July 2010

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The wow factor is about consistently providing an exceptional experience for the client. Alyssa walks through several stages of the work cycle, providing examples of how to demonstrate excellence... Read More
 
In an atypically non-technical show this week, Patrick, Brad, and Kevin discuss the war of words between WordPress’s Matt Mullenweg and Thesis’s Chris Pearson. Also, whose analytics do you... Read More
Windows Azure is Microsoft's entry into the cloud computing space. In this quick overview, Maarten shows how to leverage this platform in PHP applications.Read More
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Today we encourage you wholeheartedly to have your head in the clouds, with Maarten Balliuw’s cloud computing tutorial, "Host PHP in the Cloud with Windows Azure."Read More
 
 
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Apple is being branded "Big Brother" for banning cartoons, satire and books which do not adhere to its moral guidelines. Craig discusses why Apple censorship started and why it's ultimately doomed.Read More
 
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In the second post in this short series, looking at ideas for improving the usability of password fields, James demonstrates a much-simpler solution for allowing users to see their password in... Read More
 
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With the Web Directions conferences in Sydney and Atlanta fast approaching, we've got some exciting news for anyone thinking of attending either of these must-see events.Read More
 
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In need of a copy overhaul? Alyssa suggests a few ways to spruce up your web copy that won't take long and can have a noticeable impact. Read More
 
 
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Google indexes over 10 billion images. Today the company announced some major changes to its image search engine. Jennifer takes a look.Read More
 
Raj takes a look at a lesser-known WordPress feature that's of great potential use to plugin developers: the ability to schedule tasks for periodic execution without relying on operating system cron... Read More
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Automation, when used in moderation, makes social media more manageable. Here are a few tools that can help you automate your Twitter account successfully.Read More
 
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Jennifer shows you how to use Layer Styles to create a metal type effect in Photoshop.Read More
 
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Is it too early to attempt HTML5 websites and applications? Craig provides reasons why you should consider adopting it today.Read More
 
The latest generation of smartphone displays have vastly higher pixel densities than their desktop counterparts–more than double in the case of the iPhone 4’s much vaunted Retina display. The... Read More