Category: Web Tech
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Dec
15Drupal 7
Drupal 7 came out of Beta in 2011, and I'm using it on all my new sites now. While there's been a learning curve for me, adjusting to new methods of working with Drupal, renamed administrative tools, and different approaches to building and theming sites, my clients haven't missed a beat. I'd even say their user experience is better than before. After all, improving user experience was a big part of the new version of Drupal.
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Aug
20Google Voice As Office Phone
I just recently activated a Google Voice number, and wondered how I can start using it as part of my work. It's free (for now), it's easy to setup, it's super cool how they allow you to browse and choose from dozens of phone numbers in your area code - but it's tied to the computer. Or so I thought.
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Jul
06DrupalCamp Recap
The first annual DrupalCamp Twin Cities came and went this past May, and I'd say it was a great success.
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Apr
18DrupalCamp Twin Cities
The first ever DrupalCamp Twin Cities is coming! This May 20th and 21st, 2011, we'll be host to 2 days worth of Drupal-related workshops, talks, informal gatherings, and parties. There will be a day's worth of FREE training before the conference begins, on the 19th of May, brought to you by the good folks at Chapter 3. You can register for Drupal in a Day training and the conference as well, at http://2011.tcdrupal.org
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Feb
08CSS3 in IE with PIE
Internet Explorer takes a lot of heat over the years (in the web building world) for its lack of support for CSS. It's gotten better with version 7 and version 8, but it still lacks support for the latest version of CSS (CSS 3). Some popular features that CSS3 introduces to browsers like Firefox and Safari and Chrome include rounded corners and drop shadows. These are both time-savers and filesize/bandwidth savers for web pages. Because of Internet Explorer's popularity, these new CSS3 rules have been largely ignored. Why use them if a majority of site visitors can't see them?
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Jan
06DrupalCon 2011
Just signed up for my first DrupalCon, the biggest Drupal convention in the U.S., held once a year. This year it's Chicago, where I have lot of family and family roots, so I had to go. Plus it's somewhat close. If you call a 7 hour drive close. Coming up in March, 2011.
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May
26Is Dot-Com the only domain that matters?
When choosing a domain for your website, the first consideration is the name itself. Finding a domain name you want to use that's not already taken is a difficult task. One study has over 110 million domains registered as of 2009. More often than not, you will find that "yourdesireddomain.COM" is taken.
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Apr
26Is Font-Face Ready for Primetime?
After listening to this month's presentation at TC Web Pros, I was inspired to start using @font-face on my websites, to start using custom fonts. Typekit.com is one source help you get started, and even better, the Minnesota-based Kernest.com.
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Jan
13RSS Feeds On Your Website
Several clients are asking me to create and embed RSS feeds on their sites these days, so it seems like a good time to review what these are and how to use them.
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Dec
08Ecommerce and Multiple Distributors
Online sales can be problematic for companies who rely on a network of distributors. On one hand, business owners want to reach new customers, and an online store is a perfect opportunity. But on the other hand, opening an online store could anger their distributors, appearing to competing with them (or not just appearing, but actually competing). So nothing gets done. But this isn't a happy ending. Is there another way?
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