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The SitePoint Community Crier #160 Copyright (c) 2009 July 10, 2009 PLEASE FORWARD - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Official Newsletter of the SitePoint Community Forums by Chris White Read the HTML version of this newsletter, with graphics, at: http://www.sitepoint.com/newsletter/viewissue.php?id=4&issue=160 Note: This newsletter is supported solely by advertisers like the one below. We stand 100% behind every ad that we run. If you ever have a problem with a company that advertises here please contact us and we will try to get it resolved. EDITOR'S ROUNDUP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SitePoint is setting a record-breaking pace! We're expanding so fast that we had to add a new section to the Community Crier. In Around the Town [1], we'll look at a new forum, a new marketplace, and a new Facebook page. There are also more prize giveaways and an invitation to a SitePoint-sponsored presentation. The SitePoint publishing team is proud to announce the fourth edition of a favorite publication. And the SitePoint blogging team have shared with us a range of tips about web design, SEO, and collaborating with clients. With all this activity, you might need a break. Pathfinders [2] suggests a great place to take one. Since our last newsletter: - We've added two new Simply Brilliant [3] staff members and interviewed an inspiring Member of the Month. - We had some great fun with last month's Shout-out [4] and hope you'll give us the time of day in this month's. - A new SitePoint Social Group [5] calls for your attention. Looking for some new faces? You'll surely find them in Introductions. Stop by and say "Hello There!" [6] Are you ready to run? Let's go! [1] <http://www.sitepoint.com/newsletter/viewissue.php?id=4&issue=160&format=html#4> [2] <http://www.sitepoint.com/newsletter/viewissue.php?id=4&issue=160&format=html#5> [3] <http://www.sitepoint.com/newsletter/viewissue.php?id=4&issue=160&format=html#7> [4] <http://www.sitepoint.com/newsletter/viewissue.php?id=4&issue=160&format=html#8> [5] <http://www.sitepoint.com/newsletter/viewissue.php?id=4&issue=160&format=html#9> [6] <http://www.sitepoint.com/newsletter/viewissue.php?id=4&issue=160&format=html#10> IN THIS ISSUE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Editor's Roundup - Around the Town - Pathfinders - Support Our Sponsors - Simply Brilliant - Shout-out - SitePoint Social - Hello There! - Hot Topics - Fun Topics - Website Reviews - New Blogs AROUND THE TOWN - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - EVENTS On July 5, Shayne Tilley introduced a new forum at SitePoint: the Content Reviews forum [1]. Like the Site Reviews forum, Content Reviews is a moderated forum, but if you follow the guidelines, you'll find it's easy to gain feedback on your written content. On June 22, SitePoint premiered Flippa.com [2], the new home for web site buyers and sellers of premium, established, and startup web sites. The SitePoint Marketplace [3] is still open for Looking to Hire and Advertise Your Services classifieds, as well as other products and services for sale. Discussions are open on Marketplace expansion possibilities. What do you think the SitePoint Marketplace should focus on? Leave your feedback in Shayne's thread, flippa.com: It's Alive [4]. Rachael Wilson announced the winners of the Flash Builder Giveaway [5] late last month. Stop by the thread and congratulate prizewinners Joseph Sims, Curt Tweedle, and Wayne McManus. Connect with SitePoint on Facebook [6]. Our new Facebook page is up, and we'd like to know what you want to see on it. Leave your suggestions in the thread or visit the page [7] to see how we're doing so far! SitePoint is a Gold Sponsor for the July Melbourne Web Standards Group (WSG) meeting on Monday, July 20. The topic is CSS3 Reloaded, where John Allsopp will present what's been happening behind the scenes with CSS3. If you live in Melbourne, log in here [8] to RSVP for this event. BOOKS If you missed the early editions of Build Your Own Database Driven Web Site Using PHP & MySQL [9] by Kevin Yank, the fourth edition is hot off the presses. Purchase the book directly from SitePoint and receive a free PHP reference poster as a bonus. BLOGS Andrew Tetlaw shares his experience of building a desktop application in Adobe AIR in "Take Your CSS to the Desktop with Adobe AIR! [10]" If you're an Adobe AIR fan, you'll enjoy testing your knowledge with the quiz at the end of this article. If you're a photo blogger, Five jQuery Galleries and Slideshows [11] is a must-read blog post. Jennifer Farley provides the demos and downloads that make plugging into your photos almost as easy as snapping a picture. It's common knowledge that web development businesses are built on referrals. In Referrals: How Do You Say Thank You? [12], Alyssa Gregory examines several ways to express your gratitude that will keep those referrals coming in again and again. In SEO: What's Hot and What's Not [13], Mihaela Lica shows us how to use social networking, linkbaiting, and long-tail keywords to build on your online community and maximize your social networks. ARTICLES Bruce Lawson takes us through the ins and outs of HTML 5 in Yes, You Can Use HTML 5 Today [14]! The question is, do you want to? Read the article and decide. Paul Boag shares seven win-win steps that can help designers and clients dodge The Battlefield of Design: Designers vs Clients [15], with tips on avoiding confrontation and building collaborative relationships. [1] <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?t=625654> [2] <http://www.flippa.com/> [3] <http://www.sitepoint.com/marketplace/> [4] <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?t=623121> [5] <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?t=623287> [6] <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?t=625012> [7] <http://www.facebook.com/pages/SitePoint/119345668711> [8] <http://webstandardsgroup.org/event/175> [9] <http://www.sitepoint.com/books/phpmysql4/> [10] <http://www.sitepoint.com/article/css-desktop-adobe-air/> [11] <http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/03/five-jquery-galleries-and-slideshows/> [12] <http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/03/say-thank-you-for-referrals> [13] <http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/06/26/hot-seo-metrics/> [14] <http://www.sitepoint.com/article/html-5-snapshot-2009/> [15] <http://www.sitepoint.com/article/design-designers-clients/> PATHFINDERS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - With all this activity, do you need a break? At SitePoint, General Chat [1] is the place to kick off your shoes and become involved in the lighter side of forum membership. Aside from being the spot to take part in the Community Crier Monthly Shout-out [2], you'll find discussion on such items as The Big Thread of Meaningless Milestones [3], The Person Above You [4], and other amusing and entertaining topics. [1] <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=9> [2] <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?t=625759> [3] <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?t=447235> [4] <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?t=217743> SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Don't forget to check out our current sponsors: HOSTGATOR EATS UP THE COMPETITION WITH THEIR NEWLY PRICED PLANS! [1] Whether you're a web designer or a small site owner, HostGator offers a web hosting plan to fit your needs. 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[8] [1] <http://www.sitepoint.com/launch/65ad70> [2] <http://www.sitepoint.com/launch/65ad70> [3] <http://www.sitepoint.com/launch/899f65> [4] <http://www.sitepoint.com/launch/899f65> [5] <http://www.sitepoint.com/launch/e88b79> [6] <http://www.sitepoint.com/launch/e88b79> [7] <http://response.verio.com/webApp/APP57?lp=CNT368&origin=EUNT> [8] <http://response.verio.com/webApp/APP57?lp=CNT368&origin=EUNT> SIMPLY BRILLIANT - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NEW STAFF Back in 2004, a very impressive designer frequented the old SitePoint Design Contests forums. She's still impressive today and it's a pleasure to now welcome her to SitePoint staff. Please stop by and congratulate kohoutek [1], our new Community Team Mentor. AlexDawson is simply an incredible individual. Last month's MOTM, Alex is this month's newest Mentor. Please congratulate Alex [2] on his new position on the Hosting Team. MOTM Mitteneague's interview of SitePoint's new MOTM [3], devbanana, is one of the most inspiring I've ever read. Devbanana is a computer programmer, a pianist, a forum owner, a blogger, and a college student. Where he finds the time for all the activity is a mystery. There's even more to the mystery of devbanana, but I'll let you read all about it on the thread. So stop by the MOTM thread, become inspired by devbanana, and offer him your congrats! [1] <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621239> [2] <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4307688> [3] <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?t=624603> SHOUT-OUT - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - HOW DO YOU KEEP YOUR COOL? Whether you're hot under the collar or just plain hot, last month we asked "How Do You Keep Your Cool?" [1] Although our poll was based towards "just plain hot", many of our members suggested ways to stay cool when tempers are ready to flare. - Mrandrei uses both long, cold showers and long, hot steam baths to keep his cool. - my_misvel keeps cool by shopping in air conditioned malls. Shopping is also a great stress relief for me. - Darren884 and CaptainKay escape the heat by jumping into a pool. - kohoutek keeps her cool by eating "extremely hot and spicy food." - matt348 finds that a good, relaxing motorcycle ride blows the heat right away. - cyberwhiz takes a 45-minute walk to keep his cool, while riazishere takes a deep breath to stay cool. - 6% of respondents just sizzle until they burn out, while 25% are just always "totally cool!" What about you? If you have some tips on keeping your cool or just staying cool, stop by and leave them in the thread. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE TIME OF THE DAY? I love morning, especially when I'm up in time to see the sunrise. This month I wonder "What's your favorite time of the day?" [2] Pick a time from our poll and tell us why it's your favorite in the Shout-out thread: 1. Very early morning (midnight to sunrise) 1. Morning (sunrise to midday) 1. Afternoon (midday to sunset) 1. Evening (sunset to midnight) [1] <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?t=620081> [2] <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?t=625759> SITEPOINT SOCIAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Our newest community network, mobile world [1], comes from Richi1087. It's a spot to discuss mobile applications, gain help with developing new mobile apps, and share ideas for mobile content. [1] <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/group.php?groupid=91> HELLO THERE! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - SitePoint must have set a record last month with over 100 new members joining our ranks. Be sure to stop by Introductions [1] and hand out some welcomes. Here are five of the latest additions to the SitePoint clan: - From Latvia, Karlis [2] has been developing web pages since 1998. He enjoys travel, skiing, volleyball, and describes himself as a "petrolhead." - Floater [3] from Canada has recently swapped the bricks and mortar workplace for web space. - David Childress [4] recently left a position as a press brake operator and is now learning how to operate web sites. - JZ Design [5] is a graphic designer from the Midwestern US who came to SitePoint to learn more about web design. - Csscoll [6] is a freelance computer programmer who's exploring CSS design. [1] <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=51> [2] <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?t=624996> [3] <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?t=623087> [4] <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?t=623034> [5] <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?t=622136> [6] <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?t=618704> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - That's it for July. Thanks for reading and until next month, I'll see you at the SitePoint Forums. Linda Jenkinson crier@sitepoint.com [1] Editor, SitePoint Community Crier [1] <mailto:crier@sitepoint.com> HOT TOPICS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Why is Web Design falling behind? <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=625672> Google Chrome Operating System <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=625849> Automatic upgrade script <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=625685> Multiple Domains and SEO <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=625435> Forum Signature will they effect link building? <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=625382> FUN TOPICS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - What's Your Job? <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=625729> What are the best places to travel in europe this summer 2009? <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=626047> Where is the best diving in Australia? <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=625880> What are you eating RIGHT NOW !!!!!!!!!!! ?? <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=625668> What Kind of Car Do You Drive? <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=624408> WEBSITE REVIEWS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Feedback on new Gaming site <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=624373> Reviews welcome: Website Temple <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=626097> new news site.. input on design and layout sought.. <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=625804> Please review our site on twitter account mgmt <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=625316> Web Portfolio - (for job application) <http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=622963> NEW BLOGS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Web Design Blog: PIXEL PERFECT Sketchy Design Style Still Going Strong: 10 Examples (2 comments) http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/10/sketchy-design-style-still-going-strong-10-examples/ Six Tools For Testing Designs On Mobile Devices (6 comments) http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/09/six-tools-for-testing-designs-on-mobile-devices/ Optimize Your Web Images Online With Smush It (4 comments) http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/08/optimize-your-web-images-online-with-smush-it/ Web Pro Business Blog: STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS A Match Made in Heaven: How to Interview a Client (2 comments) http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/10/how-to-interview-a-client/ Hello, Can I Help You? Alternatives to a Landline for Business (5 comments) http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/09/landline-alternatives/ Busted! 10 Common Freelancing Myths (11 comments) http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/08/10-common-freelancing-myths/ How to Write an Attention-Grabbing Professional Bio (4 comments) http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/07/how-to-write-a-professional-bio/ Open Source Blog: OPEN SOURCERY Has Microsoft Killed the Linux Netbook? (8 comments) http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/09/microsoft-killed-linux-netbook/ Search Engine Marketing Blog: KEY WORDS - SEARCH ENGINE THEORY On-page SEO - The Google Way (16 comments) http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/08/google-onsite-seo/ SEO: What's Hot and What's Not (21 comments) http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/06/26/hot-seo-metrics/ News & Trends Blog: INDUSTRY NEWS FOR WEB PROFESSIONALS Google Officially Drops the Beta Tag (5 comments) http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/08/google-drops-beta/ Is GMail Finally Complete? (18 comments) http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/05/gmail-beta-over/ Firefox 3.5 is Out - Download it Now! (13 comments) http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/01/firefox-35-out-now/ Web Tech Blog: TECHNICALLY SPEAKING 10 Web Apps To Build The Next Big Thing Without Writing Any Code (14 comments) http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/08/10-web-apps-to-build-the-next-big-thing-without-writing-any-code/ Usability Blog: USABILITY 2.0 12 Tools To Check Your Site's Accessibility (13 comments) http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/07/06/site-accessibility-tools/ Play Your Cards Right: Run Your First Card Sort (2 comments) http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/06/09/play-your-cards-right-run-your-first-card-sort/ Website Revenue Strategies Blog: ON THE MONEY Will Twitter Start Charging? (26 comments) http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2009/06/26/will-twitter-start-charging/ Podcast Blog: THE SITEPOINT PODCAST SitePoint Podcast #18: Internet Explorer 8 … Percent? 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