Google revises webmaster guidelines
The search engine giant Google are forever trying to improve their service for both users who want to find the best quality search results in the shortest possible time and the owners of websites who are looking to get their website as high up the search engine result as possible.
But in order to keep [...]
March 5, 2008Techtalk to nontech clients
Sometimes there can be a world of difference between a web designer and their clients, but when someone comes along who wants a website built, but knows absolutely nothing about the technical side, it can be very difficult for the designer to get the message across and more importantly getting the contract.
There are some [...]
Girls use net more than boys
Despite popular belief it would seem that it is girls rather than boys who are using the internet more, this means that the “Geek” boy is nothing but a figment of our imaginations for today internet users. In a survey it was found that of those that create web content, blog, add images like photographs [...]
February 22, 2008The Ubuntu five a day
Ubuntu needs your help! The Linux based operating system needs some debugging done; this is a great opportunity for people to get involved in the improvement of this system. But for those who are not sure, what is Ubuntu?
The Ubuntu promise
Ubuntu will always be free of charge, including enterprise releases and security updates.
Ubuntu comes with [...]
How not to design an icon
Icons are great on a site they add a different feel to how the whole thing works, but sometimes the icons are just plain wrong for the site, these may be because they are not made well or they are just not very well designed. Either way a bad looking icon can make a good [...]
February 15, 2008Web development using Firefox
For some people the choice between using Firefox and Windows is down to a matter of choice and preference but as with Apple and other PC’s there has become this allegiance to one or the other and in some case users are missing out on some really great benefits through no other reason than those [...]
January 31, 2008Web designer mistakes
Do web designers make mistakes or are they just in rut with their designs? These are questions being asked by many people who try to get a website developed the way that they want it, rather than how the web designer wants it.
Webmasters Mistakes:
“I Know What Looks Good (and I Have Photoshop)”
“Just Use Blue [...]
Top sixteen virtual games
Games that take you back your youth are all the rage these days, that retro feel and simple graphics make for a great evening of fun and games.
The top 16 games as compiled by OMG Nintendo:
Super Mario Bros. 3
Kirby’s Adventure
Balloon Fight
Wrecking Crew
Super Castlevania IV
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Kirby’s Dream Course
Pokemon Snap
Mario [...]
What’s next for Google?
The problem with success is that you have to keep moving forward. Bringing out new innovations and just generally taking over the world, this is what we have come to know about Google, but what’s in store for us in the future?
Here are some predictions:
1. ‘You’re Watching ABC Google’
2. Get Your Free Google PC
3. ‘Come [...]
Firefox offers Personas
Having listened to the users of Firefox, Mozilla have developed some really cool additions to the browser, making the whole experience more exciting and more dynamic.
Features:
You can select a Persona from the dynamic menus and see results instantly without having to discover, select, download or install a separate bit of software or code.
Personas can be [...]
Great list of Linux services
As the season of goodwill gets into full swing its good get something for nothing, well obviously not entirely free but never the less Linux is booming in its many guises. But for newcomers there can be a problem with knowing exactly what they want or need, compared to what they are being offered.
However there [...]
How to get more design work
In order to get a nice lot of work coming in you must first put the hours in and get the skills to be a decent designer. Once you are there then you need to practice your skills until perfected. Now you are ready to go after jobs, here are some tips to keep to [...]