
August 2010

A client welcome packet can situate new client relationships for long-term success. Alyssa talks about the benefits of using a welcome packet and what you might include in yours.Read More
The W3C has provided Unicorn - a unified validation tool for all your mark-up which is HTML5-compatible. Craig provides information about the service and integration instructions for Firefox's Web... Read More
Every would-be freelancer dreams of freelancing as a golden age in which work will actually be fun, we'll have new-found passion, and the things we do will really matter. But is freelancing really a... Read More

Should you ensure all user passwords adhere to strict rules? Craig dislikes the practice and provides several reasons why it can backfire.Read More

Alyssa recently had a chance to pick Dan Rubin's brain about his upcoming participation in Web Directions USA. Here are some of the highlights from the interview.Read More
In recent years, WordPress theme frameworks have arrived on the scene in a big way. From commercial frameworks like Thesis and Genesis to free alternatives such as Thematic and Hybrid, frameworks aim... Read More

There are a number of benefits that come with selling a digital product online, but you still need to consider some of the possible risks before getting started. Alyssa lists some of the biggest... Read More
Jennifer demonstrates how to use Content Aware Fill in Photoshop, an important tool for retouching images.Read More
Our new book "Build Your Own Wicked WordPress Themes" will not only show you how to build premium WordPress themes, but also how to sell them. Read More

Having banished 404 errors in PHP websites, Craig turns his attention to WordPress, and provides a few lines of code to redirect an old URL to a shiny new permalink.Read More

Louis spotlights the new JS1k coding competition, and has a look at a few of the more interesting entries so far. Read More

How likable are you? Alyssa looks at the likeablity factor and the connection to success. She also shares a few ideas for boosting your likeability.Read More

Craig provides a useful set of links to the presentation slides and audio files recorded at Web Directions @media in London during June 2010.Read More




