Reviews: My single most useful application
There are so many applications we rely upon as web designers and website owners. However, one stands head and shoulders above the rest and it won’t be what you expect.
Reviews archive
Reviews: Why some projects just go right
Like many web designers, I have spent a lot of time worrying about why projects go wrong. Perhaps we should be asking what makes a project successful.
Reviews: Adobe Edge: Wrong technology, wrong job
Do we really need to recreate Flash as CSS animation? Apparently Adobe think we do. I am not so convinced.
Reviews: How one WordPress plugin can replace many
When developing in WordPress the number of plugins can quickly escalate out of control. Fortunately there are one or two plugins that make others unnecessary.
Reviews: Why Magento is worth it… for some
Magento is a powerful ecommerce system with a steep learning curve, aimed at larger ecommerce sites. However, when developing your ecommerce solution it needs to be about more than technology.
Reviews: Web Design Education from the students perspective
Many web designers are quick to criticise the quality of web design education. However, not all of our criticisms are justified as Emily Young explains.
Reviews: Make posting images to your blog a breeze
Adding imagery to a blog post helps retain user attention for longer and Skitch is simply the best tool for doing so quickly.
Reviews: The forum is dead, long live Vanilla
In a world dominated by Twitter and Facebook it is easy to forget that the humble forum is one of the most effective ways of building a community. But not all forum software was created equal.
Reviews: A geeks solution to better health
Us web designers and website owners tend to be an unhealthy lot. Sitting for hours on end in front of our computers. However, we can lead a more healthy lifestyle. I am.
Reviews: Managing your social networks with Hootsuite
Managing multiple social networks in a corporate environment with more than one contributor can be challenging. Fortunately Hootsuite can help.
Reviews: What am I meant to listen to now?
Although the Boagworld podcast will return with a new format in 6 months, the question still remains – what are you mean’t to listen to now?
Mobile: Is there a business case for buying an iPad?
So you want an iPad, but is there really a business case to buy one? As a freelancer can you justify the cost? As a website owner will you be able to persuade the boss?
Reviews: iPad review and the impact on web design
Are you thinking about buying an iPad? Are you wondering if your website will look good on one? If so this is the review for you.
Reviews: Review: Flowplayer
Andy Wickes reviews Flowplayer the Open Source (GPL 3) video player for the web which can be use it to embed video streams into your web pages.
Reviews: Review: The best wireframing tool yet?
When there are so many wireframe tools that help plan your website, finding the right one can be challenging. However, I think I have found a real gem.
Reviews: My Grand Mac Tour
This has nothing to do with web design but if you are a mac user you might find the way I use my mac interesting.
Reviews: Reviews: Noded and Support Details
This week we have two reviews for the price of one. First we review the freelancing book ‘Noded’ and then take a look at a useful web application called ‘Support Details’.
Reviews: Reach a point of zen in your code
Zen Coding is set of plugins for various text editors that enable you to code much faster than you normally do.
Reviews: Review: CSS Mastery 2nd Edition
Hi, my name is Yaili and I’ll be reviewing the Second Edition of CSS Mastery, by Andy Budd.
Reviews: Great Free Software for Web Designers
Ask anyone who has just upgraded the software on their Mac to the latest version, or even splashed out on the latest Creative Suite and they will say the same thing: Software is EXPENSIVE.
Reviews: Super charge your browsing
As web designers and website owners we spend a lot of time working within the web. Discover how you can streamline your browsing experience with launchbar and quix.
Reviews: Vimeo: Lessons in customer care and community
In my post I shared my negative experiences with Vimeo. In this video I look at the lessons we can all learn about handling customers and engaging with communities.
Reviews: Why you will regret using Vimeo.
You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I’m telling you why… vimeo will ban you.