Have you ever wondered what the famous” lorem ipsum (the so-called “greeking” used by millions of designers who want to show text without actually having any) means? Hint: even tho it’s called “greek” by designers, it’s only translated into Latin.
Archive for the ‘Web design’ Category
Web site usability is the new black
2011
12.20
12.20
I still hear people bandying about the terms “black hat” (underhanded, web illegal) and “white hat” (legitimate) search engine optimization. I love organic search engine optimization as much or more as the next person, but I think most people are missing the point.
Why you need to control your own domain name & other stuff
2011
10.14
10.14
For as much technology as we have, the ground rules of Internet search engine success aren’t clear. And nearly every day I hear about a potential problem that could have been solved by Setting Things Up Right in the First Place.
“What do I need to be a web writer?”
2011
08.07
08.07
Something else you need to be a web writer: stamina when quoting your prices. $25 an hour is not enough, no matter where you live. $50 — phooey. Don’t you deserve to make at least as much as your plumber?
How to make people laugh, cry, & write checks
2011
07.09
07.09
Hollywood is a big deal because Hollywood understands that, even though some people want a motorcycle and others a Barbie doll, all people want one single thing.
How to add Google’s Plus One (+1) button to WordPress
2011
06.24
06.24
Why do you want Google’s Plus One (+1) button? Like Facebook “Likes” and Twitter’s tweets, the +1 button gives your stamp of approval.
“Why is my blog posted on a Chinese web site?”
2011
06.15
06.15
What is scraping? No more than plain vanilla cutting and pasting — by really fast computers that don’t care what they steal, so long as it’s somewhat popular. Scraped postings usually end up on web sites with advertising.
To template? Or not to template?
2011
05.29
05.29
Please don’t fall prey to the “Wild West” of template farms. If you insist on building your own website with a template, please contact someone who can help you through the process.
How to get a great web site design (and price)
2011
05.03
05.03
However, please don’t judge your bidders solely on price. Take a look at what they can do. Meet with each one. Determine whether there’s “getalongability” … you’re going to be working with this person or company for at least a few months (maybe more), so make sure you’re comfortable.
