July 2009

In this chapter you'll bring together PHP and MySQL, which you'll have seen separately in the previous chapters, to create some of your first database driven web pages. You'll explore the basic... Read More
Mihaela recommends Google’s Search Engine Optimization Starter Guide for all DIY SEOs and newbies. In this article she highlights three important on-page SEO techniques described in this guide.Read More
GMail and most other Google applications have officially ended their beta period today. Is this the beginning of a more mature Google that is ready to cater for business users?Read More
Not all of us are coding wizards, and even those of us who do know how to code sometimes just simply don't have the time to build something from the ground up. Why not save some time by letting some... Read More
 
Jennifer tries out Smush.it a free online tool, which can dramatically reduce the size of your image files and speed how fast your web pages load.Read More
There are a lot of misconceptions about freelancing, hiring a freelancer and what the life of a freelancer is really like. Alyssa takes a look at 10 common myths and the reality of each one.Read More
Here's where the fun really starts. In this chapter, we'll introduce you to the PHP scripting language, which can be used to easily build dynamic web pages that present up-to-the-moment information... Read More
The fourth edition of Build Your Own Database Driven Website Using PHP & MySQL is so much more than a little update -- it approaches development in a whole new way. Here, Kevin explains the book's... Read More
 
We love a good freebie here at SitePoint. Some of you may remember book giveaways of the past, but aside from those one-off, limited-time giveaways, there's a whole bunch of free stuff available on... Read More
PHP 5.3 is the most significant update since version 5.0. Craig provides installation instructions for your Windows development PC and points out a number of problems that you may encounter.Read More
Jennifer looks at how to optimize your images for the web using Photoshop.Read More
If you don't have a great bio, now is the time to write one. Alyssa provides some basic information on bios and tips for writing one that is attention grabbing and professional.Read More
Although we're sure you'll be anxious to get started building dynamic web pages, this chapter begins with an introduction to databases in general, and the MySQL relational database management system... Read More
You want to make sure that everyone can access your web site, but have you run it through an accessibility tool yet? This list of twelve tools will help you check everything from your coding to how... Read More