May 2009
Almost everyone is using social media in some capacity to promote themselves and their businesses because the various forums offer an immense opportunity to network. However, there are some things to... Read More
Beginner web designers, especially those who come from a print background, often neglect to consider certain aspects of the Web that are unique to the medium. Matt spells out the stuff that every... Read More
The freehand selection tools in Photoshop, namely the Lasso, Polygonal Lasso and Magnetic Lasso, offer more control for selecting in more challenging situations. Jennifer looks at how to use each... Read More
At the recent SMX Sydney conference, Shayne learned a thing or two about how best to perform PageRank sculpting in order to optimize your site for Google. In this post, he shares some of this wisdom.Read More
Client satisfaction surveys are an important part of freelancing and business ownership. By asking your clients for feedback, you can improve many aspects about your work. Alyssa provides some things... Read More
Learning how to select areas of an image is an essential skill. In the first of a four part series, Jennifer demonstrates how to use Photoshop’s selection tools to improve your image editing and... Read More
A custom WordPress theme is a great service to sell to a client, and creating your own theme for your blog is a fantastic way to let your personality and skill shine through -- much more so than some... Read More
If you're having difficulty picking colours for your website, then maybe it's time to look offline for inspiration. In this article, Jennifer shows how magazine covers can be a useful and up-to-date... Read More
We all face rejection from time-to-time, and as much as it stinks, it does make us smarter and stronger. Alyssa provides some ways you can benefit from rejection.Read More
Publishing your email address in a "mailto:" link is an open invitation for spammers. Craig provides a useful technique that stops the harvesters without disadvantaging your real users.Read More
QtWeb is yet another new web browser. Craig discusses why it could be ideal for portable devices or an alternative for developers testing Safari and Chrome.Read More
Google's ranking algorithm is a constantly evolving, closely guarded secret, but there are a few constant parameters that you can rely on. Mihaela lists a few tips on how to optimize a web page for... Read More
GeoCities, one of the earliest web hosting systems, has been closed down after 15 years. Craig looks back at its history and why it was doomed to failure.Read More
If you don't need a complete accounting software to manage your books, an online invoicing service may be a good fit for you. Alyssa provides some basic information about more than 20 of the services... Read More
