When it comes to Search Engine Optimizing, knowing how a site is performing is critical. One of the top tools these days is Google Analytics. This free software is constantly evolving and offering more information – which can be quite a challenge to decipher. Let’s go over the initial setup, and then dive into an existing Google Analytics account to explore the interface, and interpret some of the data available.
Using CSS and Div’s for layout. Div’s contain the information to layout the site, but making them behave in a predictable manor is not always easy. Floats are used to control positioning, (left or right) but multiple elements will need to be “cleared” to line up correctly. http://www.sitepoint.com/using-css-grid-layout-and-blend-5-to-build-a-game/ http://960.gs/ http://unsemantic.com/ http://caniuse.com/css-grid http://designfestival.com/design-organized-websites-rapidly-with-960-grid/ http://layouts.ironmyers.com/ http://css-tricks.com/all-about-floats/ http://www.quirksmode.org/css/clearing.html
HTML 5 How does HTML5 differ from HTML4, and what is important to know. Is it ready yet? http://www.ishtml5readyyet.com/ HTML5 tries to address the deficiencies of HTML 4 The new and changed codes provides better support for current web requirements, reducing the need for plugins. User Application support still varies, but what can be implemented…
There are many image gallery plug-ins for WordPress which provide a way of showing images in galleries and albums and use the version of the ‘lightbox’ overlay. NextGen Gallery by Alex Rabe – Download the NextGen Gallery plug in. (The current version needs PHP 5.2 to run) http://alexrabe.de/wordpress-plugins/nextgen-gallery/ Older versions can be downloaded which run…
Window Dressing – You can design a website, and then worry about content, or you can get the content up-and-running in a rudimentary fashion, and worry about the ‘design’ later. But it’s more than just window dressing. Usability is key. Join us as we tackle a quick make-over to an existing and functioning site, adding…
What are WordPress “Categories” and “Tags“, how do they differ and how are they best used? Categories: In WordPress, posts should be organized into Pre-set Categories. Categories help sort similar posts together and keep a clear structure. Every post must belong to at least one category. By default, WordPress installs with a single category: “Uncategorized”. That is only…
Depending on the content and purpose of a web site, the dynamic and sometimes interactive nature of a Flash animation can enhance and captivate the viewer – or – it can turn them away with long download times; the need for the plug-in; and/or act as…