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Category: Web Design & Development

When you run out of Dropbox space, try Copy. A great alternative.

  • 7 Oct, 2013

I have Dropbox and I love it. It’s my goto for storing and syncing files to the cloud. Even though I’ve been able to rack up some additional free space on Dropbox, it’s still pretty lacking in the free space department. There are a lot of other options but Copy is quickly becoming one of […]

Replace Instagram with Pressgram.

  • 24 Sep, 2013

Remember when Facebook bought Instagram and everyone got upset about Facebook owning all their data? Back then there were some good choices, but most users didn’t switch. Well now there’s Pressgram which is a good alternative and a place where you own all your photos. Pressgram, in its current state, is very similar to Instagram. […]

Time for a redesign.

  • 23 Sep, 2013
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It’s time to start thinking of what’s next for my blog. I want something new but I’m not sure what. I like to do design but I’m no graphic designer. So, what’s next?

Saving Money and Manning My Own Server. It’s Easier Than You Think.

  • 13 Sep, 2013

I now manage a web server and I still don’t have a clue what’s going on. Who wants cheap hosting? Most everyone does. That’s why we look at Dreamhost, Bluehost, or one of the thousands others that offer dirt cheap plans. The problem with these types of setups is that you’re on a shared server. […]

I got dumped by Google. Now what?

  • 9 Sep, 2013

I can still remember when Google and I were BFFs. I spent my time creating content and feeding Google. In return, Google sent me traffic. We were both happy and things were good. Then, without notice, Google dumped me. Now I didn’t cheat on Google and I wasn’t doing spammy things behind their back. I […]

WordPress: Plugin All The Things

  • 6 Sep, 2013
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Even though there are thousands of WordPress plugins to do everything, it’s not a good idea to use them all. To many plugins will slow down your site. Plus the more plugins you have the more chance for conflicts you’ll have.

Everyone Loves and Hates QR Codes

  • 2 Aug, 2013

QR codes are everywhere today, however not that many people use them. The advertising world seems to have accepted QR codes with open arms and are putting them everywhere; where as users are not so sure. Even some usability experts are saying no to QR codes. Do you know what a QR code is? I’m […]

Social Icons: You and the Internet Are Using Them Wrong.

  • 30 Jul, 2013

Take a moment and check the social icons on your website. Do they match the ones below? Exactly? Probably not. If you do a search for the social icons, you’ll come up with millions of different versions. Most are pretty cool too, but they are violating the brand guidelines outlined by the individual social network. […]

Are hashtags on Facebook actually useful? Will they catch on?

  • 18 Jul, 2013

Now that Facebook hashtags, everyone is on board with using hashtags to let users organize content. But is it actually useful? Or is it a spammers paradise? http://youtu.be/q5_yA9nMkik&rel=0 Nerdery Post: Do Hashtags Make Social Networks Better or Worse? I think that they can be useful, and I want them to be, but it depends on the users. […]

Are carousels a good web design feature? Nope.

  • 10 Jul, 2013

I’m sure there’s more to the discussion that just what this site shows, but I know that I don’t interact with carousels on websites much. When I do, I find them annoying. Should I Use A Carousel? Oddly enough, the carousel on the site telling me not to use a carousel is annoying me greatly […]