Archive for October, 2006

Bulletproof HTML: 37 Steps to Perfect Markup

Bulletproof HTML: 37 Steps to Perfect Markup - Many people think that simply knowing your HTML tags is enough to call yourself a web designer, however I don’t think you can truly call yourself a web developer unless you at least fully understand these fundamental principles.

Firefox 2.0 Released

Although right now you couldn’t tell by doing an update check, Firefox 2.0 is ready and waiting for download, Secret Squirrel style.
At the moment, I’m playing the “OMG! My extensions don’t work any more” game, but its not too bad. All my vital ones are working (Super DragAndGo, ColorZilla, FireBug, Greasemonkey, MeasureIt and Web Developer [...]

7 Habits of a Highly Successful Freelance Web Designer

Andy Budd shares his experiences in 7 Habits of a Highly Successful Freelance Web Designer.

WD06 - Said and done?

There are just a couple more things on my mind after writing about the events of Web Directions 2006.
During the afternoon on Friday there were some more prize draws (door-prizes and the such) during which I was the lucky winner of a free ticket to next year’s SXSW 2007 in Austin, Texas. This is the [...]

WD06 - Day 4 Musings

Okay. I know. I’m a slacker. It’s now nearly a full month since WD06, and I still haven’t finished my write-up. Better late than never.
The morning started with a breakfast with none-other than Ms Molly Holzschlag which was an open discussion about the new professionalism that we as web developers strive for in an ever-changing [...]

Stan’s Halloween make-over 2006

I’ve gotta say, Jason Santa Maria’s fantasic halloween make-over for this year is even better than last year’s, and dare I say it, perhaps even better than the regular design. Chilling!

WD06 - Day 3 Musings

Well, it was Day 3 for me anyway, having attended the first two days of workshops.
With the workshops over, the real fun can begin. Well actually, the fun has been and gone, but I’ve been too busy socialising, followed by two days straight of driving, so I’ve had plenty of time to gather my thoughts, [...]