5 Easy Ways To Deal With An Unhappy Client5 Ways to Please Your Clients and 5 Reasons Why You Should[Image][Image]
France Considers “Google Tax” on Internet Advertising
(Indexed 2010-01-11):
The French Government are considering a tax on search engines and websites which use pay-per-click advertising - and it doesn't matter whether you're based in France or not. Will you pay your bill?Related posts:Germany Considers Google Analytics BanBing Boosted by Microsoft and Yahoo DealContextual Advertising Takes A Huge Leap Forward[Image][Image]
Positive Business: Pay It Forward to Spread the Wealth
(Indexed 2010-01-08):
Are you ready to start paying forward all of the good fortune youve had in your business life? Here are some ideas to get you started.Related posts:HelpingKind.org: A Pay It Forward MarketplaceYou Want To Pay Me What? How Lowering Your Rates Can Hurt Your BusinessLong Sales Cycles: How to Handle Prospects Who Won’t Agree to Move Forward[Image][Image]
More Monospaced Type Goodness: Ten Free Fonts
(Indexed 2010-01-08):
Jennifer picks out ten good-looking monospaced fonts that are free to download.Related posts:Sweeten your source with the best monospaced fontsSketch Style: Ten Fonts and Ten Design ElementsWeb Fonts: Do Something Positive![Image][Image]
SitePoint Podcast #43: Passive Over-sharing
(Indexed 2010-01-08):
Chrome overtakes Safaris market share in the month of December, Newism and 99designs discuss their real-world experiments with HTML5, MySQL is at risk of acquisition by Oracle, and the merits of Blippy, a social networking tool for shopaholics.Related posts:SitePoint Podcast #14: The Cyberdyne BillSitePoint Podcast #16: Online Marketing Inside OutSitePoint Podcast #11: Interview with Microsofts Chris Wilson[Image][Image]
Introducing pearhub
(Indexed 2010-01-07):
Just launched pearhub.org.Related posts:Introducing php-tracer-weaverIntroducing Bucket: A Minimal Dependency Injection Container for PHPThe garbage you can’t dispose of…[Image][Image]
How to Turn Around a Failing Business
(Indexed 2010-01-07):
Alyssa provides some tips for turning your business around if you're starting 2010 overwhelmed and unsure about the future.Related posts:The story of a remarkable business turnaroundThe Best Time To Market Your Web BusinessHow much time should you allocate to business development?[Image][Image]
The Passionate Color Red
(Indexed 2010-01-07):
Jennifer takes a look at one of the most emotionally charged colors and some examples of it in action. Related posts:Principles of Design: ColorRemove Color Casts Using Photoshop Lab ColorQuick ‘n’ Dirty Color Correction with LAB Color[Image][Image]
Is SVG Finally Coming to Internet Explorer?
(Indexed 2010-01-07):
Has Microsoft seen the light? Will the company implement Scalable Vector Graphics in IE9? Let's hope so.Related posts:5 Ways Microsoft Could Improve Internet Explorer 9.0Will Microsoft Implement HTML5 in Internet Explorer?Standards Support in Internet Explorer 8 beta 1[Image][Image]
10 Remote Desktop Access Apps for Enhanced Client Support
(Indexed 2010-01-06):
Here are 10 applications that allow you to access your clients computer remotely. Do you use remote access to provide support to your clients?Related posts:How To Handle Client Support Requests VirtuallyHow to Administer a Remote MySQL Database using SSH TunnelingFlash desktop apps go open source[Image][Image]
Expedia Unveils New Logo
(Indexed 2010-01-05):
Expedia have ditched their little yellow plane for a more sophisticated look. Jennifer takes a look at the new logo design.Related posts:London 2012 Education Logo20 Logo Designs Featuring Animal SymbolsFive Logo Design Tips with David Airey[Image][Image]
Sign-Up to Save MySQL?
(Indexed 2010-01-03):
Michael Widenius, the original creator of MySQL, is concerned about Oracle's takeover of the popular open source database. If you agree, you can now sign a petition at helpmysql.org.Related posts:EU Object to Oracle’s MySQL TakeoverEU to Investigate Oracle’s Acquisition of MySQLOracle and MySQL: Ally or Die?[Image][Image]
How to Prepare a Job-winning Folio
(Indexed 2010-01-02):
Whether you're compiling an on or offline folio, Georgina's practical pointers will help you create a stunning folio that reveals your talents -- and wins you more work.Related posts:7 Tips For Writing A Winning Web Design ProposalMarketing On A Shoestring: Bonus InformationDeveloper, Designer, Director, Producer – Why Your Job Title Does Not Matter[Image][Image]
How to Make a Winning First Impression
(Indexed 2010-01-01):
First impressions are everything. How you do prepare to meet someone for the first time and ensure the impression you make is a good one?Related posts:The Non-Virtual World of Freelancing: In-Person Meetings7 Tips For Writing A Winning Web Design ProposalFake It ‘Til You Make It: How Confidence Can Make You Successful[Image][Image]
Design, Illustration & Photography Bits & Bobs Of 2009
(Indexed 2009-12-31):
Jennifer picks out a few design, illustration and photography items she particularly liked in 2009.Related posts:Offline Design Inspiration: Wine Labels (Hic!)How To Run A Successful Design ContestWhat’s On Tap: Predictions for 2009[Image][Image]
Subtle Contrast In Design
(Indexed 2009-12-30):
Contrast is one of the most important principles in design, but you can create more subtle effects by toning down the contrast whilst keeping the design eye-catching. Jennifer shows you how.Related posts:Principles Of Design: ContrastPrinciples of Design: ValueFocus On Typography, Part 1: Contrast[Image][Image]
How to Use Branched Snapshots in VirtualBox
(Indexed 2009-12-28):
VirtualBox's branched snapshots allow you to create any number of virtual machines from a single root VM. Craig describes how web developers can benefit from the new feature.Related posts:What’s New in VirtualBox 3.1.xVirtualBox Virtual Machine Software: A Hands-On ReviewBuild Your Own Dev Server with VirtualBox[Image][Image]
What’s New in VirtualBox 3.1.x
(Indexed 2009-12-27):
VirtualBox 3.1 was recently released. The virtual machine emulator is better than ever and offers a number of new features that web developers will find useful.Related posts:VirtualBox Virtual Machine Software: A Hands-On ReviewA Solution to VirtualBox 2.2.2 Upgrading ProblemsBuild Your Own Dev Server with VirtualBox[Image][Image]
Embarrassment-Proof Rules for Business Gift Giving
(Indexed 2009-12-25):
Keep these rules in mind if you want to avoid embarrassment and prevent losing any potential business opportunities as you embark on your holiday gift giving.Related posts:How Giving Back Can Help Your BusinessThe Art of GivingFurther proof that a target market is the way to go[Image][Image]
The Changing Design Of Santa Claus
(Indexed 2009-12-23):
Jennifer takes a look at the evolution of Santa's look, from St. Nicholas to Father Christmas. Related posts:20 Merry Icon Sets For ChristmasThe Changing Face of Web HostingChanging Attributes on MX 2004 Halo Components[Image][Image]
Firefox 3.5 is the World’s Most Popular Browser
(Indexed 2009-12-22):
Firefox 3.5 has just overtaken IE7 to become the most popular browser on the planet! Craig takes a further look at the browser market statistics...Related posts:Happy 5th Birthday Firefox!Firefox Hits 20% Browser Market Share WorldwideAnnouncing Updates to our Popular Add-ons for Firefox 3.5[Image][Image]
Check the Rear-View Mirror Before Proceeding into 2010
(Indexed 2009-12-22):
An annual end-of-the-year review is one of best ways to make sure your business is functioning well behind the scenes. Alyssa covers some of the most important areas to include in your review.Related posts:Pop Quiz: What are the sources of this year’s revenue?Need to Launch a Blog? Don’t run PHP? Check out SubTextFrom the prospect’s point of view, how you sell is how you will perform if hired[Image][Image]
Introducing NameMyThingy.com: Crowdsourced Naming Contests on SitePoint
(Indexed 2009-12-21):
Were often asked on 99designs, SitePoint, and Flippa.com: Can you help me run a contest to name my thingy? Well, now we can!Weve created a new section in our Marketplace (shortcut: namemythingy.com) to help you find your new shiny thingy a name whether its for your new business, your web site, or even your new [...]Related posts:Design Contests Needs An IdentitySitePoint Contests Highly Commended in McFarlane PrizeIntroducing the NEW SitePoint CSS, HTML & JavaScript Online References[Image]...(truncated)...
Palm’s Free Pre IDE
(Indexed 2009-12-21):
Ares is an online integrated development environment that allows developers to create Palm Pre webOS applications. Could cloud-based development be the future? It looks promising...Related posts:Zend and IBM to co-develop new PHP IDE and frameworkSome IDE newsAnother passenger on the Eclipse bandwagon: Flash?![Image][Image]
How to Convince a Company that Social Media is the Way to Go
(Indexed 2009-12-18):
In order to convince a company that social media is worth their time, you need to help the company's decision makers get past these obstacles.Related posts:Top 4 Reasons Why Companies Are Scared of Social MediaFriends with Benefits: A Social Media Marketing HandbookDo You Own Your Social Media Identity?[Image][Image]
8 Social Media Marketing Tips for Companies
(Indexed 2009-12-18):
Alyssa shares 8 tips for companies beginning their journey in social media.Related posts:Top 4 Reasons Why Companies Are Scared of Social MediaHow to Convince a Company that Social Media is the Way to GoFriends with Benefits: A Social Media Marketing Handbook[Image][Image]
Top 4 Reasons Why Companies Are Scared of Social Media
(Indexed 2009-12-17):
Some businesses are still dragging their feet when it comes to social media. Here are four of the biggest reasons why they're scared to take the plunge.Related posts:How to Convince a Company that Social Media is the Way to GoTop 5 Ways To Screw Up When Using Social Media To Build Your BusinessFriends with Benefits: A Social Media Marketing Handbook[Image][Image]
Designing Above the Fold and the Google Browser Size Tool
(Indexed 2009-12-17):
Does designing "above the fold" matter? Perhaps not, but a new Google tool could help you optimize the position of the most important elements on your page.Related posts:Google Working on Browser: What About Mozilla?What is a Browser? Google Explains…Google Offers 3D Rendering in the Browser[Image][Image]
Principles Of Design: Color
(Indexed 2009-12-17):
In the final part of her series on design principles, Jennifer takes a look at the type of color schemes you can put together to create mood.Related posts:For the Color-Palette-ImpairedRemove Color Casts Using Photoshop Lab ColorQuick ‘n’ Dirty Color Correction with LAB Color[Image][Image]
Oracle Publicly Commits to MySQL
(Indexed 2009-12-16):
Oracle have made a five-year promise to MySQL users following objections from the EU and Michael Widenius, the database's creator. Could the Sun takeover occur before the end of the year?Related posts:Oracle and MySQL: Ally or Die?EU Object to Oracle’s MySQL TakeoverMySQL at Ten Years[Image][Image]
PANTONE® 15-5519 (Turquoise) Is The New Black
(Indexed 2009-12-15):
Pantone have revealed their color for 2010. Jennifer takes a look.Related posts:Got The Black Hat Blues? Put On Your Thinking Cap!Colorize Black and White PhotosMaking Your Web Colors Visible For All Five Color Accessibility Tools[Image][Image]
8 Risky Guerrilla Marketing Strategies to Get You Noticed
(Indexed 2009-12-14):
Guerrilla marketing techniques are different, unpredictable and risky. Will you try any of these strategies to market your business?Related posts:5 Strategies to Maximize Word of Mouth MarketingAn easy way to determine the best marketing strategiesMarketing questions to ask your prospects[Image][Image]
Google Gears Going, Going, Gone?
(Indexed 2009-12-14):
Google has quietly dropped further development of their Gears browser plug-in to concentrate on the offline functionality offered in HTML5. Does your project depend on Google Gears?Related posts:First Look: Google Gears@ GDD07: Google Gears Bringing Server & Client Even CloserUse Google Gears for Fast Client-Side Search[Image][Image]
SitePoint Podcast #40: A Googol of Googles
(Indexed 2009-12-13):
A sampling of our stories this week: Google Zeitgeist 2009 shows pop culture rules the Web; Google builds a better DNS; and Google Search gets some JavaScript lovin. Play the SitePoint Podcast drinking game this week as Google headlines take over the show!Related posts:SitePoint Podcast #9: SitePoint at SXSWiSitePoint Podcast #1: The EconomySitePoint Podcast #5: The Principles of Successful Freelancing[Image][Image]
Christmas Countdown: Bonus Voucher Gift Basket for All Orders!
(Indexed 2009-12-11):
With our Christmas Countdown in full swing, we thought we’d up the savings to a whole new level for the remaining 13 days.On top of the huge discounts on SitePoint gear, every order from today onwards will receive a bonus SitePoint Voucher Gift Basket, consisting of discounts and credits with 1&1 hosting, 99designs, and Flippa.com.Take [...]Related posts:24 deals in 24 days. Let the countdown begin …Windows 7 Pre-Orders Sell Out on Day 1Marketing On A Shoestring: Bonus Informati...(truncated)...
5 Holiday Promotion Mistakes to Avoid
(Indexed 2009-12-10):
The holiday season means discounts, giveaways and special offers for consumers. But how does this translate to small businesses who want to take advantage of holiday promotions in their businesses?Related posts:How are you thanking clients during holiday season?7 Non-Obnoxious Ways to Celebrate Self-Promotion MonthTop 20 IT mistakes to avoid: Underestimating PHP[Image][Image]
Ten Fat Footers: How To Make Good Use Of That Space At The End Of The Page
(Indexed 2009-12-10):
Jennifer takes a look at ten websites doing imaginative design work with their footers.Related posts:Sketch Style: Ten Fonts and Ten Design ElementsTen Web Sites, Ten Years AgoTen Examples Of Unconventional Site Navigation[Image][Image]
Why You Need an Effective Filing System and Tips for Creating One
(Indexed 2009-12-10):
Are you trying to manage your business with a lot of paper and important information stacked on your desk, thrown in piles and otherwise cluttering your workspace? Alyssa convinces us that an effective filing system is a must-have for any business.Related posts:20 Tips for Creating an Effective Email Signature5 Tips For Creating An Effective Call To Action Button14 Quick and Effective Communication Tips for the Time-Challenged[Image][Image]
7 Deadly Sins of Landing Page Design
(Indexed 2009-12-09):
Matt Mickiewicz has just returned from Affiliate Convention where the most popular presentation was about landing page optimization. If you're not thinking about how your client's web sites perform, then you really should be.Related posts:Landing Pages Now Influence AdWords Quality ScoresDesign A Successful Coming Soon PageInformation Architecture – Why the First Page Comes Last[Image][Image]
Mozilla Thunderbird 3.0 Released
(Indexed 2009-12-09):
Mozilla's Thunderbird 3.0 email client has been released. The application has some great new features, but would you use it in preference to your favorite webmail system?Related posts:Thunderbird Anti-Phishing ToolsEmail Sucks; Mozilla Wants To Fix It.MozBackup – Backup tool for Firefox & Thunderbird profiles[Image][Image]
Your New PHP Editor: Expression Web 3
(Indexed 2009-12-08):
Thought visual editors were a thing of the past? Well think again. The Expression Web 3 visual development environment is breaking the stereotype that its just a client-side or ASP.NET coding tool, and aiming to establish itself as a very good tool for writing PHP as well.Related posts:ASP.NET and CSS with Expression WebOnce more with Expression 3Installing PHP on Windows Just Got Easier[Image][Image]
New Branding Revealed For Winter Olympics 2014
(Indexed 2009-12-08):
The official logo for the Sochi Winter Olympic games was revealed last week. Jennifer takes a look.Related posts:Geek Olympics: 24 hours, 2 teams, 1 trophy…Microsoft to Support IE6 Until 2014Winter in the Google-verse[Image][Image]
SitePoint & 99designs are Hiring recommend someone to win $1,000!
(Indexed 2009-12-07):
SitePoint and 99designs are hiring! If you are the first to refer someone we end up hiring for either of these two roles, well reward you with a AU$1,000 travel voucher to spend with a travel agent in your region.Related posts:Four Days Left To Win A MacBook From 99designs!99designs Logo Contest Winner Announced!SitePoint Hiring Web Tech Enthusiasts![Image][Image]
Why Templates Are My Most Valuable Assets
(Indexed 2009-12-07):
Using work templates can save you time, help you hone your processes, and boost your service quality. Georgina shows you how to develop work templates for your business.Related posts:How to Differentiate Yourself from the CrowdA Match Made in Heaven: How to Interview a ClientA Quick Way to Improve Client Relationships and Your Own Capabilities[Image][Image]
10 Hosted Shopping Cart Solutions To Get You Selling Right Away
(Indexed 2009-12-07):
Sean compiled 10 of the best hosted shopping cart solutions that will let you get set up in no time flat.Related posts:Shopping Carts and Madness18 Great Shopping Carts to Power Your Online StoreBuild Content Site Profits with Ecommerce[Image][Image]
Spaced Out (Part 2): Kerning In Typography
(Indexed 2009-12-04):
Last week we took a look at tracking, which is the amount of space between letters, and how it is an important part of designing with type. Today were looking at a close mate of tracking called Kerning. While tracking is the overall letter spacing, kerning is selective letter spacing between pairs of letters. Certain [...]Related posts:Spaced Out: Tracking In TypographyFocus On Typography, Part 4: SpaceTwo Quick Illustrator Text Effects[Image][Image]
Enter The Annual Design Awards and Get Noticed!
(Indexed 2009-12-04):
SitePoint is proud to be sponsoring the first ever Annual Design Awards. If you've created something recently of which you're particularly proud, why not enter it in the awardsyou may even win!Related posts:Aussie Web Design Awards Roundup2006 Create: Awards for Excellence in Australian Design99designs Voted Best Web Site At SmartCompany Awards[Image][Image]
SitePoint Podcast #39: Web Futures with Alex Payne
(Indexed 2009-12-04):
In this weeks short-but-sweet show, Kevin meets up with Twitters API Lead Alex Payne at Edge of the Web 2009 in Perth to discuss current trends in the technologies we use to build the Web, and where they may be leading.Related posts:SitePoint Podcast #23: Web Fonts with Jeff VeenSitePoint Podcast #16: Online Marketing Inside OutSitePoint Podcast #8: The Case For Web Apps[Image][Image]
Principles Of Design: Contrast
(Indexed 2009-12-03):
In the third part of the series on Principle of Design, Jennifer takes a look at how contrast helps to create eye-catching designs.Related posts:New Series: Principles Of DesignPrinciples Of Good Design: BalancePrinciples of Design: Proximity[Image][Image]
Dare to Be Different: Focus on Innovation
(Indexed 2009-12-01):
Do you consider yourself innovative? If not, you may benefit from introducing more innovation into your daily life.Related posts:Web Directions: The myths of innovationShould You Focus on a Target Market (Redux)?Does Multitasking Kill Your Focus and Productivity?[Image][Image]
Look, Listen, Learn: 10 Podcasts For Designers
(Indexed 2009-12-01):
Jennifer takes a look at and a listen to a number of podcasts of interest to designers. Related posts:@media London PodcastsWeb Directions North Podcasts and Slides Online@media London podcasts – day 2 sessions released[Image][Image]
24 deals in 24 days. Let the countdown begin …
(Indexed 2009-12-01):
With the festive season just around the corner, and the close of another year looming, we wanted to finish 2009 on a high. Last year we released a special hard cover edition of The Principles of Beautiful Web Design, which were all snapped up in a week. This year weve got something bigger up our sleeve...Related posts:If You’re in Melbourne, Come See Us For Xmas Goodies!Marketing for ChristmasYou need a Break![Image][Image]
Make Swatches From Photos In Photoshop
(Indexed 2009-11-30):
If you're having trouble picking colors for your designs, let photoshop create a palette for you based on a photograph.Related posts:Photoshop Web Graphics TipsOptimizing Images For The Web With PhotoshopPhotoshop Blending Modes: Dissolve[Image][Image]
12 Top Notch Online Presentation Tools
(Indexed 2009-11-30):
Sean lists 12 tools that will help you create online presentations to ease your long-distance meetings and easily get your point across without ever having to travel.Related posts:@media Ajax Presentation: Metaprogramming JavaScript17 Online Meeting Tools That Facilitate CollaborationJavaOne 2004 and 2005 presentations free online[Image][Image]
Twitter Starts Charging in Japan
(Indexed 2009-11-28):
Twitter is allowing users to charge their followers. The scheme will be launched in Japan initially, but could the rest of the world follow?Related posts:Will Twitter Start Charging? We all know Twitter must start charging for something soon....The Branch: Twitter Ad Network That’s Not on Twitter There have been a few different attempts at making advertising...Twitter Joins Digg and Slashdot in Sending Server Crashing Traffic Everyone's heard of the Digg effect and the Slashdot effect,...[...(truncated)...
Spaced Out: Tracking In Typography
(Indexed 2009-11-27):
Jennifer looks at how adjusting the space between letters makes a dramatic difference to typography and how to do it in Photoshop, Illustrator and CSS.Related posts:Focus On Typography, Part 4: Space Let your text breathe by putting some space around it,...Two Quick Illustrator Text Effects Jennifer shows you how to create two text effects in...5 Rarely-Used CSS Properties It is easy to forget CSS that you don't use...[Image][Image]
SitePoint Podcast #38: A Brain of Cats
(Indexed 2009-11-27):
The Internet Archive comes to the rescue of short URLs; Microsoft provides a sneak peek at whats coming in IE9; and AOL gets a new logo or does it?Related posts:SitePoint Podcast #17: 12 Kinds of Awesome A big two weeks for the Web makes for a...SitePoint Podcast #13: Digging into the DiggBar Diggs new DiggBar has problems or does it? Kevin...SitePoint Podcast #18: Internet Explorer 8 Percent? All eyes are on the Microsoft marketing machine as it...[Image][Image]
30 Ways to Celebrate Your Success
(Indexed 2009-11-27):
Celebrating your success is an integral part of reaching your goals. Here are 30 ways you can celebrate your successes, both big and small.Related posts:SMART Goals + Motivation = Success Motivation and goal setting go hand in hand. Alyssa provides...7 Non-Obnoxious Ways to Celebrate Self-Promotion Month October is self-promotion month, but how can you promote yourself...10 Simple Tips to Help You Achieve Even Your Most Ambitious Goals You've identified your goals and are ready to get moving.......(truncated)...
Principles of Design: Proximity
(Indexed 2009-11-25):
Continuing the series on principles of design, Jennifer looks at how the concept of proximity can help organize and improve your designs. Related posts:New Series: Principles Of Design Jennifer gives an overview of a new series in which...Principles Of Good Design: Balance Jennifer describes how balance is important to achieve attractive results...Offline Design Inspiration, Part 2: Newspapers Even if you don't want to read the doom and...[Image][Image]
5 Ways Microsoft Could Improve Internet Explorer 9.0
(Indexed 2009-11-25):
How would you improve IE9? Craig provides his top 5 wish list and invites you to add your own.Related posts:Will Microsoft Implement HTML5 in Internet Explorer? Microsoft has not rushed to implement HTML5 within Internet Explorer,...Microsoft to drop Internet Explorer? No chance! Rumor-mongers throughout the web are convinced Microsoft is dropping IE...Internet Explorer 8.0: The One Month Review, Part 2 IE8 has been available for a month. In the second...[Image][Image]
New Branding and Logos for AOL
(Indexed 2009-11-24):
AOL previewed their new branding this week. Jennifer takes a look.Related posts:New Logos For Holiday Inn & Hilton Worldwide Jennifer takes a look at the new logos from Holiday...Google: Branding and showing no re-Morse In recognition of Samuel Morse's birthday (he of morse code...Branding Me, Myself & I: The Irreplaceable Brand You have something no one else has...you. By making yourself...[Image][Image]
How to Reach a Global Audience With Google Translate
(Indexed 2009-11-24):
Google Translate is a new tool that could help visitors understand your website no matter what language they speak. Craig looks at whether it's great or gibberish.Related posts:How Google Determines the Relevance of a Page Google's ranking algorithm is a constantly evolving, closely guarded secret,...Quick and Easy Graphing with the Google Chart API The Google Chart API makes creating simple charts and graphs...It’s All Go for Google Google is concerned that developers do not have enough c...(truncated)...
A Really SMART Way to Set Goals
(Indexed 2009-11-24):
Are your goals SMART? Alyssa explains how the SMART model is a great way to evaluate your goals and measure your success.Related posts:7 Easy Steps to Get You Started with Goal Setting To take some of the uncertainty out of goal setting,...Stop Thinking Small! How to Open Your Mind to Thinking Big Does your mind tend to be your biggest obstacle when...Joyent Acquires Reasonably Smart to Take On Google App Engine Cloud-based web hosting provider Joyent announced the acquisition of Reasonably...[I...(truncated)...
Microsoft Confirm IE9 Development
(Indexed 2009-11-23):
You can't escape it: Internet Explorer 9.0 is coming. But will it offer anything new and exciting for web developers?Related posts:Will Microsoft Implement HTML5 in Internet Explorer? Microsoft has not rushed to implement HTML5 within Internet Explorer,...Microsoft to Offer Competing Browsers in Windows? The European Commission may force Microsoft offer alternative browsers to...Microsoft to Support IE6 Until 2014 Microsoft has confirmed its commitment to support Internet Explorer 6...[Image][Im...(truncated)...
Pimp My Text: Bling Bling With Photoshop
(Indexed 2009-11-23):
Jennifer shows you how to make beautiful bling text that would make "fiddy" beam with pride.Related posts:Making A Clipping Mask With Text In Photoshop Jennifer shows you how to make a clipping mask using...Make A Big, Beautiful Call-To-Action Button In Photoshop Yesterday, we looked at some guidelines for creating a call...Photoshop Web Graphics Tips Jennifer shows you three tips to help speed up your...[Image][Image]
Is Apple Creating Ad-Supported Devices?
(Indexed 2009-11-21):
A recently-filed patent from Apple describes a device that forces the user to view or listen to an advert. Are the company considering a move to ad-supported revenue streams?Related posts:Apple Claims All Things Apple Shaped Last week, an article in the Australian newspaper The Age...Apple Bites Windows 7 Apple has revealed their opinion of Windows 7. It's not...Can Closed Work for Apple This Time? Apple is in a familiar position, innovating at the forefront...[Image][Image]
16 High Quality Retro And Vintage Fonts
(Indexed 2009-11-20):
Following on from yesterday's post on retro web designs, Jennifer showcases 16 very cool, free retro typefaces. Related posts:Gone Retro: 10 Gorgeous Websites With A Touch Of Yesteryear What makes a web site "retro"? Jennifer takes a look...Web Fonts: Do Something Positive! Kevin challenges the traditional angry rant that is typical of...Web Fonts Get Real with Typekit Web designers want access to a greater range of fonts...[Image][Image]
SitePoint Podcast #37: Social Media: The Bad and the Ugly
(Indexed 2009-11-19):
This week, the team assembles to discuss Patricks Blog World Expo 2009 panel, entitled Social Media: The Bad and the Ugly, covering the six problematic trends in social media and what each of us can do as individuals to cope with them.Related posts:SitePoint Podcast #10: The Rainbow of Social Media Gmail goes down (again), Skittles new marketing campaign, Safari 4...SitePoint Podcast #16: Online Marketing Inside Out In this episode, the SitePoint Podcast crew interviews Shayne Tilley...SitePoint...(truncated)...
Gone Retro: 10 Gorgeous Websites With A Touch Of Yesteryear
(Indexed 2009-11-19):
What makes a web site "retro"? Jennifer takes a look at 10 lovely examples of vintage sites. Related posts:Elements Of Design: Texture Continuing the series on Design Elements, Jennifer looks at how...20 Gorgeous WordPress Gallery Themes You may design the best sites in the world, but...Sketchy Design Style Still Going Strong: 10 Examples Jennifer gets out pencils and markers and makes some notes...[Image][Image]
7 Tips to Improve Your Web Site Copy
(Indexed 2009-11-19):
If you haven't revisited your web site copy in a while, now may be the time. Alyssa shares seven tips for making your site content even stronger.Related posts:7 Tips For Writing A Winning Web Design Proposal Here are a list of seven things you can do...7 Tips To Make Your Web Site Mobile-friendly Have you optimized your web site for mobile visitors? In...Considering A Site Redesign? 5 Tips To Get You Focused Does your site need a lick of paint or is...[Image][Image]
7 Tips To Make Your Web Site Mobile-friendly
(Indexed 2009-11-18):
Have you optimized your web site for mobile visitors? In this guest post, Mobify co-founder Igor Faletski shares some advice for how you can deliver a better experience for your mobile visitors.Related PostsConsidering A Site Redesign? 5 Tips To Get You FocusedMobile SEO Myths ExposedPhotoshop Mobile Released[Image][Image]
7 Free Teleconference Services
(Indexed 2009-11-18):
Looking for a free teleconference service? Alyssa provides a list of criteria to consider and seven worthy options.Related posts:23 Tips for Conducting a Successful Teleconference Teleconferences are an important tool for virtual workers. Here are...10 of the Best Free Webmail Services Sean provides a list of 10 of the best free...20+ Online Invoicing Services To Help You Get Paid If you don't need a complete accounting software to manage...[Image][Image]
Principles Of Good Design: Balance
(Indexed 2009-11-18):
Jennifer describes how balance is important to achieve attractive results in design.Related posts:New Series: Principles Of Design Jennifer gives an overview of a new series in which...Balancing Act: Is Work-Personal Life Balance Achievable? Stop striving for the unachievable perfect balance in your life!...Elements Of Design: The Line In our series on Design Elements, Jennifer takes a look...[Image][Image]
New Logo For New York Public Library
(Indexed 2009-11-17):
Jennifer takes a look at what all the fuss is about the new New York Public Library logo.Related PostsNew York Times Releases Another APIAmazon Adds New Service: Public Data SetsHow to Write a Cookie-less Session Library for JavaScript[Image][Image]
It’s All Go for Google
(Indexed 2009-11-17):
Google is concerned that developers do not have enough choice when it comes to picking the perfect programming language. Craig looks at "Go" - a new language from the internet giant.Related PostsGoogle Releases its JavaScript Closure ToolsWill Server-Side JavaScript ever catch on?Google Offers 3D Rendering in the Browser[Image][Image]
10 of the Best Free Webmail Services
(Indexed 2009-11-16):
Sean provides a list of 10 of the best free Web-based email solutions currently on the market.Related PostsWebmail Security Breaches ContinueHow To Upsell Additional Services To ClientsE-mail Marketing: 13 Services To Help You Make Contact[Image][Image]
Typography: Concordant, Contrasting & Conflicting!
(Indexed 2009-11-13):
Jennifer looks at how the relationship between typefaces can improve or ruin a design.[Image][Image]
SitePoint Podcast #36: Dont Feed the Trolls
(Indexed 2009-11-13):
Firefox turns five, Google releases some questionable JavaScript code, WebKit is set to become the leading browser for web development, some troll-related advice for community managers, and Microsoft courts open-source developers. Also this week, the podcast team marks the passing of SitePoint community stalwart Dan Schulz.[Image][Image]
Everyone Wants Something For Free
(Indexed 2009-11-13):
The Web is all about free information. Is it worth it to give information away for free online?Related PostsThe Art & Science Of CSS is FREE to Download!The Principles of Successful Freelancing is FREE for 10 days!The Downside of Free[Image][Image]
Google Releases its JavaScript Closure Tools
(Indexed 2009-11-12):
Do we need more JavaScript libraries and tools? Perhaps not, but since these power Google Search, GMail, Docs and Maps, they're worth another look.[Image][Image]
4 Free Self-Paced Online Training Resources
(Indexed 2009-11-12):
Self-paced online training can be a great way to advance your skills, especially when the training is free. Alyssa lists four great (and free) programs worth checking out.[Image][Image]
Google Closure: How not to write JavaScript
(Indexed 2009-11-12):
What if Google released a JavaScript library that sucked, and no one noticed? JavaScript expert Dmitry Baranovskiy has peeked under the hood of Googles new Closure Library, and he doesnt like what he sees. Follow along as he points out a few of the librarys many failings, and why the Web deserves better from Google.[Image][Image]
EU Object to Oracle’s MySQL Takeover
(Indexed 2009-11-11):
Oracle's takeover of Sun Microsystems has been thrown into doubt following formal objections from the European Union's anti-trust regulator. The EU believes the deal puts MySQL at risk.[Image][Image]
New Series: Principles Of Design
(Indexed 2009-11-10):
Jennifer gives an overview of a new series in which she'll take a look at five basic design principles which, when applied, can dramatically improve your designs.[Image][Image]
Video: CSS Frameworks Make the Right Choice
(Indexed 2009-11-10):
Choose the right framework and youll save yourself a lot of work. Choose the wrong one, and youll find your projects weighed down by restrictive assumptions and masses of code that you dont understand. When it comes to CSS frameworks, making the right choice is everything.[Image][Image]
SitePoint Podcast #35: Typographic Design with Mark Boulton
(Indexed 2009-11-09):
This week, Matt Magain catches up with Mark Boulton at Web Directions South 2009 to discuss web design, typography, and why they arent the separate things they may appear to be.[Image][Image]
ICANN Approve International Domain Suffixes
(Indexed 2009-11-06):
Until now, non-English computer users needed to contend with Latin-based domain name suffixes such as .com and .org. All that will change on 16 November 2009.[Image][Image]
Installing PHP on Windows Just Got Easier
(Indexed 2009-11-05):
Have you ever felt frustrated when setting up a PHP/MySQL development environment on Windows? A new all-in-one installer makes the process easier than ever. Perhaps surprisingly, the package comes from Microsoft.[Image][Image]
Are You Violating the Eolas Ajax Patent?
(Indexed 2009-11-05):
It's true: Eolas has an Ajax patent and is filing infringement lawsuits against a long list of US corporations. Should we return to static websites to avoid a visit from their lawyers?[Image][Image]
Elements of Design: Type
(Indexed 2009-11-04):
In the final part of her series on Elements of Design, Jennifer looks at one of the most fundamental elements - Type.[Image][Image]
Adobe Shortcut App
(Indexed 2009-11-04):
The Adobe Shortcut App for Creative Suite is a handy, free desktop app for designers and developers. Jennifer gives an overview.[Image][Image]
The New W3C Website Goes Live … With Invalid CSS!
(Indexed 2009-11-04):
The new and overdue W3C website redesign has been completed. Craig looks at the improvements and questions why the W3C has failed to adhere to its own standards.[Image][Image]
Rock On: UK Stamps To Feature Album Cover Designs
(Indexed 2009-11-03):
The UK Royal Mail is producing a second set of design related stamps in early January. Jennifer takes a look at the "Classic British Album Covers" set.[Image][Image]
Is Cold Calling a Dead Marketing Method?
(Indexed 2009-11-03):
If you're one of the rare people on the planet who enjoy calling strangers to pitch a product or service, then cold calling may be a beneficial marketing tool for you. Alyssa explains.[Image][Image]
De-clutter the Web With the Readability Bookmarklet
(Indexed 2009-10-30):
Are you fed up with web page widgets, promotions, adverts, and other distractions? Craig takes a look at a tool that could help your daily surfing.[Image][Image]
Do Your Web Forms Suck?
(Indexed 2009-10-29):
Most web forms suckwhether that's because of poor usability, a lack of aesthetic values, or both. Fortunately, our latest book, Fancy Form Design, shows you how to create fantastic, fancy forms that your users will love.[Image][Image]
Can You Get Manipulative? Take This ColdFusion Quiz and Find Out!
(Indexed 2009-10-29):
We've just published a new quiz and tutorial on manipulating images on the server with ColdFusion 9. Check it out if you're feeling manipulative![Image][Image]
“Live Like You Mean It” Logo Is Dead
(Indexed 2009-10-28):
The Wisconsin state logo has been temporarily retired because, well, very few people liked it.[Image][Image]
Are Competitors Hijacking Your Trademarks in AdWords?
(Indexed 2009-10-28):
Your competitors can purchase keywords related to your company's products in AdWords and similar advertising services. Several big businesses are worried … should you be?[Image][Image]
Elements Of Design: Texture
(Indexed 2009-10-27):
Continuing the series on Design Elements, Jennifer looks at how texture can be used to add character and a tactile feel to a piece of work[Image][Image]
New GMail System Helps Prevent Email Embarrassment
(Indexed 2009-10-27):
Have you ever sent an email to the wrong recipient? Craig looks at a new GMail add-in which could help you.[Image][Image]
Build Your Own Dev Server with VirtualBox
(Indexed 2009-10-27):
What's the best way to test your web site on your local machine? Louis walks us through the setup of a virtual Linux server that you can run right inside your desktop operating system.[Image][Image]
Have You Reached Email Account Overload?
(Indexed 2009-10-25):
How many email and webmail accounts do you manage? Has it become increasingly problematical to cope with multiple addresses?[Image][Image]
The Script Typeface
(Indexed 2009-10-22):
Jennifer continues her series on typefaces and looks at the Script category of fonts.[Image][Image]
Elements Of Design: Shape
(Indexed 2009-10-20):
Last week Jennifer looked at the humble, yet versatile, line as an element used in design. Today she takes a look at shapes.[Image][Image]