Recent Blog Posts
Blogs » Archive for April, 2009
What’s Your Motivation?
When you are in a slump, revisiting your motivations can be a good way to get jump started. Alyssa talks about motivations and how to refocus when you’re in a rut.
Free: 10 Tasty Twitter Backgrounds
The top ten entries in SitePoint’s recent Twitter background competition are available—free, for you to download and use. Check ‘em out!
Internet Explorer 8.0: The One Month Review, Part 1
IE8 has been available for a month. In the first part of a two-part review, Craig discusses installation, the interface, and the new features you can expect when upgrading.
Oracle and MySQL: Ally or Die?
What will become of MySQL now Oracle has taken over Sun Microsystems? Will the database giant destroy its open-source rival or invest in its future?
iPhone OS overtakes Symbian OS
What is your position on testing your sites for mobile devices? If you’ve convinced yourself it’s not neccessary, it might be time to reconsider as the iPhone challenges Symbian OS as the web’s most commonly detected device.
How to Create the Right Avatar for You and Your Brand
Combining a human face with a logo seems to be the only valid approach to corporate branded social media avatars for Mihaela. Do you have a different opinion?
How To Manage Work When The Unexpected Happens
Keeping up with work when a personal emergency happens can be challenging. Alyssa talks about some ways to make the situation more manageable and less stressful.
30 Sites For Fantastic, Free Fonts
In his first of a regular series of essential resources for web designers and developers, Sean lists the most comprehensive collection of free font resources that you’ve ever seen. Type nerds, prepare to drool!
EU Takes Legal Action on Big Brother Britain
The EU has started legal proceedings against the UK Government following trials of deep packet inspection systems such as Phorm. The Commission claims that internet users privacy is not being protected.
Blellow: A New Site for Freelancers
Blellow is a new social media community for freelancers and creative professionals. It allows you to find work, help others and get quick help on a project you’re working on.
