When setting up a web and email host account, properly setting the default email address will save the web administrator headaches when it comes to dealing with spam. Recently I came across a great example that reenforces the importance of this fact. On the web host account for a small conference and training centre, the […]
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As a way of offering smaller clients a greater range of functionality, I have begun to look into the possibilities surrounding Textpattern. An open-source content management system (CMS), Textpattern might prove itself the right solution for small businesses and charitable organisations. I plan on spending some time over the coming weeks getting my head around
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Recently, I received an email from a young designer, enquiring about whether or not producing websites using valid HTML code was worth it. This young designer had visited the recently re-designed BBC website and other leading websites, noting that they did not validate. He further noted that, when inspecting the source code, the code was
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If you’re an Adobe InDesign user and not based in the United States, then you probably don’t produce flyers, brochures and the like in American English. Yet that’s the default language for text boxes in InDesign. So, how do you change the default setting to whatever language is more appropriate for your clients? It’s really
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As a graphic designer, I split my professional time between print and web jobs. Keeping up-to-date with best practices in both fields is tough, so when I had the opportunity to take advantage of some CSS training with Edgeofmyseat.com, I jumped at it. Even with years of CSS experience, I thought it could prove very
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In this day and age, I suppose I should be a bit worried about letting the general public know that I bank with HSBC. But in trying to access my accounts online the other day, I came across something that I thought I would share: Did you notice the typo? HSBC offers a great service
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On Tuesday night, I drifted into the Jericho Tavern for what I believe is the sixth edition of Oxford Geek Nights. Arriving late, as I normally do, I was pleased to discover that the presentations didn’t start until 8.30 pm. As I arrived at about ten to eight, I had a few moments to chat
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Does anyone else have issues of valid HTML with WordPress? I am having real difficulty in finding a theme that maintains valid code, especially after the implementation of widgets. As I am not a web developer (and I really have no interest in becoming one!), I like the functionality and control that WordPress gives. However,
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Liam Dempsey is a marketing and design consultant. Through his business, LBDesign, he works with businesses and non-profits in the US, UK, and beyond. He loves pizza, craft beers, and time with family and good friends.