In case you’ve been under a rock the past couple days, Adobe has made it easier to search your Flash content on the web (through Google and Yahoo at least). This opens up a whole new set of decisions for the web designer to make. SEO limitations on Flash was a major consideration in […]
A neat Google video that illustrates the flow of the HTML rendering engine behind Firefox. (called Gecko)
I recently listened to the interview of Jeff Croft on boagworld. I had heard before that blueprint (and other CSS frameworks) were considered anti-semantic. I understand the gripe…but, is it really worth not using? I’ve used it a couple times now, and find it incredibly efficient.
And a little tip, it’s not that hard to keep […]
If you haven’t already seen how attribute selection in CSS2 works, Tim Wright posts some great examples in a recent sitepoint article. This technique coupled with the use of Microformats has the potential to add some serious form to your function.
Be sure to check out Matthew Inman’s post over at SEOmoz. It’s tragically true, and hysterically tragic.
Google has started showing Adwords space on mobile search pages. They allow you to preview your sites design on a mobile web page to see if it displays properly. I think this would make a great tool for mobile web designers who want to get a quick look on how their site renders without actually […]
I’ve been reading Seth Godin’s Small Is The New Big. In one entry, he talks about how he had a hard time coming up with his job title when he was asked, and determined that we are becoming a “multipation” culture. We no longer conform to the “I’m a firefighter” and that’s it. (I have […]
Cameron Moll has written a book, Mobile Web Design. I’ve only read the excerpt, and just downloaded my copy today. I’ll read it this weekend, especially since I’m new to the Mobile Web Design field. There will be a large increase in need for accessible sites/applications through mobile devices over the next decade. Lot’s […]
Honestly, there is no easier way to have a nice interactive map on your site. Google has developed a YouTube-style embeddable url on your map searches. Simply copy and paste for a rich interactive map experience, no javascript required. Visit the Lat Long Blog for more information.
Thank you Olav Frihagen Bjørkøy. If you code web sites, be sure to try blueprintcss, a framework that gives you a jump start on perfecting your grid, typography and much more. Some kinks are still being worked out, but it is definitely usable for most of what you need. Check the wiki for known issues […]