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• Ultra Sleek Accordion Slider: Free PSD Template

  Six Revisions

  Jacob Gube

  13 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  Advertise here with BSA This exclusive freebie on Six Revisions, brought to you by www.bestpsdfreebies.com, is a design mockup of an accordion slider that can be used to display content. It comes in 3 variations. Each slider variation has a unique texture design with a hover effect on the 3rd slider tab. This freebie comes in 3 separate and neatly organized PSD files that allow for endless customizable options. Previews Here are the 3 accordion sliders: Slider 1 Slider 2 Slider 3 License Feel free to use this accordion slider for personal or commercial projects. If you would like to share…

• Free Pricing Table PSD Layout

  Desizn Tech

  Kawsar Ali

  16 Apr 2012 | 8:18 am

  This freebie is a pricing table for your next product, service, or app. The design is fully customizable. Feel free to download and tweak it to make it your own.This set is designed by Bestpsdfreebies.com exclusively for Desizn Tech. Click on to image to see a large preview and download is after the image. Download Princing Table About Best PSD Freebies The ultimate place to get some free PSD design resources handcrafted by Michael Reimer. There are icons, sliders, buttons, banners and much, much more. These resources are free to download and use. Note from the Designer: Feel free to give me…

• 17 Tools For Making Awesome Client Presentations

  Vandelay Design Blog

  Jessica Moon

  16 May 2012 | 6:09 am

  Ask five designers how they handle client design presentations and you’ll get five different answers. Some like to do their presentations in person, accompanying their designs with printouts detailing specific highlights. Others prefer utilizing an online screen sharing experience and talking their clients through their design in real time. And then there are those who simply ship off the jpgs in an email outlining the design’s main points. No matter what your method is for revealing your design, it is important to use tools and resources that can make your presentation successful.

• Free Texture Tuesday: 5 Vintage Paper Textures

  BittBox

  Dustin Schmieding

  15 May 2012 | 8:30 am

• 33 Hot New Freebies from the Dribbble Community

  BittBox

  Jake Rocheleau

  17 May 2012 | 7:49 am

  The designers over at Dribbble are exceptionally talented in a wide range of skills. You can always find work of illustrations, vectors, patterns, and graphics for the web & mobile. Some designers are even nice enough to offer their work for free download to the community. As such I’ve put together a collection of the newest freebies in 2012 you’re sure to love. Minimal Chrome Browser Window Nautical Icon Set Free White iPhone 4S Mockup Freebie: Settings Menu Cuisine Icon Free UI Icons Comments Form PSD iPhone App/Game Free PSD To-do Icon Playlistnow.fm Inspired Search bar NES…

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• New Resource: Principles of User Interface Design

  Josh

  8 May 2012 | 4:53 am

  I’ve just published a new resource that I hope is useful: Principles of User Interface Design. It contains a list of 20 or so design principles that I refer to all the time. This was a good way to get them down into one spot…so I can point people there in the future. You’ll also notice that the page is very simple and (I hope) extremely easy to read. I wanted to start from scratch and really simplify the page much more than a normal blog post and make it easily readable on mobile devices as much as larger screens. I first started using media queries and planning out…

• Designing for the Next Step

  Josh

  16 Jan 2012 | 8:33 am

  Note: this is an excerpt from my forthcoming book Make them Care! In a recent post (Why you should bury the sign up button) I told the story of a redesign I did in which people just didn’t want to click the “sign up” button on the home page, no matter how beautiful or sexy that sign up button was. What I realized from that project is that there are cases in which no amount of visual design will significantly improve the state of things…instead we need to focus on making people care. Here’s another example. On cyber Monday this past November I received an email…

• Design is not Horsepoop

  Josh

  17 Dec 2011 | 6:37 am

  In his impassioned piece Design is Horseshit, YongFook suggests that the increased focus on designers as founders is misguided because design isn’t what makes most startups successful. In my recent post The Golden Age of Design in Startups I was bullish on designers as founders, so I’m here to call bullshit on Yongfook calling bullshit…or something like that. (actually, the idea of “calling bullshit” seems silly to me…why not just respectfully debate a point?) Yongfook’s argument is that design is not the reason why startups are successful. He suggests that…

• More on Burying the Sign Up Button

  Josh

  7 Dec 2011 | 10:49 am

  A couple weeks ago I published Why You Should Bury your Sign Up Button and got some really interesting feedback and comments from folks. One of the more interesting bits was a follow-up post by the folks at Zurb who had experienced the exact same phenomenon…when they took away the “sign up” button and instead put a “learn more” button at the bottom of the page they got a 350% increase in sign ups: Why Burying Sign Up Buttons Helps Get More Sign Ups Think about how counter-intuitive that is at first glance. You take away the call-to-action that says “sign…

• The Golden Age of Design in Startups

  Josh

  5 Dec 2011 | 4:59 am

  I just returned from Dave McClure’s excellent Warm Gun Conference, and I haven’t been this excited to be a designer in a while. The entire event was about design, metrics, and products, and even more importantly the people at the conference were many of the who’s who in Bay Area design. From what I saw and experienced there I daresay there are signs we’re entering a golden age of Design. The evidence: 1. The startups being invested in are designer-led. Take the new Designer Fund that funds startups with designer-founders and helps mentor them. Consider the companies in…

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• Stop Redesigning And Start Tuning Your Site Instead

  Louis Rosenfeld

  16 May 2012 | 8:28 am

     In my nearly two decades as an information architect, I’ve seen my clients flush away millions upon millions of dollars on worthless, pointless, “fix it once and for all” website redesigns. All types of organizations are guilty: large government agencies, Fortune 500s, not-for-profits and (especially) institutions of higher education. Worst of all, these offending organizations are prone to repeating the redesign process every few years like spendthrift amnesiacs. Remember what Einstein said about insanity? (It’s this, if you don’t know.) It’s as if they enjoy the…

• Zocial Button Set: 72 CSS3 Buttons

  Sam Collins

  15 May 2012 | 7:39 am

     The idea behind this project was to produce a consistent set of buttons that could be used for the range of social actions frequently taken in Web applications. These actions are often important goals for users, such as connecting third-party accounts or sharing content to third-party platforms, so their appearance has to be attractive and clear. The standard buttons provided by third parties (such as Facebook, Twitter and SoundCloud) vary in size, style and interactivity. A consistent button set could reduce a lot of that visual noise and inconsistency. Furthermore, having it in…

• Smashing Daily #1: Mobile Device Lab, Browsers and Animated GIFs

  Smashing Editorial

  15 May 2012 | 4:24 am

     Editor’s Note: This post is the first in the new Smashing Daily series on Smashing Magazine, where we highlight items to help you stay on the top of what’s going on in the industry. Vasilis van Gemert will carefully pick the most interesting discussions, tools, techniques and articles that were published recently and present them in a nice compact overview. Smashing Daily #2 is now published, too. Vasilis goes through dozens of RSS feeds and hundreds of tweets so that you don’t have to. Do you find the new series interesting? What would you like to have? And…

• The Font Wars: A Story On Rivalry Between Type Foundries

  Simon Loxley

  14 May 2012 | 9:09 am

     I had thought terms like “intellectual property” and “intellectual theft” were of fairly recent provenance, so my eye was caught by the latter’s use in a headline of a 1930 edition of the US trade journal The American Printer. The article it headed proved to be equally intriguing, a response by the president of American Type Founders (ATF) to a June 1929 article in the German journal Gebrauchsgraphik by the designer Rudolf Koch, calling the ATF a “highway robber of German intellectual property.” At issue was a typeface marketed by the ATF earlier in 1929 called…

• Taming The Wild Mind

  Marli Mesibov

  11 May 2012 | 10:32 am

     Myths have developed around and researchers have studied how the human brain juggles creativity and organization. Popular theory tells us that the left brain is structured and logical, while the right brain is artistic and imaginative, and that all human beings use predominantly one side of the other. Working in a creative field means challenging that theory, or else challenging the schedules and deadlines that managers impose on writers, designers and other creatives. As a project manager in a UX design agency, as well as a writer, I believe it is necessary to challenge both the…

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• Responsive Images and Web Standards at the Turning Point

  15 May 2012 | 1:44 pm

  Responsible responsive design demands responsive images—images whose dimensions and file size suit the viewport and bandwidth of the receiving device. As HTML provides no standard element to achieve this purpose, serving responsive images has meant using JavaScript trickery, and accepting that your solution will fail for some users. Then a few months ago, in response to an article here, a W3C Responsive Images Community Group formed—and proposed a simple-to-understand HTML picture element capable of serving responsive images. The group even delivered picture functionality to older…

• Application Cache is a Douchebag

  8 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  We’re better connected than we’ve ever been, but we’re not always connected. ApplicationCache lets users interact with their data even when they're offline, but with great power come great gotchas. For instance, files always come from the ApplicationCache, even when the user is online. Oh, and in certain circumstances, a browser won't know that that the online content has changed — causing the user to keep getting old content. And, oh yes, depending on how you cache your resources, non-cached resources may not load even when the user is online. Lanyrd’s Jake Archibald illuminates…

• Say No to Faux Bold

  8 May 2012 | 6:59 am

  Browsers can do terrible things to type. If text is styled as bold or italic and the typeface family does not include a bold or italic font, browsers will compensate by trying to create bold and italic styles themselves. The results are an awkward mimicry of real type design, and can be especially atrocious with web fonts. Adobe’s Alan Stearns shares quick tips and techniques to ensure that your @font-face rules match the weight and styles of the fonts, and that you have a @font-face rule for every style your content uses. If you’re taking the time to choose a beautiful web font for your…

• Content Modelling: A Master Skill

  24 Apr 2012 | 8:00 am

  The content model is one of the most important content strategy tools at your disposal. It allows you to represent content in a way that translates the intention, stakeholder needs, and functional requirements from the user experience design into something that can be built by developers implementing a CMS. A good content model helps ensure that your content vision will become a reality. Lovinger explains how to craft a strong content model and use it to foster communication and align efforts between the UX design, editorial, and technical team members on your project.

• Tinker, Tailor, Content Strategist

  24 Apr 2012 | 7:59 am

  What does content strategy mastery look like? As in any field, it comes down to having master skills and knowing when to apply them. While there are different styles of content strategy (from an editorial and messaging focus to a technical and structural focus), the master content strategist must work with content from all angles: messaging architecture and messaging platforms; content missions and content management. Above all, she must advocate for multiple constituents, including end users, business users, stakeholders, and the content vision itself. Rachel Lovinger shares the skills that…

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• Quick Tip: Create a Metallic Copper Text Effect Using Layer Styles in Photoshop

  Enrique Elicabe

  17 May 2012 | 8:35 am

  In this tutorial we will explain how to create a metallic copper text effect using layer styles in Photoshop. Let’s get started! Tutorial Assets The following assets were used during the production of this tutorial. Concrete Bunker Texture Argel Font Palace Balls Picture Step 1 Create a new file. Set Width and Height to 700 px and the resolution to 72 PPI. Name: Angel text Step 2 Fill the canvas with the Concrete Bunker texture. Step 3 Marge the concrete bunker texture to the background. Step 4 Go to menu > Image > Adjustments > Hue/Saturation > use the values as shown below. Step 5…

• Using Paragraph and Character Styles in Photoshop CS6

  Martin Perhiniak

  16 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  In this past, working with a lot of text in Photoshop was a hassle. Global changes to text simply could not be made easily. In Photoshop CS6, Adobe has given us new ways to manage our text. This episode of our Introduction to Photoshop CS6 series will explain the new Paragraph and Character style panels. Let’s take a look!

• Create Storybook Illustrations Using Photoshop and Filter Forge 3

  Mark Heaps

  15 May 2012 | 11:45 am

  For many professional illustrators, Photoshop is the tool of choice to create hand-drawn digital artwork or paintings. With the right knowledge and skills, it can be used to create stunning works of art. With that said, we’re not all professional illustrators. In this tutorial we will explain how to achieve similar results by applying Filter Forge effects to quick hand-drawn sketches. Let’s get started! Filter Forge is a powerful third-party plugin that allows you to apply over 4,000 amazing effects to your images, and even create your own. To learn more about Filter Forge, you…

• Use Split Frequency Healing to Retouch a Photo in Photoshop

  Daniel Meadows

  15 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  Split Frequency Healing is a technique that you can use in Photoshop that will allow you retouch photos without affecting the photo’s respective tone or texture. In this tutorial, commercial retoucher, Daniel Meadows, who has worked for clients such as Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Marie Claire, Chanel, and L’Oreal Paris, will explain this technique and how it can be used in your workflow. Let’s get started! Special thanks to Dubai Photographer, Sherif Mokbel for providing the photography for this tutorial. Tutorial Assets The following assets were used during the production…

• Create a Surreal and Dreamy Photo Manipulation in Photoshop – Tuts+ Premium Tutorial

  Marcela Bolivar

  14 May 2012 | 3:30 pm

  In this Tuts+ Premium tutorial, author Marcela Bolivar will explain how create a surreal and dreamy photo manipulation using atmosphere, lighting, masks, textures, and custom brushes. This tutorial is available exclusively to Tuts+ Premium Members. If you are looking to take your photo manipulation skills to the next level then Log in or Join Now to get started! View the Tutorial Tuts+ Premium Members can login now for instant access to this tutorial. Membership to Tuts+ Premium gets you access to hundreds of exclusive premium tutorials, top selling ebooks, in-depth courses, member forums,…

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• Easy E-Commerce Sites

  admin

  29 Apr 2012 | 5:51 pm

  Have you had a chance to review the Woo Commerce plugin and themes?  The unbelievably talented team over at Woo Themes never ceases to amaze us with new and improved functionality to our wordpress sites.  You can download the free WooCommerce plugin and then upload to your exisitng theme or choose one of the Woo Themes specifically made for Woo Commerce.  It installs in a flash and you are ready to add products, and set up shop immediately.  There is beautiful integration with wordpress and you will find it easy to customize for the type of product or service you want to sell.  You can…

• Why You MUST Update Your Sites

  admin

  9 Oct 2011 | 6:54 pm

  So it seems easy enough to update your wordpress and plugins to the latest versions, yet some bloggers do not do this.  Words to the wise:  UPDATE, UPDATE, UPDATE. Yes, the unthinkable happened to yours truly!  I had some old sites on my hosting account that were inactive and because there was an older version of wordpress (or plugin), it allowed a hacker to get it and corrupt other sites on my hosting!  All fixed now, but not without a few harrowing moments, and a few hours of downtime. Do you need help getting your own “house” in order here?  Just CONTACT US and we can help…

• Apple Design Awards – Source for Apps

  admin

  8 Jun 2011 | 7:11 am

  Check out the design awards that Apple recently bestowed on these apps.  And while you are there, look at those from 2010.  This is a good place to see if you are missing any apps for your Mac, iPad, or iPhone that meet some strict criteria in design, innovation and technical excellence.

• Help, My Website Is Missing!

  admin

  8 Mar 2011 | 6:10 pm

  This has to rank as one of the biggest stressors out there.  You go to your site and it is not there!  You get one of many messages.  You panic.  You wait on hold for the hosting company ‘s tech support to answer.  You message your tech.  You call friends and ask them if they see your site.  Here is what you should do first.  Just go to this site (and be sure to bookmark): DownforEveryoneOrJust Me Now wasn’t that easy?  At least you know if the problem is on your end or global!

• Totally Changed my Tune on the iPad

  admin

  6 Feb 2011 | 3:09 pm

  Although I gave the iPad a mediocre review at first, I now admit, that I am an iPad fanatic.  You may wonder what made me change my mind.  The first is that I upgraded to a version with 3G.  This makes all the difference in that you aren’t always trying to get on wifi and enter passwords as you move about.  When traveling, it is superb.  Check all email just before the flight attendant closes the cabin door, and stay in touch constantly. The second thing is setting up the iPad well enough to make it fully functional.  This includes using your calendar, and integrating work and…

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• Free Video: iOS Blocks and Categories

  Amit Bijlani

  15 May 2012 | 10:42 am

  In this 5:30 minute video, you will learn that a category is used to define additional methods of an existing class without subclassing. And blocks are simply a block of executable code that have access to local variables and can be stored or passed around. This video is the first video in the iOS Blocks and Categories badge from Treehouse, a high-quality video training site with hundreds of short videos. The entire Blocks and Categories badge consists of the following videos: Categories Blocks – Part 1 Blocks – Part 2 Other topics on Treehouse include topics like ……

• Free Video: iOS Property Lists

  Amit Bijlani

  30 Apr 2012 | 9:01 am

  In this 6:46 minute video, you’ll learn about property lists also known as a “plist”, a structured data representation used as a convenient way to store, organize, and access standard types of data. This video is the first video in the iOS – App Settings badge from Treehouse, a high-quality video training site with hundreds of short videos. The entire iOS Tutorial – App Settings: Property List consists of the following videos: Property List Settings Bundle NSUserDefaults Setup Defaults Change Notification Other topics on Treehouse include topics like ……

• Free Video: Ruby Hashes

  Jason Seifer

  25 Apr 2012 | 1:45 pm

  In this 7:18 minute video, you’ll learn what hashes are, how they work in Ruby, and how to create them yourself. This video is the first video in the Ruby Hashes badge from Treehouse, a high-quality video training site with hundreds of short videos. The entire Ruby Arrays badge consists of the following videos: Creating Hashes Keys and Values Working With Hashes Iteration Enumerable Other topics on Treehouse include topics like … Accessibility HTML Website Basics CSS3 Aesthetic Foundations HTML5 iOS Development JavaScript Responsive Web Design Ruby New videos are added regularly,…

• Tony Hsieh and Zach Ware of Zappos – Speaking at FILive!

  Lou Morgan

  18 Apr 2012 | 10:49 am

  We have an amazing late addition to our Future Insights Live show taking place in Vegas in less than 2 weeks time…. Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh and Lead Developer, Zach Ware - will be joining us on stage for a special extended Keynote! That’s right – the infamous Vegas company will be joining us to discuss The City As A Startup. Zappos are helping accelerate community, learning, and serendipity in downtown Vegas to generate productivity, innovation, and happiness and will share their insights with you. If you’d like to see Tony and Zach on stage, they’ll be speaking on…

• Free Video: Building Accessible Charts

  Nick Pettit

  11 Apr 2012 | 8:00 am

  In this 6 minute video, you’ll learn how to create a simple bar graph from scratch by using HTML and CSS. This bar graph is made with screen readers in mind, and doesn’t make use of images or browser plugins. This video is the third video in the Accessibility: Web Apps badge from Treehouse, a high-quality video training site with hundreds of short videos. The entire Accessibility: Web Apps badge consists of the following videos: Forms Tables Charts and Graphs Other topics on Treehouse include topics like … Accessibility HTML Website Basics CSS3 Aesthetic Foundations HTML5…

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  Web Designer Wall - Design Trends and Tutorials

• 5 Useful CSS Tricks for Responsive Design

  Nick La

  16 May 2012 | 9:04 am

  Making the design to be responsive is very easy as shown in my Responsive Design in 3 Steps tutorial, but maintaining the elements to look aesthetically balanced on all breakpoint layouts is an art. Today I'm going to share 5 of my commonly used CSS tricks along with sample cases for coding responsive designs. They [...]Advertise here with BSA

• Giveaway from PSD2HTML

  Nick La

  9 May 2012 | 10:37 am

  If you follow Web Designer Wall, then you have noticed the PSD2HTML banner ad on the sidebar. PSD2HTML is not only my long time supporter, but they are also one of the most recognized vendors in PSD slicing services. Today I'm happy to partner with PSD2HTML to give away PSD to HTML slicing services to [...]Advertise here with BSA

• Free Base WordPress Theme

  Nick La

  17 Apr 2012 | 10:36 pm

  Although WordPress has made it very easy to create a custom WordPress theme, but it still takes time to learn and build it. So I've created a Base theme based on the free Basic theme from Themify. I've stripped out the framework and the extra functions that you might not need. It includes only the [...]Advertise here with BSA

• Mobile Navigation Design & Tutorial

  Nick La

  4 Apr 2012 | 12:45 am

  One of the common challenges when designing responsive design for mobile is the navigation menu. If the site has many sections or pages, it gets challenging to squeeze all the items into a small mobile resolution. The navigation most likely ends up running into multiple lines or the buttons stacking on top each other. So [...]Advertise here with BSA

• Design Process of ShopDock

  Nick La

  22 Mar 2012 | 11:38 pm

  Today I would like to share the design process of an ecommerce theme that I recently designed. Shopdock is an Ajax ecommerce theme where the user can quickly add/remove items to the cart with a single click. It is actually inspired by one of my sites, IconDock. The design process was quite challenging to make [...]Advertise here with BSA

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• Simple Non-Profit WordPress Theme

  Steven Snell

  17 May 2012 | 6:02 am

  With this free WordPress theme any non-profit organization can have an effective website. It includes features to showcase your programs and events, and several elements are easily customizable. Organizations with limited budgets can present a professional image with this WordPress theme. Theme features include: 7 color schemes from which to choose (screenshots of each are shown lower on this page) Customizable homepage slider Events calendar Organization news publication Upload your logo, or just use the site name in text This WordPress theme was created with non-profit organizations in…

• 17 Tools For Making Awesome Client Presentations

  Jessica Moon

  16 May 2012 | 6:09 am

  Ask five designers how they handle client design presentations and you’ll get five different answers. Some like to do their presentations in person, accompanying their designs with printouts detailing specific highlights. Others prefer utilizing an online screen sharing experience and talking their clients through their design in real time. And then there are those who simply ship off the jpgs in an email outlining the design’s main points. No matter what your method is for revealing your design, it is important to use tools and resources that can make your presentation successful.

• 21 Awesome Bright and Colorful Websites

  Steven Snell

  15 May 2012 | 1:56 pm

  Finding the right color scheme for a website design can often be a real challenge. Bright colors are sometimes not favored by designers, but in the right situation they can be very effective. In this post we’ll showcase examples of 21 different bright and colorful websites. Hopfully, seeing these examples will give you some inspiration when you’re considering color schemes in your own work. By seeing what other designers are doing and how they are able to make colorful web designs work, you may get some ideas of your own. Brooks Shoe Advisor Adventure World Global Team Travel…

• Comment to Win PSD to HTML Services from Markup-Service!

  Steven Snell

  15 May 2012 | 5:53 am

  Many designers prefer to outsource some of their coding work in order to free up more of their own time, or maybe to get a higher quality of coding than they can produce on their own. Outsourcing PSD to HTML conversion can be done on a regular basis with the majority of your web design clients, or it can be done only in special situations when you are really pressed for time. Our friends at Markup-Service have offered to give PSD to HTML credits to 2 lucky readers of the Vandelay Design Blog! The first-prize winner will get $300 worth of services and the second-prize winner will get $100…

• Design an iPhone Icon for Notes Application in Photoshop

  Mohammad Jeprie

  14 May 2012 | 5:59 am

  In this tutorial, I will show you how to draw a notes icon for an iPhone app using Photoshop. We will combine the power of Layer Styles and traditional drawing to achieve a realistic result. Preview Here’s a preview of icon we are going to make. Tutorial Resources In this tutorial, we will use resources below. Wood and Knot Textures from VandelayPremier. 26 Repeatable Pixel Pattern from PSDfreemium Step 1 Let’s start by making a new file with size 550 px × 550 px. Acivate Rounded Rectangle tool. In the option Bar, set its Radius to 90 px. Click and drag on the canvas to draw a…

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  FreelanceSwitch

• Making the Leap From Full-Time to Freelance

  FreelanceSwitch.com

  17 May 2012 | 9:00 am

  Summer is knocking on your front door, begging you for attention. Living in New England, where summer never lasts long enough, it’s hard for me to say no. But with a full-time job and my freelancing work, saying no means procrastinating. It’s hard to enjoy yourself in the summer sun when you know there is a heap of work waiting for you. I have recently told my boss that I will be going from full-time to part-time starting in October. It was a hard decision but one that, ultimately, I had to make if I wanted to stay sane. It’s a risk—leaving your full-time job for freelancing. But this…

• 4 Ways Freelancers Can Use LinkedIn to Build Their Freelance Business

  FreelanceSwitch.com

  17 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  Freelancers often underestimate how they can use LinkedIn to build relationships with clients and colleagues. As a global professional network, boasting over 135 million people, LinkedIn becomes a virtual Rolodex of contacts making it a great way for freelancers to exchange information, ideas, and share and explore relevant issues. As a business networking tool, it’s a natural social network for freelancers to explore. While you may associate social networks with time wasting sessions on Facebook or Twitter, LinkedIn’s value as a business generating tool is worth exploring. Here…

• Why Controversy Can be a Good Thing

  FreelanceSwitch.com

  16 May 2012 | 9:00 am

  As a journalist, I sometimes write columns and blogs that people don’t agree with. Sometimes I feel so lambasted when people leave comments about what I’ve written that I literally can’t read them. I have a pretty tough skin, and I am aware that I’m not always right—but still, sometimes I get angry and hurt. My goal in writing something controversial is to never regret writing it. I don’t expect everyone to agree with me, and I try to be as explicative as I can when I know I’m writing about a touchy topic. I don’t have all the answers to everything, but I know that posing the…

• Understanding the Design Audit: Getting the Biggest Benefits for You and Your Clients

  FreelanceSwitch.com

  16 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  Signage, stationary and forms, oh my! Businesses can easily create enough visual material to fill up an ark. There’s a logo, of course, and everything it gets applied to, such as: brochures, catalogs, websites, print and e-newsletters, Facebook pages, ads, uniforms, vehicle graphics, and more. When a company is successful, it grows and expands. As it moves from infancy to adulthood, its visual armaments grow as well. One location becomes three, then twenty and so on. Each one brings with it more of everything. More signs. More stationery. More forms. This can avalanche out of control.

• PR Professionals and Journalists: How to Make Everyone Happy

  FreelanceSwitch.com

  15 May 2012 | 11:00 am

  I got a telephone call today at the office from the wife of a certified public accountant. She was pitching me on a story that her husband had just written about the benefits of creating an LLC versus an S-Corp. I listened politely, then told her why I couldn’t run her husband’s obviously wonderful story. I can’t tell you the number of times I get pitches that we would never publish—not because it’s a bad idea but because it just doesn’t fit in the pattern we have already created. The magazine I edit is a regional publication that has a pretty narrow focus. We only publish stories…

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• The Mobile Web: CSS Image Replacement for Retina Display Devices

  Stephanie Walter

  16 May 2012 | 2:57 am

     I see more and more devices that have a pixel ratio bigger than 1.5, even 2. My Galaxy Nexus for example has a pixel ratio of 2 and so do the latest versions of the iPhone and iPad. Retina display seems to be the next evolution and next challenge for us as designers. Native mobile app designers have already learned how to take advantage of those devices with high pixel ratios to display bigger images with better quality, so as to enhance user experience. They are used to creating the images in both normal and retina @2x sizes for the iPhone, and creating 4 sets of drawables in 4…

• The Smashing Book #3: A Book Review

  Robert Bowen

  15 May 2012 | 3:01 am

     Editor’s Note – Though Noupe is affiliated with Smashing Magazine, this piece is strictly the opinion of the author. When I was first contacted with a reviewer’s copy of The Smashing Book #3 I was both excited, and a little bit terrified. I was extremely excited to get a peek at the book before its release, and to get my hands on the content I had eagerly been anticipating since the project was announced. I was a bit terrified because the book’s theme of ‘Redesign the Web’, was not only one I had written on in the past, but after redesigning…

• Adobe Illustrator Tutorial: Create a Detailed Lifebuoy Illustration

  Andrei Marius

  14 May 2012 | 2:59 am

     In the following Adobe Illustrator tutorial you will learn how to create a semi-realistic lifebuoy graphic. We’ll start with a bunch of concentric circles and some basic vector shape building techniques. Once we create the starting shapes we’ll continue with some Pathfinder options, several Warp and Gaussian Blur effects plus some basic masking techniques. For the highlights we will use some simple blending techniques along with a set of linear gradients. Finally, we’ll need a simple, dashed stroke, the Rounded Corners effect and some discrete Drop Shadows. The…

• A Collection of Eye Catching Poster Design

  Tom Ross

  11 May 2012 | 2:59 am

     Poster design is a true art form. Often the best posters will be bold, eye catching and visually intense, yet minimal and elegant at the same time. As with logo design, often a great poster will be great for what it omits, as well as what it features. Really the effectiveness of a poster’s design depends upon it’s purpose. Whilst some posters require a basic typographic treatment, others may suit an elaborate visual design. When designing your own posters always try to bear in mind the poster’s audience, and what you are representing. Often poster designs will…

• The Smashing Book #3 “Redesign The Web” Is Out!

  Noupe Editorial

  10 May 2012 | 3:03 am

     The new Smashing Books have finally arrived—freshly printed, neatly packed and ready to be shipped to you, our dear reader. We believe this is by far the best book we’ve produced so far. We are very proud and excited, and the initial verdict has been thoroughly positive, yet in the end it’s up to you to decide how valuable and useful they really are. Get your books now! Why the Theme of “Redesign”? In recent years, the Web has changed—a lot. The Web designer’s tools are now advanced, and browsers are highly capable. Designers have established clever…

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  Jeffrey Zeldman Presents The Daily Report

• The Unbearable Lightness of HTML5 – or, the priority of constituencies versus the great dictator

  Jeffrey Zeldman

  17 May 2012 | 6:18 am

  LET’S DIG A BIT DEEPER into the latest conflict between web developers who are passionate about the future of HTML, and the WHATWG. (See Mat Marquis in Tuesday’s A List Apart, Responsive Images and Web Standards at the Turning Point, for context, and Jeremy Keith, Secret Src in Wednesday’s adactio.com, for additional clarification.) The WHATWG was created to serve browser makers, while its product, HTML5, was designed to serve users first, designers (authors) next, browser makers (implementors) last according to the priority of constituencies, which is one of its founding…

• Wednesday Links

  Jeffrey Zeldman

  16 May 2012 | 4:23 pm

  For your pleasure: Jason Grigsby: The Immobile Web Jason Grigsby (@grigs) discusses the next frontier: web-enabled televisions. Key points from this important BDConf speech transcribed by Brad Frost. With Slideshare video. Jeremy Keith: Secret Src As usual, Jeremy Keith is the cluefullest person in the room when it comes to the sexual politics of HTML5. Context Free Patent Art Just like it says. Creative Bloq: Ten Questions for Jeffrey Zeldman “If you’re complaining about IE in 2012, the problem isn’t Internet Explorer … it’s your job. But you can fix that.” One of several…

• Responsive Images and Web Standards at the Turning Point – Mat Marquis in ALA

  Jeffrey Zeldman

  15 May 2012 | 2:36 pm

  IN A SPECIAL ISSUE of A List Apart for people who make websites: Responsible responsive design demands responsive images — images whose dimensions and file size suit the viewport and bandwidth of the receiving device. As HTML provides no standard element to achieve this purpose, serving responsive images has meant using JavaScript trickery, and accepting that your solution will fail for some users. Then a few months ago, in response to an article at A List Apart, a W3C Responsive Images Community Group formed — and proposed a simple-to-understand HTML picture element capable of…

• My Glamorous Life: The Power Compels You

  Jeffrey Zeldman

  10 May 2012 | 5:52 am

  I DREAMED that my friend Jason Santa Maria took a job at a popular new startup that had exploded onto the world scene seemingly overnight. A fascinating visual interface was largely responsible for the popularity of the company’s new social software product. It was like a Hypercard stack that came toward you. A post full of exciting social significance just for you would appear in a self-contained deck with rounded corners. The next post would pop up on top of the first. The next, on top of that one. And so on. In my dream, people found this back-to-front pop-up effect thrilling for some…

• Keep your site’s type right; let users work offline

  Jeffrey Zeldman

  8 May 2012 | 8:08 am

  IN ISSUE No. 350 of A List Apart for people who make websites: keep your web type looking right across browsers, platforms, and devices; let users do stuff on your site even when they’re offline. Say No to Faux Bold by ALAN STEARNS Browsers can do terrible things to type. If text is styled as bold or italic and the typeface family does not include a bold or italic font, browsers will compensate by trying to create bold and italic styles themselves. The results are an awkward mimicry of real type design, and can be especially atrocious with web fonts. Adobe’s Alan Stearns shares quick…

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  Subtraction.com

• Igloo Software Feed Sponsorship

  desk@subtraction.com

  16 May 2012 | 11:00 pm

  Work isn’t a place – it’s what you do. And you might work on a lot of devices – a Mac, an iPhone, an iPad – in a lot of places. You might work on the road or maybe from home (with your Aeropress and clickity keyboard). And that makes it hard to securely use a shared drive, coordinate with clients and collaborate with your team. Igloo offers a complete digital workplace – you get full access to all your files, project discussions and plans for world domination. The information you need to work is available anywhere in the world, literally at your fingertips. Igloo has a…

• Recursive Drawing

  desk@subtraction.com

  14 May 2012 | 3:07 pm

  This made the rounds last week but it’s worth playing with — or at least watching the video. It’s a novel and quite startling concept in object-oriented drawing that’s fascinating to see in action. Via Chunk Anderson. To follow me on Twitter click here.

• When Letraset Was King

  desk@subtraction.com

  9 May 2012 | 2:50 pm

  A look at two 1970s-era catalogs from Letraset Ltd. To follow me on Twitter click here.

• Stijn Debrouwere on Journalism

  desk@subtraction.com

  9 May 2012 | 9:44 am

  A sobering diagnosis of how extensive the crisis is for journalism as something people need in their lives. Stijn is a technologist working in journalism and has an apparently keen understanding of the situation that he expresses clearly and urgently. Full blog post here. Via Mike Davidson. To follow me on Twitter click here.

• Why Publishers Don’t Like Apps

  desk@subtraction.com

  8 May 2012 | 9:08 pm

  From MIT Technology Review, a summary of the publishing industry’s ill-fated dalliance with iPad apps, including first hand experiences. “And Technology Review? We sold 353 subscriptions through the iPad. We never discovered how to avoid the necessity of designing both landscape and portrait versions of the magazine for the app. We wasted US$124,000 on outsourced software development. We fought amongst ourselves, and people left the company. There was untold expense of spirit. I hated every moment of our experiment with apps, because it tried to impose something closed, old,…

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  Stuff and Nonsense

• ★ Thoughts on pricing

  Andy Clarke

  17 May 2012 | 9:46 am

  This post from Jolly Bureau ties in very nicely with what I wrote for The Pastry Box Project this month. So I thought I’d elaborate on: About a year ago, I left day rates and job rates behind and started estimating, billing and working on projects on a weekly basis. A year on and I’m better organised, more productive and less stressed than ever before. Our accounts are in better shape and no one owes us money for longer than a week. It was one of the best business moves I’ve made. 2011 Go back just over a year and I guess my situation was pretty similar to many, if not most…

• Bearded: Mocking up is hard to do

  Andy Clarke

  17 May 2012 | 6:38 am

  I skipped linking to this a couple of weeks ago, but it makes sense to read along with the previous link to Edward O’Riordan.

• Edward O’Riordan: Designing in the browser

  Andy Clarke

  17 May 2012 | 6:28 am

  Edward O'Riordan, writing for .Net magazine They emphasise surface impressions when we also need to talk about the feel of browsing and the experience of interacting. Getting design sign-off as images of pages we teach them to think of sites in terms of pages rather than components. Comps give a false impression of the web as something which neither ebbs nor flows but stays stubbornly static. It’s great to see the idea that static design visuals set the wrong expectations getting more coverage. I’d had liked to read more details about exactly how Edward deals with this in his own…

• Chris Coyier: Sass vs. LESS

  Andy Clarke

  17 May 2012 | 6:21 am

  Chris makes some great comparisons. I’ve used LESS extensively for a while now and there’s been exactly zero instances where I needed something that LESS couldn’t do (but Sass could.) Maybe that’s because I’m a designer who writes code, not a developer? Who knows? Still, I am tempted to work with Sass on a project sometime.

• ★ Is separating layout styles from design atmosphere using data-layout good practice?

  Andy Clarke

  11 May 2012 | 8:17 am

  I’ve been reading Jonathon Snook’s Scalable and Modular Architecture for CSS book this week. (It’s well written, practical and perfectly formatted for Kindle. I learned a lot and I’d highly recommend it.) In SMACSS, Jon recommends breaking down stylesheets into rules for: Base Layout Module State Theme He establishes a naming convention for these categories of styles. Jon says: I like to use a prefix to differentiate between Layout, State, and Module Rules. For Layout, I use l- but layout- would work just as well. Using prefixes like grid- also provide enough clarity…

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  You The Designer

• You! Be Informed! #0005 – Live Design Contest, Sticker Design Show, and Portfolio Night

  Cadence Wu

  17 May 2012 | 3:15 am

  You! Be Informed! #0005 – Live Design Contest, Sticker Design Show, and Portfolio Night | You The DesignerGet your fill of graphic design news with this week’s You! Be Informed! May and June are chock-full of design events and contests, and we hope you get to participate and meet new designers.   Always be updated on the latest trends and events for graphic designers by subscribing to our RSS feed!   Disney Treasures Exhibit A new exhibit with the largest collection of Disney props, costumes, artwork, and artifacts will be displayed by the Walt Disney Archives. Imagine…

• You! Be Inspired! #0005 – NYT’s Lively Morgue, Festival of Colors, and PREVIIEW

  Cadence Wu

  16 May 2012 | 2:50 am

  You! Be Inspired! #0005 – NYT’s Lively Morgue, Festival of Colors, and PREVIIEW | You The DesignerEvery geek out there is probably giddy about this week, especially today. Today marks the release of the third Diablo game (which basically took more than a decade to make). Diablo 3 aside, we’ll be featuring some street artists this week and we’ll talk about the art of sticker bombing and wheatpasting. Enough about this week’s events and topics, today we give to you this week’s edition of You! Be Inspired! Here we go!   Lively Morgue – New York Time’s Photographs It’s…

• If Walls Could Speak: Creative Poster Design Ideas for Dorm Decoration

  Cadence Wu

  11 May 2012 | 11:26 pm

  If Walls Could Speak: Creative Poster Design Ideas for Dorm Decoration | You The DesignerIt’s graduation season here in the US, and we’re reminded of the time we spent in our respective universities and colleges. While we’re thankful that we’re done with school, there are some college experiences that we want to relive. Living in a dorm is one of the most liberating things for a student who has lived with parents all his life. The freedom of having things your way is one of the perks of college.   Being the so-called creatives at the office, we all agree that…

• You! Be Informed! #0004 – Adobe Muse, AIGA/NY 30th Anniversary, and Maurice Sendak

  Cadence Wu

  11 May 2012 | 4:02 am

  You! Be Informed! #0004 – Adobe Muse, AIGA/NY 30th Anniversary, and Maurice Sendak | You The DesignerThis week’s about to end and we’d like to close it out with some interesting design news. We’ve heard some disheartening news, but there’s some good news out there, too. We’ve compiled some interesting projects, events, and news about design and designers.   Graphic designers often look at pictures to draw inspiration for their projects. But looking for the perfect muse can be tricky. You can check Piccsy, they’ve recently re-launched their site and is now offering an…

• The Art of Rock: Design Trends in Gig Posters

  Cadence Wu

  10 May 2012 | 9:53 pm

  The Art of Rock: Design Trends in Gig Posters | You The DesignerSince I’ve talked about album covers in a previous post, I’ve decided you still need a second serving of creativity care of our rock and roll gods. In this second serving, we won’t be talking about the people who created album covers or gig posters (there’s too many good artists out there, today). Instead, we’ll discuss some fascinating trends in designing the proverbial rock poster, as well as processes that most graphic designers use today. Here we go! Before starting this piece, I’ve had my team scour Google…

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  Warpspire

• Peepcode Play by Play

  Kyle Neath

  16 May 2012 | 2:00 am

  I sat down for a while with the excellent PeepCode folks and recorded a Play by Play — a real time video of me solving a design problem. A bit terrifying, a bit fun. Check it out if you’d like to see me bumble around.

• Choose Your Adventure! slides

  Kyle Neath

  28 Apr 2012 | 2:00 am

  Slides from my presentation I gave at Úll – Choose Your Adventure!

• Knyle Style Sheets

  Kyle Neath

  5 Dec 2011 | 2:00 am

  So I’ve been writing CSS for somewhere around 13 years now. Some might think I’ve learned the right way to write CSS in that time — but if you ask me all I’ve learned is the most efficient way to drive someone insane. CSS is complicated. It’s not object oriented. It’s not hierarchical. It’s a specificity based cascade applied to a dynamic hierarchical data structure that few people truly comprehend. Trying to impart this knowledge on someone is a very difficult task with extremely minimal rewards. I used to think that imparting this knowledge was the path…

• Knyle style recruiting

  Kyle Neath

  7 Nov 2011 | 2:00 am

  Otherwise known as Kyle Neath’s guide to hiring the best people in the world: an examination into why recruiters are useless piles of humanflesh hellbent on destroying the souls of good designers and developers across the world. Too harsh? Most likely. But here’s the thing: recruiters do not give a fuck about doing good in the world. They do not care about making people happy. They do not care about building a good company. They do not care about treating email addresses as human beings. They only care about their percentage. Employees are the best recruiters At its core, the idea…

• Mustache, ERB and the future of templating

  Kyle Neath

  17 Oct 2011 | 2:00 am

  There are days that I feel like I’ve spent the better part of my life inside templating languages. I’ve rocked hundreds of different styles of templates over the past 8 years. Smarty, vBulletin templates, generations of Wordpress, J2EE, XSLT, CFML, ERB, HAML, Mustache and every form of in-house bastardized template language that exists. So when I say that {{ mustache }} is my favorite templating language I’ve ever worked with, I mean it with a great deal of sincerity and experience. It’s syntactically elegant, focused on output (HTML), encourages documentation, and…

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  AIGA: RSS Feed

• Design Reading: A Brand-new Conversation on AIGA.org

  20 Apr 2012 | 8:40 am

  What role does memory play in design? Book-inspired questions like this one, sparked by Joshua Foer’s Moonwalking with Einstein, are at the heart of Design Reading, an ongoing online dialogue about the influence of reading in our work.

• Designing for Social Change: Stumbles to Strategies

  18 Apr 2012 | 6:31 pm

  Andrew Shea, author of Designing for Social Change, highlights four strategies that will help you better navigate your next social-impact project.

• A Commitment to Design’s Future

  18 Apr 2012 | 8:30 am

  Nathan Shedroff, chair of the MBA in Design Strategy at California College of the Arts, reflects on AIGA’s history and why now is the time to advocate for both substance and style.

• Video: AIGA medalist Robert Vogele

  17 Apr 2012 | 12:23 pm

  Robert Vogele was awarded the 2011 AIGA Medal in April 2012 at “Bright Lights: The AIGA Awards” in New York City.

• Video: AIGA medalist Armin Hofmann

  17 Apr 2012 | 12:18 pm

  Armin Hofmann was awarded the 2011 AIGA Medal in April 2012 at “Bright Lights: The AIGA Awards” in New York City.

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  Experience Matters by Critical Mass

• It’s Time we Reframe Sixty Years of Marketing Mix Thinking

  Neil Clemmons

  16 May 2012 | 10:24 am

  Originally published at iStrategy Anyone who’s a student of marketing has learned about the four P’s for defining the right marketing mix. Product, Price, Promotion, and Place (as in distribution) were drilled in our heads as the way to think about assembling the right mix of tactics to... [[Read full article on Experience Matters]]

• Content Quality Over Content Quantity

  David Nichols

  9 May 2012 | 11:18 am

  One of the first books a new content strategist must read is Kristina Halvorson’s Content Strategy for the Web. Among other things, for me, it reinforced the value of quality over quantity in terms of content. Text is messy as hell. As anyone who’s ever dealt with web content knows, text is a... [[Read full article on Experience Matters]]

• Social Six: Finding the Good From Facebook

  Alyssa Rosengarden

  4 May 2012 | 4:40 pm

  Facebook Adds Organ Donor Status to Profiles, Number of Donors Rises This week, Facebook began a partnership with Donate Life America to encourage Facebook users to add their organ donor status onto their Timelines. Now, rather than keeping the information private on the back of your drivers... [[Read full article on Experience Matters]]

• Ad Age Digital 2012 Recap: “The New Rules of Marketing in an Age of Disruption”

  Celia Jones

  2 May 2012 | 4:50 pm

  A couple weeks ago, marketers, agency folks, start-ups and industry types converged in New York for the 6th Annual Ad Age Digital Conference. On the roster was a solid mix of established brands like GAP, Puma, Budweiser and AT&T and next-generation disruptors including Spotify, Tumblr, Hulu,... [[Read full article on Experience Matters]]

• Extraordinary Experience: How I Was Convinced to Join Pinterest Today

  Margo Rowder

  25 Apr 2012 | 11:01 am

  Just like you, I’d been hearing about Pinterest from every corner. And quite possibly like you, I hadn’t joined yet. Don’t get me wrong – I ♥ social media. It celebrates individual voices while also creating a new concept of global reach. And it’s changing every day! Evolving right now! So... [[Read full article on Experience Matters]]

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  JUST™ Creative

• Costa Rica Photos

  Jacob Cass

  16 May 2012 | 8:15 am

  In April, I spent two weeks in Costa Rica, traveling around Guanacaste province. I took about 900 photos on my Sony NEX 5N (a great portable cam!) and have have finally filtered through them. Feel free to check out the album on Facebook, which features forty of my favourites. Costa Rica is definitely an awesome place to visit and below were some of my highlights: White water tubing Ziplining ATV riding Volcano exploring (mud, steam, etc.) Bathing in the hot springs Backwards abseiling Rock climbing Horseback riding Hiking & exploring the rainforests Off road four-wheel driving Riding an…

• Win a HP ENVY 14 Spectre Laptop

  Jacob Cass

  4 May 2012 | 1:51 pm

  Win this HP ENVY 14 Spectre. Details below. I was recently invited to attend a ‘top secret’ event held by HP. They emailed me and asked if I would like to attend an exciting ‘hunt’ between 4 and 8pm on a Thursday afternoon, at an undisclosed location. They were extremely vague about the event and they said to just show up, “it would be worth it”. Knowing how HP works with PR, I agreed and showed up. What was to follow was a set of extraordinary events, especially if you know how the company Accomplice works – the company that runs the show / hunt /…

• Digital vs Traditional Offset Printing: Pros & Cons

  Jacob Cass

  1 May 2012 | 9:30 am

  Every design project is different. When it comes to making a final decision on which commercial printing process to choose, designers must take into consideration the quality and volume they desire and their budget and timescale. The two main forms of commercial printing are digital and traditional offset printing, both of which have their pros and cons. Before you make your final decision, weigh up their pros and cons against what you want from your print job and make an informed decision. The Pros and Cons of Digital Printing PROS Digital printing is incredibly fast, making it ideal for…

• Pinterest: What, Why, How and Who? + Tips & Pin Optimisation

  Jacob Cass

  24 Apr 2012 | 8:30 am

  This article is a product of getting into Pinterest and clients coming forward saying, “What is Pinterest?”. In fact, there is a lot to learn from Pinterest and it is worthy of analysis which I will get to below. According to ExperianHitwise, Pinterest is now the #3 social media site behind Facebook and Twitter. It is also the #16th most visited site in the USA, so it is not something you should ignore. Let’s have a look at what Pinterest is, why it’s different, who uses it, what makes for the most popular pins and how to optimise websites for the best Pinterest exposure. What…

• The Ultimate Web Design Workspace for Photoshop

  Jacob Cass

  17 Apr 2012 | 9:59 pm

  I’ve been using Adobe Photoshop on a near daily basis, since 2006 and over this time I’ve learned quite a number of tips & tricks. I’ve optimized Photoshop for performance, learned all the essential shortcut keys and tools, and have recently found out what I consider the ‘ultimate web design workspace’. What is a workspace? “By saving the current size and position of panels as a named workspace, you can restore that workspace even if you move or close a panel. The names of saved workspaces appear in the workspace switcher in the Application bar of…

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  Logo Design Love

• Pymlico

  David Airey

  17 May 2012 | 6:50 am

  In what looks like a nod to Eatock’s alternative 2012 logo, artist and designer Roy McCarthy created this free-to-use branding for unofficial 2012 sponsors. “I think there’s room for everyone to benefit from, and show support for, the games without having to stump up a load of sponsorship. Normally in a situation like this I would have a bit of a moan in the paper’s comments section, but this time I’m seeing it as a chance to do something creative instead.” I’m all for less moaning, more doing. Read and see more on Roy’s Pymlico page. Via…

• Takes the biscuit

  David Airey

  15 May 2012 | 7:58 am

  Via @asburyandasbury. More on London 2012: London 2012 logo threatens Iran 2012 Olympic non-events Royal Mail 2012 stamps Related posts worth a lookMadrid 2020 logo causes controversyLondon 2012 alternativePymlico2012 Olympic non-eventsRio 2016 Paralympic Games logo

• Behind the innocent logo

  David Airey

  14 May 2012 | 3:29 am

  Launched twelve years ago, innocent sells more than two million pure fruit smoothies each week in 11,000 UK outlets. Here’s the story behind the “face with the halo” logo quoted from a comment thread on the Fast Tractor innocent blog. The story goes like this — the name ‘innocent’ came from us (actually via Rich (founder) going through the thesauruses in Huddersfield town library). We had a fair few dodgy names before settling on innocent. The logo was designed by Gravy at Deepend. Gravy doodled on a piece of paper in front of us in response to our brief…

• Elephant Combs

  David Airey

  9 May 2012 | 11:48 am

  The Elephant Combs logo caught my eye over on Creative Review’s roundup of the 2012 One Show Awards. Designed by TBWA/India for MKV Household Products, it also made the graphic design longlist at D&AD. It’s so fitting I can’t help but think it was designed before the product existed. That’s a compliment. Related posts worth a lookStedelijk MuseumBrand New Awards 2011 winnersNottingham JazzChickenBrainKen’s hair logoPeter and the Starcatcher

• Trying to remember logos (by my 5-year-old)

  David Airey

  8 May 2012 | 3:46 am

  Contributed by Cincinnati-based Adam Ladd. innocent logo, designed in 1999 by Deepend After Faith’s “impressions” on logos, it was fun to see her retention of some she is not familiar with (embedded below). You can catch Adam on Twitter here. Related posts worth a lookMobil logoWorld Wildlife Fund logo sketchesI (heart) NY concept sketchBrand alphabets, Chicken Now, the Apple logo designer, and a fuss over nothingTenth logo by Nancy Wu

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  Dexigner

• Stanton Williams' Central Saint Martin's College in King's Cross Awarded Building of the Year at AJ 100

  16 May 2012 | 9:49 pm

  Stanton Williams' New University of the Arts London Campus for Central Saint Martin's at King's Cross was last night awarded the "Building of the Year" prize at the annual AJ 100 Awards in London. AJ 100 practices were invited to nominate a single project completed in 2010 for the award, and the project to re-house London's Central St Martin's school of art and design faced stiff competition in the category from a shortlist of eight prestigious projects.

• Making TV and Movies, NYC Style

  16 May 2012 | 2:59 pm

  The New York City Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment has released its latest Reel Jobs campaign, and the message is clear: this is the place to be, to live, and to work if you want to make TV or movies. The five-spot effort, directed by Artists Company's Mike Rowles, features a skillful edit from Fluid Editorial and beautiful color grading, conform and mastering from Nice Shoes.

• Axor Bouroullec: Unlimited Possibilities for the Bathroom

  16 May 2012 | 2:29 pm

  Axor has a new set of names to add to its impressive repertoire. The designer brand of the Hansgrohe company is launching its highly anticipated collection with Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec at ICFF. The dynamic design team from Paris has taken their talent to the bath and is making it personal. Their collaboration is a permanent dialogue enhanced by their distinct personalities and a shared belief in personal balance, form and function and design excellence.

• Fit City 7: Promoting Physical Activity through Design

  16 May 2012 | 2:07 pm

  The AIA New York Chapter, in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, will host the seventh annual public conference to examine how design of the built environment can create opportunities for increasing physical activity and access to healthier food and beverages. This conference will bring together architects, planners, designers, landscape architects, developers, and public health professionals to discuss how design, policy, and practice decisions can address the key health epidemics of our time: obesity and related chronic diseases such as diabetes,…

• Varoom Magazine's Entertainment Issue Launch and Debate at Foyles Gallery on Illustration and Animation

  16 May 2012 | 11:32 am

  In an era of social networking, texting and 'always-on' smartphone culture, the way we access and consume our entertainment is rapidly evolving. To coincide with the launch of Varoom 18: The Entertainment Issue at Foyles Gallery in London on June 14, three distinguished panellists from different areas of the industry will discuss illustration work, that in the age of 'fast food' media has taken the idea of entertainment in bold new directions.

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  Graphic Design & Web Design Blog

• Rafal Milach Photography

  Toon Creffield

  16 May 2012 | 7:18 am

  RAFAL MILACH | photographySubscribe to this feed

• Great way to get designers to pay for software

  Toon Creffield

  16 May 2012 | 6:56 am

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• Michael Marsicano Illustrations

  Toon Creffield

  11 May 2012 | 7:06 am

  Personal on the Behance NetworkSubscribe to this feed

• Cally Whitham Tree Photography

  Toon Creffield

  10 May 2012 | 7:13 am

  A Memoir of Trees on the Behance NetworkSubscribe to this feed

• Joshua M. Smith Illustrations

  Toon Creffield

  4 May 2012 | 7:05 am

  Recent Illustrations 2012 on the Behance NetworkSubscribe to this feed

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  CSS-Tricks

• SASS vs. LESS

  Chris Coyier

  16 May 2012 | 10:23 pm

  "Which CSS preprocessor language should I choose?" is a hot topic lately. I've been asked in person several times and an online debate has been popping up every few days it seems. It's nice that the conversation has largely turned from whether or not preprocessing is a good idea to which one language is best. Let's do this thing. Really short answer: SASS Slightly longer answer: SASS is better on a whole bunch of different fronts, but if you are already happy in LESS, that's cool, at least you are doing yourself a favor by preprocessing. Much longer answer: Read on. The Much Longer Answer The…

• Responsive Images and Web Standards at the Turning Point

  Chris Coyier

  15 May 2012 | 11:04 pm

  Mat Marquis keeping us up to date on the responsive images hot drama. Good reminder at the end about not picking sides. Direct Link to Article — PermalinkResponsive Images and Web Standards at the Turning Point is a post from CSS-Tricks

• ShopTalk Episode 18

  Chris Coyier

  15 May 2012 | 7:11 pm

  With ol' Mean Gene Crawford! We talk about crazy clients, responsive images, health, and all kinds of other shoptalk. Thanks to Mijingo for sponsoring this episode. Direct Link to Article — PermalinkShopTalk Episode 18 is a post from CSS-Tricks

• Which responsive images solution should you use?

  Chris Coyier

  11 May 2012 | 9:39 am

  There are a bunch of techniques going around for dealing with responsive images lately. That is, solutions to help us serve the right image for the occasion (e.g. size of screen and bandwidth available). They all do things a bit differently. To keep track, Christopher Schmitt and I have created this spreadsheet of techniques. The spreadsheet has the data, but let's digest it through thinking about it through the lens of practical questions. To choose which technique is right for you and your project these questions may help as a guide. Many of the questions may apply to your project, so…

• Opt-in Typography

  Chris Coyier

  7 May 2012 | 10:19 am

  I recently heard Chris Eppstein give a talk (slides) about creating better stylesheets and using SASS to do it. There were a couple of surprising bits in there, one of which was about "opt-in typography." The idea was that instead of setting global styles for typographic elements like p, ul, ol, h1, h2, etc that you would instead apply those styles as a class, perhaps .text. The idea is that there is a lot of places on a website where you want a clean slate to work from and not be worried about what global styles are doing. The classic example is lists, where when using them for things like…

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  DevWebPro

• How to Implement Google Rel=Author Markup

  Navneet Kaushal

  11 May 2012 | 8:21 am

  It is really beneficial for you to claim the authorship of your online content. When your author information appears next to your content, it stands way too prominently and looks much more credible in search listings. And this results in you getting higher click through rates, for free! Google rolled out rel=author markup last year. If the author was popular, credible and had his content +1ed by influential peers, then his content would be ranked high by Google. How Rel=Author Works? The entire concept is based on the blending of search with social. Author markups allow the writer of a…

• Users Can Now Run ASP.NET On Amazon RDS

  Mike Fossum

  9 May 2012 | 2:04 pm

  Online retail giant Amazon just announced a new update which allows users to run Microsoft’s database and web programming platform ASP.NET, on its Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS). Amazon reveals that users can now use Microsoft tools they are accustomed to – to deploy, manage and scale SQL Server databases and ASP.NET applications. Amazon also points out that RDS presently runs SQL Server 2008 R2, with an upgrade SQL Server 2012 pending. Charlie Bell, Vice President, Amazon Web Services, states, “Amazon RDS now supports three of the most popular relational database engines,…

• Google Ranking Explained in Just 8 Minutes

  Rene LeMerle

  4 May 2012 | 7:41 am

  Last week Matt Cutts released a video titled “How Does Google Search Work?″ that explains how Google crawls, uses page rank, sets priorities, indexes, and filters in just 8 mins. Part history lesson, part education lesson; Cutts kicks off by explaining the journey that crawling has taken since he first started at Google. Actually when he first began working at Google, they only crawled website’s every three or four months. Imagine if that was the case now; webmasters and SEO’s would be up in arms! Stating Page Rank as a crucial parameter for deciding your website’s ranking in…

• Flashback Malware Attacks Are Declining

  Shaylin Clark

  3 May 2012 | 8:51 am

  Infection rates of the Flashback malware that was on over 650,000 Macs at the beginning of April have been in steep decline, according to the organization that discovered the malware in the first place. What’s more, thanks to the proliferation of detection and removal tools (including Apple’s), the rate of new infections has dropped almost to nothing. Still, Flashback is not quite dead yet – it’s only mostly dead. Boris Sharov, head of Dr. Web, the Russian security firm that originally discovered the Flashback malware back in April, told Forbes that “[i]t’s going very slowly, and…

• Essential Insights on How Google Indexes Images

  Navneet Kaushal

  27 Apr 2012 | 3:29 am

  Google has explained in a blog post how it indexes images. The search engine’s bots look at the textual content on the page, the page’s title and its body to judge the nature of the image. Google also refers to the image’s filename, anchor text pointing to it, the alt text and also the captions of the Image Sitemap. Google has advised webmasters to ensure that the image filename must be related to the image’s content. If you have any other questions, then see them answered here by Google: Q: Why do I sometimes see Googlebot crawling my images, rather than Googlebot-Image? A:…

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  The 99 Percent

• The Difference Between "Money Work" and "Busy Work"

  14 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  Are you doing everything you can to generate new income? The more effective you are with "money work," the more time you'll have for "creative work."

• The Illustrated 99% Conference 2012: An Epic Episode in Words & Pictures!

  13 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  Wendy MacNaughton captures the nuances of this year's 99% Conference - from hairstyles to hand gestures - in an awesome illustration series.

• 99% Conference 2012: Key Takeaways On Making Ideas Happen

  9 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  Get insights on creative epiphanies, finding your superpower, and celebrating small wins from this year's incredible 99% Conference.

• 99% Conference 2012: Key Takeaways On Making Ideas Happen (Pt. II)

  8 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  A call for a new start-up paradigm, lessons on vulnerability, and why you can't iterate yourself into a business model from this year's 99% Conference.

• 99% Conference 2012: Key Takeaways On Making Ideas Happen (Pt. III)

  7 May 2012 | 7:00 pm

  Lessons on embracing "gut churn," turning self-doubt into a strength, and embracing your work as a gift from this year's 99% Conference.

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  Design Shack

• Cycle Through Client Quotes With CSS Keyframes

  17 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  Client testimonials are a popular website feature. They bring credibility to a company and instill a sense of trust. If your other clients love you so much, I might too! As a fun experiment, today we’re going to set out to build a cool little quote section that will rotate between multiple different quotes using only CSS. Along the way, we’ll learn all about how to plan and create multi-step keyframe sequences. Let’s get started. Like the article? Be sure to subscribe to our RSS feed and follow us on Twitter to stay up on recent content. The HTML To start this project, we…

• 10 Tips for Awesome Tumblr Theme Design

  16 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  Here at Design Shack, WordPress is our bread and butter, but in the world of blogging platforms, we have lots of love for Tumblr as well. It’s simple, gorgeous, and simply enjoyable to use. Today we’re going to take a look at what makes a great Tumblr theme. With over 1,300 options in the Tumblr theme garden, it can be difficult to stand out. Why do some themes catch so much attention while others are ignored? Good design holds the answer. Like the article? Be sure to subscribe to our RSS feed and follow us on Twitter to stay up on recent content. #1 Type Is Everything If you want…

• Design Inspiration: Minimal Pagination

  16 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  An example section of a registration form with gorgeous subtle details. It’s split into two columns — a three step overview of the process on the left, and form fields, and upload box, and progress bar on the right. This design was featured on the Wednesday 16th of May 2012. It falls under the category of Site Navigation, and has a layout style of Other. If you'd like, you can visit this site, or view all our other featured designs.

• Design Inspiration: Imaginary Friend Pictures

  16 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  Inspiration comes from the perception that the creator of imaginary friend must have a high level of intelligence and creativity. The see-saw, skewed to the left, the other part rise up with a person on top of it. This design was featured on the Wednesday 16th of May 2012. It falls under the category of Logo, and has a layout style of Other. If you'd like, you can visit this site, or view all our other featured designs.

• Design Inspiration: Doover Premium WordPress Theme

  16 May 2012 | 7:00 am

  Doover is wonderful, professional and easy to use template with lots of options and configurations. This theme has been created for people who want to save their own time for create nice and great looking page. This design was featured on the Wednesday 16th of May 2012. It falls under the category of Corporate, and has a layout style of Grid. If you'd like, you can visit this site, or view all our other featured designs.

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• 20 Tutorials for Improving Your Mobile Web Designs

  webmaster@REMOVETHIScssdrive.com

  11 May 2012 | 5:36 am

  A collection of useful tutorials on creating and improving upon mobile versions of your site.

• Ajax Side Panel script

  webmaster@REMOVETHIScssdrive.com

  7 May 2012 | 11:46 pm

  Ajax Side Panel script fetches a page on your site using Ajax and displays it as part of the current page, using a slide out panel as its medium.

• Responsive Web Design: Layouts and Media Queries

  webmaster@REMOVETHIScssdrive.com

  27 Apr 2012 | 10:40 pm

  A responsive website is a website that will respond and adapt to the user’s behavior and screen size. This guide looks at how to create responsive website layouts.

• Hakim CSS3 Experiments

  webmaster@REMOVETHIScssdrive.com

  22 Apr 2012 | 8:02 am

  A handful of cutting edge CSS3 experiments showcasing what's possible using JavaScript and CSS3 canvas, transitions, transforms etc.

• Top Smaching Magazine Article

  webmaster@REMOVETHIScssdrive.com

  18 Apr 2012 | 3:01 pm

  The largest roundup of the finest code and design related articles by Smaching Magazine to date!

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• Evoenergy

  14 May 2012 | 2:25 am

  <p>The UK Energy Consumption Guide from Evoenergy.</p>

• Wunderkit

  9 May 2012 | 9:34 pm

  <p>A ToDo apple application that works on iPad, Iphone and Mac</p>

• Stocks - Creative in Austria

  9 May 2012 | 9:30 pm

  <p>Stocks is a Beautiful, User-Friendly Finance App for iPad</p>

• gavincastleton.com

  10 May 2011 | 7:39 am

  the music and work of artist Gavin Castleton

• Adera.cz

  10 May 2011 | 7:39 am

  Creative illustration, two columns layout, horizontal menu, semantic web, valid xhtml.

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  Fuel Your Creativity

• Wanna kick some interface designing butt? Hit the stacks.

  Amy Hoy

  17 May 2012 | 12:12 am

  Advertise here via BSA Hi there. I’m Amy. I design interactive experiences that are so unexpectedly nice, people write me to tell me that they wish they had a need for my software, just so they could have an excuse to use it. I’m no superhero, I just have a secret weapon. Which I’m going to share with you, right now. Let me step out of the usual coy article-writing character, and say it up front: You wanna kick butt? Read a lot of research papers. Yes, research papers. The publish half of publish or perish. Dry, academic, boring, inaccessible (and sometimes expensive)…

• Creative Fuel #6: Music Vectors, Creating a Typeface & Web Design’s Lack of Critique Culture

  Joel Falconer

  16 May 2012 | 12:06 am

  Advertise here via BSA Creative Fuel is a periodic collection of design and creativity awesomeness found around the web. Find out about new apps and services, the best freebies, and other significant news from the design community! Design Freebies: Music Vectors, Login Form & CSS3 Buttons Building a music app? We’ve got free vectors for common features such as shuffle and repeat from 365psd. Also from 365psd is a modern, minimalist login form. Finally, Smashing Magazine has released a heap of buttons for 72 different social and web services — all in CSS3, including the little…

• Showcase: 50 Exuberantly Colorful Logos

  Felix Diaconu

  14 May 2012 | 10:47 pm

  Advertise here via BSA Last week, we looked at 50 black and white logos and talked about the need to design logos in black and white first so that they can be reproduced in the broadest array of media. This week, we’re looking at the flip side: exuberantly colorful logos. You might not want a logo as bright as one of these, but adding some color to your finished black and white version can help a logo pop out in a design or piece of stationery, and can be useful when surrounded by other brands. Take a look at these 50 colorful logos and tell us what you think: would your personal logo…

• $500 Contest: Design a Funny 2012 Presidential Campaign Logo

  Joel Falconer

  14 May 2012 | 2:37 am

  Advertise here via BSA It’s campaign time in the US, and we all know what that means: we’re in for a circus more entertaining than Cirque du Soleil and more ridiculous than Bozo the Clown. You might even think all your news channels are redirecting to Comedy Central. One of the best examples of late is the so-called Dog-gate, in which pundits tried to sway the debate on who should run the power with the largest economy and military in the world based on Mitt Romney’s treatment of the family dog in the 80s, revolving around an incident involving a dog who couldn’t…

• How to Create a Basic GIF in Photoshop CS5

  Daniel Bramhall

  13 May 2012 | 8:51 pm

  Advertise here via BSA There are many different image file formats — PNG and JPEG and each are good for their own specific uses, but there’s a few things that make the GIF (Graphics Interchanged Format) different. GIFs tend to take up less room than similar images in other formats. But perhaps what GIFs are known for — and when used poorly, despised for — is their ability to show animations while retaining their tiny file sizes. Despite the hate that is often heaped upon GIFs a little too broadly, there are plenty of instances where an efficiently sized animation could…

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  Boagworld

• Dealing with the dickheads

  Paul Boag

  17 May 2012 | 6:30 am

  I recently wrote a post entitled “contributing to the web” where I encouraged others to share what they have learnt and contribute to the development of our industry. It is a subject I feel passionate about and so was sad to receive an email from a reader outlining why he doesn’t contribute more. His email can be summed up in the following extract: I can tell you why there isn’t more contribution to the web despite having such a large community.Because this community can appear to be a cruel, vindictive, judgmental, and exclusionary group. It’s sad but true, I…

• Adobe introduce two new iPad apps but are they useful?

  Paul Boag

  16 May 2012 | 6:27 am

  You have to admire Adobe at the moment. They seem to be pushing out new apps at a rate of knots and not just upgrades to the traditional creative suite. In the last couple of months we have seen the arrival of Adobe Edge (for creating CSS animation), Adobe Muse (for building websites without touching any code) and of course their Creative Cloud (making all their Adobe apps available on a monthly subscription basis). As if that wasn’t enough, last week we saw them release two new iPad apps. These are Adobe Proto and Adobe Collage. Adobe Collage Adobe Collage is their attempt to turn your…

• An alternative approach to personas

  Paul Boag

  15 May 2012 | 6:30 am

  I am a visual person, so when I’m working on a site I find it incredibly useful to picture the person I’m designing for. That is where personas come in. They make the user real and that to me is invaluable. That said, some personas can get a bit wordy for me. They go into so much depth about the persons likes and dislikes, their internet experience and family situation, that they loose their impact. They stop being an easy way to keep the user in the front of my mind. That is why I fell in love with this alternative approach to personas. Instead of lots of text they consist of two…

• Running a successful web design business

  Paul Boag

  14 May 2012 | 6:40 am

  For sometime now I have been running a full day workshop called “Running a successful web design business”. It is a workshop that ties in closely with my book “Client Centric Web Design,” but is obviously much more interactive. I love running the workshop because I always learn as much as I share with the attendees. Previously I have avoided sharing my slides from this workshop. This is partly because slides don’t really capture the essence of the day and partly because my previous slides were so vague that they were meaningless. However, I have recently reworked…

• Contributing to the web

  Paul Boag

  11 May 2012 | 6:59 am

  For me the web has always been about contributing rather than consuming. Don’t get me wrong I learn a huge amount from the web everyday. However, the web was always meant to be a medium you contribute to, unlike reading a book or watching TV. For me contribution is in the form of writing blog posts, recording podcasts and giving presentations. For others it is participating in open source projects or sharing code and designs. However, there are many who don’t contribute at all. This is not because they are bad or lazy people. It is because they either think they have nothing to…

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  DzineBlog.com

• Tips for Prototyping Successful Web and Mobile Products

  Jake Rocheleau

  17 May 2012 | 8:30 am

  Advertise here with BSAWhen designing digital products you want to strive for the most compatible user experience for every visitor. Designing a product is very difficult – whether a website or mobile application. You need to understand current trends in the market. And most importantly you should be confident in your design skills! But even very skilled artists can get hung up on big projects. This is why I suggest starting off any design with a prototype, or wireframe graphic. This will map out each unique piece of your user interface to explain how page layouts will appear and which…

• 25 Brand New iOS App Icons for Design Inspiration

  Jake Rocheleau

  14 May 2012 | 10:08 am

  Advertise here with BSAThe App Store has been growing at an exceptionally fast pace. Ever since we rolled into 2012 there have been more iPhone and iPad apps released from developers all around the world. And this isn’t mentioning the build-up of applications since the store originally launched in July 2008. In this gallery I’ve put together some outstanding iOS app icons. Use these for inspiration on parts of your website, or even when designing your own iPhone app. There are so many creative ideas that it’s tough to nail down one particular designer. But going through some…

• 30 Custom Layouts Designed for vBulletin Forums

  Jake Rocheleau

  11 May 2012 | 12:35 pm

  Advertise here with BSAWeb designers are moving forward with many of the different content management systems. WordPress is certainly a popular option – but when it comes to discussion boards I have to go with vBulletin. Their web software has been around for years and powers many of the infamous forums you can find through Google. Although these are common place with some web communities, it can be difficult to find some of the really great designs. That’s why in this showcase I have put together a collection of vBulletin forums running their own custom themes. You can use these…

• 35 Beautiful iPhone/iPad App Websites

  brantwilson

  7 May 2012 | 9:03 am

  Advertise here with BSAIn this post we have put together some beautiful iPhone/iPad application websites. If you like these designs you might also want to check out our previous posts below. 30 Beautiful iPhone Application Websites 26 fantastic iPhone & Android apps for managing your website paper   listbook getpocket irisapp Stocks domino-box savethemom instamatch instagallery letterlearner savageinteractive pistachioapp taskmasterapp anthmapp cheddarapp wunderkit duet impending sipp stamped banca saver popset thecocktailapp thehitlist thefontain piictu broadcast culturedcode sprw…

• Build a Custom URL Structure with .htaccess Rewrites

  Jake Rocheleau

  3 May 2012 | 10:34 am

  Advertise here with BSAOn almost every Apache server you will find different plugins and tools you can work with. One of these modules is mod_rewrite which allows you to redirect URLs according to matched regular expressions. These can range from extremely simple commands to very complex lines of code. The URL rewriting scheme is perfect for web developers trying to customize their site. In this tutorial I’ll introduce a few commands that beginners can start with right away. All you need is Apache, which you can install on your local machine or work off a remote server. How Does it…

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  Woork Up

• Quando Internet diventa l’ultima spiaggia di una politica morente

  Antonio Lupetti

  10 May 2012 | 4:23 pm

  Una volta c’era Silvio Berlusconi. Mattatore indiscusso, nel bene e nel male, del teatrino della politica italiana. Poi sono arrivati i casini. Quattro chiacchiere in privato con Napolitano e un rapido abbandono della scena.Adieu monsier le President. Prima di sloggiare però Silvio ha incoronato Alfano come suo successore. Qualcuno ha storto il naso. Nel suo schieramento in molti hanno ingoiato il rospo. Nei corridoi del Palazzo, i più smaliziati mormorano che l’appeal di Angelino non è proprio da sex bomb della politica. Metteteci pure un’immagine del PDL in affanno.

• Terremoto Yahoo! Cadono le prime teste dopo lo scandalo delle dichiarazioni false sul CV del CEO Scott Thompson

  Antonio Lupetti

  8 May 2012 | 2:01 pm

  La storia merita una certa attenzione. Per capirla tutta va ripercorsa fin dall’inizio. Che negli ultimi tempi Yahoo! non se la passasse per niente bene è affare noto a tutti. Nel 2009, il consiglio di amministrazione aveva invitato il fondatore Jerry Young a mettersi gentilmente da parte. La sua gestione nel ruolo di CEO era stata semplicemente disastrosa. Un mix di scarsa innovazione e scelte sbagliate che avevano portato Yahoo! sull’orlo del baratro. Al suo posto, i membri del board avevano calato l’asso nominando Carol Bartz nel ruolo di CEO. Donna di ferro, ex CEO di…

• Woork Up Video Episodio 1

  Antonio Lupetti

  7 May 2012 | 5:20 pm

  In questo episodio – Facebook alla vigilia dell’offerta pubblica d’acquisto, raggiungerà i 100 miliardi di dollari di valore? Guai per il CEO di Yahoo! Scott Thompson per un curriculum taroccato. LG presenta la Google TV. SEX.com il pinterest del porno. NOTA: Visto che questo è il primo episodio, suggerimenti di ogni tipo sono graditissimi.

• Perché Pinterest fa tanto bene… al porno

  Antonio Lupetti

  6 May 2012 | 9:30 am

  Lo hanno etichettato come la rivelazione dell’anno. Poi, dopo un primo sprint iniziale, ha perso quasi tre milioni di utenti in neanche due mesi. Mentre tutti ne discutevano con il solito approccio filosofico, qualcuno un po’ più smaliziato è rimasto a guardare nell’ombra facendosene un’idea diversa. Carino questo Pinterest. Con un po’ di girls siliconate impegnate in certe attività vietate ad un certo pubblico potrebbe perfino essere meglio. E tutto sommato aveva ragione. Il modello Pinterest piace. Forse, a dispetto degli scettici, funziona pure. Non è un…

• Le vittime “illustri” del patto Facebook-Instagram

  Antonio Lupetti

  22 Apr 2012 | 4:14 am

  Il primo a dare l’addio era stato Jack Dorsey, co-fondatore di Twitter. Una storia lunga la sua. Jack era stato tra i primi investitori di Instagram. Aveva sperato di integrarlo con Twitter. Ha tentato di acquistarlo in più di un’occasione. Se l’è invece lasciato soffiare sotto il naso dal terribile Zuckerberg. Poi è successo anche a Phil Schiller, uno dei boss di Apple, (senior vice president of worldwide marketing) mica cosa da poco. Phil se l’è presa col fatto che Instagram, dopo aver rilasciato l’app per Android ha snaturato la sua natura di…

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  Design thoughts on different levels - Graphic Rating

• The Avengers: Action, Humor, Great FX and Box Office Records

  Andy Gongea

  6 May 2012 | 7:15 pm

  Just in case you we’re living under a rock or in wilderness, Marvel’s The Avengers had its premiere in USA this weekend. It may not be much for the masses, but for moviegoers and fans this is it. The clash between these wondrous super heroes has started and some of the most unique powers are about to collide. The Avengers’ Inception Published by Marvel Comics in September 1963, The Avengers was created by iconic Jack Kirby and Stan Lee – two of the main forces in the comic books domain. Initially the team consisted of Iron Man, Ant-Man, Wasp, Thor and Hulk, and along…

• Top Five Best Phones for Busy Professionals

  Guest

  20 Apr 2012 | 3:24 am

  When it comes to choosing a business phone, there are definitely a lot of options to pick from. As a business professional, you need to jump on the bandwagon and buy a smartphone that's going to work all the time at a high-level: you don't want to miss an important email or a phone call just because your phone is having problems. Here are the top five phones that you may want to consider getting for business purposes. iPhone 4S iPhone 4S is the latest version of the popular iPhone series and it has a lot to offer business professionals. With the iPhone 4S, you can use the Siri voice…

• Web Design Inspiration: The Honest Company with the Awesome Design

  Andy Gongea

  11 Apr 2012 | 9:44 am

  9 out of 10 guys will say to you that Jessica Alba is hot. The other guy doesn’t know who Jessica Alba is. The reason for mentioning her in this post is that, The Honest Company is founded by Jessica. The site is very well designed, has a nice colors scheme and it can be an example for how to design with end purpose in mind. The Honest Company: Visit Website

• The New Photoshop CS6 – Beauty and Features

  Andy Gongea

  22 Mar 2012 | 9:23 am

  People … this is huge Huge HUGE. Adobe Photoshop CS6 Beta version has arrived. And it has a ton of new features and even bug fixes. Let’s get down to business and emphasize the most important features in this upcoming release. Layer Manipulation: Filtering, Searching and much more OMG! This feature will boost my productivity like no other feature. Being able to search through my hundreds layers and also to filter them by a number of criteria will help me easily identify a particular layer and manipulate my files. Stroke Styles This one is huge. Being able to create custom strokes…

• 20 Perfect Day Pictures for Your Inspiration

  Andy Gongea

  21 Feb 2012 | 6:40 pm

  A perfect day can be described in many ways based on different factors. But the best way to describe is through beautiful inspiring images. Enjoy! Make sure to visit authors’ profiles on Flickr. You will find many impressive shots there. Cheers!

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  Popular Wallpapers on Desktop Nexus

• young black crested macaque

  16 May 2012 | 1:57 am

  young black crested macaqueA new wallpaper has been posted to the Animals gallery on Desktop Nexus.Uploaded By: serenade111Category: PrimatesDate Uploaded: 05/16/12Native Resolution: 950x665Points: +2Download Count: 0View This Wallpaper Now

• ballerina

  16 May 2012 | 1:55 am

  ballerinaA new wallpaper has been posted to the People gallery on Desktop Nexus.Uploaded By: serenade111Category: OtherDate Uploaded: 05/16/12Native Resolution: 840x700Points: +2Download Count: 0View This Wallpaper Now

• brethren

  2 May 2012 | 11:29 am

  brethrenA new wallpaper has been posted to the Animals gallery on Desktop Nexus.Uploaded By: StokrotkaCategory: CatsDate Uploaded: 05/02/12Native Resolution: 980x657Points: 0Download Count: 0View This Wallpaper Now

• Ragdoll kittens

  18 Apr 2012 | 12:32 pm

  Ragdoll kittensA new wallpaper has been posted to the Animals gallery on Desktop Nexus.Uploaded By: margarita8asCategory: CatsDate Uploaded: 04/18/12Native Resolution: 860x644Points: +2Download Count: 0View This Wallpaper Now

• I Love knowing....

  1 Apr 2012 | 1:25 pm

  I Love knowing....A new wallpaper has been posted to the Abstract gallery on Desktop Nexus.Uploaded By: Catwoman8277Category: PhotographyDate Uploaded: 04/01/12Native Resolution: 1680x1050Points: +40Download Count: 0View This Wallpaper Now - View Wallpaper Comments (10)

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  Pro Blog Design

• 7 Plugins to Save Time With the Dashboard

  Claudia Somerfield

  14 May 2012 | 11:00 am

  As bloggers, we spend a lot of time working on a range of different tasks. This includes things like checking stats, monitoring ad revenue, and interacting on social media. That leaves us with a lot of sites to log into. But by adding a few WordPress plugins, you can pull some of this data back into the WordPress dashboard, which saves you time by giving a quick snapshot overview of everything. Analytics 360 Analytics 360 brings Google Analytics and Mailchimp (Newsletter service) data together, and displays them on a subpage under the WordPress dashboard. This helps in accessing analytics…

• CSS & JS Auto-Refreshing with Live.js

  Michael Martin

  3 May 2012 | 11:00 am

  I want to share a fantastic little tool that I’ve only recently come across; Live.js, written by Martin Kool. This JavaScript file automatically checks for changes to your CSS and JavaScript files, and refreshes them. That means you can have your text editor in one half of the screen, and a web browser in the other. When you save changes in the editor, the updates are reflected immediately in your browser. It really helps to speed up your development time. A lot of text editors offer HTML previews and such, but they only work for plain .html pages. The great thing about Live.js is that…

• WordPress Development: Bypassing the Settings API

  Andy Walpole

  23 Apr 2012 | 11:00 am

  The following is a guest post by Andy Walpole. There are many parts of the WordPress API which are fantastic but there are also other parts which, I would argue, are lacking. The Settings API was introduced in version 2.7 to allow the semi-automation of form creation. All credible Content Management Systems and frameworks have their own set of functions or classes for the same purpose. Drupal has a multitude of hooks which can be leveraged, while CodeIgniter uses a combination of the Form Validation Class and the Form Helper . When creating a WordPress plugin recently I wanted to create a…

• How to Install and Customize Varnish for WordPress

  Austin Gunter

  12 Apr 2012 | 11:00 am

  The following is a guest post by Austin Gunter of WPEngine.com. If you’re looking to boost performance for a content-heavy WordPress installation, adding a cache like Varnish is a great way to boost your site’s performance. NB – This is an advanced topic, and only relevant if you have full control over your server (e.g. you’re on a VPS). It does not apply to regular webhosting. What is Varnish? Varnish Cache is a web app accelerator, or a caching HTTP reverse proxy. Install it in front of any server that speaks HTTP and configure it to cache the contents, and the Varnish…

• 6 Ways to Power Up WordPress Comments

  Michael Martin

  28 Mar 2012 | 11:00 am

  It’s a relatively simple process to add some flair to your blog comments these days. I want to look at 6 of the best free tools and give you a quick overview of the benefits of each. Let’s start with one you’ve likely heard of before… Disqus Disqus uses JavaScript to replace your WordPress comments with their own system. You lose the total design flexibility that vanilla WordPress comments offer, but you gain a large feature set, including: Real-time Comments – New comments appear on the page without needing to refresh. Not a major benefit for smaller sites, but…

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  About.com Web Design / HTML

• Poll: Do you use centering as a design element?

  17 May 2012 | 3:00 am

  Centered alignment is a popular design element as it's relatively easy. In fact, now centering with CSS is arguably harder than it used to be with the CENTER element (that element is deprecated and you shouldn't use it). However, there are drawbacks to centered design. In fact, Jacci, the Desktop Publishing Guide, recommends that you should avoid centered text for most body copy.

• HTML5 Design Gallery - BeerBlogging

  16 May 2012 | 3:00 am

  Be sure to mouse near the top of the “beer” to see what happens. But if you're using Internet Explorer, you'll need to check it out in a different browser. All versions of IE are sent to their Feedburner page instead. There are some interesting choices for the sectioning tags in this document. For example, the dates in the posts are listed as ASIDE and they might better be defined as DATA elements with machine readable dates in an attribute. The images are also enclosed in a SECTION element which appears to be there primarily for the CSS styles—he should use a DIV instead.

• Don't Click the Shiny, Red, Candy-like Button—CSS3 Buttons

  15 May 2012 | 8:18 am

  Buttons are a fun feature of web pages, but up until just recently, if you wanted your buttons to have any interesting features at all, you needed to use images. In fact, if you search the web for ”web buttons” you will find hundreds if not thousands of examples of buttons you can use for your web pages. But now, with CSS3 you can create buttons that have cool effects but don't use any images at all. Read the full article to learn how: CSS3 Buttons (Note: there are four pages to the article, and page two shows you how to create the above buttons.) Other Fun Things to Do With CSS…

• Do you know when to use GET vs. POST in an HTML form?

  14 May 2012 | 3:00 am

  There are two methods you can use to transfer data in HTML forms. But it's one thing to know the two methods, it's another to know which is appropriate to use. This article will help explain when to use GET or POST in your HTML forms. Read the full article: GET versus POST Requests on HTML Forms Other HTML Forms Articles Encoding URLs Disabled Form Fields Collect Speech Input with HTML5 on Google Chrome

• Did you know you can validate for accessibility?

  11 May 2012 | 3:00 am

  Most web designers, when they work on websites think very little about how accessibile the site is. But this is an important part of web design. Accessible pages don't have to be ugly or boring. In fact, great design takes that into account and accounts for as many custoemrs as possible. I think making accessible sites makes sense, as why drive away customers if you don't have to? And it's easier than you think. By validating your pages, you can find out what problems your site might have. Learn how to Validate for Accessibility More Help with Accessibility Creating Accessible HTML How to Use…

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  Creative Studio - Lewro

• I was interviewed on popular czech magazine

  lewro

  21 Apr 2012 | 7:06 am

  The interview was about my startup Getquantify and you can read the full article right here. You might need to use Google translater as it’s written in both Czech and Slovak languages though.

• Getquantify2 is up and running

  lewro

  1 Mar 2012 | 9:12 am

  After all the hard work, I have released the second version of my GTD application. You can read about all the new features on the getquantify blog and do not forgot to check out the application itself. Getquantify.com

• Getquantify2 – almost there

  lewro

  16 Dec 2011 | 7:22 am

  I have been working for past 7 months on a second version of my collaboration app. called Getquantify. I have spent lots of weekends, early morning and late nights working on a completely new version which I hope will be much better that the current one. I have added tons of new features but most of all I made the app. “live” in its behavior. This means that any changes done by other users working on the same project as you do are immediately visible without a need of refreshing the app. From all the new features I’m going to mention those which were requested the most: file…

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• Google Announces Knowledge Graph – Now What?

  Jesse West

  16 May 2012 | 7:54 pm

  Editor’s Note: With today’s blog post, Bridgeline is happy to introduce our newest contributor, Jesse West. Jesse joins Bridgeline from our Denver, CO office Well it happened again. Another announcement from Google has spread across blogs, twitter feeds, and news sites. This time it was Google’s release of its Knowledge Graph search enhancement that began rolling out on May 16, 2012. Google has been adding more information than just links on its search engine results page (SERP) for some time now. Search for “Major League Baseball” and the first result is a group of…

• Pinterest is Quickly Losing Steam – and I Think I Know Why

  Kasy Allen

  14 May 2012 | 11:45 am

  I’ve been a fan of Pinterest for quite some time and have seen some major changes over the last two months. Many of the tweaks are the result of a phenomenally quick rise to ‘Net stardom (the social network crossed the 10 million unique monthly visitors mark faster than any other standalone site in history), and have been cobbled together pretty well to keep the network clean, fair and relevant. Some changes that haven’t been applied, though, are leading to practices that are likely exactly why the site’s suddenly seen a slowdown in traffic. Think back a ways, to when people started…

• Digging Through The Jargon: Common Digital Acronyms

  Brian Bolton

  8 May 2012 | 5:29 pm

  From SEO to ccTLDs, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of Digital Strategy acronyms that, as marketers, we need to deal with on a daily basis. But it shouldn’t be your job to worry about what all of these acronyms mean, because at the EOD, it’s CR and ROI that you really want to see improve (for an intelligible translation of that last sentence, see the glossary below). In order to get ahead – and stay there – in today’s marketing world, it’s becoming more and more necessary that you and your team of salespeople, project managers, designers and developers know…

• The Right Mix for Modern Marketing: With so many choices, make sure you’re using the best tech

  Brian Bolton

  23 Mar 2012 | 8:00 am

  At Bridgeline, one of the prevailing lessons we’ve learned is that, despite increasing complexity and a plethora of choice ingredients, there’s a very basic recipe for digital marketing success that blends three major parts: the right team, the best tools and most effective technologies, all in appropriate proportions to produce strong, strategic results. In this third installment of our series on “The 3T’s of Modern Marketing,” this post is focused on the technology your team (by now an undoubtedly well-oiled machine using near-perfectly appropriate tools) needs to…

• The Right Mix for Modern Marketing: Your toolbox might be missing a few key items

  Brian Bolton

  22 Mar 2012 | 8:00 am

  At Bridgeline, we’ve learned that despite the increasing complexity, there’s a very basic recipe for digital success. A simple blend of three major ingredients: the right team, the best tools and most effective technologies – all in the right proportions – create more effective marketing strategies. In a second installment of our Modern Marketing series, after our last post from a few days ago, today’s is focused on the tools your (now solid and sensible) team should have in their arsenal for digital success. It’s not enough to have the coolest CMS platform –…

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• 6 Free Ways to Get New Customers Like a Successful Marketer

  Nemo Chu

  17 May 2012 | 9:33 am

  Advertise here with BSATweet These following methods are drawn from my hands-on work acquiring customers for online companies like Harmony (a new website management app) and Bloomfire (team knowledge app). I’m usually given a shoestring budget, so “free” became one of my favorite words. The guiding mantra to the following methods is “earn the right to be heard.” If any of you have ever volunteered for Young Life, you’ve probably heard that mantra before. It’s the key to building relationships, and it’s a rad reminder on how to sell without…

• 60+ Creative Examples of Responsive Web Design

  Andy Sowards

  16 May 2012 | 2:29 pm

  Advertise here with BSATweet There is no denying that the future of the web, will be a responsive web. Everyone practically has a smartphone, or a tablet, some sort of mobile device and they use it primarily to access the internet and social networks. So what do we as designers and developers need to do to adapt? We need to build responsive web sites. What is Responsive Web Design? Lets see what the wiki says about this! Responsive Web Design (RWD) essentially indicates that a web site is crafted to use Cascading Style Sheets 3 media queries, an extension of the @media rule, with fluid…

• 60+ Beautiful Examples of Geometric Designs

  Andy Sowards

  15 May 2012 | 2:28 am

  Advertise here with BSATweet So in high school I was not a big fan of math in general. In School, Math feels so boring, and archaic – but in the real world, you get to see how it applies to literally EVERYTHING. It is not “required” like teachers try to trick us into thinking, but it does make life much more beautiful. For example, my love for math in the real world started when I became a programmer. Now Math is FUN, and BEAUTIFUL because I can see how it applies to almost every design around us. Without Geometry, we would have no shapes! Geometry is awesome. Math is…

• How To Think Like An Entrepreneur To Help Your Business Thrive

  Christopher Wallace

  14 May 2012 | 11:44 pm

  Advertise here with BSATweet What Is Entrepreneurship? The dictionary defines an entrepreneur as 1. A person who organizes and manages any enterprise, especially a business, usually with considerable initiative and risk; 2. An employer of productive labor; contractor. Most of us can come up with the names of famous entrepreneurs who have made tremendous impacts to our society and the world at large: Henry Ford, Ray Kroc, Michael Dell, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey and of course, Steve Jobs, to mention only a few. It’s hard to imagine what our lives would be like if they had…

• 50 Amazing Examples of Interior Design & Architecture

  Andy Sowards

  14 May 2012 | 8:51 am

  Advertise here with BSATweet I think we all have a thing with interior design. I know I love it – i’ve always been fascinated with it. There is just something about being in, or looking at a well organized, clean, and stylish space that makes me feel calm, relaxed, and inspired! Same thing with Architecture – while they aren’t really the same thing, they go hand in hand. I could look at this stuff all day, but instead of doing it all by my lonesome I figured I would let you guys in on some of the viewing enjoyment! Today we have rounded up some of the freshest and…

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• Maximize Energy, Boost Creativity, & Never Burnout Again

  Nathan Weller

  16 May 2012 | 11:55 pm

  Advertise here with BSAWhat if I told you that it is possible to work fewer hours per day, have more free time for fun and leisure, produce more work at a higher quality than ever before and never burn out? If you are anything like me then you would probably say that sounds like a nice infomercial – but you’re not buying. And I wouldn’t blame you because like many of you, I’ve always had a very industrial mindset when it comes to work. Meaning, if the demand is high then you roll up your sleeves and put in the extra time to get the job done. It doesn’t always…

• 9 New Free Fonts for Your Designs

  Henry Jones

  16 May 2012 | 7:11 am

  Advertise here with BSAFinding the perfect font for a project can be a real challenge, so there’s nothing better than having a huge amount of fonts readily available in your own library to count on. And it’s always good to have websites to count on when you need to look for fonts. That’s why today we gathered 9 new free fonts for your designs. Tetra Magna Pilaca Typometry RPM 45 Stroke Znikomit Alphageometry Slinkster

• Setting the Bottom Line for your Web Projects

  Jake Rocheleau

  14 May 2012 | 11:37 pm

  Advertise here with BSAWorking as a freelance web designer you’ll find yourself naturally jumping from project-to-project. This quick pace comes with the lifestyle and requires some serious dedication. You cannot get lost in the royalties of extra touch-ups and recoloring textures. You need to understand how to freelance working with a bottom line. This should be your ultimate goal to achieve on every project. When working for many clients it will be difficult jumping through hoops to accommodate design choices. But in this article I’d like to share a few tips for setting your…

• 21 Fantastic Examples of Sliders in Web Design

  Gisele Muller

  13 May 2012 | 11:18 pm

  Advertise here with BSASliders are an excellent way to organize and highlight important content on a site. They can also be used to display a good amount of content within a limited amount of screen real estate. The most popular way to add a slider or slideshow to a website is still jQuery, which seems to have a new plugin released every day. In order to give you some inspiration, we’ve gathered 21 very good examples of how sliders are being used today. Hufton + Crow Pure Pleasure Design Atelier rdio Olly Sorsby Studio Chirpy Aveillant Level Planoform The Kitchen x-doria The Barrelhouse…

• Inspiration: Packaging Design

  Gisele Muller

  11 May 2012 | 7:55 am

  Advertise here with BSAPackage design can be a good alternative place for finding inspiration. From textures to color schemes and typography, we can get a lot of references from packaging designs. A good place to browse – other than your local shops and/or supermarket – if you are also a package lover is lovelypackage.com, a nice website that curates the best of the package world. Today we gathered a few examples of inspiring packaging design from their website to showcase here. Check out each one of them and click on the images to find out more about each design and their…

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• Kristina Halvorson on The NBSP Show

  Gene Crawford

  17 May 2012 | 10:19 am

  This episode features Kristina Halvorson (@halvorson) and is hosted by Christopher Schmitt and Ari Stiles. Syndicated from this post. Play or Download the Interview Download MP3 (39.7 MB / 54:46) Subscribe to the Show iTunes / RSS feed Bio Kristina lives in St. Paul, Minnesota with her two young children, whom she often quotes on Twitter. She is the founder and CEO of Brain Traffic, a world-renowned content strategy consultancy. She’s also the author of Content Strategy for the Web (2009)– recently out in its 2nd Edition, and is the founder of “Confab: The Content Strategy…

• video.disney.com

  Gene Crawford

  17 May 2012 | 10:00 am

  Well hello there, newly responsive video.disney.com — you’re lookin’ *fine*. /via @simplebits — Responsive Design (@RWD) May 16, 2012 The Disney Video is pretty well done, nice large image slider and clean grid for other video views. It’s responsive which is very cool to see being done for a site like this. Very cool Disney quote in the markup too:

• demicreative.com

  Gene Crawford

  17 May 2012 | 7:14 am

  Submitted by: Dan Spencer @demicreative Role: Designer & Developer I love this clean crisp layout. The “slide into” fixed header is a nice little interaction and surprise. It’s moments like that when you fall head over heals for a site design for me. I like the transition from the large rectangle photo to the circles. The responsive bits are well done too. Beautiful site.

• madeinhaus.com

  Gene Crawford

  16 May 2012 | 1:00 pm

  I immediately love the content hierarchy on the home page, the shapes and spacing of the content groupings really let it ease into your view. The fixed header is a nice touch, especially the slight transparency as you scroll. Really loving the circle images and the blocks of copy used like they are throughout the site. It gets better with the subpages too, check it out in detail and let us know what you think too.

• webdagene.no

  Gene Crawford

  16 May 2012 | 10:00 am

  Really fun responsive conference website design. I love how the main illustrations interact differently with the other screen sizes. The illustrations are also really fun too. Overall it’s a lovely website for a conference and if the show is as good as the site they can’t lose.

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  Desizn Tech

• Designing Landing Page for Conversions

  dt_guest_author

  24 Apr 2012 | 10:18 am

  Landing pages can have a lot of different styles – but there are few things that they do tend to have in common. A well designed landing page is decently clutter free, makes it clear what the site is about, and presents a clear call to action. Usually, the call to action involves following just one or two simple steps. In this post we will look into some of the technique and elements that make a great landing page . You have set up your website, perfected your SEO, and put together a killer PPC campaign. Now all you need to do is wait for the money to roll in, right? Possibly. However,…

• Why Minimal Web Design Works? Examples and Analysis

  Kawsar Ali

  18 Apr 2012 | 8:40 am

  Leonardo da Vinci once said, “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication”, and in my opinion he was right. If you can master minimalism in your designs for websites or print, you can achieve an appearance of elegance and a feeling of effortlessness – but as designers, we are often questioned by the clients that employ us, as the minimalist approach is often confused as a way to avoid work, or to cheat them out of using all that space they have paid for. Getting around client expectations of minimalism can be difficult, so hopefully, this handful of amazingly simple, but beautifully…

• Free Pricing Table PSD Layout

  Kawsar Ali

  16 Apr 2012 | 8:18 am

  This freebie is a pricing table for your next product, service, or app. The design is fully customizable. Feel free to download and tweak it to make it your own.This set is designed by Bestpsdfreebies.com exclusively for Desizn Tech. Click on to image to see a large preview and download is after the image. Download Princing Table About Best PSD Freebies The ultimate place to get some free PSD design resources handcrafted by Michael Reimer. There are icons, sliders, buttons, banners and much, much more. These resources are free to download and use. Note from the Designer: Feel free to give me…

• How to Break Away From Boring Design Standards

  Kawsar Ali

  29 Mar 2012 | 9:19 am

  Once upon a time, there was really no such thing as a set of design standards. The world wide web was fairly new, and the tools we had for design were seriously limited. In 1997, I became acquainted with a graphic designer named Moyra through a forum, who went on to launch her own modest boutique of free web graphics. She was innovating design techniques with the first consumer versions of Paint Shop Pro, and nothing else like it had been seen on the web quite like it. She became wildly popular, not just for her beautiful graphics, but because her interface concepts later on were truly…

• Guidelines on Writing Effective Blog Post For Readers

  Kawsar Ali

  15 Mar 2012 | 9:30 am

  A compelling article or blog post never falls short of reader’s expectation. For any writer, be it  design, fiction, sci-fi, biographer, journalist, analyst or even the homegrown blogger, the ultimate aim is to reach out to their readers.When a reader comes across information that caters to his/her need, the writer’s aim to reach out is fulfilled. Today, the online community connects and shares thoughts and opinion by blogging, tweeting and so on. In this post we will discuss some points that can help you to write a better blog post/article. Purpose What compels a person to…

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• WANTED: Web Developers

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  3 May 2012 | 8:39 am

  My company Harkable.com is on the hunt for freelance web developers, preferably based in the UK but not essential. We’re mainly focused on PHP developers but we’re open to any skill set. Fill in our freelance form to get in touch. What do we do? Established in 2011, Harkable is a creative social technology company based in London, UK. Harkable’s creative approach to social technology combines a passion for building innovative and exciting solutions to reach consumers, alongside a strategic and analytical method in everything we do. The Harkable team has a unique knowledge of…

• 6 Useful PHP code snippets

  Ashley

  6 Feb 2012 | 2:30 am

  Here’s a selection of really useful PHP code snippets that I find using on a weekly basis. You could use these as is or expand them as part of other applications or add them to a php class. Adjust server time If you have a server in a different timezone to you then you might be seeing funny things happen when you add the time to a MySQL database for example. You can fix this by adding or subtracting hours as in the example below. $now = date('Y-m-d-G'); $now = strftime("%Y-%m-%d-%H", strtotime("$now -8 hours")); Create a slug URL from string of text Here we’re…

• Create an error page to handle all errors with PHP

  Ashley

  31 Jan 2012 | 4:39 am

  Here’s a very simple solution to handling a variety of HTTP errors like 404, 500.. etc in one php file. All we need to do is create an array of error codes and match against them by picking up the global redirect status code using PHP. This means that we can use one page the handle multiple errors. The Code You’ll need to update your .htaccess file so when an error is detected the server knows how to handle the request. In our case we’re going to forward all the listed errors to our generic errors.php file. ErrorDocument 400 /errors.php ErrorDocument 403 /errors.php…

• PHP check if your website is up

  Ashley

  30 Jan 2012 | 2:30 am

  Here’s a basic but useful snippet to either check that a website is online or domain exist. It’s a very simple function that uses CURL to check the response from a given URL. if a response is received we can assume that the site is up/online. The Code function isSiteAvailable($url) { //check, if a valid url is provided if(!filter_var($url, FILTER_VALIDATE_URL)) { return 'URL provided wasn\'t valid'; } //make the connection with curl $cl = curl_init($url); curl_setopt($cl,CURLOPT_CONNECTTIMEOUT,10); curl_setopt($cl,CURLOPT_HEADER,true); curl_setopt($cl,CURLOPT_NOBODY,true);…

• Animate through a set of list items with jQuery

  Ashley

  27 Jan 2012 | 5:29 am

  Here’s an interesting code snippet I’ve found handy in past projects. Great for highlighting specific information within an application or web page. To start with lets have a brief explanation as to what we’re going to be doing. We have a set of items in a list, and we want to iterate though the list increasing and decreasing the font size. Here’s how it’s done. The Code Firstly we setup three variables that are used in the function, notice that we’re chaining the variables instead of declaring ‘var’ each time which is the optimal way of…

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  27 Apr 2012 | 8:30 am

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• LoveSussex.com is live!

  Alexander Rehm

  30 Apr 2012 | 1:22 pm

  I am very pleased to announce that we launched the LoveSussex.com website today! The website features beautiful imagery and content about things to do in Sussex, which is only an hour away from London. Be it culture, seaside, hertiage or countryside, the website offers something for everyone! This website was designed by yours truly, and is built using NVG‘s modular CMS Pro.  Click here to visit the LoveSussex.com website Happy days

• Alex’s Mum’s Pizza Dough Recipe

  Alexander Rehm

  25 Mar 2012 | 6:10 am

  This is the pizza dough - I have added some Rosemary and Oregano to the dough for a bit of an extra kick And now for something completely different: Since so many people asked for the recipe, here goes: this is my mum’s recipe, which makes me extra proud as it has turned out to be an amazing feast whenever I made it.As you can see from the picture, this is how much pizza this recipe makes, so feel free to adjust   Ingredients: 300 g quark (normally located in the soft cheese aisle as 250g packs) 12 TBSP milk 12 TBSP olive oil (plus extra if dough is too dry while mixing) pinch of…

• Brands are tapping into the potential of targeting communities – and so can you!

  admin

  8 Mar 2012 | 4:19 pm

  In my second post on the subject of Brands monitoring and making best use of social networks I will focus on your target audiences, and in particular communities or niche markets that are already active in social media. As a company, brand or destination you might feel that you’re only just starting to dabble in social media, whereas your audience has already a much better understanding and might to take you seriously, but fret not! There is more to social media than just Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr! What (and who!) do you want to target? To begin with, let’s have a quick look…

• Why monitoring your brand on social networks is important

  Alexander Rehm

  3 Mar 2012 | 5:09 pm

  A few months ago I gave a talk in London about the use of social media for travel and tourism industries, which I think was very well received (considering I received no complaints but follow-up questions I take that as successful), and one of the key questions that was asked a couple of times was – should brands monitor what is being said about them? Why should they? Is it worth the effort? What do you focus on? How would this be monitored? And more importantly, is there an ROI to be taken from this? So, I thought I’d begin a little set of articles about this. Why monitor your…

• Show me Wales – iPhone / iPad app released!

  Alexander Rehm

  2 Mar 2012 | 2:51 am

  We have just launched the Show me Wales iPhone / iPad app! Show Me Wales is a comprehensive tourist guide to Wales including full details of hundreds of attractions, activities, places to eat, towns & villages and places to stay. With plenty of ideas about great places to visit whatever your interests, this app will be an invaluable guide to Wales. The data is fully cached on the phone so you don’t need a signal to use it. The app allows you to plan a trip to Wales or to find nearby entries when in Wales. The search functionality allows you to: Choose an area Search near a town Search…

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• 5 Popular Video Apps Bloggers Must Use

  admin

  16 May 2012 | 2:19 am

  Blogs have become one of the most popular things on the Internet. From individuals to businesses, blogs offer a perfect platform for one to share his/her thoughts in an informal way. The huge popularity of blogging has also scaled up the competition among bloggers who look for newer ways to promote their blogs and gather [...]

• Drupal Website Improvement: Tips to Improve SEO and Traffic of Website

  admin

  10 May 2012 | 12:43 am

  In recent years, Drupal developers have achieved a great height and Drupal has quickly become one of the most renowned and respected Content Management System. These days, lots of companies are switching over to it in order to get a great deal of customization as well as widely enhanced functionality. SEO friendly CMS of Drupal is [...]

• Where to Search Open Source Tools and how to Evaluate Them?

  admin

  2 May 2012 | 12:17 am

  We all know, there are millions of open source software, tools and directories available on web but to find out suitable open source tools and directories and to evaluate them is definitely a tough task. Let’s consider a scenario – How would you find a suitable email clients for your organization? How would you initiate the [...]

• Top 5 SEO Tips you Must Know about Drupal

  admin

  25 Apr 2012 | 11:15 pm

  Drupal, being the most preferred free content management system, it holds very important place in website design and planning its outlook. It is perfect for building personal web pages to the corporate websites. The drupal development process can make your website look what you actually want it to look like as it helps you in [...]

• Is Open Source Ecommerce the Right Choice for Online Store Development?

  admin

  10 Apr 2012 | 12:24 am

  This is the age of technology and technology has made inroads in almost every aspect of our lives. Technological advancements have certainly made our lives much simpler. When it comes to shopping, we have tons of ecommerce stores to help us buy any product without leaving our homes. In today’s time, it has become mandatory [...]

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• Helping Your Clients Build an Effective Mobile Strategy

  Jacob Gube

  17 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  Advertise here with BSA It can be a challenge convincing clients to add new strategies to their existing Web presence. In a perfect world, a client would simply say, "You’re the expert. You know what’s best. Do whatever needs to be done to make it happen!" But, unfortunately, it just doesn’t work like that. Granted, we shouldn’t expect smart business managers to implement every new thing just because we tell them it’s a good idea. That wouldn’t be cost effective. But what if you know in your gut that the future of a client’s business may be…

• 10 Excellent Online Payment Systems

  Jacob Gube

  15 May 2012 | 9:34 pm

  Advertise here with BSA In this article, we’ll be reviewing my top 10 online payment systems for accepting payments on the Web. While many of the companies on this list have been available to online merchants for years, many are also now getting into new areas of online payments such as social commerce and in-store online card reader systems. A Quick Primer on Online Payment Systems Before getting started, here are just a few things to know about online payment systems. ACH payments are electronic credit and debit transfers, allowing customers to make payments from their bank accounts…

• Ultra Sleek Accordion Slider: Free PSD Template

  Jacob Gube

  13 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  Advertise here with BSA This exclusive freebie on Six Revisions, brought to you by www.bestpsdfreebies.com, is a design mockup of an accordion slider that can be used to display content. It comes in 3 variations. Each slider variation has a unique texture design with a hover effect on the 3rd slider tab. This freebie comes in 3 separate and neatly organized PSD files that allow for endless customizable options. Previews Here are the 3 accordion sliders: Slider 1 Slider 2 Slider 3 License Feel free to use this accordion slider for personal or commercial projects. If you would like to share…

• 5 Reasons Why Metaphors Can Improve the User Experience

  Jacob Gube

  11 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  Advertise here with BSA There are many ways to experience the world around us. Especially offline, we can make use of our different senses to collect information, interpret our environment and make judgments. On the Web, however, our senses are more limited. As designers, we need to present information carefully to make sure our users think, feel and do the right thing. A great way to help your users understand abstract content, create a sense of familiarity, trigger emotions, draw attention and motivate action are metaphors. "The way we think, what we experience, and what we do every…

• 30 Minimalist Portfolio Website Designs for Inspiration

  Jacob Gube

  4 Apr 2012 | 5:00 am

  Advertise here with BSA There seems to be a recent trend whereby creatives are aesthetically stripping down their online portfolios to their bare essentials. (UK-based web designer/web developer Kean Richmond recently discussed this trend in an article about "undesign", and the possible reasons why this trend is becoming widespread.) In this showcase, you’ll get to see 30 great examples of minimalist portfolio sites for your inspiration. 1. Eleven Made 2. Jessica Caldwell 3. Buero Buero 4. Thuy Truc 5. Igor Zagnienski 6. DB Works 7. Andy Mangold 8. Alexander Munk 9. Mickaël…

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• Your Guide to Using WordPress for Microblogging

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  15 May 2012 | 4:06 pm

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• Showcase of Artistic Hand Lettering in Web Design

  Chris Spooner

  14 May 2012 | 2:00 am

  With websites being built from digital code it’s difficult to imagine them being crafted by hand, but this post showcases a bunch of websites that feature custom hand lettering in traditional mediums. In place of fonts these websites boast hand crafted typography to add a real artistic touch to the design.G’noshAustin EastcidersThe Soup PeddlerKansas City CreepFestGiveBeyond.MeWhitmansKyle SteedKolonienOdosketchMarie CatribsAmazee LabsLet’s Do This!War ChildConvergeSE 2012Full Frontal 2011Making Connections EverydayBrand New Conference

• Line25 Sites of the Week for May 11th 2012

  Chris Spooner

  11 May 2012 | 2:00 am

  Line25 Sites of the Week is a weekly roundup of the most outstanding website designs that I stumble across during my every day browsing. In this week’s collection, we have designs from Guided Creative, Peaxl, Rdio, DS22 and Column Five.Guided CreativeView the websitePeaxlView the websiteRdioView the websiteDS22View the websiteColumn FiveView the website

• Handy Roundup of CSS3 Generators and Tools

  Chris Spooner

  7 May 2012 | 2:00 am

  With the latest advances in CSS3 many of the effects that were once only achievable in Photoshop can now be replicated in CSS code, but it’s sometimes difficult to visualise the appearance of these effects when staring at a few lines of syntax. This is where CSS generators come in handy, this roundup of tools makes it easy to create the exact CSS effects you need with the help of graphical interfaces.All in One CSS3 GeneratorsCSS3 GeneratorCSS 3.0 MakerCSS3 SandboxCSS Layouts and GridsCSS Layout GeneratorVariable Grid SystemBlueprinterThe 1KB CSS GridGridinatorGrid DesignerCSS3 Gradient…

• Line25 Sites of the Week for May 4th 2012

  Chris Spooner

  4 May 2012 | 2:00 am

  Line25 Sites of the Week is a weekly roundup of the most outstanding website designs that I stumble across during my every day browsing. In this week’s collection, we have designs from dConstruct, Lore, Lifetree Creative, redpepper and Elaine Fisher.dConstructView the websiteLoreView the websiteLifetree CreativeView the websiteredpepperView the websiteElaine FisherView the website

• 20 Pure Websites with Clean White Backgrounds

  Chris Spooner

  30 Apr 2012 | 2:00 am

  Whenever we start work designing a website one of the first things we always do is throw a bunch of colours and textures onto the canvas, but sometimes a design will benefit from the clean and crisp appearance of a pure white background. This showcase rounds up 20 minimal website designs that prove that sometimes less is more.Information ArchitectsColor Grade ItFace. Works.MmDesignThe ManualAndy MangoldCasey BrittKyanWhat Happens Next?La Wine AgencyNew Gotham DesignsBig Bite CreativeWantfulHelen & HardYaron Schoenb14Eric Paul SnowdenWhitespaceHanzell VineyardsDecorated Playlists

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• Meet Crockford’s JSCheck

  Andrew Burgess

  16 May 2012 | 3:50 pm

  There are dozens of JavaScript testing frameworks, but most of them function in, more or less, the same way. However, Douglas Crockford’s JSCheck is considerably different from most. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how it’s different and why you should consider using it! Crockford describes JSCheck as a “specification-driven testing tool. Crockford describes JSCheck as a “specification-driven testing tool.” When using the frameworks you’re used to, you would write a test for a given piece of functionality, and, if that test passes, declare that the…

• How to Super-Scale Magento in the Cloud

  Jed Galbraith

  15 May 2012 | 12:31 pm

  This tutorial will help you prepare a Magento install for high traffic, better load times, and simpler ongoing site management. Ready? Requirements You can download the finished code for this tutorial, or launch the “magento-basic” Quickstart from your Pagoda Box account to test a working site. A Pagoda Box Account (free) A functional local Magento Install Local Development Software (MAMP or WAMP) Git Installed (Can use SFTP) The Pagoda Terminal Client Installed Fair Warning: This tutorial may change your life. Pagoda Box is not traditional hosting. The teachings in this article…

• Lots Of New Premium Content!

  Jeffrey Way

  14 May 2012 | 2:57 pm

  As Tuts+ Premium continues to sky-rocket, our ability to post better, more frequent, content has improved dramatically as well. This week, we have a variety of fun new things available to members! Course – How To Be A Terminal Pro In this fifteen-episode course, you’ll learn how to take advantage of that scary app you never touch: Terminal! We’ll begin with the obligatory “hello world” command, and work our way up to advanced usage. Course – JavaScript Testing With Jasmine Admit it: you say that you test your JavaScript, but, in reality, you…don’t. That’s okay; the…

• How to Convert a Widget into a Joomla Module

  KazKarizmatic

  11 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  This tutorial will cover the process of creating a basic Joomla module from an existing widget. We’re going to take a widget from Mixcloud, learn how to convert it into a Joomla module and, finally, distribute the extension to JED (Joomla Extension Directory). If you’ve never created a Joomla module before, this article is the best place to start! Step 1: Setting up Our Files Basic Files For every module created for Joomla, there are two files that absolutely need to be present. One file is a configuration XML file that will hold the module details and parameters and a PHP file…

• Aspect-Oriented Programming in PHP

  Chris Peters

  10 May 2012 | 9:01 am

  There’s a new player in town, and he brought new toys: The PHP World welcomes FLOW3, an enterprise application framework written and backed by the community of the TYPO3 CMS. FLOW3 can be used as standalone full-stack framework for your applications. It’s interesting, because it introduces some concepts of software development that haven’t been adapted to PHP before. Among these new concepts is “Aspect Oriented Programming”. We will have a look on the theory of the pattern, and will set up a basic FLOW3 Application and weave in our own aspect! Why Should I Care?

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• Giveaway contest - Digital copies of "The Best 365 Websites Around the World"

  14 May 2012 | 2:41 pm

  A book with the title The Best 365 Websites Around the World, who doesn't want to read that? Awwwards wrote this book and this week, we're giving away 5 digital copies. The book contains great content, which will give you loads of inspiration. Read the rules below to find out how you can join this contest: it's pretty simple! Make sure you join this contest quick, since it ends on May 21st. You'll automatically receive information if you have won a prize. Good luck to everyone! Also, make sure you subscribe to the RSS feed or follow me on Twitter to get updates on more future giveaways. Read…

• CSS3 quickie: The Facebook loading animation

  18 Feb 2012 | 2:43 am

  After the couple of jQuery Quickies that have been placed online on this website, I today present you a CSS3 quickie. Just a short walkthrough to create a simple effect, to learn some basic stuff. In this case, we're recreating the Facebook loading animation using CSS3 animations. I'm pretty sure that you've seen the animation before, if you're a Facebook user. We're using CSS3 keyframes to create the desired effect. We'll be using prefix free from @LeaVerou to use unprefixed CSS3 properties.    Take note this example only works properly in browser that support the keyframes…

• Giveaway contest - MightyDeals deal

  8 Feb 2012 | 12:49 am

  A great resource for all kind of webdevelopers and -designers has to be MightyDeals. They provide some great (daily) deals for webprofessionals, which simply means that you can get that font, brush or program for a way cheaper price so can finally get it. Today, we're giving away five of these amazingly useful deals to all the readers! And the best part is: You're able to decide which deal you want to have. Read the rules below to find out how you can join this contest: it's pretty simple! Make sure you join this contest quick, since it ends on February 15th. You'll automatically receive…

• Recreating the IBM Lotusphere logo in CSS3

  23 Jan 2012 | 12:52 pm

  A while ago, I visited the IBM Lotusphere 2012 conference page. One thing that I noticed immediately, was their beautiful logo on the background. Although it's design is very minimal and simple, the logo just looks very good. I wanted to recreate this logo using only HTML and CSS3. The main key to this effect is using the border-radius and overflow:hidden properties. I've created two versions: One that uses extra HTML elements, the second one uses CSS3 pseudo elements. Check out the demo to see how the logo looks like in your browser. Keep in mind, no images are used at all. Feel free to dig…

• Giveaway contest - Stickers by Sticker Mule

  9 Jan 2012 | 2:10 pm

  Since it was my 23rd birthday last weekend, and I wanted to start off the new year with some great goodies, I've got a great giveaway for everyone. Today, we're giving away store credit for all kinds of stickers by Sticker Mule! They could be useful for anything! Design your custom sticker, create die cut stickers or even create custom skins for your iPhone, laptop, Kindle or iPad. Read the rules below to find out how you can join this contest: it's pretty simple! Make sure you join this contest quick, since it ends on January 16th. You'll automatically receive information if you have won a…

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• Atomicdust: explaining design process

  Speider Schneider

  17 May 2012 | 4:20 am

  A St. Louis design group announced a special gathering at a local design studio for a program entitled, “Educational Night: The Business of Design.” The evening’s program was hosted by a local design studio that is making leaps and bounds in the local and national scene, so it didn’t take long for the reservations to pour in until there were no more spaces to be had.The studio, Atomicdust, certainly seemed to have the inside information on success, having been recognized by the One Show, Step, Print, and Create Magazine as well as local and regional Addy awards, so getting…

• Telling stories with your designs

  Dan Rajan

  16 May 2012 | 4:15 am

  Websites are incredibly versatile as a medium, to be used to display information and other content, and if well designed they can do this in an enjoyable way that’s easy for the reader to digest.This can be done through combining a site persona with an ongoing narrative, consistent throughout, which will all come together to create a ‘story’ through which you can deliver relevant content.It’s important to recognize as a designer that the story, which the content is then based on, comes before anything else in the site.The content can’t simply be ‘dropped’ into the site…

• Customizing the WordPress login page for consistent branding

  Cameron

  15 May 2012 | 4:19 am

  Despite the consumer-focused nature of the WordPress content management software, an increasing number of larger organizations and even businesses are adopting WordPress to manage their site’s content — especially corporate blogs and customer outreach programs that take advantage of social media and interaction humanize a company’s brand.These larger organizations aren’t content to let their backend user interface be branded using WordPress logos and design cues; instead, they prefer to customize the software and ensure that all of their employees know that they’re…

• What’s new for designers, May 2012

  Cameron

  14 May 2012 | 4:29 am

  The May edition of what’s new for web designers and developers includes new web apps, jQuery plugins, grid tools, CSS tools, WordPress resources, productivity and business tools, responsive design resources, and some really great new fonts.Many of the resources below are free or very low cost, and are sure to be useful to a lot of designers and developers out there.As always, if we’ve missed something you think should have been included, please let us know in the comments. And if you have an app or other resource you’d like to see included next month, tweet it to…

• Our favorite tweets of the weekMay 7-May 13, 2012

  Cameron

  13 May 2012 | 4:32 am

  Every week we tweet a lot of interesting stuff highlighting great content that we find on the web that can be of interest to web designers.The best way to keep track of our tweets is simply to follow us on Twitter, however, in case you missed some here’s a quick and useful compilation of the best tweets that we sent out this past week.Note that this is only a very small selection of the links that we tweeted about, so don’t miss out.To keep up to date with all the cool links, simply follow us @DesignerDepotAn Introduction to Underscore.js – Part 2 Array-like collections…

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• UX ≠ UI

  Kent Nguyen

  17 May 2012 | 8:36 am

  This is a guest post by Kent Nguyen, a veteran Web and iOS developer. His previous post on iOS development was highly valuable and shared across multiple tech blogs. What is UX? UX stands for User eXperience. A little more comprehensive would be: the entire interaction that starts even before your user uses your product until long after. I don’t remember when I began to hear the term UX, but definitely not when Windows eXPerience was introduced. I’m pretty sure all the hype about having great UX just started within the last two years. Before that, everything I knew about making…

• Deposit Photos: take your blog to another level with high quality photos and graphics

  Catalin Zorzini

  16 May 2012 | 8:01 am

  Disclosure: This is a paid review, if you wish to purchase a review for your website get in touch on email. Only accepting high quality products and services aimed at web professionals. As a Blogger you know how to craft wonderful posts that convey your words, feelings and convictions. Your opinion and your voice are unique. Pairing that voice with strong, emotionally resonant photographs would make your blog stand out among the crowd, as people are always drawn words by way of powerful pictures. The problem; you’re no photographer, and purchasing photos online is difficult and costly.

• 7 Nationality-Influenced Patterns to Inspire Your Website Design

  Tom Chu

  15 May 2012 | 8:21 am

  design patterns that have come from traditional visuals of nationalities or world regions. Sometimes we pick up on this, and other times we are not so certain of the origins of a certain pattern to which we are drawn. Even more often, viewers won’t pick up on those influences when they witness the final product of your website. But just because they don’t know where the inspiration came from doesn’t mean you won’t benefit. So here are seven fantastic patterns that will be sure to inspire your own website design, all based on nationalities and world regions. 1. Persian…

• CSS Awards – 44 Creative Sites with Scrolling Effect

  CSS Awards

  14 May 2012 | 8:37 am

  We asked the CSS Awards team to create a selection with the greatest submissions from the last week. Check them out below and suggest other entries in the comments! Also, feel free to submit here other cool finds or your own creations. 360° Langstrasse Zürich Modo Luce cultural solutions uk Why Interactive Showreel Tiquino International Web Video Production Samuel Esteves Two more Natasha Stefanenko Galoper Design Gut Lärchenhof Kerstin Fuderholz Posta Even Technologies Silent Auction mini site Weight and Things Edp Renovaveis 2011 Malagä Création Montana Grill Express BEE Creative…

• All the Tools You Need to Create and Launch Your Website for Only $59 instead of $650

  Catalin Zorzini

  10 May 2012 | 8:01 am

  ONLY 200 bundles left so if you’ve ever thought about building and launching a professional website NOW is your time to get after it. This killer bundle contains 9 top quality tools that will give you everything you need to create and launch a professional website for only $59! Through the power of WordPress you don’t even need to know a single line of code to get your site up and running! Backup your WordPress files with CodeGuard, Promote your blog posts with Hello Bar, Nail down your email campaigns with Mad Mimi, Establish your social media presence with Sendible, and get 5…

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  Award winning web design, flash, animation, 3d, web development, post production, MindSmack.com

• We have just released our 1st major iPad app video game. Bzzzzzzz…Enter…FlySmacker!

  admin

  10 May 2012 | 6:39 pm

  Your MISSION…if you choose to accept it… is to get past all of our exciting levels and get every piece of delicious food WITHOUT letting any fly eat it. FlySmack it up and kill all of the flies with your powerful electrifying glove and your awesome interactive flyswatter. Win the most amazing virtual trophies ever [...]

• MindSmack launches Baby Tap & Learn Educational iPad App

  admin

  3 May 2012 | 9:54 am

  Now your baby or toddler can tap and learn numbers, see the cutest animals, learn shapes and hear some special music tones all in 1 application. If you would like us to add anything to this application for your baby or toddler, please let us know and we will work on it for you! Click [...]

• Fort Lee Schools Lead Way Forward In School Security Planning With MapEverywhere powered by MapOS

  admin

  20 Feb 2012 | 4:30 pm

  FORT LEE, NJ (CBSNewYork) - In an emergency, seconds count. It took police nine minutes to respond to the Columbine High School shooting, but it took them 90 minutes to locate a building map. But one borough in New Jersey is leading the way in preventing that problem. Fort Lee is now the first school [...]

• App-ocalypse

  admin

  19 Dec 2011 | 2:58 pm

  300,000+ on Android and thousands more on other platforms. The average user has 65 apps installed on their phone (source: Flurry). Many of us have more. Entire businesses have been built to solve the problem of “app discovery” – that is, a way to supplement the limited app search mechanisms built into the vendors’ own [...]

• Free iPhone Apps that Make Shopping a Cinch

  admin

  19 Dec 2011 | 2:53 pm

  FastMall has been featured on Mashable Tech as one of their 7 Free iPhone Apps that Make Shopping a Cinch. Never get lost in the mall again! This navigational tool provides an interactive map of your the mall you’re currently browsing. Find the fastest route between stores or locate a restroom with the punch of [...]

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• Pixar Nearly Lost Toy Story 2 to a Bad Backup

  Tom Kenny

  10 May 2012 | 7:41 am

• The Smashing Book #3

  Tom Kenny

  7 May 2012 | 5:41 pm

  I’ve had the eBook for a little while now but have only recently had the time to start reading it and thought it would be a good time to get started as you can now get hold of the eBook version yourself. The first chapter by Paul Boag is great as it really encourages you to try and understand the ‘why’ of a redesign by focusing on the business reasons and whether you actually do need to redesign or simply realign for now. I can’t wait to read the rest.

• Experimental Page Layout Inspired by Flipboard

  Tom Kenny

  7 May 2012 | 5:53 am

  Yet another impressive experiment and demo from Codrops.

• The Samsung Galaxy S III: The First Smartphone Designed Entirely By Lawyers

  Tom Kenny

  5 May 2012 | 4:49 pm

  I can’t stand such obvious design theft that Samsung Mobile have been guily of lately so it’s good to see them address this issue with the latest in the Galaxy line even if it does look a bit ugly. So Samsung, was it worth it? Your product won’t sell as well, but you won’t piss off one of your biggest component customers either. I understand the motivation, but I still feel like you’ve sold your soul. You mean the same soul they basically stole from Apple?

• Carved Wood Panel

  Tom Kenny

  24 Apr 2012 | 4:01 am

  Fantastic carved wood effect created using Photoshop layer style by Diego Monzon. Check out the rebounds on Dribbble of other people using this effect. Get it here: http://dmonzon.com/freebies/carved-wood-panel-free-psd/

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• Responsive Web Design – Ideas, Technology, and Examples

  Krishna Solanki

  17 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  The web design industry is constantly evolving, whether that be with the latest trends in design – big header images, large photographic backgrounds, etc, or with the latest technologies – HTML5, jQuery, CSS3, and so on. It's important as a web designer and developer to keep up with these ever changing “trends” within the industry. One of the biggest “trends” that has hit this field over the past year or so, is the concept of responsive web design. It has become much more than just a buzz word and has taken the industry by storm. It is clearly not going away. If anything, if you…

• Artistic, Creative and Imaginative Painted Fingers and Hands

  Carol Francis

  16 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  Boredom or spare 'empty' time can inspire people to do the strangest things with great results! Finger art is just one of those strange but magical pastimes. There is probably more patience than skill required for the majority of examples of finger art, but in my opinion, patience is a skill in itself. Here we have collected some very creative and effective finger art, followed by some painted hands that are truly artistically, imaginatively and skillfully created. Artistic, Creative and Imaginative Painted Fingers and Hands Funny Fingers from Matta Finger Art by Nader Yamoun Meet the Mr…

• Betterment: Make Your Money Work Harder for Freelancers

  Onextrapixel Team

  15 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  Studies have shown, that if you can picture your future-self, it’s easier to increase savings – so how do you see yourself in the future? People always have the mindset of working hard for money to secure their future or retirement but in these uncertain times where inflation, high cost of living, economic crisis and other mitigating factors, just working hard may not be the solution for a comfortable life in the future. This is especially important for freelancers where a fixed salary is often impossible. So you would want to make your money work harder, but how? Well, you could try your…

• Showcase of 50 Stunning Poster Designs

  Jameel Khan

  14 May 2012 | 6:00 am

  Although often overlooked, posters are, for sure one of the most excellent ways in which you can effectively communicate your clients’ information to their prospective customers or buyers. Although in the graphics industry designing or printing a poster is one of the most excruciating areas where clients would like to convey the whole thing from company to product to catch the attention of the most number of prospective customers. Poster designs symbolize the fundamental nature of a business or event, and therefore can be a great way to demonstrate one’s creativity. They permit artists to…

• 7 Non-Web-Based Wireframe Tools

  Ludmila Pasol

  11 May 2012 | 6:15 am

  Wireframes are a simple yet effective way to plan and prototype the layout of a website before writing any code. They help structure ideas and test assumptions, and are great for facilitating early feedback from clients. That's why, over the past few years, wireframing has become an integral part of web design and web development. Therefore, the question is not whether to create wireframes, but rather how. Although there are dozens of web-based wireframe tools available, I prefer to do my wireframing in a native desktop application for the following reasons: I can work offline at places with…

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• 30 Stunning Blue Business Cards

  Sunalini Rana

  15 May 2012 | 7:46 am

  Blues are something that we never like to encounter but the blue color is widely used as a sober and soft shade which soothes the mind and passes a peaceful vibration to the eyes. Though the color has a not-so- vibrant

• 35 Awesome Double-Sided Business Cards

  Sunalini Rana

  14 May 2012 | 6:40 am

  Create an impressive impact on your potential clients with double-sided business cards. Designers have been offering smart and functional business cards using both sides for a purpose. You can promote your logo and brand on one side while information on the

• 30 Exciting Red Business Cards

  Sunalini Rana

  10 May 2012 | 6:39 am

  Everyone wants his business card to catch the attention of the receiver and get him to do business ultimately. The first step in this direction which revolves around getting the attention of the client is very important. You must make sure

• 30 Inspiring Examples of Textures in Web Design

  Sunalini Rana

  9 May 2012 | 7:19 am

  A good web designer is one who can produce a design which satisfies the requirements of the client and finds favor with the viewers too. When a client approaches a particular designer for designing his website, he tells the designer about

• 50 Extraordinary Marilyn Monroe Pictures

  Sunalini Rana

  8 May 2012 | 7:49 am

  No other actress is as popular after her death as Marilyn Monroe. The star, who ruled the Hollywood in 1950s and 1960s, had a magnetic personality and therefore, the present generation is also aware of the phenomenon Marilyn was. She was

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• Pixar Nearly Lost Toy Story 2 to a Bad Backup

  Tom Kenny

  10 May 2012 | 7:41 am

• The Smashing Book #3

  Tom Kenny

  7 May 2012 | 5:41 pm

  I’ve had the eBook for a little while now but have only recently had the time to start reading it and thought it would be a good time to get started as you can now get hold of the eBook version yourself. The first chapter by Paul Boag is great as it really encourages you to try and understand the ‘why’ of a redesign by focusing on the business reasons and whether you actually do need to redesign or simply realign for now. I can’t wait to read the rest.

• Experimental Page Layout Inspired by Flipboard

  Tom Kenny

  7 May 2012 | 5:53 am

  Yet another impressive experiment and demo from Codrops.

• The Samsung Galaxy S III: The First Smartphone Designed Entirely By Lawyers

  Tom Kenny

  5 May 2012 | 4:49 pm

  I can’t stand such obvious design theft that Samsung Mobile have been guily of lately so it’s good to see them address this issue with the latest in the Galaxy line even if it does look a bit ugly. So Samsung, was it worth it? Your product won’t sell as well, but you won’t piss off one of your biggest component customers either. I understand the motivation, but I still feel like you’ve sold your soul. You mean the same soul they basically stole from Apple?

• Carved Wood Panel

  Tom Kenny

  24 Apr 2012 | 4:01 am

  Fantastic carved wood effect created using Photoshop layer style by Diego Monzon. Check out the rebounds on Dribbble of other people using this effect. Get it here: http://dmonzon.com/freebies/carved-wood-panel-free-psd/

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• 50 Awesome Photoshop Text Effect Tutorials

  Unais

  16 May 2012 | 1:09 am

  50 Awesome Photoshop Text Effect Tutorials are displayed here in this post. Photoshop is a boon for photographers, designers and design lovers. There are various effects that can be experimented using Photoshop tools and features and one of the best effects out of these are the text effect. Imagine the world without brilliant text effects – people would have been tired of reading dull articles, advertising slogans and there would have been no such term as Text design existing. Thanks to Photoshop and its text effect features that people could enjoy all the host of text designs and the wide…

• 50 Stunning Reflections in Photography

  nahid

  18 Apr 2012 | 10:30 am

  50 stunning reflections in photography are displayed here. Photography is a creative art that has emerged as a skilled professional career over the years. While in earlier times, people used to pursue photography as a part of their hobby and fascination, this creative art has turned out as one of the most sought jobs in the creative field in the present time. There are wide range of photography courses both online and offline to help beginners in their learning process of photography. Anyone looking forward for inspiration in reflection photography can explore this gallery of stunning…

• Fantastic Underwater Photography

  nahid

  22 Mar 2012 | 11:59 pm

  Fantastic Underwater Photography: Underwater photography is the most difficult and it requires many skills and patience to capture some great shots underwater. Many photographers have risked their lives in these dangerous waters to capture some of the best shots, In this post I have listed some of the best shots taken underwater that will inspire you, there is no harm in trying out underwater photography but always try out in safe waters such as pool. In recent times I have seen many talented photographers with greatest skills that have shocked me, thanks you flickr and other blogs that…

• 50 Brilliant Examples of Action Photography

  nahid

  16 Mar 2012 | 8:15 am

  50 Brilliant Examples of Action Photography: Photography has endless possibilities and they are creative new ways almost everyday in photography and now in this internet era we can get inspired easily with the amazing quality of photographs by some of the talented photographers across the glob. In this post I present some of the best action photography that are taken so beautifully, this action photography requires great skill and it should be taken quickly or you might miss the shot. There are various locations where you can get started with action photography, here I have listed out 50…

• 50 Excellent Photography WordPress Themes

  nahid

  15 Mar 2012 | 2:02 am

  50 Excellent Photography WordPress Themes: WordPress is the most popular blogging CMS that is easy to customize to any needs possible. There are variety of places where wordpress is used apart from blogging, in this post we present excellent photography wordpress themes that are brilliantly made and easy to control without any web-design experience. These wordpress themes comes with a custom panel that will help you control it the way you want. WordPress has a very easy admin interface that is easy to understand and these themes have a special control panel with it to make your life more…

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• The Avengers: Action, Humor, Great FX and Box Office Records

  Andy Gongea

  6 May 2012 | 7:15 pm

  Just in case you we’re living under a rock or in wilderness, Marvel’s The Avengers had its premiere in USA this weekend. It may not be much for the masses, but for moviegoers and fans this is it. The clash between these wondrous super heroes has started and some of the most unique powers are about to collide. The Avengers’ Inception Published by Marvel Comics in September 1963, The Avengers was created by iconic Jack Kirby and Stan Lee – two of the main forces in the comic books domain. Initially the team consisted of Iron Man, Ant-Man, Wasp, Thor and Hulk, and along…

• Top Five Best Phones for Busy Professionals

  Guest

  20 Apr 2012 | 3:24 am

  When it comes to choosing a business phone, there are definitely a lot of options to pick from. As a business professional, you need to jump on the bandwagon and buy a smartphone that's going to work all the time at a high-level: you don't want to miss an important email or a phone call just because your phone is having problems. Here are the top five phones that you may want to consider getting for business purposes. iPhone 4S iPhone 4S is the latest version of the popular iPhone series and it has a lot to offer business professionals. With the iPhone 4S, you can use the Siri voice…

• Web Design Inspiration: The Honest Company with the Awesome Design

  Andy Gongea

  11 Apr 2012 | 9:44 am

  9 out of 10 guys will say to you that Jessica Alba is hot. The other guy doesn’t know who Jessica Alba is. The reason for mentioning her in this post is that, The Honest Company is founded by Jessica. The site is very well designed, has a nice colors scheme and it can be an example for how to design with end purpose in mind. The Honest Company: Visit Website

• The New Photoshop CS6 – Beauty and Features

  Andy Gongea

  22 Mar 2012 | 9:23 am

  People … this is huge Huge HUGE. Adobe Photoshop CS6 Beta version has arrived. And it has a ton of new features and even bug fixes. Let’s get down to business and emphasize the most important features in this upcoming release. Layer Manipulation: Filtering, Searching and much more OMG! This feature will boost my productivity like no other feature. Being able to search through my hundreds layers and also to filter them by a number of criteria will help me easily identify a particular layer and manipulate my files. Stroke Styles This one is huge. Being able to create custom strokes…

• 20 Perfect Day Pictures for Your Inspiration

  Andy Gongea

  21 Feb 2012 | 6:40 pm

  A perfect day can be described in many ways based on different factors. But the best way to describe is through beautiful inspiring images. Enjoy! Make sure to visit authors’ profiles on Flickr. You will find many impressive shots there. Cheers!

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• Designer Spotlight: Dann Petty

  Chad

  17 May 2012 | 7:04 am

  Every week we are discovering new, awesome, design stars and showcasing them right here. The spotlight may hit on a logo designer, UI designer, web or graphic designer—we’re bringing you a new talent.These bad ass designers bring their “A” game time and time again and we hope that you will find this as a great design resource and be introduced to a few fellow peers along the way.Dann PettyWebsite | Twitter | Behance | Dribbble

• Web Critique #9: Always With Honor

  Mike Puglielli

  16 May 2012 | 7:55 am

  Web Critiques is a take on examining a current piece of web art and breaking it down. We show off the good, the bad, dos and dont’s, why and how it works (or doesn’t), and the list goes on.With every Web Critique we choose to focus on things that are relevant to the website and how they’re trying sell their brand while pushing a website that is product-centric, functional, and looks great.We spend a lot of time looking at big name blogs and sites, its not often we take a look at a portfolio, which most designers have themselves…and we could all use a little help in how we show off…

• For Your Inspiration: Videos that Burst Inspiration

  Mike Puglielli

  15 May 2012 | 7:54 am

  Weekly web series to bring you a small dose of inspiration. Join us as we tap into the designer’s itch for all things artistic, trendy, and otherwise magical.Spatially aware devices from Ishac Bertran on Vimeo.hypercompact from Igor Ginzburg on Vimeo.Starbucks™ & YWFT Hannah from YouWorkForThem on Vimeo.Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering from Ars Thanea on Vimeo.iphone- diorama from Mike Ko on Vimeo.

• Dribbble Invite Contest #2

  Mike Puglielli

  14 May 2012 | 7:57 am

  Its that time again. You show us your best stuff and we give you one of the most allusive invites known to the design community—dribbble. Check out how to enter. The inspiredology team has many goals, and perhaps the most important one, is making sure that we are doing our part in growing the design community; giving an invite to dribbble is one of those ways.Submit your best, get a dribbble inviteIt really is that simple, nothing fancy here. Show us your best piece (more accurate directions below) and, if we like your piece the most, you’ll get an invite. If you want to make…

• Friday Fix May 7 – May 11

  Chad

  11 May 2012 | 7:20 am

  The Friday Fix is a weekly recap of all things inspiring. We look at new web apps, portfolios, beautiful websites and anything else design related.Lee W RobinsonDo We Have Milk? by Teehan+LaxImageThinkSehsuchtThemezillaPinstagramSketch

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• Giveaway 5 Digital Copies of Awwwards Book 2011

  Ray Cheung

  17 May 2012 | 2:01 am

  Advertise here via BSAAwwwards are the awards that recognize and promote the talent and effort of the best developers, designers and web agencies in the world. An international jury made up of some of the most important designers, bloggers and Internet agencies. Their goal is to create a meeting point where web developers, designers and agencies across the world can share experiences, inspiration and knowledge: A community that bids for a more accessible, usable and beautiful Internet. They have published a Book: The Best 365 CSS Websites Around the World. It is compiled in more than 190…

• A Useful String Manipulation Extension for JavaScript

  Ray Cheung

  16 May 2012 | 2:01 am

  Advertise here via BSAJavascript lacks complete string manipulation operations. Underscore.string attempts to fill that gap. Underscore.string is JavaScript library for comfortable manipulation with strings, extension for Underscore.js inspired by Prototype.js, Right.js, Underscore and beautiful Ruby language. Underscore.string provides you several useful functions: capitalize, clean, includes, count, escapeHTML, unescapeHTML, insert, splice, startsWith, endsWith, titleize, trim, truncate and so on. It is released under MIT License. Requirements: JavaScript Framework Demo:…

• FnordMetric: Realtime App / Event Tracking Dashboard

  Ray Cheung

  15 May 2012 | 2:35 am

  Advertise here via BSAFnordMetric is a highly configurable (and pretty fast) realtime app/event tracking dashboard based on ruby eventmachine and redis. You define your own plotting and counting functions as ruby blocks. FnordMetric gives you a live dashboard, that shows who is using your app in realtime. You can select a single user and follow them step by step as well. Best of all, it’s free for download and you can install it on your own server. Requirements: - Demo: https://github.com/paulasmuth/fnordmetric License: License Free SponsorsProfessional Web Icons for Your Websites and…

• Create Beautiful Circular Switches with jQuery Knob

  Ray Cheung

  14 May 2012 | 2:05 am

  Advertise here via BSAjQuery Knob is powerful jQuery plugin that helps users to create beautiful circular switches like volume controls. It works by transforming any given input fields according to the values defined in its attributes and can be drag-and-dropped to change the value. It also facilitates users to define the min-max values, default value on initial load, color and put it into read only mode. It supports touch, mousewheel and keyboard events. It is released under GPL and MIT license. Requirements: - Demo: http://anthonyterrien.com/knob/ License: MIT, GPL License…

• Fast Multidimensional Filtering for Coordinated Views

  Ray Cheung

  11 May 2012 | 3:19 am

  Advertise here via BSACrossfilter is a JavaScript library for exploring large multivariate datasets in the browser. Crossfilter supports extremely fast (<30ms) interaction with coordinated views, even with datasets containing a million or more records; it was built to power analytics for Square Register, allowing merchants to slice and dice their payment history fluidly. Since most interactions only involve a single dimension, and then only small adjustments are made to the filter values, incremental filtering and reducing is significantly faster than starting from scratch. Crossfilter…

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• Quando Internet diventa l’ultima spiaggia di una politica morente

  Antonio Lupetti

  10 May 2012 | 4:23 pm

  Una volta c’era Silvio Berlusconi. Mattatore indiscusso, nel bene e nel male, del teatrino della politica italiana. Poi sono arrivati i casini. Quattro chiacchiere in privato con Napolitano e un rapido abbandono della scena.Adieu monsier le President. Prima di sloggiare però Silvio ha incoronato Alfano come suo successore. Qualcuno ha storto il naso. Nel suo schieramento in molti hanno ingoiato il rospo. Nei corridoi del Palazzo, i più smaliziati mormorano che l’appeal di Angelino non è proprio da sex bomb della politica. Metteteci pure un’immagine del PDL in affanno.

• Terremoto Yahoo! Cadono le prime teste dopo lo scandalo delle dichiarazioni false sul CV del CEO Scott Thompson

  Antonio Lupetti

  8 May 2012 | 2:01 pm

  La storia merita una certa attenzione. Per capirla tutta va ripercorsa fin dall’inizio. Che negli ultimi tempi Yahoo! non se la passasse per niente bene è affare noto a tutti. Nel 2009, il consiglio di amministrazione aveva invitato il fondatore Jerry Young a mettersi gentilmente da parte. La sua gestione nel ruolo di CEO era stata semplicemente disastrosa. Un mix di scarsa innovazione e scelte sbagliate che avevano portato Yahoo! sull’orlo del baratro. Al suo posto, i membri del board avevano calato l’asso nominando Carol Bartz nel ruolo di CEO. Donna di ferro, ex CEO di…

• Woork Up Video Episodio 1

  Antonio Lupetti

  7 May 2012 | 5:20 pm

  In questo episodio – Facebook alla vigilia dell’offerta pubblica d’acquisto, raggiungerà i 100 miliardi di dollari di valore? Guai per il CEO di Yahoo! Scott Thompson per un curriculum taroccato. LG presenta la Google TV. SEX.com il pinterest del porno. NOTA: Visto che questo è il primo episodio, suggerimenti di ogni tipo sono graditissimi.

• Perché Pinterest fa tanto bene… al porno

  Antonio Lupetti

  6 May 2012 | 9:30 am

  Lo hanno etichettato come la rivelazione dell’anno. Poi, dopo un primo sprint iniziale, ha perso quasi tre milioni di utenti in neanche due mesi. Mentre tutti ne discutevano con il solito approccio filosofico, qualcuno un po’ più smaliziato è rimasto a guardare nell’ombra facendosene un’idea diversa. Carino questo Pinterest. Con un po’ di girls siliconate impegnate in certe attività vietate ad un certo pubblico potrebbe perfino essere meglio. E tutto sommato aveva ragione. Il modello Pinterest piace. Forse, a dispetto degli scettici, funziona pure. Non è un…

• Le vittime “illustri” del patto Facebook-Instagram

  Antonio Lupetti

  22 Apr 2012 | 4:14 am

  Il primo a dare l’addio era stato Jack Dorsey, co-fondatore di Twitter. Una storia lunga la sua. Jack era stato tra i primi investitori di Instagram. Aveva sperato di integrarlo con Twitter. Ha tentato di acquistarlo in più di un’occasione. Se l’è invece lasciato soffiare sotto il naso dal terribile Zuckerberg. Poi è successo anche a Phil Schiller, uno dei boss di Apple, (senior vice president of worldwide marketing) mica cosa da poco. Phil se l’è presa col fatto che Instagram, dopo aver rilasciato l’app per Android ha snaturato la sua natura di…

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• Roger McNamee Sees a Future that Empowers Content Creators

  ComBridges

  14 May 2012 | 6:19 pm

  Thanks to a tweet by thought-leader, publisher, Tim O’Reilly, I was drawn to a video interview and then a TEDx talk from last summer, both by the very successful Silicon Valley venture capital investor and real life touring rock star, Roger McNamee. Both videos (and soon my concise video commentary via TheTVNews.tv) are embedded below for your viewing convenience. Bottom line, McNamee illuminates, among other things, why HTML5 is so important and how Microsoft, social media, and I say traditional network TV, are all on the decline. In their place there will be a wave of “highly…

• NEW: 4-Part Online Course in Internet Marketing, Starts May 17th, Savings End May 5th

  christyw

  30 Apr 2012 | 1:52 am

  This is an expanded online version of the Internet marketing workshop, “Mastering the Social Media Marketing Mix” that I developed in New Zealand and have now done twice in San Francisco (last week’s event was a blast with over 30 people). I am now offering it for the first time as a 4-part online course to a small, intimate group. Six hours total. Four 90-minute sessions. Each building on the other. Each with a full half-hour of Q&A plus live screencast demos and more. Here’s your VIDEO invitation: The Course Will be Offered on Four Thursdays: May 17th, May…

• Instagram, Facebook, and the Social Media Web’s Continued VISUAL Evolution [COOL INFOGRAPHIC]

  ComBridges

  11 Apr 2012 | 2:21 pm

  It’s kind of a jaw-dropping business story that Facebook just bought Instagram for $1 Billion. Here’s why they did it, in Mark Zuckerberg’s own words. Then again, maybe it’s not such a big surprise… As I’ve mention in earlier blog posts—with all props to Twitter, which now links to photos inherently—social media is no longer a text medium. More and more, it’s about images and, yes, videos. (More on online video soon.) Meanwhile, Google+ is getting people talking cuz many think that their newly updated “more beautiful” look is just…

• Last Call for Special Savings on LIVE SF Workshop: Mastering the Social Media Marketing Mix!

  christyw

  6 Apr 2012 | 1:47 pm

  Here’s the deal… SPECIAL SAVINGS: REGISTER BEFORE APRIL 9th FOR ONLY $59!! (after April 9th: $99.00) This is my “signature” Internet marketing workshop, “Mastering the Social Media Marketing Mix.” On this occasion I’m custom designing to help creative people, performing artists, solo-preneurs & small biz owners to expand their audiences/client base. In addition to the mission critical ideas that I’ll be covering in my new ebook, “Internet Marketing: 8 Key Concepts that Every Business MUST Know,” here are some of the main things…

• Social Media Goes Visual: Why Pinterest is More Than You Think

  christyw

  16 Mar 2012 | 7:04 pm

  NextGen Social Media Pinterest is much more than the latest and greatest “hot” new social network. Because of it’s visual nature, I believe that this upstart social network reflects the next generation of socially networked communication. In the current and coming stages of the evolution of the Web’s social revolution, the written word is no longer sufficient. In case you haven’t tried it yet, Pinterest is essentially an online vision board. It lets people “pin” images that they find inspiring, useful or beautiful and then share their collections of images—called…

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• 4 Ways to Improve a Web Page

  17 May 2012 | 9:07 am

  Usability expert Jakob Nielsen tells us that users only stay on a web page for 10-20 seconds, while the bad pages get dropped in only a few seconds. So how can we use those crucial first 10 seconds to grab a user’s attention? And how can we get the most of out the time a user does spend on our website? Improve Your Website Text There are a lot of bad websites out there, and because users are used to dealing with these poor sites they often have little patience when browsing the web.   The layout and design of the page will be covered in another few blog posts, so let’s look…

• Get behind Whitelion Bailout

  16 May 2012 | 6:18 pm

  What a great charity we are involved in Whitelion Bailout - http://www.whitelionbailout.org.au Sydney. The Sydney Bail Out held at Yasmar Juvenile Justice Facility last Friday 11 May was a huge success with over 60 inmates being locked up (and released!) who raised over $90,000 in bail - and still rising! Some highlights were: -  Grant Denyer from Channel 7's sunrise televising live from the cells on the morning of the event -  Toll and All State Cranes transporting the Cell Block to Yasmar Juvenile Detention Centre via crane -  A couple of the Toll team members (who will…

• Get Schmart About Marketing

  23 Feb 2012 | 12:50 am

  bwired attended the Schmart Marketing Conference in Melbourne yesterday and David Warwick will also be at the Sydney conference today. Have a look at the #smc12 hashtag stream on Twitter for updates and reactions from attendees, and check out the Get Schmart website for the latest updates and videos from the conference. A Quick Round-Up The speakers at both the Melbourne and Sydney conferences including both local and international speakers: Jeffrey Hayzlett is best-selling author, speaker, “global business celebrity” and currently heads The Hayzlett Group, an international…

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• Google Ventures

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  15 May 2012 | 12:03 pm

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• The Shape of Design

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  14 May 2012 | 12:01 pm

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• Tumblr: Storyboard

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  11 May 2012 | 12:04 pm

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• Pollen

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  10 May 2012 | 12:00 am

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• Elliot Jay Stocks

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  10 May 2012 | 12:00 am

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  Benzing Web Design Marketing

• Google updated their Algorithm does it affect your website rankings?

  Rusty

  24 Apr 2012 | 3:42 pm

  Google updated their Algorithm does it affect your website rankings?Looks like in the past week Google the giant search engine monster has been testing what appears to be some significant search algorithm changes, which have caused major changes in ranking for a variety of sites. Below are some facts and some of my opinions, but first lets touch on something tangible. Check to see if your website was affected, and by how much. Do a quick Google search for your brand name, domain name or any high-volume key terms. If you find that your not ranking on the first page for your brand name or if…

• 10 Reasons why you need a Facebook Business Page

  Rusty

  30 Jan 2012 | 10:11 pm

  10 Reasons why you need a Facebook Business Page There isn’t a limit to the number of fans you can have. This makes fan pages especially valuable for Facebook users who reach, or are approaching, the 5,000 friend limit. It’s free. You don’t have to pay monthly fees to Facebook to keep your page up. It gives you a way to talk to and get feedback from your target audience, because like a user profile, you can update your fans with statuses that will appear in the news feed. You can promote events, offer coupons or sell items on classifieds. It’s an SEO boost in Google. Facebook is…

• Facebook Launches ‘Timeline’ and your 7 Days Closer to a New Look, will it hold up?

  Rusty

  15 Dec 2011 | 8:05 pm

  Facebook Launches ‘Timeline’ and your 7 Days Closer to a New Look, will it hold up? Your gonna love it or your gonna hate it…Facebook’s new look, first shown at a Facebook developers conference in September, rolled out worldwide on December 15th 2011. The feature offers users a visual personal history that is similar to a digital scrapbook or vanity license plate. Some have even compared its look to Myspace. Users looking to check out the service immediately can click “Check it out” link below. Otherwise, an announcement will eventually appear at the top of…

• Google URL Shortening Service PHP Script

  Rusty

  13 Dec 2011 | 11:37 am

  Google URL Shortening Service PHP ScriptGoogle’s URL Shortener has been used by Google services like FeedBurner, Google News, Blogger to share links on Twitter. Google didn’t provide a web interface for the service, but third-party sites managed to fill the void. Now you can go to goo.gl, paste any web address and get a short URL. Google also shows stats for any short URL generated using the service: append “.info” to the address and you’ll see the number of clicks, a list of traffic sources and some aggregate information about visitors. So where do you start?

• You are 4 Degrees away from anyone online

  Rusty

  28 Nov 2011 | 12:18 pm

  You are 4 Degrees away from anyone onlineThere has been some hype lately with Facebook news saying you are only 4 connects away from anyone. The 90s movie and play “Six Degrees of Separation” indicated that we are only separated by six people (of course this was based on a 1929 study by a Hungarian author). But on Facebook, according to a new report, we are only separated from anyone else in the world by 4.74 connections which I guess rounded up can be considered 5 but 4 makes me feel more important. This comes as great news for Business owners who are looking to get the edge on…

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• 5 Popular Video Apps Bloggers Must Use

  admin

  16 May 2012 | 2:19 am

  Blogs have become one of the most popular things on the Internet. From individuals to businesses, blogs offer a perfect platform for one to share his/her thoughts in an informal way. The huge popularity of blogging has also scaled up the competition among bloggers who look for newer ways to promote their blogs and gather [...]

• Drupal Website Improvement: Tips to Improve SEO and Traffic of Website

  admin

  10 May 2012 | 12:43 am

  In recent years, Drupal developers have achieved a great height and Drupal has quickly become one of the most renowned and respected Content Management System. These days, lots of companies are switching over to it in order to get a great deal of customization as well as widely enhanced functionality. SEO friendly CMS of Drupal is [...]

• Where to Search Open Source Tools and how to Evaluate Them?

  admin

  2 May 2012 | 12:17 am

  We all know, there are millions of open source software, tools and directories available on web but to find out suitable open source tools and directories and to evaluate them is definitely a tough task. Let’s consider a scenario – How would you find a suitable email clients for your organization? How would you initiate the [...]

• Top 5 SEO Tips you Must Know about Drupal

  admin

  25 Apr 2012 | 11:15 pm

  Drupal, being the most preferred free content management system, it holds very important place in website design and planning its outlook. It is perfect for building personal web pages to the corporate websites. The drupal development process can make your website look what you actually want it to look like as it helps you in [...]

• Is Open Source Ecommerce the Right Choice for Online Store Development?

  admin

  10 Apr 2012 | 12:24 am

  This is the age of technology and technology has made inroads in almost every aspect of our lives. Technological advancements have certainly made our lives much simpler. When it comes to shopping, we have tons of ecommerce stores to help us buy any product without leaving our homes. In today’s time, it has become mandatory [...]

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• Web Typography: 10 ultimate steps to follow to hit the bull’s eye

  Editorial Staff

  17 May 2012 | 6:33 am

  Typography though can be called as an old idea but using it over the web platform is something new. The designers generally have one common and important task to accomplish – to properly carry out the setting type. By honoring the text you can take care of setting types but at the same time legibility and readability factors too have to be considered. Also, you need to render visual cues which showcase connections between and amongst the text. Since the web typography ideas were introduced just few years before, hence many designers seem to lag behind these ideas. The below is the list…

• Designing with Black: Techniques on How to Create this Artwork

  Editorial Staff

  15 May 2012 | 8:53 am

  In science, black is not considered a color. Only black do not emit or reflect light from a spectrum, instead, it absorbs it. It sometimes describe as achromatic or hue less. However, in practice, people consider it a color, like a “black cat”. There are many connotations about black, some consider it as gloomy or wicked, but others look at it as sexy, elegant and powerful. Depending on the approach and interpretation, anything can be possible with black. In art, there is beauty in black. Art covers a diverse range of human activities and using black as an artwork often applies to…

• 40 Attractive Corporate Website Designs

  Dicky

  14 May 2012 | 6:08 am

  With everything and most information at our fingertips, more and more businesses are taking advantage of the Internet to expand their market and using this channel as their marketing tool to increase the visibility of their companies or brands. This is also some of the main reasons why most companies or businesses now a days own a corporate website. The other kicks of setting up a company website is also for the convenience of their customers, seeing that the company could make timely updates of their latest happenings on the Internet. However, while the demand for corporate web designs are…

• Current trend is not about beauty, it’s all about function: Have a look

  Editorial Staff

  11 May 2012 | 6:30 am

  Trends rise and fall and the same theory is applicable for the web designing sector too. So, it is wiser to remark that there is no general theory for the success of a web design. But it is definitely true that trends are what help to add the wow factor in the design. It is also to be understood in this context that we need to talk more of functional excellence than aesthetic splendor if we need to create deep set impression in the minds of the users. Have a look at the instances we have picked up that give you the clearer picture on the demands of a web design. Adopting responsive web design…

• 35 Beautiful Aerial Photos

  Dicky

  10 May 2012 | 6:02 am

  Aerial photography is tricky. Yet, it is particularly important to showcase our earth from an artistic angle. When you appreciate how amazingly those natural phenomenons are formed, you will appreciate how aerial photos can capture down the stunning landscapes via a camera. Before scrolling down to view some selected fine examples, here reveal and share a piece of treasure first. You will definitely be interested to question “How can you produce a series of aerial photographs?” in the end of this post. Of course, the sky-high angle already tells you that it is not taken by an…

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• Facebook Friends: How Many Is Too Many?

  Michael Poh

  17 May 2012 | 7:03 am

  Those who log in to Facebook on a regular basis, like me, would agree that different types of users exist. Some of us would not fail to post an update every few hours, sharing the tiniest of details of our lives with our network of friends. Others tend to be less obsessed with that, choosing instead to maintain a low profile while observing postings from our peers on our newsfeed. We can even categorize these users in terms of the types of updates they tend to post, such as complaints about life or work, philosophical musings, photos, etc. (Image credit: Creoleindc) Regardless of the…

• Showcase of 70 Awesome Ultra-Wide Angle (UWA) Photos

  Jake Rocheleau

  16 May 2012 | 8:01 am

  In the art of photography you will find many small niches of focus. The technique of using an ultra wide-angle lens for one, has been around for quite some time and can display a deep level of professionalism. Yet even amateur and professional photographers alike can utilize these unique lenses in their own work. I’ve taken the liberty to collect a showcase of brilliant UWA photographs. The collection includes shots from cities and countries all around the world. In the past we have written on panoramic photography which offers a similar yet distinguished feeling. If you have thoughts…

• How to Read .ePub Ebooks on Firefox and Chrome [Quicktip]

  Mustaza Mustafa

  16 May 2012 | 5:01 am

  ePub is an open standard format for ebooks, a format used to publish electronic books, magazines and newspapers. The difference between an ePub format file with a normal doc file is its reflowability to suit the many display dimensions of mobile devices i.e. tablets, smartphones etc. It was created to be flexible with font size and text layout, allowing you to read the same material on any mobile device that you may own. However, it is not possible to open files with *.ePub extensions on your browsers, even though you can do that with *.pdf and *.doc (opened with Google Docs) files. To open…

• Top 10 Fonts Web Designers Love

  Tomas Laurinavicius

  15 May 2012 | 8:02 am

  When I was starting out with Web and graphic design, I was always wondering about the fonts that real designers use. So I conducted a research to find out the most popular fonts designers like to use, their best practices, and also out of personal curiosity, their typographical needs. It would be nice to know which font is good for which situation and today I am sharing with you the results of my research. Through a combination of data collected from Polldaddy, Forrst, Facebook and Twitter, I got feedback from 34 designers from 14 countries answering questions about their favorite fonts and…

• Top 10 Fonts Web Designers Love [Infographic]

  Hongkiat.com

  15 May 2012 | 8:01 am

  Ever wonder what fonts other web designers prefer to use in their work? Ever wonder if your choice of font can help you set you apart from the rest? Ever wanted to know the answers to a question so badly that you would carry out a research to find out? Fellow web designer and writer of Hongkiat.com, Tomas Laurinavicius did just that. Granted it’s not a large sample size but the research revealed some interesting information like 3 Top 10 lists of fonts designers most love, most popular free fonts and most popular premium ones. With some help from our friends in Piktochart, here is the…

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• UX ≠ UI

  Kent Nguyen

  17 May 2012 | 8:36 am

  This is a guest post by Kent Nguyen, a veteran Web and iOS developer. His previous post on iOS development was highly valuable and shared across multiple tech blogs. What is UX? UX stands for User eXperience. A little more comprehensive would be: the entire interaction that starts even before your user uses your product until long after. I don’t remember when I began to hear the term UX, but definitely not when Windows eXPerience was introduced. I’m pretty sure all the hype about having great UX just started within the last two years. Before that, everything I knew about making…

• Deposit Photos: take your blog to another level with high quality photos and graphics

  Catalin Zorzini

  16 May 2012 | 8:01 am

  Disclosure: This is a paid review, if you wish to purchase a review for your website get in touch on email. Only accepting high quality products and services aimed at web professionals. As a Blogger you know how to craft wonderful posts that convey your words, feelings and convictions. Your opinion and your voice are unique. Pairing that voice with strong, emotionally resonant photographs would make your blog stand out among the crowd, as people are always drawn words by way of powerful pictures. The problem; you’re no photographer, and purchasing photos online is difficult and costly.

• 7 Nationality-Influenced Patterns to Inspire Your Website Design

  Tom Chu

  15 May 2012 | 8:21 am

  design patterns that have come from traditional visuals of nationalities or world regions. Sometimes we pick up on this, and other times we are not so certain of the origins of a certain pattern to which we are drawn. Even more often, viewers won’t pick up on those influences when they witness the final product of your website. But just because they don’t know where the inspiration came from doesn’t mean you won’t benefit. So here are seven fantastic patterns that will be sure to inspire your own website design, all based on nationalities and world regions. 1. Persian…

• CSS Awards – 44 Creative Sites with Scrolling Effect

  CSS Awards

  14 May 2012 | 8:37 am

  We asked the CSS Awards team to create a selection with the greatest submissions from the last week. Check them out below and suggest other entries in the comments! Also, feel free to submit here other cool finds or your own creations. 360° Langstrasse Zürich Modo Luce cultural solutions uk Why Interactive Showreel Tiquino International Web Video Production Samuel Esteves Two more Natasha Stefanenko Galoper Design Gut Lärchenhof Kerstin Fuderholz Posta Even Technologies Silent Auction mini site Weight and Things Edp Renovaveis 2011 Malagä Création Montana Grill Express BEE Creative…

• All the Tools You Need to Create and Launch Your Website for Only $59 instead of $650

  Catalin Zorzini

  10 May 2012 | 8:01 am

  ONLY 200 bundles left so if you’ve ever thought about building and launching a professional website NOW is your time to get after it. This killer bundle contains 9 top quality tools that will give you everything you need to create and launch a professional website for only $59! Through the power of WordPress you don’t even need to know a single line of code to get your site up and running! Backup your WordPress files with CodeGuard, Promote your blog posts with Hello Bar, Nail down your email campaigns with Mad Mimi, Establish your social media presence with Sendible, and get 5…

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• Meet Crockford’s JSCheck

  Andrew Burgess

  16 May 2012 | 3:50 pm

  There are dozens of JavaScript testing frameworks, but most of them function in, more or less, the same way. However, Douglas Crockford’s JSCheck is considerably different from most. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how it’s different and why you should consider using it! Crockford describes JSCheck as a “specification-driven testing tool. Crockford describes JSCheck as a “specification-driven testing tool.” When using the frameworks you’re used to, you would write a test for a given piece of functionality, and, if that test passes, declare that the…

• How to Super-Scale Magento in the Cloud

  Jed Galbraith

  15 May 2012 | 12:31 pm

  This tutorial will help you prepare a Magento install for high traffic, better load times, and simpler ongoing site management. Ready? Requirements You can download the finished code for this tutorial, or launch the “magento-basic” Quickstart from your Pagoda Box account to test a working site. A Pagoda Box Account (free) A functional local Magento Install Local Development Software (MAMP or WAMP) Git Installed (Can use SFTP) The Pagoda Terminal Client Installed Fair Warning: This tutorial may change your life. Pagoda Box is not traditional hosting. The teachings in this article…

• Lots Of New Premium Content!

  Jeffrey Way

  14 May 2012 | 2:57 pm

  As Tuts+ Premium continues to sky-rocket, our ability to post better, more frequent, content has improved dramatically as well. This week, we have a variety of fun new things available to members! Course – How To Be A Terminal Pro In this fifteen-episode course, you’ll learn how to take advantage of that scary app you never touch: Terminal! We’ll begin with the obligatory “hello world” command, and work our way up to advanced usage. Course – JavaScript Testing With Jasmine Admit it: you say that you test your JavaScript, but, in reality, you…don’t. That’s okay; the…

• How to Convert a Widget into a Joomla Module

  KazKarizmatic

  11 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  This tutorial will cover the process of creating a basic Joomla module from an existing widget. We’re going to take a widget from Mixcloud, learn how to convert it into a Joomla module and, finally, distribute the extension to JED (Joomla Extension Directory). If you’ve never created a Joomla module before, this article is the best place to start! Step 1: Setting up Our Files Basic Files For every module created for Joomla, there are two files that absolutely need to be present. One file is a configuration XML file that will hold the module details and parameters and a PHP file…

• Aspect-Oriented Programming in PHP

  Chris Peters

  10 May 2012 | 9:01 am

  There’s a new player in town, and he brought new toys: The PHP World welcomes FLOW3, an enterprise application framework written and backed by the community of the TYPO3 CMS. FLOW3 can be used as standalone full-stack framework for your applications. It’s interesting, because it introduces some concepts of software development that haven’t been adapted to PHP before. Among these new concepts is “Aspect Oriented Programming”. We will have a look on the theory of the pattern, and will set up a basic FLOW3 Application and weave in our own aspect! Why Should I Care?

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  Blog.SpoonGraphics

• Create a Dark Vintage Style Motorcycle Poster Design

  Chris Spooner

  14 May 2012 | 1:00 am

  My absolute favourite style of motorcycle is the custom “bobber”. I love the stripped down appearance and the raw vintage styling. It’s my plan to chop up a bike of my own one day, but for now I have to settle with designing custom motorcycle posters instead. Follow this step by step Photoshop and Illustrator tutorial to combine photography and typography and create a dark vintage style motorcycle poster design.The final poster design is based on custom motorcycle shop Brass Balls Bobber’s award winning “Tattoo” bike, thanks to a Creative Commons photo by…

• Yearly FanExtra Memberships Giveaway for Members

  Chris Spooner

  11 May 2012 | 1:00 am

  If you've found the collection of design resources from the Access All Areas section here on Blog.SpoonGraphics useful, you might be interested in the FanExtra Network's premium membership. With over 2000 downloadable resources and advanced members-only Photoshop tutorials being added weekly it's definitely worth checking out. This week Access All ...Log in to your Access All Areas account to read the rest of this post.Not a member? Becoming an Access All Areas member gives you the ability to view exclusive members-only content just like this. The premium category is already packed full of…

• Inspiring Examples of Custom Lettering Logo Designs

  Chris Spooner

  7 May 2012 | 1:00 am

  One way to create an absolutely unique logo design is to craft the lettering by hand, as opposed to selecting an existing font. This allows the designer to create the perfect logo with their own custom ligatures, tails and loops. This post showcases 20 inspiring examples of custom lettering logos, each featuring the designer’s initial sketch to show how the hand drawn scripts are converted from pencil to vector.Pixelo by Gert van DuinenMattrunks by Claire CoullonInk Butter by Alan AriailScratch by Sergey ShapiroAha-ok by Sergey ShapiroThe Funtasty by Claire CoullonGeek by Claire…

• Art & Design Inspiration Fix for May 4th 2012

  Chris Spooner

  4 May 2012 | 1:00 am

  The Art & Design Inspiration Fix pulls together a collection of my favourite graphical images that I’ve come across over the past week to give you a fix of creative inspiration. This week we have designs from Rubens Cantuni, Félix Ajenjo, Dariusz Markiw, Matthew Reilly and Ruel Jun Andaya.Nike T-Shirt by Rubens CantuniAuthority Blowing Away by Félix AjenjoThe Crow by Dariusz MarkiwStormtrooper by Matthew ReillyPowerpuff Villains by Ruel Jun Andaya

• Blog.SpoonGraphics Turns 5 Years Old – Thank You!

  Chris Spooner

  30 Apr 2012 | 1:00 am

  Every year since the start of Blog.SpoonGraphics in April 2007 I have created a special anniversary post celebrating the growth and success of my little blog. Despite being a pretty big milestone this year I had forgotten all about my little tradition. Thankfully I remembered just in time to bring you my 5 years of Blog.SpoonGraphics overview on the last day of April. Let’s take a look at changes in stats and figures over the past year.To see how things have changed over the years head back and check out 2011′s 4 year post, 2010′s 3 year post, 2009′s 2 year post,…

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  GoMediaZine

• Watercolor Design Trends: Where We’ve Seen Them & How to Use Them

  Elaine Stephenson

  17 May 2012 | 9:12 am

  Lately we’ve been noticing a lot of watercolor inspired designs floating around. Watercolors have been around a long time and have made their presence known in everything from fashion to stationery design and everything in between. It seems to be making a reappearance in the design world and can be seen in advertisements, packaging and website design. Maybe it’s because of spring’s arrival or just because of its timeless qualities, but many designers are experimenting with watercolor. Where have we seen this trend? Watercolors have been seen in many places lately and used by…

• Weapons of Mass Creation Fest 3 – Ask A Pro

  William Beachy

  16 May 2012 | 9:00 am

  Ask A Pro at the 2012 WMC Fest This year’s WMC Fest will feature an “Ask A Pro” table where students, young designers and freelancers can have their design industry questions answered. The table will feature a number of local creative leaders that have years of experience and insights to share with you. So, bring your portfolios, bring your questions and most importantly – bring your passion! What: Ask A Pro: Portfolio Review and Industry Insights Where: Saigon Plaza, 5400 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44102 When: Saturday and Sunday June 9th & 10th Time: Noon – 2pm. *Only 2…

• The music of Weapons of Mass Creation Fest 3

  Simon H.

  14 May 2012 | 9:00 am

  Weapons of Mass Creation Fest: J-25 Ladies and gentlemen, Weapons of Mass Creation Fest 3 is less than a month away! This means that the frequency of Fest-related content published here will slowly but surely increase in the next couple weeks. We’ll be introducing the speakers, designers and bands that will be part of this exciting adventure. Music, music, and more music! Today, we want to share with you a solid preview of the bands you’ll be able to hear this year. Like last year, Jeff contacted the bands that will be playing to put together a sampler album. It’s available…

• Textile Republic interview

  Heather Mariano

  11 May 2012 | 9:00 am

  We recently had a chance to talk with one of our clients, Textile Republic, about their business and their experience with web design. We thought you might like to read their responses… Tell us about the history of Textile Republic and how it was started? The concept came about from Kim’s merchandise development experience. She kept running into a lack of unique and bold fabrics. Most lines had become stale and more corporate in style. Brian recommended a platform for inviting textile designers to join a community to connect the textile designers to the merchandise. The new…

• The old and new project

  Simon H.

  9 May 2012 | 9:00 am

  A little bit of background What’s Old and New? Old & New is a collaborative design project based on Biblical passages. The project was created and is curated by Jim LePage and Troy Deshano. — From the Old and New about page That’s the quickest way to present Old and New. If we read more in details, here’s what we found: About Old & New provides a platform for contemporary graphic artists to exhibit works themed on Biblical stories and passages. It also aims to introduce a new online audience to Biblical art, attempting to replace popular, yet sometimes low-quality,…

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  BittBox

• 33 Hot New Freebies from the Dribbble Community

  Jake Rocheleau

  17 May 2012 | 7:49 am

  The designers over at Dribbble are exceptionally talented in a wide range of skills. You can always find work of illustrations, vectors, patterns, and graphics for the web & mobile. Some designers are even nice enough to offer their work for free download to the community. As such I’ve put together a collection of the newest freebies in 2012 you’re sure to love. Minimal Chrome Browser Window Nautical Icon Set Free White iPhone 4S Mockup Freebie: Settings Menu Cuisine Icon Free UI Icons Comments Form PSD iPhone App/Game Free PSD To-do Icon Playlistnow.fm Inspired Search bar NES…

• Free Texture Tuesday: 5 Vintage Paper Textures

  Dustin Schmieding

  15 May 2012 | 8:30 am

• Freebie Friday: 7 Script Handwriting Brushes

  Dustin Schmieding

  11 May 2012 | 8:30 am

  These brushes are each 2500px and will be a versatile addition to your toolbox, allowing you to add subtle antique writing effects to your work. Preview Download .ZIP

• Free Texture Tuesday: 5 Beach Stone Textures

  Dustin Schmieding

  8 May 2012 | 8:00 am

• How Web Developers and Designers can Work Together

  Jake Rocheleau

  7 May 2012 | 9:11 am

  Within any field of application production you often find the workload split between design and development. It’s a simpler process to let the designer handle creating the user interface while the developer codes it into reality. This is the case for desktop applications, mobile apps, and especially websites. In this article I want to share a few ideas for how web designers and developers can work together with each other in harmony. It can be a struggle to keep everyone on the same page. Especially when you’re sharing documents and graphics between a group of 4+ web…

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  Templates Block

• Love San Jose

  8 May 2012 | 12:18 am

  Love San Jose is a free blogger template adapted from WordPress with 2 columns, right sidebar and vectorial elements. Blogger layout for blogs about girls or people.

• Measure Life

  8 May 2012 | 12:14 am

  Measure Life is a free blogger template adapted from WordPress with 2 columns, right sidebar and geometric motifs. Blogger layout for blogs about desktop.

• Indie Designer

  8 May 2012 | 12:11 am

  Indie Designer is a free blogger template adapted from WordPress with 2 columns and left sidebar. Blogger layout for blogs about fashion, girls or people.

• Bedshaped

  8 May 2012 | 12:06 am

  Bedshaped is a free blogger template adapted from WordPress with 2 columns and right sidebar. Blogger layout for blogs about art.

• New Community

  8 May 2012 | 12:00 am

  News Community is a free blogger template adapted from WordPress with 3 columns, sidebar on the right and left, magazine-styled, rounded corners, space for ads, slideshow and posts thumbnails.

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  Blog Perfume

• Tips for Online Website Builders

  Blog Perfume

  17 May 2012 | 7:41 am

  When you decide that you want to do something great for your business or yourself you might think about building a website. This is an amazing way to promote your business, it helps you become recognized, and believe it or not, it will not cost you much money at all. However, if you have never used an online site builder before there are some tips that you are going to want to keep in mind and follow. Search on Google One of the first tips that you are going to want to follow would be to search for an online site builder that is going to offer you templates. You do not want to worry about…

• Theme: A Smooth and Responsive WordPress Theme

  Blog Perfume

  14 May 2012 | 3:01 am

  Jigsaw is a smooth, responsive wordpress theme that looks great whether it’s visited by an iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Android device, laptop or desktop. Jigsaw will automatically display your content across the full range of devices people use today. Jigsaw comes with an impressive suite of well-tested and touch enabled shortcodes. They have also included an easy-to-use shortcode generator, so adding a new shortcode takes just a few clicks! You’ll be able to the build the pages you envision in no time. Pricing: $35 Requirements: WordPress Source: Buy it Now

• Theme: Fully Responsive Clean Portfolio Style Design

  Blog Perfume

  10 May 2012 | 7:04 am

  Adapt is a free WordPres theme created by WPExplorer.com that features a very clean and elegant business/portfolio style design that is also fully responsive. Overall the theme is very minimal and super easy to setup. It comes with built-in post types for your portfolio, homepage highlights and homepage slider, so adding your content is a breeze. There are page templates for your blog, filterable portfolio, full-width pages and even a landing page template. Pricing: Free Requirements: WordPress Source: http://www.wpexplorer.com/adapt-free-responsive…

• Create Custom WP Themes in 5 Minutes (or less)

  Blog Perfume

  26 Apr 2012 | 12:18 am

  When you are designing custom wp themes, the common approach is start working with a base theme or framework, there are plenty of starter themes you can find out there, however, the main problem behind these themes is the design, they usually looks too simple, too “starter”, so you have to start working in both graphics and css part to get a decent, well designed theme, and here’s where a new tool called WordPress Theme Generator can help you. With a solid and easy to use interface, you can create a custom theme in no time, playing with more than 1000 predesigned elements…

• Theme: The HTML5 WordPress Starter Theme

  Blog Perfume

  9 Apr 2012 | 3:01 am

  Bones is a HTML5 WordPress Starter Theme. Bones was created to make Developer’s lives easier. It’s meant to be hacked and edited until it fits the mold you’re looking for. Tweak it and create your own base styles. You’ll soon start to see how powerful this Development Theme can really be. Designing for multiple devices is a tough task. Right off the bat, you need a flexible and solid starting point. The Responsive version of Bones is that starting point. With a stylesheet setup for media queries and a Mobile First approach, you’ll already be ahead of the curve.

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  Cre8pc Usability Testing and Web Design Support

• Does the Social Web Impact Human Behavior?

  cre8pc

  3 May 2012 | 12:00 pm

  CNN’s online news site recently posted a poll that asked, “Are you tired of social networking?” When I had checked their results, it showed that 74% chose “YES.” Yet according to Inside Twitter by Alex Cheng, Mark Evans and Harshdeep Singh, after analyzing information disclosed on 11.5 million Twitters accounts, 72.5% of all users joined during the first five months of 2009. 85.3% of all Twitter users post less than one update per day. Twitter is not the sole means of social networking of course, but this is one small example of conflicting reports regarding the Internet and human…

• Quick Second Credibility Usability Test

  cre8pc

  1 May 2012 | 3:14 pm

  In a Lance Loveday’s article called Designing For The Subconscious Mind, he described his experiences when showing two different web site pages to an audience a half second apart. He then asked the participants which web site they’d prefer to do business with. The “professional” and “credible” page won over the “small time” and “cheap.” As Lance pointed out, nobody said, “I don’t have enough information to make that judgment.” I’m willing to bet in that particular setting, those who wanted more information felt too intimidated to ask, but his quick test is still…

• Ignore Usability Testing at Your Own Risk

  cre8pc

  30 Mar 2012 | 12:10 pm

  While more web site development companies understand why human factors web design contributes to long term business and brand success, there are still those not investing and taking risks. In my latest column for Search Engine Land, I describe the risks of not performing site testing during the developmental stages of web site design. The testing I recommend is not just on functional or server performance. I would like to see every department, from search engine marketing, to software application development to user interface engineering planning and testing together. This means adding more…

• To Underline or Not Underline Links

  cre8pc

  9 Mar 2012 | 10:00 am

  As visually entertaining the latest trends in web design may be, there are a few usability walls we run into while reading. One is the appearance of a hyperlink. Should you underline a text link? These days it’s not the only way to signal a place to click. Other clues may be a different text color, font size or hover color. Your best choice is to pick one style and be consistent through out your web pages. Does underlining words that don’t link anywhere matter? On the Web, yes. The first reason is convention. Or, another way to say it – conditioned behavior. We know that…

• How Does Your Web Site Make Visitors Feel?

  cre8pc

  8 Mar 2012 | 1:56 pm

  I’ve been exploring and researching the relationship between computers and people. More specifically, I’m fascinated by web sites and how, or if, they affect us emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually. As a web site designer, what special power do you hold in your artistic hands? As a blogger, what kind of reaction are you seeking from readers? As a well branded company, are there in-house human instabilities that can be sensed by your online consumers? A change in perspective Over the past dozen years, we’ve learned that a secret to a web site’s long-term success is to…

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  DesignM.ag

• How to Code a jQuery Rolodex-Style Countdown Ticker

  Jake Rocheleau

  17 May 2012 | 7:38 am

  Advertise here with BSAI’m sure many of you are familiar with how an office rolodex works. You have a series of cards with contact information which you can flip over to sort through alphabetically. These are most common in the office settings because businesses must to keep in touch with so many different people. Although the value is in translation into a web interface, we can still use this idea to create a really neat timer effect. More specifically I have seen a couple countdown widgets on landing pages. These are numbering systems for websites which count down to a specific launch…

• 21 Best Websites for Teaching Yourself Web Development

  Jake Rocheleau

  14 May 2012 | 10:05 am

  Advertise here with BSAI remember how popular web design was even 5 or 10 years ago. Kids in high school were teaching themselves HTML and building small web pages from scratch. And nowadays this is possible because of the thousands of free tutorials and code online. Open source has dramatically shaped an industry of high-tech and high demand. But it can still be difficult pinpointing exactly what you want to learn. Beyond straight HTML/CSS there is jQuery for frontend animation, PHP/RoR for backend web apps, and even Java/Objective-C for mobile apps. With this collection you should be able…

• 40 Photos of Creative Offices & Freelance Workspaces

  Jake Rocheleau

  11 May 2012 | 12:23 pm

  Advertise here with BSAThere’s no denying that WordPress has become the leading CMS on the market. Anybody looking to launch a simple website would be foolish not to consider WP. It has the largest amount of free themes and plugins – not to mention the huge base of developers working to push out bug fixes every day. But just working with the default WordPress options is not enough. That’s why I have this collection of 26 amazing resources for those interested in learning WordPress. You can find hundreds of free templates & plugins to mess around with. Additionally some…

• 26 Resources for WordPress Tutorials Themes and Plugins

  Jake Rocheleau

  7 May 2012 | 8:54 am

  Advertise here with BSAFreelancing seems like one of the most lucrative job titles. And it’s true that setting your own hours and working on interesting projects can be a lot of fun. But there is also the matter of looming deadlines and touchy clients you need to keep satiated. One of the most important tools for a freelancer is their work station. You can’t get anything done if your work area is poorly setup, cluttered, or too small to fit inside. In the gallery below I have put together 40 brilliant examples of freelance offices, both home & industrial. Your creative space…

• 22 Fresh And Free Fonts For Your Design

  Brant Wilson

  3 May 2012 | 10:33 am

  Advertise here with BSAIn this post we have put together some high quality free fonts. If you like these fonts you might also want to check out our previous posts below. 30 Free And High Quality Fonts 50 High-Quality Free Fonts for Professional Design Silverfake  Metropolis Intro Graduate  Bobber Typeface Grammatica Nougatine Font GEARED Henry Valentina typeface Frontage Typeface WELLFLEET TITAN ONE FORO TROCCHI SIMONETTA OSWALD ITALIANNO ZNIKOMITNO24 Sornette Piximisa Deathe Maach NCV Advertise here with BSA

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  Pro Blog Design

• 7 Plugins to Save Time With the Dashboard

  Claudia Somerfield

  14 May 2012 | 11:00 am

  As bloggers, we spend a lot of time working on a range of different tasks. This includes things like checking stats, monitoring ad revenue, and interacting on social media. That leaves us with a lot of sites to log into. But by adding a few WordPress plugins, you can pull some of this data back into the WordPress dashboard, which saves you time by giving a quick snapshot overview of everything. Analytics 360 Analytics 360 brings Google Analytics and Mailchimp (Newsletter service) data together, and displays them on a subpage under the WordPress dashboard. This helps in accessing analytics…

• CSS & JS Auto-Refreshing with Live.js

  Michael Martin

  3 May 2012 | 11:00 am

  I want to share a fantastic little tool that I’ve only recently come across; Live.js, written by Martin Kool. This JavaScript file automatically checks for changes to your CSS and JavaScript files, and refreshes them. That means you can have your text editor in one half of the screen, and a web browser in the other. When you save changes in the editor, the updates are reflected immediately in your browser. It really helps to speed up your development time. A lot of text editors offer HTML previews and such, but they only work for plain .html pages. The great thing about Live.js is that…

• WordPress Development: Bypassing the Settings API

  Andy Walpole

  23 Apr 2012 | 11:00 am

  The following is a guest post by Andy Walpole. There are many parts of the WordPress API which are fantastic but there are also other parts which, I would argue, are lacking. The Settings API was introduced in version 2.7 to allow the semi-automation of form creation. All credible Content Management Systems and frameworks have their own set of functions or classes for the same purpose. Drupal has a multitude of hooks which can be leveraged, while CodeIgniter uses a combination of the Form Validation Class and the Form Helper . When creating a WordPress plugin recently I wanted to create a…

• How to Install and Customize Varnish for WordPress

  Austin Gunter

  12 Apr 2012 | 11:00 am

  The following is a guest post by Austin Gunter of WPEngine.com. If you’re looking to boost performance for a content-heavy WordPress installation, adding a cache like Varnish is a great way to boost your site’s performance. NB – This is an advanced topic, and only relevant if you have full control over your server (e.g. you’re on a VPS). It does not apply to regular webhosting. What is Varnish? Varnish Cache is a web app accelerator, or a caching HTTP reverse proxy. Install it in front of any server that speaks HTTP and configure it to cache the contents, and the Varnish…

• 6 Ways to Power Up WordPress Comments

  Michael Martin

  28 Mar 2012 | 11:00 am

  It’s a relatively simple process to add some flair to your blog comments these days. I want to look at 6 of the best free tools and give you a quick overview of the benefits of each. Let’s start with one you’ve likely heard of before… Disqus Disqus uses JavaScript to replace your WordPress comments with their own system. You lose the total design flexibility that vanilla WordPress comments offer, but you gain a large feature set, including: Real-time Comments – New comments appear on the page without needing to refresh. Not a major benefit for smaller sites, but…

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  Webdesigner Depot

• Atomicdust: explaining design process

  Speider Schneider

  17 May 2012 | 4:20 am

  A St. Louis design group announced a special gathering at a local design studio for a program entitled, “Educational Night: The Business of Design.” The evening’s program was hosted by a local design studio that is making leaps and bounds in the local and national scene, so it didn’t take long for the reservations to pour in until there were no more spaces to be had.The studio, Atomicdust, certainly seemed to have the inside information on success, having been recognized by the One Show, Step, Print, and Create Magazine as well as local and regional Addy awards, so getting…

• Telling stories with your designs

  Dan Rajan

  16 May 2012 | 4:15 am

  Websites are incredibly versatile as a medium, to be used to display information and other content, and if well designed they can do this in an enjoyable way that’s easy for the reader to digest.This can be done through combining a site persona with an ongoing narrative, consistent throughout, which will all come together to create a ‘story’ through which you can deliver relevant content.It’s important to recognize as a designer that the story, which the content is then based on, comes before anything else in the site.The content can’t simply be ‘dropped’ into the site…

• Customizing the WordPress login page for consistent branding

  Cameron

  15 May 2012 | 4:19 am

  Despite the consumer-focused nature of the WordPress content management software, an increasing number of larger organizations and even businesses are adopting WordPress to manage their site’s content — especially corporate blogs and customer outreach programs that take advantage of social media and interaction humanize a company’s brand.These larger organizations aren’t content to let their backend user interface be branded using WordPress logos and design cues; instead, they prefer to customize the software and ensure that all of their employees know that they’re…

• What’s new for designers, May 2012

  Cameron

  14 May 2012 | 4:29 am

  The May edition of what’s new for web designers and developers includes new web apps, jQuery plugins, grid tools, CSS tools, WordPress resources, productivity and business tools, responsive design resources, and some really great new fonts.Many of the resources below are free or very low cost, and are sure to be useful to a lot of designers and developers out there.As always, if we’ve missed something you think should have been included, please let us know in the comments. And if you have an app or other resource you’d like to see included next month, tweet it to…

• Our favorite tweets of the weekMay 7-May 13, 2012

  Cameron

  13 May 2012 | 4:32 am

  Every week we tweet a lot of interesting stuff highlighting great content that we find on the web that can be of interest to web designers.The best way to keep track of our tweets is simply to follow us on Twitter, however, in case you missed some here’s a quick and useful compilation of the best tweets that we sent out this past week.Note that this is only a very small selection of the links that we tweeted about, so don’t miss out.To keep up to date with all the cool links, simply follow us @DesignerDepotAn Introduction to Underscore.js – Part 2 Array-like collections…

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  Yoast

• Penguin, Panda, it’s not that black and white..

  Joost de Valk

  14 May 2012 | 7:37 am

  We're getting quite a few site review requests and SEO consultancy requests recently for people that have been hit by a sudden drop in traffic. Because there has been quite some news about Google's Penguin and before that its Panda update, people are blaming those. In our perspective, whether you're blaming Penguin, Panda or another update from Google isn't really that interesting if you're not an SEO. What matters most is: you've lost traffic, how are you going to get it back?Why you'd want to know the update that caused itThe idea is that if you know which update caused your traffic to drop…

• Having a blast at BlueGlass LA

  Joost de Valk

  24 Apr 2012 | 12:18 pm

  I'm currently sitting in the conference room for BlueGlass LA, listening to Marty Weintraub and finishing my presentation I'll be giving this afternoon. Which leads me to the point of this post as I'm going to try and prove a point, therefore the following video is not really meant for you to watch but for me to test something with:As a side note, BlueGlass LA is probably the best conference I've been to in a while, with a ridiculous line-up of speakers, if you're going to go to an internet marketing conference, BlueGlass conferences are seriously among the very best in the US, second only to…

• Why I dislike Bo.lt

  Joost de Valk

  21 Apr 2012 | 4:59 pm

  When I released my updated WordPress SEO article a few weeks back, my buddy Avinash was kind enough to tweet it. He tweeted it, at first, with a bo.lt link. Bo.lt is a sharing service that allows you to basically make a copy of a page and add some notes or even some changes to the page. The idea is nice, as a webmaster though, I hate it. Let me explain why.You see, bo.lt makes a copy of the page at the moment it's prepared for sharing, they say they do that because of speed. As Avinash tweets a lot, he probably made that copy a couple of hours before he shared it. This wouldn't be so much of…

• WordPress Stats Infographic

  Joost de Valk

  16 Apr 2012 | 6:30 am

  My Google Analytics plugin recently hit 3 million downloads and my WordPress SEO plugin hit its first million downloads. I thought those stats were cool and I decided to have an infographic made with more WordPress stats and dive in a little bit more and gather some stats that I thought would be interesting.If you read any blogs in the world, by now you'll know WordPress dominates the top 100 blogs in the world, Matt had some interesting comments about that. We've seen more WordPress stats, like these by Lorelle. I then started adding more stats on my own.I asked Experian Hitwise to give me…

• The ethics of SEO

  Joost de Valk

  4 Apr 2012 | 3:29 am

  The type of SEO I help my clients do and promote to you using this blog is often labeled white hat SEO because it stays within Google's and other search engines guidelines. Other SEO's don't care about Google's guidelines as much and do what's called "black hat SEO". Far too often though, black hat SEO is confused with the hacking of sites and the use of other tactics not outside the laws of Google but the laws of our lands. I think it's time for me to explain where I stand in this.My backgroundAs a former Theology student and as someone raised in the Christian tradition, I have a fairly…

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  CSSJockey.com

• Speed up your site with Gzip Compression

  Ram Ratan Maurya

  7 May 2012 | 9:10 am

  Speed up your site with Gzip CompressionWebsite loading time matters a lot for every big website or blog. Gzip compression allows you to fasten up your website with just a few lines of code in your htaccess file. When you are on a shared hosting it matters a lot to have a fair loading speed. Gzip compressions can speed up your website from 50% to 70%.Google Speed Tools provides various techniques to speed up your web page. There is also a page service called ‘Page Speed Service’ from Google. Page Speed service uses mode_pagespeed i.e. an apache module for your server which…

• Create Smarter Layout with CSS calc() Function

  Ram Ratan Maurya

  9 Apr 2012 | 8:35 am

  A web page always start with specifying size of an element, that’s why its always been a most anticipated feature to calculate size of an element with ease. Well here is a new addition to CSS3 Values as a new function calc() allows you to define element size using custom method. You can perform calculation for any CSS property which supports lengths in expressions. For example, take a look at following syntax:<style type="text/css"> #test{ border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.4); width:400px; padding:0px 10px; } #test p{ width: -webkit-calc(350px - 50px); background:#f0f0f0; padding:5px;…

• Native Color Picker Support with Input Type Color in Chromium and Chrome Canary

  Ram Ratan Maurya

  8 Apr 2012 | 7:06 am

  Google has just released the native support for input type color in Chrome Canary and Chromium as well. Chrome Canary 20 brings native color picker support to web pages, which was the most awaited features for web developers as it reduces the use of JavaScript on web pages. You can use this native color picker using following syntax:<input type=color />You can set the default color of input using value attribute and set it like #dddddd. Along with color picker, Google has also introduced a couple of new features, CSS Shaders, Password Generation and meta viewports. CSS Shaders are also…

• New Webkit CSS Properties

  Ram Ratan Maurya

  5 Apr 2012 | 7:51 am

  There are several vendor specific prefixes and features depending on your browser. Webkit properties allows you to enhance the look of your web pages where possible. These properties change according to the browser where it is same in case of Safari and Google Chrome, because both are -webkit based web browser. However, to get it working in other browsers like Mozilla Firefox you have to use -moz property. There are several new addition to the existing list of proprietary of WebKit property. Let’s have a quick look on some new properties.-webkit-user-drag -webkit-user-drag property…

• Multiple Background Images using CSS3

  Ram Ratan Maurya

  4 Apr 2012 | 7:14 am

  CSS3 allows you to add multiple background images to any box element. It is so simple to use multiple background images in your stylesheet by using nothing more than comma separated values. You can write the code in two ways; individual property or shorthand property.In the individual background properties you can specify the value in separate background layer e.g. background-image and then background-position etc. Look at the code below for full example: #multiple-background{ width:500px; height:300px; background-image:url(image.jpg), url(image2.jpg); background-position: center bottom, left…

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  From the small desk of Bryan Connor

• "Perhaps the time has come to say that there is, in reality, no such choice as Yeats’s “Perfection of..."

  bconnor-interactive

  14 May 2012 | 1:25 pm

  “Perhaps the time has come to say that there is, in reality, no such choice as Yeats’s “Perfection of the life, or of the work.” The division implied by this proposed choice is not only destructive; it is based upon a shallow understanding of the relation between work and life. The conflicts of life and work, like those of rest and work, would ideally be resolved in balance: enough of each. In practice, however, they probably can be resolved (if that is the word) only in tension, in a principled unwillingness to let go of either, or to sacrifice either to the other. But it is a…

• Interface Bauhaus Pinterest

  bconnor-interactive

  10 May 2012 | 4:32 pm

  Started a board for these design at http://pinterest.com/bryanconnor/interface-bauhaus/ - follow the board to be updated as I add more that I find. Pinned this new one today: 

• Undesigning Undesign

  bconnor-interactive

  3 May 2012 | 3:27 pm

  Undesigning Undesign: Interesting article in the context of some of the design work I’ve been posting here. It’s not minimalism and it’s not “undesigned.” It’s very careful reduction to the point of clarity.  

• "As life grows more complex, it requires a greater and greater extension of language. Graphic..."

  bconnor-interactive

  1 May 2012 | 8:26 am

  “As life grows more complex, it requires a greater and greater extension of language. Graphic representation is that extension, that synthesis of art and science now urgently demanded by contemporary life.” - Will Burtin

• Colorblocking

  bconnor-interactive

  23 Apr 2012 | 10:30 am

  My friend @abachman rightly pointed out the fashion trend of colorblocking as being related to the interface style I’ve been exploring here.  There’s definitely a correlation. What’s interesting is that this trend works best on garments that are themselves relatively simple in construction. This re-enforces the idea that we’re not just talking about an aesthetic style of minimalism here. It goes deeper, into the form of the clothes themselves. 

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  Seth Goldstein | Philadelphia Web Designer and Social Media Marketer

• Google Launches Knowledge Graph To Provide Answers, Not Just Links

  Seth

  16 May 2012 | 10:03 pm

  Google Launches Knowledge Graph To Provide Answers, Not Just Links Reshared post from +Dinkum Interactive This is a really BIG change: Google Launches Knowledge Graph To Provide Answers, Not Just Links http://dink.im/h0 Embedded Link Google Launches Knowledge Graph To Provide Answers, Not Just Links Hinted at for months, Google formally launched its “Knowledge Graph” today. The new technology is being used to provide popular facts about people, places and things alongside Google’s traditional res… Google+: Reshared 2 times Google+: View post on Google+

• Open Note To Google About Chrome And How It SUCKS

  Seth

  16 May 2012 | 12:21 pm

  Dear Google, I'm a self proclaimed Google fan boy and proud of it. I'm the first to jump at things when Google puts them out. I'm addicted to Google+. I swear by my Android phone (GNex). But I have to say that I'm very unhappy with Chrome. Every time I use it I want to throw my computer out the window. I have a very high powered desktop but when running Chrome 19.0.1.1084.46 I want to scratch my eyes out. It hangs all the time and takes for ever to load sites. Sometimes I has the site loaded but won't show it. I go over to Firefox and all works well. I do use extensions, I…

• Great Tips For Dealing With Parkinson's From +BODY BY BRENT and +Brent Hartm…

  Seth

  15 May 2012 | 11:51 am

  Great Tips For Dealing With Parkinson's From BODY BY BRENT and Brent Hartman Embedded Link BODY BY BRENT | Parkinson's Disease | Body By Brent There may be a simple task that will improve quality of life in someone with Parkinson's Disease. One in 100 people over 60 have Parkinson's. Google+: View post on Google+

• Great Tips For Dealing With Parkinson's From +BODY BY BRENT and +Brent Hartm…

  Seth

  15 May 2012 | 11:51 am

  Great Tips For Dealing With Parkinson's From BODY BY BRENT and Brent Hartman Embedded Link BODY BY BRENT | Parkinson's Disease | Body By Brent There may be a simple task that will improve quality of life in someone with Parkinson's Disease. One in 100 people over 60 have Parkinson's. Google+: View post on Google+

• +Brent Hartman's Recipes Make My Mouth Water

  Seth

  15 May 2012 | 11:50 am

  Brent Hartman's Recipes Make My Mouth Water Be sure to checkout BODY BY BRENT Embedded Link BODY BY BRENT | Goat Cheese Heavenly Dream Recipe | Body By Brent I had one of the best goat cheese appetizers on the face of the planet. I tried to recreate it from memory and here it is! Google+: View post on Google+

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  geeksonsteroids.com

• 9 Steps To Finding A Great Logo Designer

  janeth

  1 May 2012 | 8:55 pm

  Bio: ‘This article was written by Stephanie Wagner, a freelance author writing about marketing, small business and branding.  She is not associated with Logo Mojo but can recommend them to those seeking a logo designer   In this article we are going to discuss how to choose the right logo designer.  Given the important role a logo plays in building your business brand you want to ensure you pick the right person to design it.   1. Portfolio When choosing a logo designer, first check the designer’s experience and portfolio.  You really want to focus on someone with a strong…

• Should I Outsource My Social Media Campaign

  Joe Elliott

  23 Apr 2012 | 6:44 am

  When you decide to start a business there is several things to think about. What will your business offer, how will it make money and how will people find my website/blog? Planning this at the initial stages will help you reach success, planning is so important. If you have no experience with marketing a website, or maybe you have some, outsourcing the marketing part is a great idea. Outsourcing basically means to hire someone to do the work on your behalf and you pay them a fee for their service. One really effective marketing element is social media, and if you have a Facebook profile then…

• The Shocking Truth about Your Website Design

  janeth

  12 Mar 2012 | 11:47 am

  I talk to people every day that tell me they want to increase their rankings in the search engines. And some just want more traffic and don’t care where it comes from. Don’t get me wrong. I am all for more traffic. But keep in mind that a 10% increase in traffic yields the same dollar amount as a 10% increase in conversion. Let’s say you are selling a product for $200.00. You go out and buy 100 visitors to your website for $1.00 per visitor. One person buys. You want to increase the amount of money you’re making. You decide to spend $100.00 on another 100 visitors and the second…

• 19 Things That Make Google Analytics an Awesome Tool

  Sara

  7 Mar 2012 | 4:29 pm

  A Swiss Army knife in its own right, and free to boot, Google Analytics is an excellent tool no Webmaster should be without. Whether you are using cpanel or similar website management software, the insights gained by using the many features within Google Analytics contributes to a more robust understanding of what is happening under the hood. It provides a simple interface allowing you to combine many different metrics, displaying data the way you want it displayed. From custom reporting to tracking downloaded documents to geographical tagging, here are 19 reasons Google Analytics is awesome.

• How To Choose An Appropriate Social Network For Your Business

  Sara

  7 Mar 2012 | 4:21 pm

  The integration of social media into your business will generate more traffic. When done wisely, expect a significant traffic boost, so make sure your hosting provider offers the kind of scalability that can meet future needs. Purchase more memory and space if they offer it, resell webhosting if your niche can benefit from such a handy service, or switch hosts if necessary. Plan for the future, and follow these six steps so you can get the most out of the platform(s) you choose. 1. What is your goal? Plans with clearly defined goals often last far longer than plans with vague goals. For…

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  Design Instruct: A Web Magazine for Designers and Digital Artists

• Typography Inspiration: May 2012

  14 May 2012 | 11:04 am

  Today, we've compiled some amazing typographic designs done by some very talented artists! We love seeing the new ideas that artists are coming up with and we like it even more when they apply it to words! Check them out. Enjoy! Continue reading...Continue Reading: Typography Inspiration: May 2012

• Humor in Design

  12 May 2012 | 8:28 am

  Humor is a funny thing (puns!). It manifests differently in every person and culture and yet it elicits the same emotional reaction within all of us: laughter and amusement. That is why humor is such an effective tool in communication. Often, we’ll see something clever or funny or “LOL-worthy” and automatically, we have a positive feeling about what we’ve just seen which is why humor is used throughout most of the creative arts. Continue reading...Continue Reading: Humor in Design

• Winners of UPrinting Die-Cut Business Cards

  11 May 2012 | 11:42 am

  We recently ran a giveaway of five sets of 250 business cards with free shipping from the awesome folks at UPrinting to be handed out to five lucky Design Instruct participants. Read this post to discover who the winners are. Continue reading...Continue Reading: Winners of UPrinting Die-Cut Business Cards

• Mixed Grunge: Texture Pack

  9 May 2012 | 9:34 am

  This free texture pack contains 7 unique mixed grunge textures that can be used in a variety of situations. These textures are perfect when you need to add some grit and grime to your designs, but can also come in handy to add more subtle texture using Photoshop's different blend modes. This freebie is brought to you by Design Panoply. Continue reading...Continue Reading: Mixed Grunge: Texture Pack

• Font Collection: Thin and Light

  8 May 2012 | 10:16 am

  Ultra light or "hairline" fonts lend your designs a very delicate and luxurious feel. However, since these types of fonts usually have very small line weights, most of them are only useful in display sizes. The free fonts featured here all are very thin and light weight and we're sure you'll find amazing uses for them! Continue reading...Continue Reading: Font Collection: Thin and Light

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  Ask Insivia

• Green Innovations Testimonial

  insivia

  9 May 2012 | 3:01 pm

  Green Innovations recently talked with us about choosing and working with Insivia on developing their brand, web site and marketing. Check out the great video we filmed below. Check out the Green Innovations website.

• NBC Nightly News Interview with Insivia

  Alexis Hazboun

  9 Jan 2012 | 12:44 pm

  NBC Nightly News visits Insivia to discuss growth and hiring. Note: NBC Nightly News removes videos after 60 days – we are working to get access. Cleveland, Ohio – January 6th, 2012 - Insivia was recently featured for large growth during a difficult economic environment by NBC news and WKYC. Insivia, a strategic marketing agency founded in 2002 by Andy Halko, has recently seen significant growth despite a lack luster economy. In recent months we have expanded our staff and within the first 6 months of 2012 expect to grow even more. A recent TV segment by Tom Costello on NBC…

• CALFEE’S Ad Spotted in Crains!

  insivia

  12 Dec 2011 | 3:29 pm

  Congratulations on the big move! Our friends at Calfee are moving to a new space in a few short weeks. We are proud to have you as a client and love the way the advertisement we designed turned out!  

• Andy Halko Recognized in Crain’s 40 Under 40

  Laura Wright

  23 Nov 2011 | 1:20 pm

  We are very proud of our CEO, Andy Halko, on his achievement of being named one of Cleveland’s 40 under 40. It is nice to see one’s efforts being honored. As a team, we are excited to be part of northeast ohio’s economy and commitment to business. Congratulations to Andy, and the 39 other young professionals, on being recognized for being established leaders in Northeast Ohio!

• Greater Cleveland Aquarium Featured in Plain Dealer

  insivia

  20 Nov 2011 | 4:19 pm

  We are super excited for our client the Greater Cleveland Aquarium. So much happened last week for them including Insivia launching their new website redesign at greaterclevelandaquarium.com, the start of selling annual passes, press conferences and so much more. The Plain Dealer shot a little video of the progressing construction here: Video of Greater Cleveland Aquarium Construction So check out all that is going on and keep visiting their site to get more updates prior to the opening on January 21st, 2012. We love Cleveland! Support you town and buy Aquarium Annual Passes too.

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  Web Design and Development

• ASP.NET Web Forms: Capturing Server-Control Values as Fields

  14 May 2012 | 6:06 pm

  Ever seen something like this in a code-behind page of a web form? Customer customer = new Customer(); customer.FirstName = txtFirstName.Text; customer.LastName = txtLastName.Text; customer.Email = txtEmail.Text; Drives me nuts and I...

• Inviting papers and presentations to workshop on architectures for knowledge discovery

  30 Apr 2012 | 4:20 pm

  I will be hosting a workshop on knowledge discovery architectures and platforms from (big) data at the 2012 WICSA conference, and I would like to invite all interested and involved in big data and analytic architectures to submit papers and presentations.   Below is the forma...

• DarwinBSD on Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod

  29 Apr 2012 | 4:33 pm

  links pertaining to iOS 5.0.1 and jailbreak

• Two great books for aspiring "data scientists"

  29 Apr 2012 | 3:24 pm

  I have two great books to recommend on two essential topics in "data science" - R statistical programming language and machine learning.   First recommended book is "The Art of R Programming" by Norman Matloff. It is a very detailed tutorial on R language wit...

• Flipped Classrom or Hybrid Learning

  14 Apr 2012 | 5:19 pm

  The Flipped Classroom method puts focus on self-paced approach in surface exploration of the subject matter. It does not demand retention, application of concepts, or high pressure skill building. To this extent, the recent addition of exercises to Khan Academy goes beyond Flipped Classroom and resembles online and hybrid learning. When students are asked to perform in isolation from a tutorial or coaching resource the risk of “getting stuck” or learning a wrong habit increases.

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  Cyber Designz

• Great Online Resources For Website Designers In Making The Best Of HTML5

  admin

  15 May 2012 | 6:06 am

  No matter how hard some people try to defy the fact, first impression always affects your opinion about anything; much more so when it is in virtual world. Though there should be no doubt in the fact that it is primarily the content or information that web audiences are after; however, what counts even more [...]

• 16 Great Tools For Any Website Designer To Use During 2012

  admin

  20 Apr 2012 | 2:16 am

  Taking into considerations the feats that web designing domain has achieved for virtual world, it is quite obvious that people’s interest towards internet would not have been as high as it is right now after significant contribution of website designing. It is due to ever evolving tools and technologies of web designing that the concept [...]

• Tablet Revolution – How To Get The Best Of It

  admin

  10 Apr 2012 | 2:08 am

  Ever evolving technology seems like a raft helping you continue sailing till the very far end of a stream running through a deep forest. Like the fact that far end of the stream running through heart of a forest never gets visible to you; same is true in this case, with technology raft propelling you [...]

• What Will Spruce Your Web Design Endeavors During 2012

  admin

  28 Mar 2012 | 7:04 am

  People might argue about the level of positive influence of web designing in evolution of “THE INTERNET” as we see it today; but it is quite hard to find those who hold the opinion that it has been of no significant value in shaping up of virtual world to its presently wonderful, amazing, and convenient [...]

• Best Tips and Tricks for Conversion Optimized Landing Page Design

  admin

  27 Feb 2012 | 11:58 pm

  Internet marketing strategies are to be revamped to encounter the challenges of the year 2012. This is specifically more crucial to the design and implementation of landing pages. Designers devoting long hours working on landing pages time and again receive little or no attention. This is truly devastating when a website designer spends so much [...]

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  Fresh Tilled Soil

• Jurassic Park Lorem Ipsum Generator

  Alex S.

  11 May 2012 | 2:56 pm

  As much of our audience probably knows, designers often use Latin text commonly nicknamed “Lorem Ipsum” to show how typography will look within design layouts. Our Creative Director, Alex Fedorov, decided to put a fun spin on this and manifest his love of Jurassic Park at the same time.  He created a Lorem Ipsum generator that produces parts of the script from Jurassic Park– you enter the number of Lorem Ipsum words, sentences, or paragraphs you need, and out comes the script– much more entertaining text than old Latin. Click here or on the image below and try it out!

• Fresh Tilled Soil A Finalist In American Business Awards

  Alex S.

  10 May 2012 | 11:04 am

  Fresh Tilled Soil has been nominated as a finalist for a Stevie Award under the American Business Awards for our web design work with GenArts!  We worked with their team to redesign their website about a year ago, in time for their new software product launch; you can see and read about the project in detail on the GenArts Case Study page in our website portfolio. We’ve placed under the Website Awards Industry category for Computer Software; Fresh Tilled Soil is honored and hugely excited to be a nominee! Cheers to our pals at GenArts, & congrats to all the other ABA finalists! See…

• Wanted: Front-End Developer In Boston & San Francisco

  Alex S.

  9 May 2012 | 2:51 pm

  Calling all HTML5/CSS3/JQuery wizards… we’re on the prowl for 2 new hires– a Front End Developer for our Boston Office, and a Front End Developer for our new San Francisco Office. About the position: As a Front End Developer at FTS, your job is basically to code web and mobile applications. We’d prefer that you have at least 2 years of experience in a Front-End Developer position. If you know why UX and UI need to play nicely in the web and mobile application sandbox — then you know our clients. If you understand that creative design and experience design functions…

• Champagne.js, A jQuery Plugin by Fresh Tilled Soil

  Alex S.

  8 May 2012 | 2:18 pm

  Sarah Canieso recently developed a jQuery plugin called Champagne.js to provide a solution for a project she was working on for Perkstreet. (See how it’s used on the Perkstreet site here.) The Champagne.js plugin randomizes the display of objects in a grid; it has an onFinish callback function for when the animation is over. You can view it in action and download Sarah’s plugin on our site here, or on GitHub here.  

• Introducing The Revamped Fresh Tilled Soil.com

  Alex S.

  4 May 2012 | 1:56 pm

  Today we launched the even newer & improved freshtilledsoil.com 2012 site. We weren’t quite ready to close the book on our one page freshtilledsoil.com design– but it just wasn’t cutting it anymore.  Our solution: tweak the architecture and content in several sections and keep the rest intact.  The redesign smoothly integrates more content to accommodate our needs, and adds a little something that improves the user experience. Why we needed a redesign: -    Offered limited, one dimensional space to showcase design work -    No room for new team members -    Process…

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  Design Fridge

• Web Meet Guildford

  Jim Ramsden

  16 May 2012 | 3:23 am

• Keep Exploring Canada

  Jim Ramsden

  16 May 2012 | 3:22 am

• ONST Creative

  Jim Ramsden

  16 May 2012 | 3:21 am

• Storyline Design Studio

  tdomf_53d0f

  16 May 2012 | 3:19 am

• Sidewalkland

  tdomf_53d0f

  15 May 2012 | 3:20 am

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  Byte by Byte

• Teriyaki Recipie

  mybluevan

  1 May 2012 | 12:09 pm

  Teriyaki 3 parts soy sauce 6 parts mirin ("sweet cooking seasoning", can be bought in alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions at an Asian market) 1 part "sugar" (honey, sugar, etc. I prefer honey.) ~1/4 part rice vinegar equal parts finely minced fresh ginger and garlic to taste. (I use 2 cloves of garlic to 12 T. soy sauce and an equal amount of ginger.) Combine in a small sauce pan and simmer for a few minutes till it just starts to thicken slightly and take on a more honey-like consistency. Remove from heat once sauce has reached desired consistency. Take the strips of…

• 2012 Goals Update (2012-2-8)

  mybluevan

  8 Feb 2012 | 1:50 pm

  Well, looks like it's time for an update on my goals for the year. Training has been going pretty well so far. I need to get the road bike fixed up so that I can use that for training. I'm clearly not cut out for running. All things considered though, it's going well and I'm starting to see progress. I missed a night for the first time yesterday. It may have had something to do with it being really cold, all my exercise clothes being dirty, or being extra tired. I'm going to put my money on being lazy and forgetful though. (Maybe I should have made better memory a…

• Apache Log Script

  mybluevan

  1 Feb 2012 | 1:10 pm

  Those of us who administer web servers know that we should be checking our log files on a regular basis. But seriously, who has time for that? If you run a busy server this could mean spending hours each day. I understand that there is some software out there to help process log files and send you alerts when something looks fishy, but if you're running a small to medium sized server that may seem a little overkill. Plus, there's always a chance they could miss something. Thus, I have created a little customizable bash script that can be run as a cron job at midnight and will e-mail…

• Some Personal Goals in 2012

  mybluevan

  1 Feb 2012 | 8:39 am

  To the end of making some life improvements this year I've decided to post some goals for 2012. Train for and climb Mt Whitney Weigh in at 60-70 KG Learn Morse Code Get my Extra License (HAM radio) Hack my sleep cycle Reduce my junk Simplify my life/schedule Carry on a simple conversation in Japanese Keep my room/house reasonably clean Track my progress on this blog This is just a starting point, subject to change. I don't know if I'll get it all done or not, but at least I have something to work towards. Also, there are other areas in my life that I wish to grow in as well…

• College Statistics

  mybluevan

  4 Oct 2011 | 10:54 am

  What really happens in college these days: 1% actually learn something useful 4% prove what they already know 95% learn how to slide by/cheat/fake their way through life 3% actually spend time in productive study 97% learn the art of getting wasted After graduation: 1% wind up getting a full-time job in their field 4% wind up with a low paying retail/menial labor job 95% are still unemployed

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  Mind Blossom Creations

• Construction website for Quality Sealcoating

  Roger Sievers

  1 May 2012 | 3:34 pm

  Read about Construction website for Quality Sealcoating from Mind Blossom CreationsWe are proud to announce that we have recently launched a new construction website for one of our clients in Hudson WI. Quality Sealcoating came to us through a professional business referral. They were basically looking for an updated look and some general advice on what would work best for their website. We took the old web design below that was out-dated, had a color scheme that really was no longer in style, and a over all information structure that needed some re-tooling. [divider/] We decided to take the…

• Web Design for non-profits and church ministries

  Roger Sievers

  29 Apr 2012 | 3:21 pm

  Read about Web Design for non-profits and church ministries from Mind Blossom CreationsThere are thousands and thousands of amazing organizations in the US and around the world that work day in and day out to change lives for people across the globe. Many of these organizations, however often times run into difficulties finding reputable and high quality web designers willing to do their websites on a smaller than usual budget. The worst part, is that many times they are forced to put together  a “build-it-yourself” website, have a relative who has some kind of html experience…

• Freelance design fresh out of college, don’t give up.

  Travis Schaefer

  9 Apr 2012 | 7:55 pm

  Read about Freelance design fresh out of college, don’t give up. from Mind Blossom Creations[dropcap1]A[/dropcap1] while back I was asked to write a blog post dealing with something in the web or graphic design fields. After racking my brain about what, it came to me not to long ago. I decided to blog about some advice I have been giving my design classmates since I graduated college. So here it goes. I have been in the professional graphic and web design field since 2010, and by professional I mean an actually 40 hour a week job, benefits, vacation time, the whole nine yards.  My…

• Facebook Marketing: Introducing Timeline and what it does for your brand

  Roger Sievers

  6 Mar 2012 | 8:06 pm

  Read about Facebook Marketing: Introducing Timeline and what it does for your brand from Mind Blossom CreationsFacebook just recently launched Timeline for business pages and it is important to know how this will affect your Facebook Marketing strategy for your business or brand. As most social media marketers know, Facebook has achieved so much for brands when it comes to applying a personality to a company. Facebook is great for customer retention management and also a great way to reach out to existing customers to keep them thinking about your companies offerings or brand. See our page…

• Finding an Internet Service Provider in Red Wing, MN

  Roger Sievers

  29 Feb 2012 | 6:10 pm

  Read about Finding an Internet Service Provider in Red Wing, MN from Mind Blossom CreationsWell, being a web design company, it goes without saying, that internet access is a big part of doing business. I wanted to take a look at the different internet service providers available to the people (including me) in Red Wing, MN and closely surrounding areas to see where the best deal is. Charter Communications is a broadband company that services a lot of people in the Red Wing, MN area and offers speeds up to 100 mbps for $59.99, and as low as 3 mbps for $19.99. The one thing that I find a…

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  Tintation - The Web Resources Blog

• Important Tips on SEO

  Vladimir Yasmenko

  16 May 2012 | 3:00 am

  1. First-class content is the key: Some people might disagree; content might not necessarily get you ranked pretty high. When you think about it though, if your readers like what you wrote, they would want to share what you wrote. 2. Furnish what people are looking for: Whenever you write, you should think about what key words people would type in search engines to find information related to what you wrote about. Knowing these words will help direct people to your post. 3. A few things about titles: Google is very sensitive with titles, so here are a few things to remember: -Make sure that…

• Top Headphones or Best Headsets

  Vladimir Yasmenko

  3 May 2012 | 3:00 am

  I decided to put together this amazing collection of these popular 12 top headphones (or best headsets) which are available to buy today. As of May in 2012 these headphones had extremely high reviews on Amazon website. Most of the headsets below are very popular. The list below can help me and you simplify the search for the Top Headphones that are on the market today. So, if you are the one who is looking to buy high quality headphones then you came to the right place. Below you’ll be able to find top headphones for your gaming, programming, or music listening needs. I recommend…

• Top Magento Extensions

  Vladimir Yasmenko

  1 May 2012 | 3:00 am

  Magento is one of the best open-source platforms out there to run your eCommerce store. Because of this, there are tons of awesome extensions out there for you to install that can improve both the functionality of your site and your own productivity when working with the site. Here are some of the best Magento extensions out there that you need to check out today! WYSIWIG Editor Are you not the best coder in the world? Maybe you have a client that accesses a site’s admin area but they have no clue what they’re doing. By utilizing the WYSIWIG (what you see is what you get) Editor…

• Your Custom Page on Photoshop.com

  Vladimir Yasmenko

  25 Apr 2012 | 3:00 am

  Photoshop.com now gives you a modified URL. After you sign in to your Photoshop.com user, your homepage will display real time feed for your friends, tools that you frequently use, and even your recent pictures. Staying updated in your Photoshop.com world is now easier with just one page. And yes, it’s customizable. You can oversee your outline and invite friends to trail your actions. You can even tell the Photoshop people what products you find interesting. As an added service, they will give you suggestions that can help you maximize www.photoshop.com. To see my own profile on…

• Top Related Posts Plugin

  Vladimir Yasmenko

  14 Apr 2012 | 1:56 pm

  In this post I’d like to introduce you to my friend’s New and Amazing WordPress Plugin called FlyRelatedPosts. This is the WordPress Plugin that shows Related Posts after the main article content. FlyRelatedPosts Plugin is very customizable and advanced, but at the same time it is very easy to use for those who aren’t familiar with coding or programming. With this Related Posts Plugin for WordPress you can: - Attach a Remarkable List of Related Posts Section under each Article’s content - Easily Customize your Related Posts with any colors and with various display options - Boost your…

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  SpyreStudios

• 28 Admin Panel User Interfaces from Dribbble Artists

  Jake Rocheleau

  17 May 2012 | 1:09 am

  Advertise here with BSAWebsites are made up of many different views and pages. One of the most important views is your administration panel – these are often coupled with custom web applications. The backend system is almost vital to managing users and editing page content. But you have to get just the right look & feel for things to work out well. In this gallery I have gone through Dribbble and collected the most pristine examples of web dashboards. These are all designed for varying functions and you’ll pinpoint many discrepancies. Feel free to peruse the collection of user…

• 33 Website Layouts Designed for Video Game Launches

  Jake Rocheleau

  14 May 2012 | 10:06 am

  Advertise here with BSAThe subject of video game websites is not often a popular idea. But consider how rapidly video games have advanced since the days of Atari and Nintendo. We now have so many publishers between America and Japan it’s difficult to keep track. I put together this gallery as a look into past and present design trends. This collection of video game websites includes new releases along with titles published back in early 2000. Notice how each game brings it’s own feelings and emotions into the site layout. This is the perfect showcase if you are building a small…

• Keep Scammers & Bad Clients Out of Your Freelancing Business

  laura

  11 May 2012 | 12:31 pm

  Advertise here with BSA You’ve probably heard about them. Clients who won’t pay. Clients who treat freelancers poorly. Clients who pile on more work than the freelancer agreed to. You may have even had the misfortune of working for one yourself. It’s not uncommon for freelance designers to wind up working for a scammer or a bad client. Some freelance designers view this as an inevitable part of freelancing, but I say that you can keep many scammers and bad clients out of your freelancing business if you take the proper precautions. In this post, I’ll share a checklist…

• 35 Fresh Internet Startups Featuring Brilliant UI Design

  Jake Rocheleau

  7 May 2012 | 9:05 am

  Advertise here with BSAJust back a decade ago everybody was talking about web 2.0 trends. The Internet was bustling with hundreds of new startup ideas following MySpace, Friendster, Facebook, Twitter, and now even things like Foursquare and Pinterest. The advancing world of tech startups has proven there is no shortage of new ideas. And when it comes to web design the scenario is very similar. I have put together 35 examples of new startups which feature brilliant layout designs. Some are web applications, others are social networks, and even a few sites are built around mobile apps. But all…

• How to Track Your Time and Increase Your Web Design Income

  Conrad Feagin

  3 May 2012 | 10:36 am

  Advertise here with BSABy Conrad Feagin Let’s say you’re getting to the point where you’re a whiz at quickly building quality websites. That’s the fun part of web design. However, if you want to increase your income, you have to look at web design as a business. And, pricing is an important part of that business. There’s no easy answer for how much you should charge for web design projects, but the first factor you have to consider is how long it usually takes you to complete a website. Do you even know? Unless you actually log your time, you’re simply guessing.

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• The benefits of a bespoke website

  Tim Bennett

  14 May 2012 | 3:28 am

  There are lots of options when it comes to having your website built. You can use open-source software which is free (although you would need to pay someone to configure and style it). You can use an off-the-shelf product which will cost you but would be considerably cheaper than commissioning yourself. Finally, you can go down the bespoke route and pay to have your website built from scratch—also known as a bespoke website. Although this may cost more initially, I propose in many cases it is better for your business. So, what are the benefits of a bespoke website? Scalability With a…

• Pointless or potentially dangerous website features

  Tim Bennett

  1 Mar 2012 | 9:19 am

  A mistake overly enthusiastic web designers and clients can make is adding features to their site because they can—rather than because they need it. A website has a purpose (to sell product, generate leads, etc). Any website feature that does not aid that goal is either pointless or dangerous. Here I outline some pointless or potentially dangerous website features. Hit counters and other meaningless statistics Hit counters form part of the legacy left to us by the rather shocking-looking websites of the nineties. Gathering website statistics are useful (essential even) but a generic hit…

• Online portfolio tips

  Tim Bennett

  15 Feb 2012 | 4:46 am

  If you have a website and you’re in any kind of creative industry—be it a photographer or a kitchen designer/fitter—a good portfolio is crucial. This article provides six bits of advice on making a good online portfolio. Restrict the main points to one page A good CV should never be more than two pages in length; similarly, a good portfolio should be clear and concise and if possible kept to a single web page. Include a selection of your work, contact details (see point 5) and a brief summary of you. Include your name, email, top-level qualifications such as Degrees, Masters and…

• How to make your company easier to contact online

  Tim Bennett

  26 Jan 2012 | 3:27 am

  If you wish to make sales online, making you company as easy to contact as possible is essential. This might seem an obvious point but it is often overlooked. Here are five simple ways to make your company easier to contact online. Don’t hide your phone and email Plaster your email and phone number all over your website, in large bold type. Also, include contact details for specific members of your team (E.g. account managers, customer services). Use Skype Skype is widely use these days. When you create a Skype account you can easily integrate it into your website so people can call or chat…

• Your website looks pretty but…

  Tim Bennett

  2 Dec 2011 | 8:00 am

  The design of your website is important but as I’ve discussed before, a website is more than just good design. In this blog I outline some of the mistakes designers make when designing their site. So, your website looks pretty but… …it relies on Flash There’s nothing wrong with Flash per se but it is blocked in some corporate environments and some mobile devices, such as the iPhone, simply do not support Flash. By all means use Flash but provide alternatives for those who do not have it installed. …it takes ages to download In today’s age of broadband it wouldn’t appear to be as…

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• 8 Cool jQuery Animation Effects Tutorials

  jquery4u

  16 May 2012 | 4:00 pm

  Back in the day, if you saw something that was animated on a website it was automatically assumed to be Flash. But not anymore, with jQuery you may become interested in creating animated effects, so here are some jQuery Animation Effect tutorials to get you on your way. Have fun! Related Posts: 10 CSS3 and [...]

• 10 jQuery HTML5 Audio Players

  jquery4u

  15 May 2012 | 4:00 pm

  In this post, we have compiled a list of 10 jQuery HTML5 Audio players available today, most allow native audio streaming – something that your visitors would enjoy while they are on your webpage. Have fun! Related Posts: 10 Best jQuery and HTML5 Media Players 10 Crazy HTML5 and JS Experiment Showcase 1. HTML5 Music [...]

• Desktop to mobile website conversion with jQueryMobile

  jquery4u

  14 May 2012 | 4:00 pm

  jQuery Mobile is a powerful framework for making mobile web applications. But can we use it to convert existing desktop website into the mobile representation? It’s possible using MobilizeToday.com online service. They offer widgets based model of representing any existing HTML content into the mobile view. The technology behind is XSLT transformation. The conversion process [...]

• Basic JavaScript Regular Expression Example

  jquery4u

  13 May 2012 | 2:30 am

  I have jotted a quick post on a Basic JavaScript Regular Expression Example to give beginners out there a taste of the power of using Regex in jQuery/JavaScript. Example: Want to extract the price, could be an integer or float from a dataset of prices. Dataset: Regex pattern: You can use a Regular Expression tool [...]

• Interesting JavaScript, jQuery & Random Web Dev on the Net – April 2012

  jquery4u

  10 May 2012 | 2:54 am

  In April 2012′s edition of Interestingly Random JavaScript, jQuery and Web Development we bring you some very cool stuff such as a look at the new Windows 8 OS, Some JS to PHP function conversions, Free JavaScript Design Patterns Book, the best table plugin we’ve seen and some good ole random stuff. Enjoy. Related Posts: [...]

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• Is a Responsive WordPress Theme a Requirement or Hype?

  Rebecca Gill

  6 May 2012 | 9:13 am

  Responsive WordPress themes are the current craze in the open source world.  But are they a true requirement or just a bunch of hype thrown out to sell more premium themes to unsuspecting buyers?  Do WordPress users really need to consider upgrading their existing themes to one that is responsive and mobile friendly? At first I was a bit skeptical, but responsive websites have grown on me and it is now a part of daily life for me and my coding team.  I will admit that I considered it hype at first, but once I understood what responsive was all about, I now consider it a requirement for new…

• Introducing Hans: A WordPress Real Estate Theme

  Rebecca Gill

  23 Apr 2012 | 4:01 pm

  Earlier this month we launched a new premium WordPress theme designed for individual realtors, real estate companies, and home builders. The new real estate theme is a Genesis child theme and has functionality similar to the AgentPress theme from StudioPress. An Example of a Real Estate Firm Website Launch A few days before we officially released the theme I received a call from the president of a real estate firm in California. He needed a custom Genesis theme that was capable of integrating with the IDX functionality from Diverse Solutions. Before I could stop myself, I showed off our Hans…

• Become a Master of the Drip Campaign

  Rebecca Gill

  15 Apr 2012 | 6:59 pm

  Drip marketing campaigns are very effective for sales cycles that occur infrequently or those that take a considerable amount of time to close.   In these situations, you frequently come into contact with a prospective customer well before they are ready to make an actual purchase.  You need to stay in front of them until they are ready and the drip campaign allows you to do just that. My marketing background started in enterprise software sales where a given prospect could be in the sales funnel for six to twelve months.   We would have a new visitor reach our website while they were…

• Social Media Isn’t Just a Buzz Word

  Rebecca Gill

  3 Apr 2012 | 1:36 pm

  For the last few years social media has been the talk of the internet.  Websites like Quora and Pinterest have become the Cinderella stories of the tech world.  What originally started out as a novelty, has now become an integral part of SEO and content marketing tactics.  Everyone wants to be seen on these social networking websites or be heard talking about how cool they are to use for marketing. My Travels Within the World of Social Media My social media experience started with Facebook.  It was just at the start of the social networking craze.  I was interviewing au pairs (aka…

• The War of WordPress Theme Frameworks

  Rebecca Gill

  13 Mar 2012 | 4:54 pm

  WordPress theme frameworks are not new, but their usage is growing in popularity.  As the WordPress community grows and the usage rate of WordPress escalates, our collective skill-set builds in sophistication.  With this growth comes the ability to create, deploy, and utilize advance features and functions. When I first started working with WordPress, I taught myself about components of themes and their basic usage.  I next migrated to creating my own themes with a software package called Artisteer.  Next I moved into hacking themes already created by firms like StudioPress.   Finally I…

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• WebHostingBuzz Hosting Giveaway Winners

  Franklin Manuel

  14 May 2012 | 11:34 am

  Last week we ran a web hosting giveaway sponsored by WebHostingBuzz and I am glad to say the response was overwhelming. I take this opportunity to congratulate each and every participant who participated in the giveaway. So, now it’s time to announce the three lucky winners.Well, before I could announce the winners, I got some sweet news for all the participants. WebHostingBuzz has offered 50% discount on the first payment by using the coupon code – bloggermint. This coupon code is valid for all products including VPS and Dedicated Hosting for all payment cycles, and is valid…

• Theme Junkie 50% Off Discount Coupon Code 2012

  Franklin Manuel

  14 May 2012 | 5:15 am

  Theme Junkie has rolled out a new design and they call it Theme Junkie 2.0 an hour ago. The new design was pretty much convincing than their lame design which they used for the last 3 years. I haven’t personally tried or used Theme-Junkie’s theme, but by looking at it their theme’s are good looking and affordable.The price of a single WordPress theme from Theme Junkie is 29.95 (which includes a bonus theme) followed by 6 months club membership for $39.95 and one year membership for 49.95. If you own many individual blogs, I would suggest getting the 1 yr club membership,…

• A Premium WordPress Theme That Look-a-like TheNextWeb

  Franklin Manuel

  11 May 2012 | 4:19 pm

  TheNextWeb is one of my favorite tech blog which brings in fresh news all the time. Being a designer, I love their custom WordPress theme design. Well, if you’re looking for a WordPress theme that look-a-like TheNextWeb then you should give a try for NEU from Colorlabs.Colorlabs is a renowned WordPress theme provider and I personally used some of their themes. Trust me they are really good at design and the most importantly all their themes are responsive. The featured post in the single page can be changed to a small thumbnails like what you see on the homepage.Overall it is an ideal…

• Email Notifications For Facebook Comments-box Plugin Using Google Docs

  Gil Goldshlager

  9 May 2012 | 7:28 am

  Do you use the Facebook Comments Social Plugin on your site or blog and ever wish to receive notifications via email each time a visitor leaves a comment?So now it’s possible and super easy, with no need of server-side code or hosting (no PHP), only using Google Docs and a small JS/jQuery script code wrote by Gil Goldshlager (that’s me).Adding email notifications to Facebook Comments-box plugin using Google DocsFollow Gil’s full tutorial on this page: http://www.facebook.com/gil.goldshlager.dev/app_128953167177144This tutorial will guide you how to add a feature to your…

• Giveaway – 3 Web Hosting Accounts & Domains From WebHostingBuzz

  Franklin Manuel

  4 May 2012 | 10:45 am

  We are excited to announce that we have a fantastic giveaway to offer to our readers, courtesy of Web Hosting Buzz UK. Three lucky winners will receive a years free hosting and a free domain name, which uses the intuitive cPanel hosting system, perfect for a blog or E-Commerce site.About WebHostingBuzzWebHostingBuzz provides fast, friendly and reliable web hosting, reseller hosting, VPS hosting and dedicated servers. They were one of the first hosting companies to instigate an environmentally friendly initiative, and constantly strive to improve their green credentials.Giveaway Prizes3 x 1…

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• Web Design Firms Playing The Role Of Catalyst Of The Industry

  Nina

  16 May 2012 | 1:36 am

  There is always a catalyst to any phenomenon that helps it get mature enough to serve its purpose in the best possible manner. In case of websites, it would be appropriate to honor website design firms with such a feat. This might sound a bit of exaggeration to some people, but this is nothing other than truth. Web designing had a very humble beginning. It was confined to compiling a static web page that served no more than presenting some important business information to occasional web surfers who dropped by in order to some contact info of the business. However, it did not take much time…

• Testosterone And Its Association With Energy Levels

  Nina

  15 May 2012 | 6:41 am

  As men age, testosterone levels start to decline that affects directly the energy levels. Testosterone production peaks during adolescence and early adulthood. After this age, testosterone levels start to decline gradually 1% per year. In old age, this percentage increases. A lot of changes occur due to decrease in testosterone production in the male body. Bone density and red blood cells also decreases due to decline in testosterone levels. Low energy levels also put impacts on sleep quality and sex drive. Low human growth hormone is also a cause of low energy levels. Causes of Variations in…

• Some SEO services that might help you in your online business

  Nina

  14 May 2012 | 2:42 am

  In internet marketing, services of SEO never stop. It is an ongoing process that needs gradual improvement and handling. Search engine optimization is something that never remains same, there are lot of enhancements and modifications that occur in ranking a web page on certain criteria. A professional SEO optimization services could be a best choice for your business to compete in this high competitive environment. There are few areas that are to be considered well to have positive and effective results in your internet marketing campaign. These methods direct more people to your website who…

• Testosterone Cream To Increase Female Libido

  Nina

  11 May 2012 | 7:33 am

  Testosterone is male sex hormone that is responsible for sexual functions. Some amounts o testosterones are present in the ovaries of females. Low hormone levels cause low libido, decrease in sex drive and many other problems. Among men, its levels start to decline at the age of thirty that causes many problems in the body. Testosterone Replacement Therapy helps in restoring its levels. Decrease in sex drive and low libido is also caused due to decline in human growth hormone. Human growth hormone is another significant hormones associated with many body functions. It is responsible for…

• 3 Website Link Building Tips In Era Of Post Penguin

  Nina

  4 May 2012 | 5:29 am

  Google unleashed the algorithm last week and it devastated lots of webmasters. Many of these webmasters are building the links to all their websites for lots of years. According to a Poll, the Google Penguin Update recently hit more than 64% webmasters. Recently, the link building has become famous and in this competition and only the skilled and technical ones have survived. The technical side of link building is there for lots of years, many of them never chose to adopt it. All these webmasters and the SEO’s are now holding their heads and keep on wondering what went wrong in the past.

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• The Rise Of Facebook: Path to World Domination

  Christian Vasile

  17 May 2012 | 1:27 am

  If this message appears to another site than 1stwebdesigner ,it has been stolen, please visit original source!Facebook. The social media masterpiece all of us, more or less, use for personal or business reasons. Facebook is considered to, again, more or less rule the internet. This social media monster bringing in clients and prospects to companies, it’s a great tool for businesses and freelancers alike. Facebook will attract one seventh of the World’s population by the end 2012. Everything you would like to have in social media featured by one single company, on a single web…

• Ultimate Restaurant Website Design Guide To Make People Forget About Diet Constantly

  Salman Siddiqui

  16 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  If this message appears to another site than 1stwebdesigner ,it has been stolen, please visit original source!Get a large mug of coffee and brace yourself for a guidebook that you will be forced to bookmark. Dining out with families or friends has jumped up exponentially with the growth of working eggheads. And all of us are aware of the reach of Internet in our day-to-day lives. It is this reach of Internet into the life of customers that has forced restaurants to rethink their online strategies. I won’t be surprised to see a restaurant with its own social media marketing team. After…

• Great Examples of Interactive Architecture for Your Inspiration

  Christian Vasile

  15 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  If this message appears to another site than 1stwebdesigner ,it has been stolen, please visit original source!While you need a lot of creativity to create a website or an advertising campaign, design can also be combined with something else: architecture. If you thought following a grid system is difficult, imagine interactive architects prototyping large buildings or interior designs in order for them to interact with people. It is definitely not an easy task. What is Interactive Architecture? Interactive architecture is a field of architecture and construction featuring objects which…

• How Colors Help Make Websites Successful

  Christian Vasile

  14 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  If this message appears to another site than 1stwebdesigner ,it has been stolen, please visit original source!You might not realize how important colours are in web design. If a website is green, it might as well be blue; it doesn’t matter. And while I thought this myself for a long time, I recently came to the conclusion that the color is actually going to make a huge difference and express something different to your audience. There are psychological effects behind each color and tone, therefore I decided to tell you more about them today. Human senses get excited about lots of stuff.

• 40 Wonderful Gadget Design Tutorials for Photoshop

  Jameel Khan

  13 May 2012 | 8:00 am

  If this message appears to another site than 1stwebdesigner ,it has been stolen, please visit original source!Gadgets such as mp3 players, usb devices, iPhones, iPads, and other tablets and so on have now become an important part of our lives and these are also one of the most favorite subjects for the designing community. This is the reason why you see loads of gadgets being incorporated into web designs. This can be best achieved by using Adobe Photoshop; and there are heaps of Photoshop tutorials to help you improve your skills and techniques. We have compiled 40 gadget design tutorials…

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• How Social Media Profiles effect on your CV

  Susan Hannan

  17 May 2012 | 2:24 am

  When we get to the term ‘Resume’ or CV, we normally regard it as a boring piece of paper that will eventually lead you to an interview. Let’s face the fact that most of the resumes are dreary as well as boring. They normally indicate who I am, what I do, how awesome I am, [...]

• Inevitable Importance of Inspiration in Web Designing

  Arfa Mirza

  14 May 2012 | 1:31 pm

  We can use the word attraction for inspiration because just like you get attracted to something you like, you get inspired by something you like as well. Inspiration is a natural way to respond towards things which catches our attention or something which opens our minds to new ideas and perspectives that we had never [...]

• Stylish Wooden Text Effect in Photoshop

  Adil Raja

  13 May 2012 | 1:31 pm

  In this Photoshop Tutorial you will be learning how to make Stylish Wooden Text effect using Photoshop. We will be putting some Wooden Pattern over text then placing it over a Grass and putting some leaves over it. Some Layer Style commands would be used along with some tools. Not a very long tutorial, hopefully [...]

• Mother’s Day – Express the feelings through Poems and Pictures

  Wijdan Rohail

  12 May 2012 | 1:31 pm

  In most of the countries, second Sunday of every May is dedicated to all mothers of the world. This day is know as Mother’s Day. No doubt every one love the mother which gives them Birth and become the source of bringing them into this world. We salute all Mothers of the world. I’m dedicating [...]

• Enhance Your Convenience by Installing a Tanning bed in Your Home

  Harper Mac

  11 May 2012 | 1:31 pm

  There are plenty of items we keep in our homes to enhance our appearance as well as our convenience. Although home tanning beds may be a larger investment than hair curlers and facial products, it can save avid tanners a great deal of time and money in the long run. Not to mention, a tanning [...]

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• Evolution of Mobile Applications

  admin

  27 Apr 2012 | 4:44 am

  The variety and range of mobile devices available today has created amazing possibilities for the mobile application industry. Mobile applications have come a long way since the Snake game on Nokia handsets caught the fancy of the world. Today, the mobile application developers and application development firms are developing intuitive and incredible applications that range from gaming, navigation, content sharing, social networking, and even academic training. The mobile application industry has made remarkable strides in last few years and with each passing week, new applications are…

• Modern Technologies: Wireless Application Services

  admin

  30 Mar 2012 | 1:35 am

  In this modern technological era, it is hard to imagine a world without wireless technologies and applications. Wireless services have become a part of our lives, not only for communication but also for entertainment, work, information, shopping, and much more. While the need to connect with people has triggered the growth of wireless services, allied services have taken it to a completely new level of expansion. Users all around the world prefer to go wireless, usually via a mobile network or a Wi-Fi connection. This is quite evident from a Cisco white paper suggesting that wireless data…

• IT delivery model for the future: Cloud Computing

  admin

  13 Mar 2012 | 1:20 am

  In the world of technology, cloud computing has created a new ecosystem. With evolution, cloud computing is proving to be a blessing for information technology companies who need to scale up or scale down their operations according to their project milestones or product releases. Cloud architecture serves as a blueprint for efficient computing via centralized storage, memory processing, and ample bandwidth. To be precise, cloud computing is Internet-based computing, whereby shared resources, software, and information are provided to computers and other devices on demand, like the electricity…

• Mobile Commerce – Acceleration in online purchase through handheld devices…

  admin

  10 Feb 2012 | 4:19 am

  Introduction to Mobile Commerce Over the past decade, mobile phones have transformed the way we live and work. They have empowered both businesses and consumers to easily connect with and understand each other, and have more worthwhile communication. Such technological advances in mobile technology have given way to mobile e-commerce or m-commerce, literally placing Internet-based purchasing power in the hands of consumers. Moreover, the availability of smartphones and built-in scanning and payment technologies are rapidly changing our purchasing behavior. Mobile commerce or m-commerce has…

• Social Commerce – The new face of e-commerce

  admin

  12 Jan 2012 | 5:28 am

  Social commerce is the subset of e-commerce that uses social media to enhance online purchase experience via social interactions and user contributions. It primarily focuses on helping people connect where they buy, and buy where they connect. Social commerce has emerged as a revolution, if we talk in reference to monetizing social media with e-commerce technology. However, social commerce itself is not new. We have been recommending and promoting brands and products in our social circles through word-of-mouth marketing. It has been a powerful marketing tool since the time our ancestors…

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• 8 Best Tools for your Website Logo

  Guest Author

  27 Apr 2012 | 2:19 pm

  Before you get a host or cloud hosting, you should consider investing a lot of time, money, energy, thought, and resources into a logo. A logo is the centerpiece of your site. It is the first thing people see, and it is what they will remember your brand by. There are billions of websites, and yours has to stand out. Continue reading>>

• Dummy Web Buttons – Part 1

  Rouzbeh Firouzmand

  14 Apr 2012 | 12:06 pm

  Simple Web Buttons in five colors and two mouse events: Normal and Hover. Continue reading>>

• Content Marketing: Paving the road to become viral

  Fady Ramzy

  12 Apr 2012 | 10:53 pm

  Effective content marketing attracts people’s attention. It urges people to be loyal to your brand and loyal users mean increased sales and increased profitability. Continue reading>>

• 20 Essential iPad apps for creativity on the go

  Fady Ramzy

  4 Apr 2012 | 6:10 am

  Who of us have gotten struck by an idea while traveling or visiting a relative or even on a holiday? Many, I am sure have experienced such situation and for iPad owners, here are some apps for you that would help you get creative while on the go. Continue reading>>

• Photoshop CS6: The best just got better

  Fady Ramzy

  30 Mar 2012 | 7:18 am

  Looking at Photopshop CS5, one would think that not much could be added or improved, Adobe, however, has a different opinion. In this article, i would like to go in depth on what the all new Photoshop CS6 has to offer so prepare yourself, for you are about the witness pure adobe awesomeness. Continue reading>>

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• How to Grab Client’s Attention with Your E-Commerce Website

  Vivek Dhande

  14 May 2012 | 1:31 am

  Making the online store is just the first step in establishing ones business online, it then needs to be made visible and promoted appropriately to grab the eye-balls of the visitors. Moreover, once the visitors are on the site, it becomes even more essential to ensure that they are engaged to the site, by making it interactive with a few amazing features. The e-commerce site should be able to make them feel that their time and money being spent are worthy compared to other stores. Discussed in the following are some of the ways in which one can make their e-commerce site attractive enough to…

• 9 Resources Web Designers and Developers Use

  Vivek Dhande

  11 May 2012 | 2:13 am

  All nicely designed, heavy functionality websites we visit on the internet everyday are created by web designers and developers working together. While designers plan out layouts and how the site will look, developers encode all its working; however, the tasks of both developers and designers overlap a lot of the time, and here are some of the resources web developers and designers rave about! Adobe BrowserLab – This neat server allows you to view your web page in different internet browsers; you can see how it will look and test compatibility and issues caused by browser differences.

• Awesome Typographic Posters

  Vivek Dhande

  6 May 2012 | 8:47 pm

  You can’t design without type. So we often discuss here about typography. For this post, we showcases over 50 breathtaking typographic posters collected around the web. We feature Oriental, Iranian, Hebrew, Japanese, Chinese and Russian typographic posters as well as a number of further references. You may also like our previous article typographic print ads and beautiful typographic posters we’ve published few weeks ago. Awesome Typographic Posters

• 25 Inspiring Examples of E-Commerce Websites

  Vivek Dhande

  1 May 2012 | 11:39 pm

  E-commerce websites can be one of the most challenging types of websites for designers. There are lots of things to consider and the design decisions can have a significant impact on the effectiveness of the website at converting visitors into potential customers. So for your design inspiration, we’ve featured a showcase of online t-shirts shops few months ago. Now we’re showcasing 25 e-commerce websites having attractive visual design. These e-commerce websites can become admirable source of inspiration while working on your own e-commerce project. Inspiring Examples of E-Commerce…

• 30 Examples of Creative Car Advertisements

  Vivek Dhande

  29 Apr 2012 | 11:29 pm

  Advertising is a form of communication intended to convince an audience to purchase or take some action upon products or services. So for your design inspiration, her at WDF, we’ve started a series of creative advertisements. Today we are showcasing 30 examples of creative car advertisements. So let’s begin! More posts related to creative advertisements: Creative and Effective Ad Designs 55 Most Interesting and Creative Advertisements Ever Created 30+ Powerful and Convincing Public Awareness Print Ads 70 Really Creative Advertisements That Makes You Look Twice 30 Really Funny Print Ads…

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• Making Room to Breathe: Wrapping Text Around Elements

  Carrie Cousins

  15 May 2012 | 7:52 am

  I constantly look through websites and wonder why designers allow text and images to get a little too close. Why don’t the elements have room to breathe? That’s where text- or word-wrapping comes in. Adding space above, below and to the sides of an object embedded in text can make a lot of difference in terms of overall look of your site and even readability. Wrapping Benefits The No. 1 reason to use text wrapping settings for images that touch text is to aid readability. The addition of white space around images gives text a cushion, making it easier on the eye. Depending on your specs,…

• Annotation Overlay Effect with CSS3

  Mary Lou

  14 May 2012 | 8:05 am

  View demo Download source In this tutorial we’ll create a little overlay effect with CSS using a combination of the :checked pseudo-class with sibling combinators. The idea is to make an image or element clickable and transition to an overlay-like state that will show us some annotation boxes. The theme preview images used in this tutorial are by talented Ana Segota and you can purchase her themes and templates here. The beautiful arrow icons are by Alessio Atzeni and you can find them here. Please note: the result of this tutorial will only work as intended in browsers that support the…

• Collective #11

  Mary Lou

  13 May 2012 | 10:43 am

  Interactive CSS Selectors Ben Howdle from Two Step Media will help you understand CSS Selectors in an interactive way. Choose a selector on the left and you’ll instantly see the affected elements on the right. Read it ‘Vendor Tokens’ Offer Another Way Out of the CSS Prefix Mess There is a big discussion going on about whether vendor prefixes are harmful of helpful. Despire their original purpose they are being used all over and many issues are arising from that. Scott Gilbertson from Webmonkey explains Eric Meyer’s new proposal for ending the mess. Read it Inspirational…

• How to Create a Fast Hover Slideshow with CSS3

  Mary Lou

  9 May 2012 | 6:31 am

  View demo Download source Today I want to share a little hover slideshow with you. The main idea is to run a super-fast image slideshow on hover and show the current image when mousing out. It’s just a fancy effect to play with and I got the idea from Contain.r. We’ll be using CSS animations for the slideshow and control the pausing and running with animation-play-state. Please note: this is just experimental and will only work as intended in browsers that support the respective CSS properties. This is our simple structure: <div class="hs-wrapper"> <img src="images/1.jpg"…

• Understanding the Lingo: Typography Glossary

  Carrie Cousins

  9 May 2012 | 5:13 am

  The art of typography is not always the easiest thing to understand. It almost has a language of its own. Understanding ascenders, descenders, ligatures, x-heights and stems will help you better make connections between type and the other features on your website. The terms associated with typography can be broken into several categories based on use. This glossary contains common phrases, typography jargon, font identification, spacing and specialty lettering. Commonly-used letter terminology Understanding the most commonly-used names for the parts of letters can help you better speak the…

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• 35 Fresh & Inspirational HTML5 Portfolio Websites

  Shevaa

  16 May 2012 | 11:31 pm

  Fast, Interactive, Stunningly beautiful. These are words that were not associated with the web until HTML5. HTML5 introduces many advanced features that enable designers to create new and beautiful stuff design. HTML 5 is a next version of markup language which contains advanced new features are embedding audio, video, graphics, client-side data storage, and interactive [...]

• 105+ Ultimate Collections of Photoshop Tutorials

  Shevaa

  10 May 2012 | 1:04 am

  This is a massive collection of Adobe Photoshop Tutorials inspiring you to create amazing effects and improve your creativity skills. Photoshop is full of various effects tools which make your work much better and gives unlimited possibilities to reinvent your creativity. Choosing out the best effects tutorials it will reduces your worries. In this post [...]

• 25+ Worlds Most Creative Advertisement Designs

  Shevaa

  22 Apr 2012 | 11:18 pm

  In today’s modern advertisement plays a major key role has to deliver very own powerful message what kind of attracts grab the buyer’s s attention. Advertisements are one of the best ways to promote services of any products or organization. Real creative designers & directors are required to think in new creative advertising ideas and [...]

• 45+ Attractive Textured Based Website Designs

  Shevaa

  19 Apr 2012 | 2:00 am

  Now a day’s designers have put various textured patterns to even greater use, accomplishing completely different, seamlessly website styles. Textures are great way to highlight your website, give it a creative unique look and stand out from all other designs. The texture usually sets the overall mood of the website creating unique and individual. When [...]

• 30 Professional and Meaningful Logo Designs

  Shevaa

  16 Apr 2012 | 1:05 am

  A logo is the most important identifies a company or product in its simplest form via the use of a graphic mark, flag, or signature. Logo designs not only the symbol of company or brand it also have a message hidden. We just do not want to create a simple graphic incorporated with plain text; [...]

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• Why do I need a Custom Web Design?

  admin

  15 May 2012 | 2:55 am

  The internet has become a necessity for today’s business of any nature or size to grow and develop. One’s online manifestation in the form of a website ensures maximum visibility to the target audience resulting in better business returns. However, with the advent of newer technologies, every website has to battle, to be noticed. But [...]

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• Mobile Website Advice from a Leading Restaurant Chain

  Donna

  2 May 2012 | 5:12 pm

  To reach your “out and about” customers (like my daughter – LOL!) you’ll need to provide the main information the customer is looking for. #1. What is the goal of our mobile site visitor? The mobile site should give the visitor immediate information they need right now. Common reasons: Finding a nearby location Finding company contact information Looking for deals and coupons Learning more about products #2. Size absolutely matters! You can’t afford for your mobile visitor to leaf thru irrelevant information.  In other words, scale down the mobile site to the…

• Bad QR codes Cause My Hair to Catch Fire

  Donna

  27 Apr 2012 | 7:10 pm

  EDITORS NOTE: I’m not out to crucify anyone – I just want you, the marketer, to be aware and NOT make the same mistake. Try scanning the QR code for yourself - maybe you'll have better luck!   May I have your attention! People. Please! I beg you. Test your QR codes before applying them to your marketing materials. (Don’t be lazy, your customers will think you’re half-crocked, flaky or just clueless) Why in the HAY-ELL would you send the user to a URL that requires Adobe Flash? (because you, or your agency, didn’t test it first to see the fatal error) …

• 88 Point Marketing Audit

  Donna

  19 Apr 2012 | 12:30 pm

  Could YOUR business pass this audit? If you are in business you MUST download my Marketing Audit and Check-list of 88 and a half techniques to reboot your marketing efforts and draw customers in like flies! Absolutely FREE! *FOR A LIMITED TIME* Get Your Free Tune Up!

• 7 Mobile Payment Options – Cancel Your Merchant Account!

  Donna

  28 Mar 2012 | 12:39 pm

  Five years ago I ditched my merchant account.  I was paying a fee each for accepting  Visa/MC/Amex/Discover.  Then, I paid a percentage of the transaction.  And finally, a fee for doing business with the bank and the lease of a card reader. What’a pain in the arse! I know, I know… its the cost of doing business, and its tax deductible.  If you have a smart phone, here are convenient alternatives to merchant accounts: WePay.com SquareUp.com PayAnyWhere.com GoPayment.com PhoneSwipe.com KudosPayments.com PayFirma.com I hope you find these alternatives helpful Give me a jingle if…

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• Google Penalties

  Nick Ker

  1 May 2012 | 9:58 am

  If you have been reading about SEO for longer than a few minutes, you have probably found some variation of “build your website/write content for people, not search engines”. We have preached this from day one, but it seems like it may be one of those things that people read, but don’t really understand what it means. In light of Google’s recent announcements of an upcoming penalty for “over optimization“, an even more recent warning of a webspam algorithm update (now called “Penguin”), and a few years of algorithm updates and spam-fighting…

• Does Google Hate SEO and Want To Punish Your Website?

  Nick Ker

  30 Apr 2012 | 10:39 pm

  The sky is falling! Google wants to force everyone to buy PPC ads!  Remove ALL links to your site and stop using any keywords at all!   Oh how I wish I had a HTML tag to indicate sarcasm.   The panic over Penguins and Pandas is spreading like wildfire. Please, relax. The sky is not falling. Legitimate SEO is not banned by Google or “dead” in any way.  Creating a website that is easily navigated and understood by people and search engines, and has quality content which is promoted effectively and sensibly throughout the internet will not get you banned from Google.  In case…

• Avoid Google Penguin Penalty for Webspam (Bad SEO): Start Making Sense

  Nick Ker

  25 Apr 2012 | 6:27 am

  If you have been reading about SEO for longer than a few minutes, you have probably found some variation of “build your website/write content for people, not search engines”. We have preached this from day one, but it seems like it may be one of those things that people read, but don’t really understand what it means. In light of Google’s recent announcements of an upcoming penalty for “over optimization“, an even more recent warning of a webspam algorithm update (now called “Penguin”), and a few years of algorithm updates and spam-fighting…

• Over-Optimized? Google’s New Penalty for Too Much SEO

  Nick Ker

  17 Mar 2012 | 10:23 am

  At SXSW, Google’s main search spam guy, Matt Cutts, announced that Google is releasing an algorithm update to target sites over doing their SEO. Google will attempt to “level the playing field” between websites with quality content versus those that are ridiculously optimized. (audio) A surprising thing about this announcement is that there is reason to believe that some penalties like this already exist. While there is no official word from G on existing over optimization penalties (except maybe this 2009 video where Cutts says there is no penalty), there have been many…

• Timeline Coming Soon to Facebook Business Pages

  Nick Ker

  11 Mar 2012 | 3:20 pm

  What Will the New Facebook Timeline Mean to Your Business or Fan Page? Just when you thought you had your Facebook business page all fixed up with special tabs and a fan gate to encourage Likes, Facebook has announced the rollout of Timeline for business pages.  While this is not going to be much more than a cosmetic rearrangement for many pages, if you have a highly customized business or fan page, there are some things you will need to know. One of the biggest changes from a marketing perspective is that, as of now, those “fan gate” pages that many use to hide content unless…

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• Making Room to Breathe: Wrapping Text Around Elements

  Carrie Cousins

  15 May 2012 | 7:52 am

  I constantly look through websites and wonder why designers allow text and images to get a little too close. Why don’t the elements have room to breathe? That’s where text- or word-wrapping comes in. Adding space above, below and to the sides of an object embedded in text can make a lot of difference in terms of overall look of your site and even readability. Wrapping Benefits The No. 1 reason to use text wrapping settings for images that touch text is to aid readability. The addition of white space around images gives text a cushion, making it easier on the eye. Depending on your specs,…

• Annotation Overlay Effect with CSS3

  Mary Lou

  14 May 2012 | 8:05 am

  View demo Download source In this tutorial we’ll create a little overlay effect with CSS using a combination of the :checked pseudo-class with sibling combinators. The idea is to make an image or element clickable and transition to an overlay-like state that will show us some annotation boxes. The theme preview images used in this tutorial are by talented Ana Segota and you can purchase her themes and templates here. The beautiful arrow icons are by Alessio Atzeni and you can find them here. Please note: the result of this tutorial will only work as intended in browsers that support the…

• Collective #11

  Mary Lou

  13 May 2012 | 10:43 am

  Interactive CSS Selectors Ben Howdle from Two Step Media will help you understand CSS Selectors in an interactive way. Choose a selector on the left and you’ll instantly see the affected elements on the right. Read it ‘Vendor Tokens’ Offer Another Way Out of the CSS Prefix Mess There is a big discussion going on about whether vendor prefixes are harmful of helpful. Despire their original purpose they are being used all over and many issues are arising from that. Scott Gilbertson from Webmonkey explains Eric Meyer’s new proposal for ending the mess. Read it Inspirational…

• How to Create a Fast Hover Slideshow with CSS3

  Mary Lou

  9 May 2012 | 6:31 am

  View demo Download source Today I want to share a little hover slideshow with you. The main idea is to run a super-fast image slideshow on hover and show the current image when mousing out. It’s just a fancy effect to play with and I got the idea from Contain.r. We’ll be using CSS animations for the slideshow and control the pausing and running with animation-play-state. Please note: this is just experimental and will only work as intended in browsers that support the respective CSS properties. This is our simple structure: <div class="hs-wrapper"> <img src="images/1.jpg"…

• Understanding the Lingo: Typography Glossary

  Carrie Cousins

  9 May 2012 | 5:13 am

  The art of typography is not always the easiest thing to understand. It almost has a language of its own. Understanding ascenders, descenders, ligatures, x-heights and stems will help you better make connections between type and the other features on your website. The terms associated with typography can be broken into several categories based on use. This glossary contains common phrases, typography jargon, font identification, spacing and specialty lettering. Commonly-used letter terminology Understanding the most commonly-used names for the parts of letters can help you better speak the…

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• 9 of the Best Photoshop Tutorials Created in April 2012

  James

  9 May 2012 | 12:26 am

  It’s the start of a new month and that means it’s time for another article from the Best of Photoshop Tutorials series. April had some good tutorials and I have listed nine of my favorite Photoshop tutorials created throughout April. April’s Photoshop Tutorials The collection includes both intermediate and beginner level Photoshop tutorials. They are [...] Related posts: 11 of the Best PhotoShop Tutorials Created in April 10 of the Best Photoshop Tutorials Created in March 10 of the Best Photoshop Tutorials Created in January

• Introducing the Facebook Marketing for Smart People

  James

  8 May 2012 | 2:19 am

  Recently, I had the privilege of previewing a new Facebook marking book by a favorite blogger of mine, Faissal Al-Haithami of fansbridge.com. and I have to say it is full of great information about Facebook and how use it as a marketing tool. A Little Information about Faissal Originally, I came across Faissal through a [...] Related posts: 4 Ways to Interact with Your Facebook Fans Generate Traffic Using Facebook How to Add a Facebook Fan Page Box To WordPress

• Get Access to Adobe Creative Suite 6 by Online Services

  James

  24 Apr 2012 | 1:51 am

  If you are looking to get access the Adobe Creative Suite 6 but its not in the budget this year or maybe you are thinking about getting starting with Photoshop but not sure you are ready to put down that kind of cash on a product, then Adobe has the answer for you. Now you [...] Related posts: 11+ Tutorial Sites For Adobe Photoshop CS4 Blog Engage and It’s RSS Syndication Services How To Fade An Image Into The background With Adobe Photoshop CS4

• Learn How To Do Lighting Effects in Photoshop from 25 Awesome Photoshop Tutorials

  James

  6 Apr 2012 | 2:00 am

  Photoshop is a powerful image editor that is used by everyone from someone who likes cleaning up their family photos to the professional photographer. You can use Photoshop to clean up and correct color correct photographs, create graphics, or add special effects to images. With a tool like Photoshop, it gives it’s users the necessary [...] Related posts: The Best Photoshop Tutorials Created in February 10 of the Best Photoshop Tutorials Created in July 11 of the Best Photoshop Tutorials Created in December

• How to Add Custom Fonts to WordPress

  James

  2 Apr 2012 | 7:21 am

  A few weeks ago I wrote an article about using custom fonts on your design projects. What I didn’t mention was how to add these custom web fonts to any websites including WordPress sites. After a reader asked about we can add these fonts to a website, I decided I would write an article listing [...] Related posts: How To Use Google Web Fonts on WordPress and Other Sites 30 Selected Calligraphic Fonts for Fellow Designers 10 Free Grungy Typewriter Fonts

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• Selling online with the 10 laws of persuasion – part 1

  Dan

  16 May 2012 | 9:15 pm

  Click on the thumbnail to check the book out at Amazon (aff link) The evidence of theories of persuasion or influence is everywhere in business. However a lot of the time it’s not understood. For example you know companies choose celebrities to endorse their products. You know brands want you to ‘like’ them on Facebook? You’ve seen shops give you 3 slightly different versions of more or less the same thing. But do you know why? And can you use this knowledge in your own business online. If not then you will be the end of this 2 part article). The reasons for all of…

• How to launch a podcast in 1 day

  Dan

  11 May 2012 | 10:38 pm

  After last week’s post Minimum viable product or excellence? I took the MVP concept to the extreme this week by deciding to start a podcast and then 1 day later having it live. Here is how to do it yourself if you want to do the same thing. Step 1 – Lower your standards When I do something I always want it to be perfect. The problem is, if I waited for everything to be perfect I would never deliver anything. When you are dealing with a new medium like podcasting and you are trying to do something on a budget the absolute most important thing is you ship something. When I look…

• Minimum viable product or excellence?

  Dan

  1 May 2012 | 8:48 pm

  There are 2 interesting schools of thought going around at the moment when it comes to launching products (particularly software) and businesses. The Lean Startup Minimum Viable Product Last year Eric Ries released a book (a movement even) called The Lean Startup. I tried my best to read it but found like a lot of business books it bored me to death and seemed to spend 300-odd pages outlining one very simple idea that: Startups should stop trying to build something that’s perfect & instead build the ‘Minimum Viable Product’ and ‘Iterate’ with rapid…

• SEO case study 2 wrap up – Wedding Videos

  Dan

  15 Apr 2012 | 7:46 pm

  Back in January we started our second SEO case study for wedding videos provider Video My Wedding. We performed SEO work on the site for 3 months in accordance with the notes I made in the first case study post here in the section ‘Our off page SEO work’. In addition to this, because the keyword wedding videos was showing Google Places results first we optimised their Google Places page in accordance with 4 ways to boost your Google Places ranking. The results About a month after performing the Google Places optimisation the client’s page went from not even showing in the…

• A peek inside a simple website design

  Dan

  10 Apr 2012 | 11:06 pm

  I’m really excited today to announce the re-development of our main company website Web Circle. Here is a screenshot of the final site which you can click on to be taken to the site. The new 'simple' Web Circle site. In re-designing this site my focus was on simplicity. We started working on it about 2 months ago when I decided I wanted a site that represented the way we approach designing and building sites and apps. I also wanted to do this without overloading the site with content.  Looking at it now I’m very happy with the result and I do think it achieves this but…

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• 12 Ecommerce Website Designs Show your Flash Still Works

  Mars

  17 May 2012 | 6:55 am

  While online shopping becomes a habit, ecommerce website design has significant importance in shopping experience and sales growth. Designers are endeavoring to make excellent ecommerce website on both visual experience and usability. Talking about these factors, the dispute around “Flash or HTML5” is never ending. Recently, there are enough arguments advocating that Flash is not good for ecommerce website. The controversy between supporters and opponents makes it a never ending sitcom; so we just list some factors that tell Flash still plays important role in website design, and HTML5 is…

• Fanciful Examples of Landscape Photography

  Mars

  15 May 2012 | 5:00 pm

  Landscape photography are said to be the most enduring activity undertaken by any photographer. They say that landscape is one of the easiest and the most difficult subjects in photography yet it is also a theme that most photographers love. Every single one of us who happens to visit a place for the first time will never hesitate to take the sceneries in that place for souvenirs or just capture the most popular picturesque showcased in the said place. That’s why, some online postcard printing companies will never let go of the opportunity to use them as one of the cover designs for their…

• Tips for Optimizing your Headlines for Google and Human

  Guest Author

  15 May 2012 | 2:33 am

  Search engines like Google rank some pages higher than others that may even talk about the same issue. The way an issue is out and propagated may be of immense importance, but one thing is sure: high ranked pages follow well developed and planned search engine optimization techniques. One way of optimizing your page from search engine point of view is making “good” headlines for the page and also fir the article that follows. The following points give you an understanding regarding how to go about headlines for page in order to get maximum ranking by Google and maximum attention by human…

• How To Avoid Roadblocks To Your Creativity When Designing a Logo

  Guest Author

  15 May 2012 | 1:51 am

  If you are a creative person be it a painter, designer or a writer you must know that sometimes you have to go through a phase when you just run out of creativity. Though it is occasional but you cannot avoid it. This is a temporary phase when you face a huge roadblock in your mind and do not feel writing, painting or anything. This phase is often called creative roadblock which often pops up in your mind threatening to slip your pending projects. If you are a logo designer and reputed enough to get lots of projects then this kind of creative road block can be quite harmful for both your…

• Tri-Fold Corporate Brochure Templates

  Mars

  14 May 2012 | 2:49 am

  Customizing your brochures through online brochure printing as your marketing tool for your company has been so extremely effective. Some people believe that, because of the rise of numerous electronic media promotions for products/services, these tri-fold brochures are useless. But, actually the truth is many people prefer reading through brochures the way it is faster and much more convenient than awaiting lengthy winded solutions from people. So certainly, they aren’t ineffective and they are utilized very well in lots of situations. Aside from paying a minimal cost for these…

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• 8 just arrived magic effects of css3 worth to know

  Steve

  15 May 2012 | 9:40 pm

  1. Css3 Scroll Effect Visit Demo . 2. Css3 Paper Fold Visit Demo . 3. Css3 Round Corner Table Visit Demo . 4. Css3 Animate Visit Demo . 5. Css3 Tree Visit Demo . 6. Css3 Image Style Visit Demo . 7. Css3 buttons Visit Demo . 8. CSS3 Transitions Visit Demo .

• 6 Influential Reasons to make a Dynamic Business Web Presence

  Steve

  11 May 2012 | 10:15 am

  Web presence is a smart economical investment, which can indeed change the way conventional businesses are carried around. If you believe that there’s need to tighten the belts, the best way is to make an impressive web presence through business websites online. Keep in mind a persuasive website layout can let your business gain high [...]

• Top 10 Qualities Your Web Designer Should Have

  Steve

  1 May 2012 | 10:05 am

  Being a web designer is hard work. Sometimes, being the customer is even harder. Here are the top 10 things you should look for in your web designer: He Should Be Customer-Oriented Sometimes, IT professionals and web designers aren’t known for their friendliness. They may be short-and to to-the-point, lacking any inkling of what constitutes [...]

• Cloud 9: Doing Business on a Private Cloud

  Steve

  30 Apr 2012 | 11:27 am

  Technology changes as a moment’s notice. How a business adapts to the changes is the key to a successful business. Throughout the years, as technology evolved at a rapid pace, businesses saw written communication change to email, landlines to smartphones and off-site record storage turn to private cloud services. With a world comprised of new [...]

• 10 Effective Brainstorming Tips for Better Designs

  Steve

  26 Apr 2012 | 9:48 pm

  When dealing with a certain problem with a particular subject, it can be done with either a team or just by yourself but still, there is a big possibility of asking somebody else’s ideas and thoughts because it will make better results if there are more than one person working for that certain problem. Also, [...]

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• SC Native Plant Society

  Jim

  4 May 2012 | 3:55 pm

  The redesign for the South Carolina Native Plant Society website went live this afternoon. The SCNPS website includes a calendar of events, the ability for visitors to join, renew and donate to the organization, and a recent news section for updates from chapters around the state. Both the calendar of events and the recent news section are categorized by region, so visitors can see what is going in their area or state-wide. There is also an area of the site where visitors can submit a plant identification request and view past identified plants. The new website is built on the WordPress…

• Prevailing Multiple Employer Plan

  Jim

  28 Apr 2012 | 11:00 am

  Prevailing Multiple Employer Plan provides versatile retirement solutions that fit the unique needs of each of their clients. The Prevailing MEP website includes plan features, a list of service providers, a frequently asked questions section, an area for recent news updates and a risk tolerance questionnaire. <a href=”http://prevailingmep.com”>Visit Prevailing MEP &raquo;</a>   Prevailing Multiple Employer Plan is a post from JimFerguson.me - . Jim Ferguson, based out of Greenville, SC, offers web design, graphic design and photography services.

• Novus Advisors

  Jim

  27 Apr 2012 | 11:00 am

  Novus Advisors is an investment advising group that wanted an ultra-clean look and feel to their website. This site also includes a risk tolerance questionnaire, which will show investors a recommended model based on their input. Novus Advisors is a post from JimFerguson.me - . Jim Ferguson, based out of Greenville, SC, offers web design, graphic design and photography services.

• SEMCO

  Jim

  26 Apr 2012 | 10:51 am

  SEMCO is an energy management company that helps reduce utility costs in commercial buildings across the southeast United States. The scope of this project included a logo & business card design, along with the design and development of their website. Visit SEMCO » SEMCO is a post from JimFerguson.me - . Jim Ferguson, based out of Greenville, SC, offers web design, graphic design and photography services.

• Back on Assignment

  Jim

  5 Oct 2011 | 9:46 am

  Here’s a quick update to let everyone know that I have joined on to begin contributing to the local photoblog Greenville Daily Photo. The authors of the blog, Denton and Connie, have been regularly been posting photos since 2005 to document living in the downtown area. Now that work has them relocating to Charlotte, several other local photographers will be contributing to keep things running. I always enjoyed documenting campus life for The Tiger Newspaper when I was a student at Clemson and I have to say that I’m pretty excited to have an ongoing commitment to shooting this…

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  16 May 2012 | 6:53 am

  http://wait30days.com Filed under: Internet Marketing

• Real Life Funny Customer Stories

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  16 May 2012 | 6:02 am

  http://notalwaysright.com Filed under: Resources

• Create animated characters from still images with After Effects

  Admin

  10 May 2012 | 4:47 am

  http://www.adobe.com/designcenter-archive/aftereffects/articles/aftcs3it_puppettool_02.html Filed under: Adobe After Effects

• Some Bookmarks of Mine

  Admin

  10 May 2012 | 4:16 am

  http://www.scroogle.org/cgi-bin/nbbw.cgi http://ginva.com/2011/04/108-free-css-menu-designs/ http://www.smartaddon.com/demo.html http://denadadenada.com/ http://carseatreview.org/ http://www.safe-swaps.com http://mobstac.com/ http://www.mikes-marketing-tools.com/ranking-reports/ http://www.warriorforum.com/main-internet-marketing-discussion-forum/436770-document-sharing-websites-rock-top-10-sites.html http://www.couponcodesusa.com/ http://www.couponcodes4u.com/ Filed under: Resources

• Magic School Kolkata

  Admin

  10 May 2012 | 4:14 am

  http://www.pcsorcarjr.com/contact.html Mr Palash Karmakar(Magician)+(91)-9831573453 61/1 A /5, Subhechha Apartment, Ground Floor, Near Jorabagan Postoffice, Jorabagan Road, Naktala, Kolkata – 700047 Info may get changed with time Filed under: Resources

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• Mobile Website Design Should Realize One Thing: Impatience

  Prateek

  16 May 2012 | 5:18 am

  The primary concern for all successful businesses is to know their target market inside and out. As more people are using their mobile devices and smartphones to access the Internet these days, that... Our website maintenance program includes regular updates, adding new features to the website, and tracking web traffic to your site. It's a cost-effective approach to website maintenance. Hire web designers and graphic designers starting at $25 per hour for all your website design needs.

• Are You Optimizing Website Images for Search Engines?

  Prateek

  30 Apr 2012 | 8:42 am

  One of the first things to consider in your own personal website maintenance is your continued search engine optimization campaign. No other website maintenance plan matters much if you do not get... Our website maintenance program includes regular updates, adding new features to the website, and tracking web traffic to your site. It's a cost-effective approach to website maintenance. Hire web designers and graphic designers starting at $25 per hour for all your website design needs.

• 5 Simple Ways to Monitor Your Business Website

  Prateek

  24 Apr 2012 | 8:47 am

  Install external firewalls. This website security measure is one of the first lines of defense against hackers attempting to access company information. A firewall works by monitoring the universal... Our website maintenance program includes regular updates, adding new features to the website, and tracking web traffic to your site. It's a cost-effective approach to website maintenance. Hire web designers and graphic designers starting at $25 per hour for all your website design needs.

• Podcasting on a Budget

  Prateek

  16 Apr 2012 | 10:41 am

  As with any podcast, you need the proper tools to get started. An entry-level condenser microphone that allows you to compress files into mp3 format, audio editing software such as Audacity, and your... Our website maintenance program includes regular updates, adding new features to the website, and tracking web traffic to your site. It's a cost-effective approach to website maintenance. Hire web designers and graphic designers starting at $25 per hour for all your website design needs.

• How Much Am I Expected to Pay for My Business Website Maintenance?

  Prateek

  9 Apr 2012 | 8:27 am

  The dust has settled on the website development phase of your small business. The new virtual storefront price; $500 to $2,500+. With the help of an affordable website design firm in your rear view... Our website maintenance program includes regular updates, adding new features to the website, and tracking web traffic to your site. It's a cost-effective approach to website maintenance. Hire web designers and graphic designers starting at $25 per hour for all your website design needs.

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• Good Developer Conferences

  Amber Weinberg

  9 May 2012 | 6:12 am

  Last week I wrote about overpriced conferences, so this week I thought I’d write about the other side of the coin. I’m sitting on a train in Brighton that was supposed to be in London by now, but am happy as a peach. I’ve just come from a fantastic conference, Points Brighton, that I was asked to speak at last minute due to one of their speakers being sick.It was a mini-conference and I had to leave it early, in order to not be stuck from the tube closing. Tickets were about £6 and this was their second one.They had a FANTASTIC raffle, in which I won one of the tees (Tim Van…

• Overpriced Developer Conferences

  Amber Weinberg

  4 May 2012 | 5:17 am

  Yesterday I attended and spoke at the Sourc{ conference in southern London. I did it completely free of charge, because I’d only had one other conference under my belt and have been wanting to get some more experience.I enjoyed being able to hang out with Remy Sharp, Paul Davis and my new best buddy, Kat Thompson. I even meet a new friend who does some fantastic Sencha work, Fredric Berling. However I was very. very disappointed in the conference itself.First of all, even though the conference had some major sponsors, like O’Reilly and Sencha, they still priced their tickets at a…

• This Industry Is Full of Crap

  Amber Weinberg

  25 Apr 2012 | 4:33 am

  Forgive me for my harsh tone of voice today, I’ve had a rough week dealing with a stupid site with stupid code (my own). My mood became worse when I read my Twitter feed at the end of the day – to realize that our industry is simple, and utterly full of crap.I fully realize that by calling it out and complaining about it, I’m most likely adding to the issue at hand, but I can’t stand it anymore – I must say something. I’ve been making websites since I was 13, which (I’m sad to say) was 13 years ago. I’ve been in “the industry” for 6…

• Developing Custom WooCommerce Themes

  Amber Weinberg

  11 Apr 2012 | 10:31 am

  I recently had a project that required working with WooCommerce. WooCommerce is a free eCommerce framework from the makers of WooThemes. I’ve never been a fan of working with premade themes or frameworks for WordPress, as the devs tend to code completely different than I do and it’s frustrating to have to learn someone else’s style. However, I’ve been a fan of WP eCommerce for simple cart needs, so I thought WooCommerce would be just as easy to use, but a bit more robust.Turns out, as usual, things were quite a bit more difficult. WooCommerce doesn’t have great…

• March 12412: Creating a Custom Photo Submission Site in PHP

  Amber Weinberg

  30 Mar 2012 | 9:38 am

  For this month’s 12412 project, I wanted to create a simple submission site in order to play around with MySQL and PHP, which really isn’t something I’m too strong in right now. I ended up creating Royal United, a photo submission site for displaying photos of the UK (one of my favorite topics of photography!).This site was actually a lot simpler to create than I anticipated and only needed a bit of help from Nikita (my PHP programmer hubby). This tutorial assumes a basic knowledge of PHP and aimed at beginners.The StructureYou’ll need to start out by creating a new…

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• All Browser Shadow Effect in DIV

  Web Design

  28 Apr 2012 | 3:32 pm

  Here is code that display shadow effect of all browser. I tested in Firefox, Crome, Safari, IE7 <div style=”position:absolute;width:240px;height:160px;background:#f6dd28; -moz-box-shadow:2px 2px 2px #c1c1c1;-webkit-box-shadow:2px 2px 2px #c1c1c1;box-shadow:2px 2px 2px #c1c1c1; filter:progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.dropshadow(OffX=2, OffY=2, Color=’#c1c1c1′, Positive=’true’)”></div>

• Get Browser Information with PHP Class

  Web Design

  5 Feb 2012 | 5:38 am

  Here is class in PHP to get Browser Information < ?php class Browser{{{{ return($ex[$count_ex-2]*1024*1024); } else{{ $pow=floor(log($bytes)/log(1024)); $unit=array_search($pow,$units); $value=($bytes/pow(1024,floor($units[$unit]))); if (!is_numeric($decimals) || $decimals<0) $decimals=2; return sprintf('%.'.$decimals.'f '.$unit,$value); } ?>

• Get Remote File size in PHP with Curl HTTP Header

  Web Design

  4 Jan 2012 | 4:52 am

  Here is function to get remote file size in php with curl HTTP Header <pre> <?php function getFileSizeByCurl($url) $ch = curl_init(); /* Set the url we’re requesting */ curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_URL, $url); /* Set a valid user agent */ curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_USERAGENT, “Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.8.1.11) Gecko/20071127 Firefox/2.0.0.11″); /* Don’t output any response [...]

• Generating your own Dynamic Atom Feed using PHP

  Web Design

  23 Dec 2011 | 5:00 am

  I recently wrote an article containing a small PHP static class which could be used to generate a dynamic RSS feed for your site. Since atom feeds are increasing in popularity I felt it would be a good idea to also provide a small guide on producing an atom feed to go alongside your new [...]

• Get Browser Name with PHP

  Web Design

  5 Dec 2011 | 5:31 am

  Here is function to get Browser Name with PHP <pre> <?php function getUserAgent() $return=”FIREFOX”; elseif(strpos($user_agent, “msie”)>0) $return=”MSIE”; elseif(strpos($user_agent, “safari”)>0) $return=”SAFARI”; else $return=”This is other browser=”.$user_agent; return $return; ?> </pre>

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• Plan SEO While Planning A Website Design

  14 May 2012 | 12:00 am

  While working on website design, any Mississippi company needs to consider the SEO aspect right at the stages of conception. Today, any web design company in Mississippi would know the significance of SEO and would also be aware of how a good website design can play a major role in online marketing, obtaining a higher search page ranking and yielding better traffic to the site.

• Responsive Grid System

  11 May 2012 | 3:06 pm

  Responsive Grid System is a fluid grid based CSS framework that was created for responsive websites. You can either have a 12 column, 16 column, or 24 column grid with appropriate media queries.

• Open Worlds and Learning Tools

  10 May 2012 | 9:08 am

  Video games have come a long way since their infancy back in the days of Pong and Pac Man. In fact, it seems inconceivable that video gaming has reached its current heights in thirty or so years-people who grew up on arcades in the late seventies have no point of reference in most contemporary games. The days of 2D and blurry pixels are long behind us (unless you're into retro gaming); now there's no end to the nuance, complexity, and ingenuity that designers bring to the gaming experience.

• Getting creative with CSS3

  9 May 2012 | 2:42 pm

  CSS3 is used in organizing the style and layout of Web pages. It is the latest standard in the CSS series. CSS3 offers a wide variety of new trends to make an impact with your web designs. With many exciting new functions and features, CSS can be used as a powerful tool in website designing and development. A CSS3 refers to the technical stipulation of a layout. It ensures that a web page will appear precisely the way the website developer has specified.

• Save Money With Free Software for Your Computer

  7 May 2012 | 12:27 pm

  Looking to save money? There are ways to leverage great technology without burning a hole in your wallet. Here are some safe, secure options - all of them free - that can help make your computer more productive, useful and fun.

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• iOS to IE10 Metro: Building Cross-Browser Plugin-Free Experiences

  Rey Bango

  16 May 2012 | 10:00 am

  If you’ve built a plugin-free browsing experience for the iPad, a few changes will make it ready for the new IE10 plugin-free experience on Windows 8. As more browsers adopt the plugin-free approach, now is a good time to start thinking about it. I’ll show you how to do this in a few steps by writing code that works well in all modern browsers.Today we’re going to work with a MSNBC plugin-free experience for rich media. It breaks down to two things: styles and scripts.To modify the files of MSNBC, I will be using a proxy application known as Fiddler. You can download this tool from…

• Two New Proposals to Solve the CSS3 Vendor Prefix Crisis

  Craig Buckler

  15 May 2012 | 10:41 am

  Web developers have been concerned about the vendor prefix crisis since February 2012. To summarize the issue, this is what should happen in an ideal world:Vendors implement experimental CSS3 properties using their own prefix, e.g. -webkit-transform, -moz-transform, -ms-transform, -o-transform.Developers can use the technologies today without breaking cross-browser compatibility. Properties can be listed with their prefixed and unprefixed names to ensure they work everywhere.Once a property becomes a W3C recommendation, all browser vendors can provide a stable unprefixed property, e.g.

• An Overview of the Web Storage API

  Colin Ihrig

  15 May 2012 | 10:00 am

  Web developers have long yearned for a way to store data long term. Cookies are an option, but they can only store 4KB of data.  Additionally, cookies are sent to the server with each HTTP request. This means that cookies, especially large ones, can consume considerable network bandwidth.  There have been other attempts to implement storage techniques, but for the most part they have been hacks.  Then, along came HTML5 and the Web Storage API to the rescue.The Web Storage API defines two types of storage areas ― local storage and session storage.  Local storage is persistent data…

• Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Precise Pangolin: Networking tips and tricks

  Jonathan Hobson

  14 May 2012 | 10:00 am

  Networking is often regarded to be complicated and very difficult to manage but as it forms an essential role in the day-to-day use of your computer the purpose of this article is to expose a few ‘tips and tricks’ that will serve to improve your computers connectivity and overall performance by showing you how easy it is to take control of Ubuntu 12.04, LTS Precise Pangolin.So let’s get started …What is my local IP addressIt may be a easy question to begin with, but in a world of complexity it is often the simple questions that get overlooked.Using the graphical…

• Get Hired

  John Tabita

  13 May 2012 | 6:00 pm

  In my series on Putting a Stop to Abusive Clients, I’ve talked a lot from the seller’s perspective. But before I put the final wraps on the series, I’m going to take a slight detour to discuss things from the buyer’s side of the fence. Let’s talk about how to get hired.Over the past few days, I’ve had to post two different job opportunities; one for a full-time sales rep, and the other for some contract web work. The responses I’ve gotten have been interesting, to say the least.One of the things I deliberately do is include both an email and my direct phone number as…

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• Everyday Photos

  Justin

  16 May 2012 | 5:15 pm

• Go Beyond Pixels

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  14 May 2012 | 9:24 am

• Eleven Made

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• Jordan Moore

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  7 May 2012 | 9:30 am

• Nebo Agency

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• 30 Sites with Great (and Not So Great) Mascots

  Tara Hornor

  8 May 2012 | 8:45 am

  All professional websites include a logo, and sometimes that logo is also a character. Yet, this logo character is not necessarily what we would label a "mascot." With a graphic logo, you will find that graphic everywhere, including in designs for brochure and business card printing. However, a website mascot may only land online, especially if the character is too detailed or large-scale to fit onto smaller print materials. More and more we are seeing a trend in web design to include both a logo and a character or mascot. Sometimes, this mascot is used to help guide visitors…

• 30 Stunning Penthouse Homes from Around the World

  Web Design Fan

  23 Apr 2012 | 7:45 am

  Traditionally, penthouses are apartments that are on the top floor, or near the top, of an apartment building or other structure. Typically, penthouses are distinguished by their magnificent view and luxury amenities. Penthouses originated in the 1920s, because in New York City, demand for luxury urban living space was on the rise during the economic boom, so building vertically became much more popular to maximize space utility. Today, penthouses tend to incorporate modern architecture and design, and although the definition has widened to include more loft-like and setback structures,…

• Cloud Reality Check with Rackspace

  Web Design Fan

  16 Apr 2012 | 10:30 am

  Back in 2009, Rackspace did a cool survey to find out what IT professionals were thinking and to test their knowledge on cloud computing. The results were interesting and sometimes shocking, with one-in-five surveyed not even knowing what cloud computing is. This year, they dove back in and, well, things aren’t looking that good. From Rackspace’s summary of the survey: Though the data does imply that the outsourcing of servers and cloud computing is now more visible and is being entertained by a greater number of organisations, it suggests that there has not been a significant…

• ShopHTML.com PSD to HTML Giveaway

  Web Design Fan

  4 Apr 2012 | 12:01 pm

  We have a great contest for you this week! ShopHTML.com is giving away free PSD to HTML to 2 lucky winners. Read on to see how you can enter! About ShopHTML ShopHTML provides fast and quality PSD to HTML coding services and professional CMS implementations. All their markup is hand-coded W3C valid XHTML/CSS, which is properly displayed in all popular browsers: Internet Explorer 7+, Firefox 3.6+, Chrome, Opera 11, Safari 5. They can also test your project on mobile devices of your choice. ShopHTML provides clients with high quality product and meets deadlines at the same time. What they offer…

• 30 Water-Based Website Designs

  Tara Hornor

  28 Mar 2012 | 1:20 pm

  Both web and print designs built around a water theme have become a popular trend in recent years, and such a theme can be found in everything from websites to business cards to designs for postcard printing. Generally speaking, the color blue is associated with depth and stability and has a calming effect, which may be why blue is a popular color for design. Many businesses incorporate some shade of blue into their brand colors, and water is a popular image for companies in many industries, not just the obvious ones. For example, some graphic designers, fashion companies, and even technology…

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• The Apple iPhone Will Fail

  admin

  8 May 2012 | 5:48 pm

  The Apple iPhone has been such an astounding success story that I think it is really funny to go back and read what analysts thought just five years ago. Check out what this Bloomberg writer had to say. I wonder if he still has a job?

• Private Label SEO Reseller Compared To Other Kinds Of Search Marketing

  admin

  19 Mar 2012 | 12:50 pm

  Search engine optimization is a relatively recent form of marketing on today’s Internet, but it is taking off very rapidly. All sorts of companies are using SEO as a way for them to improve their ability to attract prospective business from search engines, where millions of online users go to find whatever it is they need. Private label SEO is a specialized form of SEO that is useful for a business that wants to resell SEO but is not experienced enough to create its own marketing services. With private label SEO resellers, your business provides search marketing services for its own clients…

• How a professional web design website can take your business to the next level?

  admin

  7 Mar 2012 | 11:57 am

  The growing number of the developers living in USA is the best sign of how web services are popular nowadays. A lot of companies try to get their business outside the plain shops and get the direct access to wide opportunities and the great number of the new potential customers. That is why all of them need perfect sites that will meet the needs of the modern society and match the expectations of the future clients. The wisely created site can draw a lot of new people to your shop in the matter of days, and that is just what the sellers are thinking about when spending the significant amount…

• Six important questions to be asked before you start a new logo design project

  Lief

  22 Feb 2012 | 1:11 am

  The identification mark or the emblem created to recognize a particular enterprise or an organization is called logo. It may be in form of signature, symbol, sign board, of flag. In all cases it requires an intensive and hardworking mechanism to create. After this the question arises that for what reason logos are used? Thus the best way to answer this question is to mark the words, to recognize, to inspire and to gain superiority. Logos are effective from a very long time, but are often referred by different names. If we look back in past history it can be seen that the rulers used to…

• How (and Why!) to Craft an Online Reputation Management Plan

  admin

  17 Feb 2012 | 12:11 pm

  Your company invests in marketing, business development, and sales—but what about internet reputation management? As a professional, it’s your job to ensure that your company’s brand image is working toward your company’s goals. Leaving your organization’s reputation up to whatever Google’s algorithm chooses to publicize is simply unacceptable. Reputation management services are indispensable for any company that wants to thrive. And what about your individual goals? You work hard to create a good name for yourself by doing the right thing and exercising personal integrity. You…

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• Giveaway 5 Digital Copies of Awwwards Book 2011

  Ray Cheung

  17 May 2012 | 2:01 am

  Advertise here via BSAAwwwards are the awards that recognize and promote the talent and effort of the best developers, designers and web agencies in the world. An international jury made up of some of the most important designers, bloggers and Internet agencies. Their goal is to create a meeting point where web developers, designers and agencies across the world can share experiences, inspiration and knowledge: A community that bids for a more accessible, usable and beautiful Internet. They have published a Book: The Best 365 CSS Websites Around the World. It is compiled in more than 190…

• A Useful String Manipulation Extension for JavaScript

  Ray Cheung

  16 May 2012 | 2:01 am

  Advertise here via BSAJavascript lacks complete string manipulation operations. Underscore.string attempts to fill that gap. Underscore.string is JavaScript library for comfortable manipulation with strings, extension for Underscore.js inspired by Prototype.js, Right.js, Underscore and beautiful Ruby language. Underscore.string provides you several useful functions: capitalize, clean, includes, count, escapeHTML, unescapeHTML, insert, splice, startsWith, endsWith, titleize, trim, truncate and so on. It is released under MIT License. Requirements: JavaScript Framework Demo:…

• FnordMetric: Realtime App / Event Tracking Dashboard

  Ray Cheung

  15 May 2012 | 2:35 am

  Advertise here via BSAFnordMetric is a highly configurable (and pretty fast) realtime app/event tracking dashboard based on ruby eventmachine and redis. You define your own plotting and counting functions as ruby blocks. FnordMetric gives you a live dashboard, that shows who is using your app in realtime. You can select a single user and follow them step by step as well. Best of all, it’s free for download and you can install it on your own server. Requirements: - Demo: https://github.com/paulasmuth/fnordmetric License: License Free SponsorsProfessional Web Icons for Your Websites and…

• Create Beautiful Circular Switches with jQuery Knob

  Ray Cheung

  14 May 2012 | 2:05 am

  Advertise here via BSAjQuery Knob is powerful jQuery plugin that helps users to create beautiful circular switches like volume controls. It works by transforming any given input fields according to the values defined in its attributes and can be drag-and-dropped to change the value. It also facilitates users to define the min-max values, default value on initial load, color and put it into read only mode. It supports touch, mousewheel and keyboard events. It is released under GPL and MIT license. Requirements: - Demo: http://anthonyterrien.com/knob/ License: MIT, GPL License…

• Fast Multidimensional Filtering for Coordinated Views

  Ray Cheung

  11 May 2012 | 3:19 am

  Advertise here via BSACrossfilter is a JavaScript library for exploring large multivariate datasets in the browser. Crossfilter supports extremely fast (<30ms) interaction with coordinated views, even with datasets containing a million or more records; it was built to power analytics for Square Register, allowing merchants to slice and dice their payment history fluidly. Since most interactions only involve a single dimension, and then only small adjustments are made to the filter values, incremental filtering and reducing is significantly faster than starting from scratch. Crossfilter…

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• Atomicdust: explaining design process

  Speider Schneider

  17 May 2012 | 4:20 am

  A St. Louis design group announced a special gathering at a local design studio for a program entitled, “Educational Night: The Business of Design.” The evening’s program was hosted by a local design studio that is making leaps and bounds in the local and national scene, so it didn’t take long for the reservations to pour in until there were no more spaces to be had.The studio, Atomicdust, certainly seemed to have the inside information on success, having been recognized by the One Show, Step, Print, and Create Magazine as well as local and regional Addy awards, so getting…

• Telling stories with your designs

  Dan Rajan

  16 May 2012 | 4:15 am

  Websites are incredibly versatile as a medium, to be used to display information and other content, and if well designed they can do this in an enjoyable way that’s easy for the reader to digest.This can be done through combining a site persona with an ongoing narrative, consistent throughout, which will all come together to create a ‘story’ through which you can deliver relevant content.It’s important to recognize as a designer that the story, which the content is then based on, comes before anything else in the site.The content can’t simply be ‘dropped’ into the site…

• Customizing the WordPress login page for consistent branding

  Cameron

  15 May 2012 | 4:19 am

  Despite the consumer-focused nature of the WordPress content management software, an increasing number of larger organizations and even businesses are adopting WordPress to manage their site’s content — especially corporate blogs and customer outreach programs that take advantage of social media and interaction humanize a company’s brand.These larger organizations aren’t content to let their backend user interface be branded using WordPress logos and design cues; instead, they prefer to customize the software and ensure that all of their employees know that they’re…

• What’s new for designers, May 2012

  Cameron

  14 May 2012 | 4:29 am

  The May edition of what’s new for web designers and developers includes new web apps, jQuery plugins, grid tools, CSS tools, WordPress resources, productivity and business tools, responsive design resources, and some really great new fonts.Many of the resources below are free or very low cost, and are sure to be useful to a lot of designers and developers out there.As always, if we’ve missed something you think should have been included, please let us know in the comments. And if you have an app or other resource you’d like to see included next month, tweet it to…

• Our favorite tweets of the weekMay 7-May 13, 2012

  Cameron

  13 May 2012 | 4:32 am

  Every week we tweet a lot of interesting stuff highlighting great content that we find on the web that can be of interest to web designers.The best way to keep track of our tweets is simply to follow us on Twitter, however, in case you missed some here’s a quick and useful compilation of the best tweets that we sent out this past week.Note that this is only a very small selection of the links that we tweeted about, so don’t miss out.To keep up to date with all the cool links, simply follow us @DesignerDepotAn Introduction to Underscore.js – Part 2 Array-like collections…

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• WordPress WordCamp 2012

  Steve Jenkins

  16 May 2012 | 11:09 am

  WordCamp is a conference that focuses on everything WordPress. It is an informal, community-organized event that are put together by WordPress users. Everyone from casual users to core developers participate, share ideas, and get to know each other. WordCamps are open to WordPress.com and WordPress.org users alike. WordCamp include sessions on how to use WordPress more effectively, beginning plugin and theme development, advanced techniques, security and more. It doesn’t matter if you are a blogging beginner, professional WordPress developer or consultants there will be…

• Create a 3D image gallery with CSS3

  Steve Jenkins

  15 May 2012 | 3:30 am

  Ah, the image gallery; a common part of modern web design, the gallery has been through numerous guises in the life of the web. Originally whole pieces of software were available to automate the generation of web galleries, and even the likes of Photoshop included a function to automatically create a thumbnail, large version and the HTML to link the two together. On the modern web, however, a click-and-wait-for-it-to-load approach no longer meets user expectations and, with the advent of CSS3, increasingly users expect to see a bit of visual flair beyond the standard lightbox effect that has…

• Imagine Publishing unveils Great Digital Mags

  Steve Jenkins

  14 May 2012 | 9:15 am

  Imagine Publishing has taken its entire portfolio of magazines, bookazines and ebooks and converted them to digital. What does this mean? It means that you can now get the most entertaining, authoritative and best value for money magazines on the market for your favourite digital platform. If you have an iPad, iPhone, PC, Mac, smartphone or tablet head over to greatdigitialmags.com to uncover a heavenly selection of digital goodies.

• Web Designer 196 now on sale

  admin

  9 May 2012 | 4:42 am

  CSS3 Effects Master CSS3 effects - Read the rule book for delivering modern page styles. CoffeeScript - Wake up and smell Javascript’s fresh new aroma. Adobe CS6 First Look - Take a peek at the brand new web editing updates in the latest Creative Suite. ProFile- Airlock - Big brand specialist talks about its mobile-first design approach and how a dishwasher secured its domain name. Also inside… - Create kinetic animations with CSS3 - Build an HTML5 game with EaselJS: part 1 - Customise WordPress categories with taxonomies - Create a contemporary one-page site with Photoshop -…

• Web Designer goes digital with Zinio

  Steve Jenkins

  8 May 2012 | 6:20 am

  Web Designer, the premier magazine for aspiring online creatives has teamed up with Zinio, the leading digital publisher to offer more options for getting your favourite magazine delivered in the format you want. Imagine Publishing’s new partnership with Zinio means that Web Designer is now available for PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, Android, Blackberry and Web OS. This means wherever you are you can get the latest cutting-edge practical projects, features, interviews and inspirational design showcases at your fingertips. Zinio provides the apps needed to get the best on-screen reading experience,…

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• Juicebox Lite – Free HTML5 Image Gallery (With A Desktop Builder)

  Umut M.

  17 May 2012 | 3:03 am

  Advertise here with BSAImage galleries are part of almost any website around whether it is about displaying the portfolio, products or personal albums,we simply use them a lot. Juicebox Lite is a free-to-use (branded) and HTML5-powered image gallery for creating good-looking galleries very easily. Galleries build with it works everywhere; desktop, tablet or mobile and handles different screen sizes well (responsive). Images can be browsed either with keyboard, mouse or touch (swipes) and they can be viewed in full-screen. There is an -optional- control bar which is shown on hover and allows…

• A Different JavaScript Calendar – jQuery Verbose Calendar

  Umut M.

  17 May 2012 | 2:15 am

  Advertise here with BSAjQuery Verbose Calendar is a plugin for creating a calendar that displays the whole months and days of a year at the same time. Once loaded, it auto-scrolls to "today" and displays the day names when hovered to any date in a tooltip. The calendar can be inserted into any HTML element with a single function, there are very few parameters to customize but a callback exists when a date is clicked which is great for adding extra interactions. Considering the amount of information displayed in a single interface, it can be a good fit for sharing events or tasks.

• Open Source Tool To Backup Gmail Accounts: Gmvault

  Umut M.

  16 May 2012 | 5:54 am

  Advertise here with BSAGmail is probably the most widely used e-mail provider between creative people. It is always simplistic, modern and always works. Personally, besides my personal e-mail, I use their "custom domain" feature for handling the e-mails of all my projects. As expected, the content there is very valuable and hard to risk losing. Gmvault is an open source tool that saves the day by backing up Gmail accounts to your drive smartly. It can backup the entire Gmail account at once and can synchronize afterwards by only picking the non-backed-up ones (there is also an…

• Infragistics jQuery Controls – Impressive & Professional jQuery Toolset

  Umut M.

  15 May 2012 | 5:30 am

  Advertise here with BSAInfo: This is a review of a paid resource. There are lots of jQuery plugins around that handle specific tasks and, for JavaScript-heavy apps, we may end up in using many of them. Working with such many different resources at the same project is sometimes hard and can be time consuming as they all have their way of coding, different APIs, styling support… Infragistics, a creative company focused on building user interface development tools, has a professional and complete jQuery Toolset that solves many JavaScript-related tasks beautifully. The toolset is…

• EU Cookie Law: 2 jQuery Plugins To Not Break It

  Umut M.

  15 May 2012 | 12:44 am

  Advertise here with BSAMany of us probably heard the EU Cookie Law already and thinking about "what to do" and many others should be saying: "cookie what?". What is it? It is a European Union e-Privacy Directive that will become active on 26th May 2012 and "requires website owners to take the permission of the user before placing anything (cookies, HTML5 local storage..) to their computer for tracking them (cookies exist in analytics apps, many sign-up/login pages, widgets, etc.). Which websites need to take action? It binds any EU-located individual and…

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• Website Review – Innovative Images

  theresa

  14 May 2012 | 12:52 pm

  I recently mentioned to my readers on  Facebook that I was thinking about doing a series of blog posts reviewing or critiquing various websites, with the idea of offering tips and helpful information about how these sites could be improved, from my point of view. Right away, a couple of brave souls came forth and offered up their websites for me to take a peek at. And I say brave, because no one really wants to hear negative things about anything that they had a ......Continue reading Website Review – Innovative Images

• Do You Know What Effect Color Has on Your Website Visitor?

  theresa

  2 May 2012 | 8:42 am

  Today’s post is by Guest Author Jeanette Chasworth, an interior designer and expert on color from Los Angeles. Check out her great offer at the bottom of this post! There are so many decisions when putting together a website, it can almost seem overwhelming. There are so many pieces and parts and finding the right person to put them all together can be a chore. While many of these pieces and parts seem to be knee deep in computer speak, one of the simplest questions you may get asked when putting together a website may be “What color ......Continue reading Do You Know What Effect…

• WordPress Wednesday – Adding & Styling Tables in WordPress

  theresa

  25 Apr 2012 | 9:14 am

  One of the more challenging tasks in WordPress is adding, formatting & styling tables. Typically page layout and formatting is done with div content blocks these days, but sometimes tables are necessary for formatting tabular data and charts. By default, there is not an easy way to do this with WordPress, unless you know how to hand code tables and this can often be confusing because so many opening and closing HTML tags are necessary. The best way that I’ve discovered to add and format tables in WordPress, is to use the plugin WP-Table Reloaded. Install ......Continue reading…

• The Quest for My Own Logo

  theresa

  19 Apr 2012 | 9:20 am

  Yes, it’s true. I’m a graphic designer that has never been able to finish her own logo. That’s like a car mechanic who drives the oldest, junkiest, worst-running vehicle in the neighborhood. Over the years, I’ve struggled with different looks, colors, themes, etc. I spent forever trying to brand myself and figure out what direction I was going to go in, until spring of 2011 when I was smart enough to hire a marketing coach, Chris Makell. She helped me figure out who I was first, and then who my target client was. Prior ......Continue reading The Quest for My Own Logo

• WordPress Wednesday – Using the Display Widgets Plugin to Customize your Sidebar Content

  theresa

  11 Apr 2012 | 10:15 am

  WordPress templates allow us to put content in our sidebars that will display on every page, so that this information can remain front and center for our visitors. This is pretty handy, as any good marketer knows that repetition is key, so we want our visitors to have multiple opportunities to opt in to our list, or purchase our product. In some cases, however, we might want to display various content on numerous different pages, and some themes only provide us with one or maybe two sidebars, so if you want a different sidebar on each page, this could prove ......Continue reading WordPress…

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• Google Plus – How to Create a Google Plus Page For Your Business?

  K.Singh-Kronik Media

  17 May 2012 | 9:45 am

  Google Plus is one of the fastest growing social networks with over 100 millions users. Businesses all over the world are using it to promote their brand and connect with consumers. It has established itself as a key player in the social media market and has become an integral part of an effective internet marketing strategy. Why Use Use Google Plus? If you want your business to be successful on social media, you need to look beyond Facebook and Twitter. Creating a Google Plus pages for your business is a great way to get your brand noticed online. It lets you target new audiences and can…

• Top Blog Commenting Tips – 15 Ways to Comment Like a Pro

  K.Singh-Kronik Media

  15 May 2012 | 6:19 am

  Commenting on blogs, social media sites as well as other sites that let users participate in discussions through comments is an excellent way to improve your online visibility and establish your expertise in your field. Most sites that allow commenting let you include a link with your comment. This makes blog commenting an effective link building technique for improving your Google rank and driving traffic to your website. However commenting can be time consuming. The following techniques will help you get the most out of commenting. Here are 15 ways to comment like a pro. 1. Don’t Spam…

• How to Measure Social Media Influence With Klout?

  K.Singh-Kronik Media

  13 May 2012 | 7:49 am

  What is Klout? Klout is a tool that measures social influence. Measuring online influence has become essential today. It helps to measure your growth, compare influence with others, identify networking opportunities, and more. There are many social networking sites, making it difficult to track your performance independently across all networks. Klout solves this problem by offering a central place for measuring your combined influence. There are several scoring systems and tools to measure social media influence. Klout is arguably the most popular and has become a universal standard for…

• 5 Map Services You Can Use On Your Website for Free

  K.Singh-Kronik Media

  12 May 2012 | 11:30 am

  Use of Maps is common in web design today.  We use maps on our website for several reasons, ranging from displaying our location to more complex implementations such as map based searches. Maps also add interactivity to website. There are many powerful third-part map  frameworks that lets users easily embed maps into websites and blogs. Embedding a map in this way can add a lot of value to your site. It will give your visitors a quick overview of a location, route, or other area of interest. Moreover, the map is fully interactive, which means that customers can zoom in or out or drag the…

• Internet Marketing – 7 Reasons Why Pinterest is Better Than Facebook for Your Business

  K.Singh-Kronik Media

  11 May 2012 | 4:50 am

  There has been much talk about Pinterest in the internet marketing circles. Pinterest, the latest entry to the social media market, has shown great potential and record braking statistics within a relatively short time. Marketers and businesses across the world have been quick to embrace Pinterest. Although still relatively new, Pinterest has already established itself as a credible internet marketing channel for many businesses throughout the world. In this article, we take a look at why marketing your business on Pinterest offers better potential  than even Facebook. Here are 7 reasons why…

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• A First Hand Look at Producing and Promoting Your Own Webinar

  Design Theory

  17 May 2012 | 7:15 am

  Recently a good friend and partner to Design Theory, Patricia Redsicker from WordView Editing. She hosted a webinar that I was very pleased to attend. Most of you reading this have probably attended at least 2 or 3 webinars, yet I’m sure all of you are curious to hear what it’s like from the producers [...]

• Coloring In & Outside the Lines – Parameters in Social Media for Your Business

  ybarber

  15 May 2012 | 7:15 am

  So in last week’s blog (http://blog.jpdesigntheory.com/getting-over-the-hump-an-inspiration-for-blog-writers-block/) I mentioned to look out for my upcoming one regarding “coloring in and outside the lines in Social Media”. Well here it is-so let’s talk about how that premise affects our perception,  utilization, and ultimate success or failure of Social Media in a business. I must admit that when the [...]

• Megapixel Monday

  Design Theory

  14 May 2012 | 8:12 am

  Looking to jump-start your design week? Well try out these FREE downloads! Media Black UI Kit (PSD)   Download free flower photos Pencil Icon Designs

• 5 Clean Website Designs for Inspiration

  Mark Dobmeier

  11 May 2012 | 7:15 am

  Clean (clutter-free and simple) website designs are very popular and give your website a very professional look. Here are 5 examples of clean designs that we hope will really inspire you. Scout Campbell Photography Created by: Mark Dobmeier (Me) Country Club Pet World Created by: Mark Dobmeier (Me) Coco’s Doggy Daycare Created by: Mark Dobmeier [...]

• Why Does Social Media Management Cost So Much?

  Design Theory

  10 May 2012 | 7:15 am

  In today’s online arena, businesses of every size are engaging their audience and potential clients through social media. Even the term social media is bigger now than a year or two ago. Whether you like it or not, it’s a medium you’re going to have to deal with if you want to grow your business. [...]

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• Discussing Possibilities Of A Business Without Google Traffic

  joy

  17 May 2012 | 6:35 am

  If you have been hit by the Penguin and Panda Update recently, then you might find this article interesting. Of course even if you were not hit by the Penguin, you can still consider reading this article. In this article we will discuss the possibilities of a business without Google traffic. Well, it might appear to be an absurd thought at first, but if you consider the frequent change in the Google algorithms, you would definitely depend on certain tactics that don’t involve spamming the search results. It’s mainly about attaining a sustainable representation of business. Even if you…

• Highlights Of The Google Penguin Update

  joy

  16 May 2012 | 2:26 am

  If your website rankings have jumped down significantly in the last few weeks then you might have been hit by the latest Penguin Update.The news of Penguin Update was released on April 24, 2012. The update highlights on many things. For instance, it focused on site wide links, especially those that go against the Webmaster Guidelines of Google. Not only site wide links, over optimization and spun content were also the major highlights of this new update. It’s almost 2 weeks now that the Penguin Update took place. This Penguin Update is considered as a ‘spam-fighting initiative of…

• 30 Mind Blowing Music Wallpapers to Decorate Your Desktop

  aparna

  13 May 2012 | 7:18 am

  This post is just perfect of every music lover to decorate his or her desktop or computer screens. The post features 30 very high quality musical wallpapers that cover every aspect of your mood and personality. Whatever type of a person you may be, if you are a music lover, you would have to go through these wallpapers, and I am sure that you will find a few that you really love to decorate your computer desktop and screens. Then again, show me a person who does not like music, so I correct myself and say that these wallpapers are for everyone. If you listen to one particular type of music,…

• 5 Beautiful Free Medical Icon Sets for Your Next Design Project

  joy

  7 May 2012 | 2:44 pm

  Icons help spice up a website. Ask any web designer or graphic designer and he will tell you the importance of icons in design. Icons can be used in many ways in your designs or graphics. In websites they can also serve as image links, that is, the images can be used in place of text links to make the site more fun for the user. Today I am showcasing medical icon sets that you can download absolutely free. These are great icons to be used in your medical design projects, be it for the web or the print media. The icon set includes many of the most common icons used in medical field which…

• 23 Stunning and Dreamy Ancient City Landscape Illustrations

  aparna

  4 May 2012 | 3:06 am

  There is something about illustrations that I simply love. Illustrations give you the power to put magic in your work. An artist can put his imagination on canvas using illustration. That is preciously why I love illustrations. Photographs show you what is true; after all you can take the photograph of something that exists. Of course you can manipulate and enhance the photographs but nothing like illustration where you draw something out of your imagination. Today’s theme is dreamy ancient city landscape illustrations. Therefore, it is interesting to see illustrations of ancient…

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• Jot Pro: An iPad stylus I actually love

  Stephen Gates

  3 May 2012 | 11:24 am

  I have written before that I suffer from a problem where I’m rarely able to make it through a meeting where I don’t have to describe an idea by drawing some part of it. This historically meant that I carried a velum tablet and Sharpie everywhere I went and the desks of my designers were littered with the resulting sketches. Enter the iPad and I wanted to evolve this process into the digital age but I’ve really had a hard time finding a stylus I actually like and can use on a regular basis. Through course of my travels and speaking at various conferences I’ve been given a lot of…

• How Roomba killed Dubstep

  Stephen Gates

  30 Apr 2012 | 2:06 pm

  It’s so sad to see that like clock work the latest YouTube sensation makes it’s way into multiple TV commercials in no time flat these days.  The latest case study comes to us via Dubstepping and it’s unofficial front man Marquese Scott. Six months ago Marquese posted the viral sensation ‘PUMPED UP KICKS|DUBSTEP‘ which was the general publics first major exposure to Dubstepping and it racked up over 45 million views and counting. From this video you started to see the predictable death and corruption through commercials from Peugeot and Coca-Cola before finally…

• How to Move App and Game Data to Your New iPad / iPhone

  Stephen Gates

  30 Apr 2012 | 11:12 am

  Most people have gotten to the point where they either have or are considering upgrading from their first iPad or iPhone to a newer version.  Apple makes the process easy enough to set-up your new device using your last back-up from your old device which is great until you launch some of your non-Apple apps or games and realize that just the app was moved over and not your saved data. This means that you have to go back in and set everything up from scratch again and you have lost all your notebook sketches, game progress and everything else you have done in any of these apps. As someone who…

• Watch a Scrollable Commercial on Facebook

  Stephen Gates

  26 Apr 2012 | 1:54 pm

  Since Facebook launched their new timeline base brand pages there have been a number of interesting uses of the new format but the most unique I’ve seen goes to outdoor clothing and equipment brand Quechua. They decided to use their timeline to show one of their new commercials but you have to play projectionist by scrolling down the page to see it. The commercial is called “The Quechua Experiment,” and was created by Paris-based agency Fred & Farid.  The only catch / annoyance is that you have to go to the bottom of the timeline and click “See More Recent…

• CS6 & Creative Cloud – Adobe finally starts to get it right

  Stephen Gates

  24 Apr 2012 | 12:38 pm

  I’ve spent the past two days in San Francisco attending the launch of Adobe’s new Creative Suite 6, Creative Cloud and Touch Apps. Having now been at the launch event and having spent time working with all of the new CS6 products, Creative Cloud and Touch Apps I can say for the first time in a long time that I think Adobe is finally headed in the right direction. For me it has been incredibly frustrating to watch the past few years as Adobe got crushed by Apple over Flash on iOS devices and even worse to watch the innovation of Macromedia stagnate as Adobe’s product launches…

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• CHOOSING THE RIGHT CMS FOR YOUR WEBSITE: JOOMLA vs. DRUPAL

  Amit Pankaj

  16 May 2012 | 6:54 am

  Website building has never been so easy, as it needs a lot of coding and scripting. But with the coming of Content Management System, gone are the days, when one had to hand-code HTML and PHP scripts in order to get a fully functional professional website. Content Management System or CMS has done away with [...]

• 10 best iphone applications for web designers

  Dharmendra Tripathi

  9 May 2012 | 6:21 am

  Iphones are one of the most popular mobile devices launched recently. Iphone applications for web designers provide simple and easy functions. User friendly and handy these applications are added and used alongwith iphone, the computer or PC at home or in office. Increased ability in taking notes, color schemes and adding FTP to iphone are [...]

• Factors to be never overlooked in a Content Management System

  Amit

  5 May 2012 | 7:29 am

  Choosing an ideal content management system is a necessary to get a target-oriented website. Factors like technical prowess, ease of installation, customization facility, admin interface etc are considered so that the proposed website meets the requirements. In this article, we would discuss factors to be never overlooked in a content management system. Own specific requirements A CMS [...]

• Role of Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) in web development

  Amit Pankaj

  1 May 2012 | 7:58 am

  Cascading Style Sheets are used to handle web pages to impart a range of benefits to the website. When CSS is used, documents are easily linked in the website and the content is structured nicely. CSS is mainly used for content presentation, portability of content, web page customization and content structuring. In this article, we [...]

• 10 Important steps before starting an online business

  Amit

  24 Apr 2012 | 5:11 am

  Today, online business has become one of the crucial tasks to make a business successful from total aspects. Online business drags attention of millions of people and has become one of the largest sources to advertise a business due to growing numbers of internet users. So, creating an online business is very important for a [...]

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  Getting Creative

• The List: April 26

  Elise Spontarelli

  26 Apr 2012 | 11:21 am

  Welcome to the newest edition of The List, a collection of random things that have caught my eye in the past few weeks. The List always includes an update on what some GetCreative clients are up to, some goodies from ‘the internets’, and anything that seems worth mentioning. If it provokes a smile, makes my life easier or is generally awesome- I will share it here. The List: April 26th Edition From clients… Alpacaville is on Facebook! Just look at those sweet furry faces, too cute. Check out the new logo as well. James T. Davis is having a Window Fashions Sale! The Hunter Douglas Window…

• Tips & Tricks: Social Media

  Elise Spontarelli

  16 Apr 2012 | 11:52 am

  Social media for business is not a new idea by any means, but many business owners still struggle to manage and maintain various social networking accounts. There are many factors to consider when dealing with social media, from deciding which networks to pursue to knowing how and when to update them, plus the challenge of constantly generating valid content. This post will discuss each of these issues and more, providing some helpful hints for businesses looking to create and maintain a successful presence in online communities. Tweet? Link? Like? Deciding which social media communities to…

• Trend Spotting: Aged Photos

  Elise Spontarelli

  28 Mar 2012 | 4:05 pm

  Accompanying our new post series ‘The List’ is another new series here at Getting Creative called Trend Spotting. The inspiration for this topic comes from the creative forces at Design Shack, and the posts will focus on current trends in the design world. I will provide examples and critique the usage of each trend as it applies to the web design, graphic design and/or photography industries. This trend is a photo manipulation effect that is showing up everywhere. It used to be that a program like Photoshop was the only way to manipulate a digital photo, but that has changed drastically…

• The List: March 16

  Elise Spontarelli

  16 Mar 2012 | 1:57 pm

  Welcome to the newest edition of The List, a collection of random things that have caught my eye in the past few weeks. The List always includes an update on what some GetCreative clients are up to, some goodies from ‘the internets’, and anything that seems worth mentioning. If it provokes a smile, makes my life easier or is generally awesome- I will share it here. The List: March 16th Edition From clients… Plastic Surgery Associates will be at the Lynchburg Women’s Show at the Holiday Inn Downtown Lynchburg tomorrow, March 17th. Amber Grove has had a last minute postponement of…

• Friday Finds: Hosting ID

  Elise Spontarelli

  9 Mar 2012 | 7:42 am

  As a website owner you know that having a website won’t do you any good if you don’t have somewhere to host it. Web Hosting is the physical space on a server that your site occupies, as well as access to the World Wide Web. For some companies, including some GetCreative clients, a web hosting account is accessed so rarely after the initial setup that keeping track of a where the site is hosted, not to mention a username and password to access it, can be tricky. Today’s find will help with the first part of this dilemma: finding out what company is hosting your website.

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• Textures to Inspire

  admin

  17 May 2012 | 6:42 am

  TweetThere are many things we see in our day-to-day lives that can be called as textures. When we are asked to gather some great textures, we generally search around over the web to get some innovative and inspirational ideas for creating a texture design. We forget to see what our background offers. Textile design is an art of changing the images we see in our background so that the same can be used as a design. A designer can find these designs very useful and simple, as textures are used anywhere and everywhere to create something new. These textures can be of great help for the designers…

• Packaging Designs to Entice the Customers

  admin

  15 May 2012 | 8:24 am

  TweetWhenever we enter a grocery mall or a supermarket, we find numerous things that attract us because of their packaging designs. Most of us add those things in our cart even without any urgent requirement, as it looked appealing to your mind. Packaging plays a great role in playing with the customer’s mind and their willingness to make a purchase. Packaging is a science, also an art to protect the products and help them in distribution, storage, sale and use. Its appealing looks can entice the customers to find more about the product. The designers play an important role in creating…

• Regular Communication Among The Freelance Designers is Important

  admin

  14 May 2012 | 5:42 am

  TweetWorking as a team leader and getting the work done by the freelancers is tough. You need to struggle with the constant push for gratifying the clients with the designing work. Effective communication and organizing the tasks of the designers in advance is the key to create a powerful team of freelance designers. Here are few tips that may help you avoid the rush through deadlines. 1. Fix Date, Time and Venue for the Meetings in Advance Working together at different places require regular interaction, one of the best things you can do to keep the designers connected is to fix regular…

• How to Set Up a Business Facebook Page

  admin

  11 May 2012 | 12:49 am

  TweetSo you’re caving in and finally creating your business Facebook page. No matter what you are selling nowadays, be it classic Mustang parts or handmade goods, having a presence on Facebook is crucial if you want to stay abreast of the social media marketing world. Facebook is a great way to market and promote your business. Creating a corporate Facebook page does not have to be a complicated process. Just make sure to take time and familiarize yourself with some of Facebook’s common lingo. Check out these easy steps and get started on your business Facebook page … why wait? Set Up…

• Experienced Designer Versus Graduate Designer

  admin

  10 May 2012 | 7:14 am

  TweetThe moment a wanna-be designer completes his designing degree and becomes a graduate, he dreams to be a successful designer or lead a team of designers five years down the line. But this is what he thinks and imagines in his dreams, the reality is far different from the dreams. While studying, they get impressed with the creative review of the designing industry, they do not know that they would have to move from place to place to find work. Although graphic designing is really ‘in’, but it is quite difficult for the fresher at the same time. He needs to struggle hard to get…

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• Features vs Outcomes

  Aaron Irizarry

  7 May 2012 | 10:31 am

  “The features don’t matter. It’s all about the outcomes. What can people do with your software? How does it make them better or happier?” Nice brief right on on users becoming advocates based on the outcomes of using your apps. http://www.bluemangolearning.com/blog/2011/04/its-not-what-your-software-does-its-what-people-do-with-your-software/

• An Illusion of Value

  Aaron Irizarry

  4 May 2012 | 10:31 am

  I was trying to explain to a friend the way I see a lot of VC’s (not all) approaching investing in smaller start up’s or entrepreneurs building start ups that aren’t really making any money, or have no real sustainable revenue plan in their business model. … Continue reading →

• Assessment of context and suitability in design

  Aaron Irizarry

  3 May 2012 | 10:30 am

  “Experiences should be designed. If your interface will be used by humans, you need to design it for humans. Familiarity may well be a factor to consider in that design, but it’s by no means the only one – and … Continue reading →

• The Art of Critique: IA Summit 2012

  Aaron Irizarry

  20 Apr 2012 | 11:58 am

  This last March I had the opportunity to present on critique with Adam Connor at the IA Summit in New Orleans. I really enjoy attending the summit and to have the chance to present again this year was an opportunity that I … Continue reading →

• Field Guides to Ensuring Voter Intent

  Aaron Irizarry

  6 Mar 2012 | 8:01 pm

  I love the concept behind this Kickstarter project. I love when people use their abilities/talents to help improve society and this project is a great example of that. So head over to the Kickstarter page and see how you can … Continue reading →

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• Android User Interface Design Guide

  admin

  27 Apr 2012 | 1:21 am

  This tutorial will help you to guide design application for android phone. The user interface one of the most important roles in determining how successfully you can attract  the users by making the User Interface easy to use, efficient and enjoyable. With decision making being increasingly influenced by the online medium, it’s scope is extended to mobile internet. So, it is required to enhance the user experience by developing user friendly interfaces for the apps on the go.

• Make Your First Mobile HTML5 Application with Basics Forms and Geolocation

  admin

  3 Dec 2011 | 8:07 am

  Now, we are  adding a post to guide you through our first mobile HTML5 application. It’s my first HTML5 app, too! The goal of the app will be to explain the big principles of HTML5 in as easy manner as possible. The goal is not to make the most elegant code in the world, but just workable enough to make a point. Also, all of these examples will work, but depending on your browser and device, they might not appear. If in doubt, find an iPhone to test against — I’ll ensure all the features I talk about at least work there. The application we’re going to be building is a golf score…

• 10 Most useful Tools To Check, Clean & Optimize your CSS

  admin

  23 Sep 2011 | 1:14 am

  Reducing the filesize of the CSS stylesheet has been regarded by many as a good way to improve your site loading speed. Indeed, by reducing the CSS file by several kilobytes, the server will take a shorter time to load and result in a faster webpage. In the event that your articles hit the Digg frontpage, this could also be one of the few deciding factors (there are many more) whether your server will crash or not. Some of the most common methods used to minimize/ optimize a CSS stylesheet involves eliminating unused selectors, unwanted whitespace, tabs, comments and change the longhand…

• 7 tips and tricks you didn’t know about Google

  admin

  3 Aug 2011 | 12:03 am

  We know about how to search on Google. But not many of us know the tips and tricks that can make Google searches better and easier on Google. Having an alternative to something as useful and vast as Google can help us anytime, anywhere. We bring you most useful alternative ways to searched  engine: Google WDYL Google’s ‘What Do You Love’ service is a one-stop-shop destination for all its other services. It collates data from all its services such as YouTube, Translate, Images and News and to you at a single place and in a single click. Go mobile Having a hard time reading searching on…

• Drop shadow CSS for all web browsers

  admin

  26 Jul 2011 | 7:09 am

  One of the most common CSS effects is using shadows in various ways. Before, we needed to resort to images, but now we can offer this to all major web browser with CSS! Web browser support Believe me or not, but all of these web browsers we can offer shadows with CSS: Firefox 3.5+ Safari 3+ Google Chrome Opera 10.50 Internet Explorer 5.5   The standards way As we all know, a majority of the web browsers implement features in a standardized way, while others don’t (although they are getting better at it). Previously, in the W3C specification CSS Backgrounds and Borders Module Level 3…

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• Does a web design firm need a strategy and why its important for the firm’s clients.

  Ron

  16 May 2012 | 3:12 am

  In the old days web design used to be a pretty static affair. You created the site, you did a bit of SEO and presto – it worked. Nowadays the entire evolution of web design and marketing is in a state of constant change. Web design companies have become partners more than just vendor simply due to the constant updates, changes and course corrections that have to be made online everyday. What does a web design firm’s strategy involve? When we are talking strategy here we are not talking about individual projects. We are talking broadly on how the web design firm is going to tackle…

• Carrying out a long duration (2-3 months) e-commerce or website project – use sprint and drift approach

  Ron

  26 Apr 2012 | 1:08 am

  We are at the fag end of a long 3-4 month development cycle for one of our clients. Although large e-commerce projects are not new for us the duration and intensity of this one was tough. The final site is fabulous but it left the team very little in the gas tank. Our team worked non-stop to deliver the site for the client which I felt in hindsight was not wise at all. So based on this and other experiences here are some ideas on how to plan a long term website  project. Build in the break period right at the project design  and planning stage. Don’t underestimate the exhaustion…

• Grand launch – the new and improved abci.in – Association of Business Communicators India website

  Ron

  25 Apr 2012 | 5:30 am

  This is the grand old organization of communication and PR professionals in the country. The earlier site was created 5 years ago and it was due for a fresh upgrade. Visit www.abci.in Enhancements to the new website include A new and contemporary look and feel. HTML coding to web 2.0 standards – table-less design Addition of a whole new video gallery Series of profiles on ABCI Elite awardees. and much more. Cheers, Ron Related Posts:Why doesn’t India have a web designer and developers association? Its high time this industry organized itself and implemented standards.Indian web…

• Is Flipkart doing all e-commerce players a big favour? Their latest TVC seeks to bring down barriers to online purchases

  Ron

  17 Apr 2012 | 2:49 am

  The latest TV commercial from Flipkart is funny and entertaining and the use of kids is brillant. But more important are the taboos they are trying to break in the minds of our risk averse and cost sensitive Indian public. Inadvertantly they are probably doing all the ecommerce players in the country a big favour since over coming the online buying hesitation can mean business for other portals as well.   So what are these barriers Flipkart is trying to ‘Flip’? Products purchased online can be faulty and unreliable – online equals low quality You cannot judge a product by…

• When your online strategy fails – Changing direction and re-engaging your website visitors

  Ron

  29 Mar 2012 | 1:40 am

  The online world is littered with unsuccessful websites created with grandiose visions by their owners but just like the movie business, there are online hits and misses. Even the best of us have had well designed carefully planned websites do absolutely nothing except maybe earn a few compliments on how well designed they are (which just adds to the pain). So, what do you when your carefully planned strategy comes unstuck? Many times its not the website functionality at falt but the message – rework the story. When things don’t go as planned website owners tend to start…

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  DesignModo

• EU Cookie Law and How It Affects the Web

  Christian Vasile

  17 May 2012 | 6:02 am

  Although most of the rumors and discussions are right now focusing on acts such as SOPA/PIPA, which expand the ability of law enforcement all over the world to fight online trafficking in counterfeit goods and copyrighted intellectual property, the web should for now be concerned with something else happening in the close, very close future. [...]Advertise here with BSA

• How Web Designers Can Successfully Use the Dribbble Network

  Jenna Scaglione

  16 May 2012 | 4:34 am

  Do you like basketball? If you do and you are a web designer, you may take a liking to the design community Dribbble. If you hate sports, no worries! You still may like the network, especially if you are a web designer looking to showcase some of your work and share snippets of it with [...]Advertise here with BSA

• Pandora UI Free for iOS – User Interface Pack

  Adrian

  15 May 2012 | 5:54 am

  After the successful launch of Pandora UI premium pack by DesignModo, we have decided to share a part of it with our beloved readers. You can now download the free version of Pandora UI containing a handful of elements that will definitely be helpful. The Pandora UI Free Kit, contains 2 samples and some elements [...]Advertise here with BSA

• Vendor Prefixes: A Force For Good or Evil?

  Joe Savage

  14 May 2012 | 7:12 am

  The Story and Problems If you’re a web developer working with CSS (especially CSS3) in modern browsers, it’s more than likely that you’ve come across these things called vendor prefixes. Initially used for features unique to certain browsers, vendor prefixes are essentially a way of making a certain CSS property exclusive for one browser or [...]Advertise here with BSA

• UI Kits for Developers – Prototyping and Homemade Design

  Rochester Oliveira

  11 May 2012 | 5:18 am

  Hope you guys are enjoying our posts on UI Kits functionality. It’s such a new topic that it’s even hard to find other opinions out there, all we find is UI Kits collections, but no reflections or creative uses. So, hope to see more discussion on this, the door (a.k.a. comments / trackbacks section) is [...]Advertise here with BSA

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• Showcase of HTML5 Websites

  WebDesignFM

  16 May 2012 | 2:30 am

  We are going to share with you, an impressive showcase of fresh html5 websites. HTML5 is the new and improved way of designing websites with new api’s and standards. HTML5 is growing very fast and many companies and almost all the browsers are now compatiable with html5 support. ChimpChomp P0wer0f1 CINEMUR Jonathan Krause [Responsive] Union Station Neighborhood Team Tree House [Responsive] Fidiz Imagethemusic Hanzell Jetcooper Inmotionmassage Vlog.it Discoveryzone Volkswagen Beetle Duet [Responsive] Html5lab.pl Keithcakes.com.au Park la Fun [Responsive] The Uprising Creative Ar-com…

• Amazing Dancing With Water Photography

  WebDesignFM

  10 May 2012 | 11:23 am

  Seriously spectacular and extraordinarily. We are going to present the stunning moves and freedom of style dancing photos with water. The underwater dancing and the element of style and music is really a treat to watch. They said you can dance any where if your heart want to dance. These photos gonna rock you and give an expression of emotions and lovely thoughts while dancing with the waves of water and you gonna wet with the charm and moves of these amazingly captured photography. You gonna love it. Water Dance By Dariusz Palarczyk Water Moves By Klaus Kampert Water Dance By Duc Minh Phung…

• Download 19 Sets of Free Icons

  WebDesignFM

  30 Apr 2012 | 7:34 am

  We are going to share with you free and handy icons sets containing above 1000 icons for your next design. The sets contains different kind of icons which will be very useful in your daily design work. The icons are available in different formats such as PNG and ICO. You can download these icons for free and its a good habit to check the license before using these icons. So start downloading these useful and amazing icons and make your icon library more better with variety of icons. Download Free Icons – Set 1 Download Free Icons – Set 2 Download Free Icons – Set 3 Download Free Icons…

• When a Superstar Just Can’t Stop Laughing

  WebDesignFM

  23 Apr 2012 | 6:01 am

  In an interview with david letterman, Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise just can’t stop laughing. A star with millions of fans all over the globe really cracking up & enjoying laughing. You will really enjoy this video. Tom Cruise, outspoken Scientologist and star of such films as Risky Business, Top Gun, The Firm, and Many More.

• Artist Behind the Beautiful Ballpoint Pen Art

  WebDesignFM

  16 Apr 2012 | 7:56 am

  Andrea Joseph is an artist from UK who specializes in hand sketching and has a wonderful ability to create beautiful sketches. Today we are presenting some of the finsest sketches by this gifted artist. You can explore more about her work from her website or Flickr account. Ballpoint pens can be an excellent medium for serious fine art or illustration. An obvious advantage is precision and control. With pens you can achieve very tight renderings. However that’s not all they can do. Ballpoint pens can also be used to express any mood, thought, theme or subject matter. Rendering does not need…

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• Optimize Your Conversion With Insights From Behavioural Economics

  Neal Cole

  15 May 2012 | 6:58 am

  This is a guest post by our friend Neal Cole. As Dan Ariely explains in his popular books people are often irrational in their decision making as they are heavily influenced by unconscious biases. Conversion professionals can utilise knowledge of these ‘rules of thumb’ to nudge website visitors towards a particular behaviour. However, because people may not be fully aware of these influences customer research cannot predict how they will respond to the use of such persuasive designs. Online experiments (A/B and multivariate tests) are the only true way of evaluating how visitors…

• Lovely Discoveries #13

  Sabina Idler

  14 May 2012 | 9:30 am

  Have a better look at these discoveries on the Lovely Discoveries List #13 on Usabilla Discover. Request an invite if you are interested in building a library of design elements with rating and sharing options. Lovely Discoveries #12Lovely Discoveries #11Lovely Discoveries #10Lovely Discoveries #9Lovely Discoveries #8

• 12 Tricks To Make Your Customers Feel Safe

  Sabina Idler

  10 May 2012 | 9:18 am

  The customer is king. And we want the king to feel comfortable, right? Especially on the Web, where people can leave our site with only a mouse click, it is essential to keep them happy. Happy customers will stay to find the information they came for, they are more willing to trust us, and they will be more likely to spend their money with us. There are many different things you can do to make your customers comfortable, one of them is by making them feeling safe. Here are some tricks that I discovered to help you make your users feel safe and as a consequence comfortable enough to spend…

• Useful, Saleable, Buildable: The Role Of UX In Defining Requirements

  Mike Hughes

  8 May 2012 | 9:30 am

  This is a guest post by our friend Mike Hughes. A mentor of mine is fond of giving the advice “Do what you love to do in the service of those who love what you do.” Whenever I hear UX professionals complain that they are continually having to promote the value of what they do, I wonder if they are serving the right people. If people in your organization are not seeing the value you add, maybe you haven’t positioned yourself where you can add the most value. In this article I’ll explain how my role has evolved from that of a usability expert to that of a user experience (UX) architect.

• Lovely Discoveries #12

  Sabina Idler

  7 May 2012 | 9:30 am

  Have a better look at these discoveries on the Lovely Discoveries List #12 on Usabilla Discover. Request an invite if you are interested in building a library of design elements with rating and sharing options. Lovely Discoveries #13Lovely Discoveries #11Lovely Discoveries #10Lovely Discoveries #9Lovely Discoveries #8

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  .net

• 10 tips for building a better game

  John Ferrara

  17 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  John Ferrara's book Playful Design: Creating Game Experiences in Everyday Interfaces goes on sale today. We present an exclusive excerpt with 10 general guidelines that you can follow to improve your chances of creating a successful design

• HTML5 responsive images spat explodes

  Craig Grannell

  16 May 2012 | 10:19 am

  Developers accuse spec author of pandering to browser vendors

• Designing in the browser

  Edward O'Riordan

  16 May 2012 | 6:55 am

  Designer and developer Edward O'Riordan explains why you should design in the browser and why clients should be shown HTML and CSS mockups

• Make a stylish preloader with SVG

  Ian Culshaw

  16 May 2012 | 4:00 am

  Many sites neglect users with slow connections. Ian Culshaw explains how to use SVG library Raphaël to create a preloader that’ll hold the users' attention while pages load

• Twitter email digest a 'whiff of desperation'

  Craig Grannell

  15 May 2012 | 9:35 am

  Attempt to grow networks will also lead to inbox noise, says social expert Suw Charman-Anderson

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  Internet Marketing Blog

• Internet Marketing Blog Twitter Updates for 2012-05-13

  HikeMySite.com

  13 May 2012 | 9:37 pm

  Rory Sutherland offers a life perspective in this TED Talk. http://t.co/ZtUMYPcV Rory Sutherland provides a life perspective to attain happi # 4 tips for start-up success! http://t.co/pHqCg8MM # #MyGameDayVote is for @UHCougarSports to host a @CollegeGameDay commercial. Vote here http://t.co/dQLihqOo. # @WebsiteCoach1 thanks for following! I do professional SEO. Feel free to email me at jahines.uh@gmail.com # @CompProgramNews thanks for following! I do professional SEO. Feel free to email me at JAHines.UH@gmail.com # @ItsPeterCollins thanks for following! I do professional SEO. Feel free to…

• SEO For You | Freelance

  HikeMySite.com

  12 May 2012 | 9:26 pm

  HikeMySite.com | Internet Marketing Blog  5/12 We do SEO Development and Web Development to monetize your online presence! Houston SEO done economically and effectively!   SEO For You is about whether to hire a SEO firm or freelancer for you project.   First of all, before considering which firm/freelancer you wish to hire, become familiar with the difference between those two. Often times, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) firms charge monthly rates and include very time-intensive services. Freelancers, on the other hand, perform SEO services as efficiently as possible.

• TED Nature | Karen Bass

  HikeMySite.com

  10 May 2012 | 6:42 pm

  HikeMySite.com | Internet Marketing Blog  5/8 We do SEO Development and Web Development to monetize your online presence! Houston SEO done economically and effectively!   TED Nature  | Karen Bass Karen Bass gives this TED Nature talk including her newly released video footage. Karen Bass was inspired at the age of 7. She wanted to explore the world and capture animal behavior never seen before. She goes to the most unique places and environments to get footage of unusual species. She has used her passion for exploration and nature to be successful. TED Nature video starts…

• Life Perspective | Rory Sutherland

  HikeMySite.com

  8 May 2012 | 11:20 am

  HikeMySite.com | Internet Marketing Blog  5/8 We do SEO Development and Web Development to monetize your online presence! Houston SEO done economically and effectively!   Life Perspective  | Rory Sutherland Rory Sutherland explores the ultimate Life Perspective in this TED Talk.   “The circumstances of our lives may matter less than how we see them, says Rory Sutherland. At TEDxAthens, he makes a compelling case for how reframing is the key to happiness.” –Youtube description Feel free to contact me personally at Jahines.uh[at]gmail.com. Jacob…

• Internet Marketing Blog Twitter Updates for 2012-05-06

  HikeMySite.com

  6 May 2012 | 9:37 pm

  I found you on LinkedIn! I do search engine optimization: http://t.co/AloBaQmM Feel free to email me at JAHines.UH@gmail.com!@gsuefong # @AugustOng Thanks for following! I do professional search engine optimization and web development: http://t.co/AloBaQmM # @amaBoston Thanks for following! I do professional search engine optimization and web development: http://t.co/AloBaQmM # @DaveSchneiderim Thanks for following! I do professional search engine optimization and web development: http://t.co/AloBaQmM # @Impactbnd Thanks for following! I do professional search engine optimization and web…

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  EtherCycle | Web design blog | Chicago

• Tour our studio

  kurt

  6 May 2012 | 6:11 am

• Did Google just kill SEO?

  kurt

  25 Apr 2012 | 8:38 am

  "We want people doing white hat search engine optimization (or even no search engine optimization at all) to be free to focus on creating amazing, compelling web sites. As always, we’ll keep our ears open for feedback on ways to iterate and improve our ranking algorithms toward that goal."–Matt Cutts, head of Google's Webspam tool.Continue reading on the Official Google Webmaster Central blog.

• Why is web design so expensive?

  kurt

  16 Apr 2012 | 3:59 am

  Our friend and client Joe Reichert at Amlings Cycle told me this anecdote about pricing:A man comes in to a bike shop with a wobbly wheel, asking if it can be repaired. The bike mechanic looks at the wheel a moment, and then tightens one spoke. The wheel is straight again. "That'll be forty dollars, sir," says the mechanic. Aghast, the customer replies, "Forty dollars? You turned one spoke!" The mechanic replies, "It's $1 for the labor, and $39 for knowing which spoke to turn."

• The True Cost of the iPhone

  kurt

  10 Apr 2012 | 7:26 am

  Created by MBAonline.com

• "Do It Right" Motivational Poster [Wallpaper]

  kurt

  9 Apr 2012 | 11:23 am

  Do it right: Good enough isn't good enough.We often remind each other to "do it right." It's our motto, an ethos, and a motivational rallying cry among developers. Get it for your office and start doing it right.Purchase a print or download it for your desktop:1024x7681152x8641280x8001280x10241366x7681440x9001600x12001680x10501920x12002560x1600

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  Pronto Marketing

• Telling the Pronto Story

  Piotr Wajdzik

  15 May 2012 | 1:18 am

  We’d like to share with you a short two minute Intro to Pronto Marketing video we recently added to our Pronto website home page. We’ve always struggled with how we can best share the story of what Pronto does for small business, and a video has turned out to be a great way to do this. One thing you’ll hear Pronto talk about more and more is what we call Internet Presence Management. This is our cohesive approach – from websites and newsletters to SEO and Social Media to Local Business Directories and beyond. These elements can’t stand as islands anymore, and we’re working…

• Why You Can’t Afford to Overlook Social Media

  Piotr Wajdzik

  24 Apr 2012 | 10:42 pm

  Here at Pronto we spend a lot of time discussing how a business’ website is the hub at which all aspects of their web properties converge. However, more and more of these discussions have started to focus on those outside Web properties – social media profiles, email newsletters, representation in search engines, business directories, etc. It’s not enough for these properties to simply exist. They must all be well executed in a way that makes your business accessible to a wider audience. Pronto’s ultimate goal isn’t just to make beautiful websites; it’s to build a well-rounded…

• If Your Staff Have Sprung, Get Social

  Piotr Wajdzik

  21 Apr 2012 | 11:55 pm

  Spring. The season of growth, renewal and change – and the time of year that you’re most likely to experience a shift in your staff. Whether you’re looking to replace employees who have left for greener pastures, or expand your team to accommodate new growth, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter are here to help. You’re no doubt already using the Internet to advertise vacancies: job seeker sites and the like, but have you thought about using social networks instead? While posting positions with a local recruiter can grant you a wide audience, there isn’t really room to maneuver when…

• Customers Define Local Search

  Piotr Wajdzik

  18 Apr 2012 | 10:57 pm

  It used to be that when we wanted to find a business, say a computer repair centre, we would look in the Yellow Pages for shops that are close by. That era is gone, now we use smartphones and social media. If we are in San Francisco and want to find a repair centre near us, we search for one on our device e.g., Computer Repair Centre San Francisco. We don’t want search results from Portland Oregon, it doesn’t help us. This form of searching is called Local Search, and it has become something consumers rely on and trust explicitly. Companies that take advantage of local search can…

• Are Your Customers Happy Campers?

  Piotr Wajdzik

  18 Apr 2012 | 12:49 am

  Any business owner knows that the customer is king. Customers are the reason a company exists. One of the most common reasons businesses fail is because they fail to keep their customers happy. Once you lose a customer, the cost of recovery could be up to six times the cost of acquiring the customer in the first place. On the other side of the spectrum, an increase in satisfaction of only eight percent can bring about an increase in profits of up to 28%. Happy campers are big business. Would you like to increase your customers’ satisfaction but aren’t too sure how to go about…

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  Storyline Design Studio

• The Daily Life of Famous Cartoon Characters

  Stein

  25 Apr 2012 | 3:36 am

  Ever wondered what famous cartoon icons would look like in real life? Benjamin Béchet, a French photographer who won the price “Parole Photographique” back in 2008, made an awesome photography series of how he imagined it. Benjamin Béchet is currently living in Marseille and often works as a reportage photographer for the press. Our previous photography post highlighted the work of Hunter Freeman on The Daily Life of an Astronaut. This time it’s all about superheroes and famous childhood icons. We meet interesting characters like Batman, Spiderman, Snow White, Winnie the…

• Large Photography Background Website Designs

  Stein

  23 Apr 2012 | 2:36 am

  Creative, professional photography can be a great addition to your website and is used more and more in website design. You probably have seen this type of websites before in design company websites or photography portfolios. Nowadays they are often used in other branches like ecommerce websites, for restaurants, hotels, travel agencies… A picture says more than a thousand words so we at Storyline Design encourage this beautiful style in web design very much. At the bottom we have included a basic tutorial to make a large photography background website yourself. There are several types…

• Some Simple Questions You Don’t Have an Answer to

  Stein

  20 Apr 2012 | 4:31 am

• The Most Awesome and Inspiring Workspaces #2

  Stein

  17 Apr 2012 | 6:24 am

  We love design! Translating your design ideas and inspirations into your daily routines can be a great boost for your creative achievements. And we are glad to help you out, or at least get you started. In the first part of our most inspiring designer workspaces we focussed mainly on clean and elegant interiors with a trendy design character. This time we have some very creative and future driven workspace ideas for you to get inspired.

• Storyline in the Top 5 in Conceptual Web Design

  Stein

  5 Apr 2012 | 6:18 am

  That’s right. We are proud to enter the world’s top 5 in conceptual web design! On Google that is… And we are happy to share this valuable information with you. I mean… Who wouldn’t want their website built by one of the world’s top 5 conceptual web design studios? Interested in working with us? Feel free to tell us your story, even if you just have an idea you want to talk about.

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  Paulund

• Creating WordPress Custom Page Templates

  Paul

  15 May 2012 | 10:33 pm

  In WordPress you start off with 2 default types of posts you have the standard posts and you also have pages.For these types of posts WordPress will use different PHP files to display the content, the standard posts will use the single.php file and the pages will use the page.php file.But the problem with this is that you can only use one file for your pages so you can’t have different page layouts or styles. This is why WordPress created the ability to create custom page templates, which allows developers to create as many different page templates as they want. Create A Custom Page…

• Add Additional Links To The WordPress Plugin Admin

  Paul

  15 May 2012 | 8:38 am

  Here is a useful snippet submitted by SHelfinger.EU.When you activate a plugin in WordPress the author can place links in the plugin dashboard screen to show the users of the plugin links back to the plugin homepage, support page, FAQs or a way to contact the creator of the plugin.By default WordPress will add the name of the author and a link back to the plugin homepage.Using this snippet you can add extra links to this section like the image below from the Antivirus WordPress plugin. All you have to do is add the following in your plugin file and it will create new links for plugin.[php]…

• Change The Amount Of WordPress Post Revisions Stored

  Paul

  14 May 2012 | 10:50 pm

  WordPress has a autosave feature which will automatically save a revision of your post as you are typing. But the problem with this comes when you have a WordPress blog with hundreds of posts. Each one of these posts will have a number of automatically saved post revisions. This can quickly add thousands of a posts to your wordpress database.The following WordPress snippet will allow you to pick how many post revisions each post has or if you want to turn off the auto save feature.To change the post revision to save 3 revisions add the following to your wp-config.php file.[php]…

• Display The Number of Database Queries In WordPress

  Paul

  14 May 2012 | 8:43 am

  When you are preforming maintenance on a WordPress blog one of things you need to check for is the speed of your WordPress database. You need to make sure that the amount of queries is down to a minimum and that there isn’t anything holding up the database.In WordPress there is a couple of inbuilt functions that allow you to display the amount of SQL queries and the time it took them to run on any page.Using this display you can then see what affect different changes make to your WordPress database.Some of the tips mentioned in 11 Steps To Speed Up Your WordPress Site talk about…

• Creating WordPress Shortcodes For Envato Marketplace API

  Paul

  14 May 2012 | 4:06 am

  If your a regular reader here then you will know every month I display a list of Free items that you can get from the Envato marketplace.The Envato marketplace is a set of different websites which are all dedicated to sell premium standard files on all types of files you will need for design and development.You can get WordPress themes, code scripts, graphics, photos and much more.In this tutorial we are going to look at how to use the API to get public information and how to turn this into a WordPress plugin to display item information on your Website. We are going to team up the API with…

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  Web Resource Source

• Check Mis-Spellings in Email Form Fields

  asacarter

  15 May 2012 | 4:42 pm

  Mailcheck.js is a jQuery plugin that checks the spellings of domain names when entered in a form field and suggests the correct spelling if spelled incorrectly. By default, it will check the most common domain names used for email such as gmail and hotmail but it is also possible to pass your own list as an option. There are two callbacks, suggested and empty. Suggested is called when there is a suggestion and Empty is called when there are no suggestions.

• Gcons – Web & Desktop Application Icon Set

  asacarter

  14 May 2012 | 4:01 am

  Gcons is a set of 100 web and desktop application icons in 12 colours and in psd, png, jpg and gif formats at 32 x 32 px. They are open source and free to use in both and personal and commercial projects.

• Free Arrow Icon Collection

  asacarter

  11 May 2012 | 5:35 am

  Arrows is a collection of arrow icons available for free in .png format and at a cost of $24 in .psd, vector and font formats.

• Full Page Navigation Scrolling with Ascensor.js

  asacarter

  9 May 2012 | 4:59 am

  Ascensor is a jQuery plugin that creates a full screen scrollable navigation area ideal for portfolio or brand sites. Pages are navigated by clicking previous & next buttons or by clicking in the navigation area which is a customisable series of blocks that represent a map of the pages. If a pages content is too large to fit on the screen it is still possible to scroll to view all content. The plugin depends on the jQuery scrollTo plugin to scroll between pages.

• Sisyphus – Autosave Forms with Local Storage

  asacarter

  7 May 2012 | 4:45 am

  Sisyphus is a lightweight(4.5 kb) jQuery plugin that uses local storage to auto save forms and prevents data that has not been submitted from being lost in the event of a power failure or a browser crash. Optionally, the plugin allows you to customise how frequently the form is saved and to specify any fields excluded from saving. There are also three callback functions that allow you to perform your own operations when a form is saved, a form is restored and when the form is freed of previously stored data.

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  Ray Creations Blog

• What Is Google Penguin Update?

  Amrit Ray

  16 May 2012 | 3:34 pm

  So everyone knows about Google Penguin update by now and apparently not many webmasters, SEOs, and website owners are too happy with it. And there is reason for it too. If one were to say that Google messed up with this update, it would not be totally wrong, as we would see later in the post what Google was trying to achieve and if it has been able to do so. Apparently one of the major highlights of the Penguin update is to filter out spam from Google’s search results. Now they are so adamant in following this guideline that they are also willing to sacrifice search quality in terms of…

• What Constitutes An Unnatural Link?

  Amrit Ray

  9 May 2012 | 3:43 pm

  I was going through a post today which suggested that all links that did not occur naturally are unnatural links and so bad for SEO. It gave a few example of type of links which would be considered unnatural; a few among them would be, links to your own sites, links on unrelated sites, having unrelated sites in your blogroll, too many links from link pages on websites, building links too fast, mass directory submissions and many more of such examples. Then what types of links are natural and good for SEO I ask? Where does it leave a small business or a start up here? Who is going to link…

• Google Search Traffic Went Down By 50% For Our Sites

  Amrit Ray

  3 May 2012 | 2:03 pm

  We noticed that beginning March 2012, search traffic to our sites started falling. First there was a sharp fall and then it went down slowly. We were a little alarmed but thought it was temporary and that it should go up again. The trend continued over the weeks and after a month our traffic was 50% of what it originally was. We tried to find out the reason behind the fall in traffic but could not find anything. We analyzed data from Analytics and also Webmaster Tools and nothing seemed wrong anywhere. No warning or anything of that sort. Then we searched online for possible causes for this…

• Google Announces Project Glass

  Amrit Ray

  6 Apr 2012 | 4:25 am

  Google has shared information on a new project that it is working on named Project Glass. You can view the official Project Glass page where you can find more information on the subject and also provide your suggestions if you have any through the comments section. The project involves eyeglasses that help the user or the person wearing it find information and stay connected with family and friends. There is also a cool video on the potential features or capabilities of Project Glass and how it can help you in your day to day life. The video shows someone starting his day and how the glasses…

• Why WordPress Is The Best CMS Platform For Your Website

  Amrit Ray

  16 Mar 2012 | 4:41 pm

  WordPress is definitely becoming the CMS of choice for both web designers as well as website owners. Having worked so much with WordPress, I was of the impression that everyone on earth must know about it. So when one of our clients said he was not aware of WordPress, I was taken aback a little. We as web designers, some time, take it for granted that everybody must be knowing of what we consider as obvious among us. So I thought fit to write of a few benefits that WordPress has over other CMS platforms. This is of course, my personal opinion and observation; I am not going to argue in any…

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  Easy WebContent Blog

• 5 Steps to Build Web Presence

  Sydney

  16 May 2012 | 3:55 pm

  STEP 1: Make a Facebook, Twitter, and Tubmlr!!! These are necessary in today’s society; its the easiest way to inform people about what you’re doing.  These allow you to post less formal press releases with pictures, video, and some information. … Continue reading →

• The Benefits of College Graduates Having a Professional Website

  Tashima

  15 May 2012 | 11:00 am

  After spending tons of dollars for college, countless hours trying to find internships and finding the time to make your resume perfect for the job market, wouldn’t it be nice to be able to actually land a job after college. Do you … Continue reading →

• Don’t Hire A Website Designer Or Developer

  Miranda

  14 May 2012 | 11:00 am

  In today’s day in age, having a website is a valuable asset to anyone promoting a business, cause, or even an idea. Creating and managing that website usually entails extensive knowledge on the inner workings of computers or it involves … Continue reading →

• The Virtual Version of Website for Dummies

  Sydney

  11 May 2012 | 9:00 am

  Easy WebContent is the virtual version of Websites for Dummies.  No, you do not have to be dumb to use it, but if you are, no worries. This website is very user friendly, making everything fun and accessible to visitors.  … Continue reading →

• Young Entrepreneurs Weave Their Way Through the Web

  Sydney

  10 May 2012 | 9:00 am

  Deciding to start a business is no easy feat, especially in today’s economy. However, when one decides that’s what they want to do, they have to realize technology has become so much a part of everyone’s life that they must … Continue reading →

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  webdesignland

• Three Android Applications Need To Be Installed In Your Android Phone

  webdesignjungle

  11 May 2012 | 7:46 am

  There is a drastic demand in android based smart phones. More and more mobile manufacturing companies are accepting Android as their mobile operating system and thus android is housing in several mobile phones. Statistic shows that the selling graph of android based mobile phones is increased on every passing day and like iPhone it is [...]

• Angry Birds – A success story in Mobile Gaming industry

  webdesignjungle

  11 May 2012 | 5:03 am

  An angry bird is believed to be a strategy puzzle video game developed by a Finnish computer game developer Rovio Mobile. The first version of angry bird was released as on December 2009 for Apple’s iOS. It is the success story of angry birds within Apple store has induced the company to design it for [...]

• IPad – An Eventual or Vital Creation of Apple

  webdesignjungle

  10 May 2012 | 3:53 am

  Apple Inc. is the most leading and popular corporation in the field of technology all over the globe which always develop its products taking into consideration the present technology and the interest of the generation. Every people whether they are connected to technical field or non-technical field are crazy for its products and gone mad [...]

• Custom Software Development-Why Should I Use It?

  webdesignjungle

  7 May 2012 | 5:46 am

  In the internet market there are lots of business software available which make your business smoother and simple, but all are not able to reach your expectation and business goal. So, custom software development will be a great choice which helps you to achieve your needs and goal. Website plays an important role in making [...]

• Glimpse of LightBox Add-ons of Magento

  webdesignjungle

  2 May 2012 | 8:15 am

  Magento provides numerous benefits to the website developer and online store owners. Plugins, Add-ons, and Extensions had given more flexibility to online buyers. LightBox is one of the useful add-ons that help in displaying products on online store. Various LightBox is explained below: - 1. IG LightBox: – IG LightBox can be installed using Magento [...]

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  Arrae Creative » Blog

• My Most Used After Effects Shortcuts

  Arrae Creative

  17 May 2012 | 9:17 am

  My love/hate relationship with After Effects begins with how the program allows you to create amazing moving images… but also with how many ways there are to create them. One way to make the process less complicated is by using shortcuts. However, when looking up shortcut keys online, I get lists of hundreds of them, which ends up wasting more time than I was trying to save. Instead, I have decided to create a list of some of the After Effects shortcuts that I use the most in the hopes of starting a conversation with other users about their most used shortcuts too. So, here it goes (note, I…

• Using Zend libraries with Kohana 3

  Winter King

  16 May 2012 | 5:55 pm

  The beauty of Kohana 3, and Zend for that matter, is that they both take a very decoupled and modular approach to their framework architecture.  Zend even more so then Kohana 3 since you don’t actually have to use the framework at all, but instead you can pick and choose the specific libraries and even classes that you want to utilize in your application.  Kohana 3 on the other hand requires the full implementation of the framework to use any of its libraries, but that’s OK because that’s what it is designed for (being a very lightweight framwork that gives you the…

• Top 8 Ways To Learn After Effects For Free

  Arrae Creative

  15 May 2012 | 11:58 pm

  1. Video Copilot My personal favorite, Video Copilot features the voice and jokes of After Effects expert Andrew Kramer. (He is so beloved that he even has his own Facebook fan page.) With project files available for download, these tutorials are thorough yet easy to follow all the way from the 10 intro videos to the glass orb. You can also comment on each tutorial and ask questions. Tip: hold your mouse over the picture preview of each tutorial and see the effect in action. 2. Adobe TV If I need a quick answer, I head to an all too obvious site – Adobe. Though somewhat annoying to shift…

• Kohana Installation in WAMP (Arrae Methodology)

  Winter King

  14 May 2012 | 7:05 pm

  Om nom nom. Kohana! Here’s some code to chew on. Kohana is a framework with seemingly no information available about it online, we aim to change that. Here’s a Kohana Installation tutorial: Extract zip file into webroot (“C:\wamp\www” by default). Rename extracted folder to your desired website name. Left click on the W icon in systray and navigate to the Apache flyout menu. Navigate to Apache Modules flyout menu and make sure rewrite_module is checked. This will activate Apaches rewrite_module allowing us to use rewrite directives in our .htaccess file. Alternatively…

• 9 Must-Follow Video Reddit Feeds

  Arrae Creative

  14 May 2012 | 3:52 pm

  If you love video, video production and everything video, Reddit might be an awesome place to get inspired. While The Redditsphere is accessible to all, the language and community is clearly its own. Therefore, we thought we’d make it a bit easier to navigate Reddit-Videoland. Below are our 9 favorite Reddit video subchannels: 1. /r/GifSound - With images like the one below, it’s almost video…but so much more awesome. GIF images are paired with video/music tracks. It is endless hilarity. What song goes well with this fish? Here’s the post. 2. /r/video - This is by far…

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  Education in the Cloud with Web 2.0 tools

• Google Chrome: Block ads while browsing using the Ad-blocker for Chrome.

  25 Apr 2012 | 4:43 pm

  Here is a topic that I might have been somewhat reluctant to share simply because as a blogger, I generate a little income by the ads that are placed on my blog.  However as a browser of the internet and a father who has children browsing the internet, who have seen ads that I deem inappropriate,  I have decided to share a Chrome extension that can eliminate those annoying  and sometimes disgusting ads.  If you are a teacher and are browsing the internet while you computer is being projected, you might also have had cause of embarrassment when…

• Convert document, sound, video, images and other file types with Zamzar.

  13 Apr 2012 | 11:56 am

  This blog post isn't really about a web 2.0 tool.  It is however about a tool that can be extremely important to educators.  As students and other colleagues buy and use different software programs other than the ones you use you may get email attachments or files on flash drives that just don't load or work on your computer.  An example would be if a colleague from another district emailed you a ".pages" document which come from the Apple program called "Pages."  You happen to live in a district that only uses PCs and your computer only has the…

• Google Chrome Tip and Trick: Capture annotate

  29 Mar 2012 | 4:56 pm

  There are many ways to capture a screen so that you can use images from the internet or another program that you have on your computer.  People use capture software all the time so that they can take a picture of what they are looking at and then use it on a blog or website or just to email a friend to ask a question. Google chrome has a few of these.  The one I use is called "Capture Annotate."  It allows you to quickly capture an image from a web page, edit it, and then save it. Disadvantages: It is software that is installed on your Google Chrome browser so this won't work…

• Create dynamic data charts using Hohli Charts.

  27 Mar 2012 | 10:26 am

  I have blogged before about students and teachers having the capability to easily create dynamic charts and graphs based on data they have collected.  Hohli charts is another simple method of doing so.  In fact with Hohli charts you and your students don't have to log in to create and share charts. Advantages of using Hohli Charts Generates a link to your generated chart No login is required.  Just start creating a dynamic chart There are many types that you can create. Line, bar, pie, ven diagrams, scatter plots, radar charts,  You can tell the site how big you want your…

• Create classroom or competition polls with Mentimeter

  2 Mar 2012 | 3:11 pm

  The dream of most technology savvy teacher have a dream that some day they can use those awesome and easy to use "Clickers" in their classrooms.  I am jealous of anybody who has them and want to congratulate them.  However, there are other alternatives to having clickers to get instant feedback from your students.  One of them that my good friend Matt Runyon has been blogging about is Socrative, which I am a huge fan of and hope that company succeeds, because it saves a bunch of hardware costs. While not as advanced and with as many options as Socrative and "Clickers" there is…

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• High Spirits: 20 Inspirational Cocktail Photos

  peter

  15 May 2012 | 8:35 pm

  Cocktails, as defined in 1806, are spirited beverages that are mixed with sugar, water and bitters. Martini is the first cocktail that was invented in 1862 but cocktails were popularized in 1920, when intoxicating drinks were banned by the National Prohibition Act. Despite this said Act, a huge American population continued to manufacture, sell and [...]

• 5 Ways to Make Your Business Card Stand Out

  peter

  15 May 2012 | 12:06 pm

  We use business cards to develop professional connections and help people remember us, but there’s a certain irony involved in that practice. After all, business cards are supposed to identify us, yet they almost always look the same: They’re white, include basic contact information, and are almost universally the same size. Here are five tips [...]

• Best free website builder: Which tool suits your needs best

  peter

  13 May 2012 | 12:32 pm

  If you are eagerly interested in creating a top notch website for yourself and do not know how to go about it, here are with our suggestions for you. It is vital to consider that you need to have a sound idea on some of the best website builders at play in the current scenario. [...]

• Tips To Create Amazing Pinterest Pictures

  peter

  11 May 2012 | 2:31 pm

  Pinterest is a fairly new social networking site (closed beta launched on March 2010) whose main service is to share photos, videos and links. What is most intriguing about it is that it allows users to create and manage theme-based image and video collections on what they called “pinboards”. Imagine a notice board or a [...]

• Beginner Tutorials on Photo Manipulation

  peter

  10 May 2012 | 4:22 pm

  Let’s say, you’re brainstorming for your virtual artwork. You are fascinated by the Amazon forest and you would like your artwork to depict that same vibrancy and richness.You want your theme to dwell on the suspense of being lost in the wilderness. Well, you don’t have to book a flight to make your concept possible. [...]

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• Closed Caption Support – What You Need to Know to Comply with the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act

  John Riske

  7 May 2012 | 5:47 pm

  On April 30, 2012 new rules went in to effect governing accessibility standards for Internet video.  These rules require the use of closed captioning for online distribution of video that was aired on TV (broadcast, cable, or otherwise). 48M people in the US (up to 15% of your site’s visitors) are deaf or have some degree of hearing loss. Providing accessibility extends your audience reach in the deaf community, as well as helps you meet legal requirements. But closed captioning technology can appear complicated and obscure. How can a publisher understand captioning technology, comply with…

• API V1 Deadline Extended

  Tanya

  1 May 2012 | 3:18 pm

  Here at Zencoder we are continuously working on improving our service. This sometimes means making changes to our API. In our first 2 years as a public service, we haven’t had to make a backwards-incompatible change to our API, and we’re proud of this. But a few months ago, we announced Version 2 of our API, which made some changes that could affect customer integrations. We announced that we would be discontinuing the V1 API on June 1 and that we would require customers to move to V2 before that date. We’ve since decided to hold off on the June 1 deadline. This means that you will not…

• Zencoder Cloud Media Workflow Webinar

  John Riske

  1 May 2012 | 3:02 pm

  On 5/10/2012 we’re taking part in a web event in conjunction with StreamingMedia.com. The panelists will explore: Benefits of using the cloud for video encoding Understanding the key differences between live and file-based transcoding workflows and requirements Encoding recommendations for multi-device publishing Understanding your target devices and defining the most efficient set of profiles for your audience Keeping costs down without sacrificing performance Key considerations in designing your live event and file-based transcoding workflows The need for scale, and potential for…

• Steve Heffernan: A Streaming Media All Star

  John Riske

  18 Apr 2012 | 5:10 pm

  Congratulations to Zencoder co-founder and Video.js creator Steve Heffernan, who was named a 2012 Streaming Media All Star by Streaming Media Magazine. The winners represent an array of technology, services and content providers, all of whom strongly contribute to the rapidly evolving world of online video. Congrats to Steve and all of this year’s winners! Read more at StreamingMedia.com

• On the road to Pro – announcing features for professional video

  Tanya

  16 Apr 2012 | 10:56 am

  This month we are announcing four new features that will make your videos more accessible, better sounding and more secure. Closed Captioning On April 30th several important regulations go into effect that will improve the accessibility of Internet video. To help our customers make their video more accessible and comply with the new law, Zencoder is announcing support for closed captioning on Apple HLS video from an external SCC file or an embedded caption track. Contact us for more information. Dolby Digital Audio Dolby sound is coming to Zencoder! We are pleased to announce that we’ve…

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• A practical Internet of Things

  17 May 2012 | 9:09 am

  Andrew Back takes a practical look at the Internet of Things, a future where every device around you can send and receive data from the internet, shows how to build a point of the future with a Nanode and the Cosm web service, and the technical and politcal challenges that await

• Report: several Nexus smartphones to run Android "Jelly Bean"

  17 May 2012 | 6:58 am

  According to The Wall Street Journal, Google is planning to launch Jelly Bean, the next version of its Android mobile operating system, on several Nexus smartphones from a number of different manufacturers

• Parties agree how to proceed in Oracle vs Google

  17 May 2012 | 6:58 am

  The representatives of both parties have signed a brief that stipulates how the copyright infringement damages will be treated in the lawsuit. Meanwhile, the jury is discussing the patent issues

• Linux Mint 13 nears with release candidate

  17 May 2012 | 5:00 am

  Version 13 of Linux Mint, code-named "Maya", is based on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS and offers a choice of Cinnamon 1.4 or MATE 1.2, a fork of the older 2.x branch of GNOME, as the default desktop environment

• European Commission to keep a close eye on Microsoft's browser policy

  17 May 2012 | 4:50 am

  The repercussions of Mozilla's criticism of browser restrictions in Windows RT appear to be widening. According to a report, a spokesman for the European Commission has said that it is keeping a close eye on the company

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• Realistic Gadget Design Tutorials

  ahda

  14 May 2012 | 6:30 pm

  Below I have collected 15 realistic gadget design tutorials for you. You can use these tutorials to use the final products, to practice, to learn new tricks, or maybe to understand the basics steps to design another gadgets. You can also look to our article here if you don’t have much time (or being lazy) to do these tutorial. Last, if you miss another good tutorials, just leave it in the comments. Happy Designing! Create a Blackberry Torch Using Photoshop and Illustrator Create a Detailed, Vector-based iPhone Illustration Create a Mobile Phone Styled Like the HTC Touch Diamond Create a…

• 10 Premium Admin Panel Templates for Inspiration

  hisman

  10 May 2012 | 5:07 am

  Below are ten sample of good admin panel templates. I hope you will be inspired after see these templates. Anyway, all of this templates are premium templates, you can buy them if you like. Also, you can look another admin templates beside these ten for more inspiration. AdminPro Canvas Admin Crown Dream Works Grape MWS Admin Pastel Dashboard Starlight yourAdmin Zice Admin

• Free Nice Pricing Tables

  hisman

  7 May 2012 | 12:59 am

  In this post, I’ve listed free nice looking pricing tables. Most of them are in PSD files so you can modify them later if you want. Feel free to download and use them in your next project.

• Stylish and Creative Web Forms for Inspiration

  ahda

  3 May 2012 | 4:53 pm

  Form is an important element in modern websites and web applications. It is used to retrieve user informations for certain process like signing up, registration, logging in, feedback, contact, etc. The design and usability of sign-up forms for web apps and websites is crucial because it can have a huge effect on conversion rates. In this page you’ll find 13 stylish and creative web forms from various websites for inspirational ideas on how to build and design engaging and effective HTML forms. Ally Creative Atlason Carbonmade Eeharbor Kontain RX Balance Simple Contact Form Soap Box…

• 11 Responsive Web Design Grid Tools

  ahda

  30 Apr 2012 | 5:32 pm

  Last week we have show you some example of websites that using responsive web design. After you see that, maybe you would want to make one yourself. One of the first steps (not always though) to design a website is choose the right grid system. Grid system would provide structure, organization, and scientific basis for a design to be perfected. For you who loves to use grid in designing a website, below you’ll find 11 grid tools to make a fluid/flexible layout for responsive web design. Here we go. A Better Photoshop Grid for RWD Columnal CSS Grid System Fluid Grids Golden Grid System…

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  Produxs

• What is Your Font Saying about You?

  camille

  11 May 2012 | 11:37 am

  After reading Junko’s recent blog post “How to Tell if You’re a Design Geek”, I was going to write a 500-word rant about Comic Sans. I’ll spare you that and instead share a few other thoughts on fonts, since they’re clearly a topic of great relevance (and perhaps even controversy) for the average design geek. It’s no wonder that designers generally share a passion for fonts. There are so many unique fonts out there, each with its own, artistic interpretation of language and symbols.  Just as a sommelier selects the perfect wine to accompany a gourmet meal, the graphic designer…

• UX designer or behavioral psychologist? You decide.

  camille

  4 May 2012 | 2:58 pm

  You may not think of designers as armchair psychologists, but it doesn’t take a huge leap to see how behavioral psychology figures into user experience (UX) design. In the very simplest terms, behaviorism is the notion that all behaviors are learned. UX designer’ work revolves around this theory; they use behavioral techniques documented as far back as the early 19th century. Studying and understanding human beings’ learned behavior is the foundation for great UX design; our best practices for generating the desired responses to design stimuli revolve around well-documented human…

• How to Tell if You’re a Design Geek

  camille

  27 Apr 2012 | 11:55 am

  Designers are a unique breed. I took an informal poll of the design team at Produxs and here are a few slam-dunk indicators that you qualify as a “Design Geek:” 1. You’ve watched the documentary Helvetica (and loved it). It’s the most beautiful font in the world! Don’t be a hater. Gary Hustwit’s documentary film “Helvetica”: Watch it again here. 2. You spent a ridiculous amount of money on rubber cement, #11 Exact-o blades, and Pantone papers in college. Back in the day, before everyone and their grandma owned a computer, we created our designs with hand-cut…

• Getting customers to ‘talk’ – A few thoughts on web surveys

  camille

  23 Mar 2012 | 4:49 pm

  Ever been in the middle of a pleasant web experience, only to be  interrupted by a pop-up customer satisfaction survey? I understand the benefits of learning more about your site’s users and customers. But let’s face it: Surveys are annoying. When I’m in the process of purchasing an item online or paying a bill, I don’t want to be interrupted by a pop-up declaring “We value your opinion…” Post-transaction surveys don’t bug me quite so much, and I’m quite a bit more likely to complete a survey when it doesn’t appear in the form of a surprise pop-up. Much like search engine…

• 5 Tips for Effective, User-Friendly Touch-First Web Design

  camille

  19 Mar 2012 | 1:34 pm

  1. Simplify. • Strip out excess design elements and distracting content. • Make content the primary focus. • Make the calls to action distinctive and touch-able. 2.   Remember that touch controls are about direct manipulation. Don’t rely on indirect controls, such as zoom sliders or scrolling buttons. Make gestures work where it seems natural. Indirect controls as a secondary option is okay   3. Make sure your touch targets are BIG. Fingers are not as precise as a mouse pointer: Don’t punish big fingers or poor accuracy. Leave enough space between targets so users are…

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• Trendwatch 2012: Prevalent Elements in Website Design

  Heather Higgins

  15 May 2012 | 5:28 pm

  Whether it’s a new year or a new season, design trends are always changing. And, much like almost every element in the online world, website design trends change quickly and evolve over time. While there are some elements to the design of websites that remain constant, as they reflect best practices, there are always new fads that pop up. We’ve complied a list of trends, as well as examples of the trends on websites, in order to show the direction in which website design is moving so far this year. Simplicity – Back to basics The first trend that we are exploring is actually…

• Get Ready for Google AdWords Keyword Match Type Update – Phrase and Exact Match Close Variants

  Max Trunov

  10 May 2012 | 9:45 am

  In April, Google announced that in mid-May search terms will produce broader ad results than before. The previous method was “exact match,” which meant someone typing in “wooden picnic table” would generate ads utilizing the exact phrase “wooden picnic table.” The new changes, known as close variants of your exact match and phrase match keywords will also now produce ad results for “wooden picnic tables,” although the person performing the search typed in “wooden picnic table.” The reason for this change is due to the revelation that Google’s costs per click, or CPCs,…

• Canadians are Social Media Junkies

  Ezra Silverton

  9 May 2012 | 7:09 pm

  A recent report from eMarketer shows the continued penetration of social media in Canada. But are companies leveraging it the way they should be? According to eMarketer, Canada ranked first globally in social media penetration as a percentage of population in 2011.  We have slipped to second behind the US in 2012, but not by much. Canadian still hold the highest worldwide average in average time spent on social networks, according to comScore’s June 2011.  Yes, we Canadians are social media junkies.  Every Canadian age group is above the worldwide average; however the heaviest users…

• Search Marketing Expo – SMX Toronto Kick Off and Sponsorship

  Lorne Fade

  25 Apr 2012 | 10:20 am

  So another year passed us by and yet another growing Search Marketing Expo is upon us. Last year’s expo had record numbers as the industry continued its growth and I expect this year to be no different.  The conference will be running today and tomorrow (April 25 and 26) and boasts an impressive lineup of speakers talking about everything from keyword research, SEO, social media to more advanced paid search tactics and technical SEO know-how. With over 30 sessions available across 5 tracks the variety and wealth of knowledge being shared is unparalleled and both seasoned and new…

• Introducing 9th sphere’s New Timeline Facebook Page

  Lorne Fade

  5 Apr 2012 | 4:27 pm

  Earlier this week Facebook unveiled its Timeline for Brands public offering making the new Timeline layout mandatory for all pages and introducing a number of new exciting elements into the social marketing mix for brands and businesses alike.  The Timeline layout has a number of new features that we will be implementing over the coming weeks to fully make use of Facebook for our social interaction and engagement. The 9th sphere Facebook Timeline page (which can be seen at www.facebook.com/9thsphere) features a nostalgic look back through time to over 14 years ago when 9th sphere first…

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  Horton Group Interactive Advertising Agency Nashville, TN

• How To Measure Your Social Media Success

  tony

  11 May 2012 | 9:47 am

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• The five common E-Commerce pitfalls to avoid

  tony

  24 Apr 2012 | 4:25 pm

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• Horton Group Adds Wilcoxon to Social Media Marketing Services

  isabel

  20 Apr 2012 | 1:43 pm

  gI_59663__MG_9388_2.jpg Horton Group has announced the addition of social media marketer Kristyn Wilcoxon to their web team. Social media has become one of the most widely used mediums for consumers to connect with companies and brands. As more and more companies come to realize social media is no longer a trend in consumer engagement but an established best practice, they are demanding well-trained professionals to manage the many outlets social media has to offer. read more

• Being social is a requirement for social media

  tony

  19 Apr 2012 | 2:13 pm

  My neighbor is an artist and I really like her paintings. When I was walking past her house the other day, she yelled from her porch “I’m having a private show next month and you’re invited.” I stopped and talked with her and by doing so, I found out the date, time, and location of the show. I also found out that there would be other artists there and what kind of art will be showing. She told me about drink specials, the hors d’oeuvres, and the catering company that was doing it all too.read more

• Horton Group's New Freelance Design - Our Company Facade

  isabel

  15 Apr 2012 | 11:33 pm

  photo.JPG New to the downtown neighborhood, Horton Group is drawing attention with their most recent renovation; a multicolored brick facade facing out onto Rosa L Parks Blvd. The Nashville web design and web development company has repainted the front of the space with over 15 different colors including blues, greens, browns and more. With seemingly random placement they come together with various shades of green that frames the company sign. read more

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• 20+ Free Mini Icon Sets To Download

  Sandeep Verma

  1 May 2012 | 1:29 am

  Whether you are web designers, developers or mobile apps developers you need a mini icon sets to make your apps, design more accurate with the help of these icons. I have posted a collection of some nice 20+ mini icon sets for free to download. Free Mini Icon Sets Micro Icon Set Minicons. Bijou  Pixel UI Icon Set 12 px glyphs Mini glyphs Glyph UI Icon Set Pursuit Strabo II Pixicus Icon Set: 106 Pixel Best Icons Minimicons Totally free Mini Vector App Icons Mimi Glyphs free psd file Mimi Glyphs 50 Crisp Net UI Icons Vento Icon Set  160 Small Icons 16px Glyph Icons Washing Machine Icons Soft…

• 50 Tools, Platforms And Frameworks For Web Design and Development

  Chandra

  19 Apr 2012 | 1:13 am

  Today the area for website design and development is becoming really varied and innovative. While with the prior occasions it had been enough to simply have an HTML structured web site, Despite the fact that they are members of exactly the same market, exactly the same domain, you will find certain particularities between your two concepts. To be able to better understand them, you are able to link these to the comparison between architecture and the making of a building. The area of website design primary handles how things seem like and what message they give. However the net development…

• 30+ Corel Draw Creative Tutorials For Designers

  Chandra

  7 Apr 2012 | 12:30 pm

  CorelDraw was the very first drawing which was totally window based. It had been the dominant drawing package on pcs and is among the most often used graphical programs today. Her abilities to create solutions for graphical artists simpler, simpler and faster to know. It offers one using the unequalled quality, quantity and versatility along with a large assortment of various fonts and also the clip arts accustomed to result in the document are generally creative and fascinating. Additionally, it offers an atmosphere with options it’s possible to create and explore very easily. One…

• 35+ Awesome Vector Portrait Inspiration For Your Collections

  Sandeep Verma

  5 Apr 2012 | 8:57 am

  As being a popular method employed for representing images by means of digital and graphics enhanced artistic masterpieces a vector portrait illustration has been used in many programs. The majority of the digital illustrators take advantage of the vector representation to boost the appeal in addition to give obvious message of the concept that it really wants to ship to the specific audiences. The current day’s advertising and marketing market includes a popular for vector portrait inspiration because of the moment visual impact it provides towards the clients. Just about all types of…

• Photoshop Smoke Tutorials – Learn Step By Step With Video Tutorials

  Chandra

  2 Apr 2012 | 2:19 am

  The easiest method to learn to start using a certain software program would be to try its tutorial. A photoshop smoke tutorials tutorial is essentially one step-by-step guide that can help you learn how to make use of a particular software for carrying out different kind of tasks. Similarly, if you wish to be aware of how you can create smoke effects than, you can start with a few Photoshop smoke tutorials. This photoshop tutorials will help you to understand the several things: The Photoshop smoke tutorials will help form a basis in order to make use of all the procedures and all sorts of…

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• More Internet Marketing Advice

  Millard Hiner

  12 May 2012 | 11:16 am

  When people ask you questions, make sure you take the time to give them a detailed reply. You want to show everyone who has a question that your customer support is top-notch. When people notice that you are replying right away, they become satisfied with your site and everything that you have to offer. They then start telling their friends about how well they were treated by your site, which can increase your popularity. Internet Marketing Advice Do not simply reply to posts with generic, broad messages. Make sure that you address that individual’s particular answer to the best of your…

• Achieving Internet Marketing Success

  Millard Hiner

  11 May 2012 | 6:55 pm

  The improvements in technology over the last forty years has made it simple to make money online. More folks are building websites, selling stuff over the Internet and making some great profits. And you can join the same club. Making Your Website Profitable When you have a site you should have an idea about who you want your audience to be. What kind of people are you going to market to? That is the question you should ask yourself. Once you figure out you want to market to certain people, such as housewives for instance, then you can make the necessary additions to your site to cater towards…

• Two Tips To Internet Profits

  Millard Hiner

  10 May 2012 | 12:57 pm

  Small stuff in life can certainly make many other things fit into place effortlessly.This is certainly true when considering Internet marketing. The basis for this is: when you take care of the lesser, smaller details in your Internet marketing tactics, you will increase your brand popularity and with time, folks will remember your brand. When this occurs the traffic to your website will increase and your revenue will grow proportionally. Need more information? Read more. 2 Tips To Internet Success Be sure to make your website user-friendly for everyone that visits your website.  Always make…

• Making Your Website Profitable

  jumpstart

  10 May 2012 | 7:24 am

  A profitable website like an offline business is easy to have. All that is needed is more income than expenses. Of course, that’s like saying that all you need to create a giant and gorgeous tapestry is a needle and some threads. The reality is that a profitable website takes all the skills of a traditional website plus the expertise to do internet marketing. Making Your Website Profitable Making a business more profitable comes through decreasing expenses to do business and/or increasing sales. One route to decreasing expenses can be consolidating web services with one company that is…

• Computer Security Help

  jumpstart

  9 May 2012 | 6:56 pm

  I’ve heard some rumors about some sort of looming cyber attack on PC’s on May 1st or shortly  thereafter but cannot find anything specific. In any case, here are some links to help with security, most of it free. For Windows/PC http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/default.aspx#Safety-products-and-scans For Apple/Mac general info for OS X http://www.apple.com/macosx/what-is/security.html security guides for each OS X edition http://www.apple.com/support/security/guides/ Flashback removal tool info & other security alerts http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222 Just to be…