Archives for Month: January 2009 ::
Nice Form Fields V1
Posted on :: Jan 23
Well, I don't know about you guys, but I've gotten tired of the same old formfields in web-based forms. Yes While they do serve a good function (data input), I feel this is an occasion where function needs some form (pardon the pun).
IE 8: Is your site compatible?
Posted on :: Jan 13
Internet Explorer 8's release to manufacturing in March looking like a distinct possibility, are Web site developers and owners really ready for Microsoft's next browser? Thousands of sites still aren't compatible with IE 8 -- including Microsoft.com.
Your E-Commerce Application may not work correctly...why?
Posted on :: Jan 13
Pure CSS Rounded Boxes
Posted on :: Jan 13
There are a ton of posts, tutorials and wizards on the net claiming "Pure CSS Rounded boxes". the one issue with all of those posts, totorials and wizards is they also use images.
My version of Pure CSS Rounded Boxes doesn't use images at all, it is truelly 100% All HTML and CSS.The Button Element
Posted on :: Jan 13
Creating a consistent interface for your users is a constant struggle for every application designer. Building consistency on the web is especially tough because the visual rendering differences across browsers and operating systems are wildly different and almost arbitrary in what can and cannot be done. No where does this become more apparent than when you’re dealing with form elements and the biggest loser of them all in the battle for a standardized look is the infamous Submit button.
AJAX Form Validation
Posted on :: Jan 13
In this tutorial I decided to beef up my form validation routine. Don't get me wrong, I love JavaScript Form Validations, but have found in he past that they can be at times over come or bypassed all together.
With this minor inconvience in mind, I started Experimenting with an AJAX version (using prototype and scriptaculous), that will validate your Form's input directly on the page.
Below is what I've put together.
SEO Fresh Perspectives: Brand, Content Optimization, Keyword Research, Site Structure, Links, Analytics
Posted on :: Jan 11
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is an ongoing process of multiple steps which must be revisited often — a fact overlooked by many and where many fail. It is by reviewing these steps that we are able to gain familiarity with the challenges and opportunities presented in optimizing our Web presence for both short- and long-term gains. Only when we get our brands, our businesses and employees involved thoroughly in the process of optimization do these FRESH perspectives (and their importance to your enterprise) make themselves obvious. Whether you’re on the inside of your website’s SEO campaign, or on the outside looking for ways to contribute to the greater cause, FRESH perspectives will guide you toward the path to Web success.
Microsoft to follow Apple with its own family of retail stores
Posted on :: Jan 10
Microsoft is planning to launch a number of new Microsoft-branded retail stores, according to a company press release issued late in the day on February 12.
The press release announced the appointment of David Porter, a new Microsoft Corporate Vice President of Retail Stores. Formerly with Dreamworks Animation and Wal-mart, Porter starts his new job at Microsoft on February 16.
There’s no word so far on when or where Microsoft is planning to launch the first of its new retail outlets. But the company is planning to use them to showcase Windows 7, Windows Mobile and Windows Live. According to the press release:
Search engine friendly site
Posted on :: Jan 9
Imagine a site with lot of graphics and designs, and lot of attractive features in it. Your customer will naturally get attracted towards it. Now the question is how do your customer reach your site Ranking. Search engines should find your site search engine friendly and there by search friendly for your users. In order to rank the site well, we need to make the content, keyword specific, inclusive of all the necessary elements based on the theme of your site. An expert hand should work on it from the scratch, keeping note of all the minute details and make it search engine friendly.
What if you could run PHP code directly inside ColdFusion?
Posted on :: Jan 7
I found this blog post back in early 2008 that states you can run PHP (and Ruby) on Coldfusion 8. I thought this was pretty damed cool, especially considering I develop with both. So here's the Blog entry:
What if you could run PHP code directly inside ColdFusion?