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Responsive vs. Adaptive Design

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September 19, 2013

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Nowadays, internet access is not limited to just laptops or desktop computers. Instead, with the advent of mobile devices, more and more users are accessing the internet using a diverse array of gadgets—and screen resolutions. As a result, the importance of having a website that performs well across multiple devices, like smartphones and tablets, cannot be stressed enough. And when it comes to creating a website that looks great across these different devices, there are two major approaches: responsive design and adaptive design. In this article, I’ll be taking a look at the benefits and drawbacks of both these approaches. […]

Confessions of a Reluctant GoDaddy Customer

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September 18, 2013

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Yesterday, I did the unthinkable. I signed up for a year of GoDaddy hosting on their least expensive (shared) plan. The account is for testing and would hardly qualify as noteworthy, except when viewed through the lens of my background. Let me explain. A couple years ago I left the fixed hardware world, better known as shared, VPS, and dedicated servers, and set sail for the lush beaches of cloud services. During that time, and continuing today, I worked almost exclusively with Amazon Web Services, Rackspace Public Cloud, and VMware vCloud. It’s been quite a while since I had to […]

The Year Without Pants: Reviewed

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September 17, 2013

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I discovered this eye-catching book amidst my mail, and of course it sparked instant curiosity. A bright red book with a suggestive cover…who wouldn’t push their boring bills aside to further investigate? First Impressions I have to admit, American Apparel is what immediately came to mind. An urban art school grad, I’m among American Apparel’s prime demographic, so the fact that I instantly thought of the overpriced hipster brand speaks more to the brand’s aggressive (though clearly effective) marketing than to the design of the book cover. But many WordPress users are in this same cultural sphere, subjected to the same references, so it’s worth […]

3 Metrics for WordPress Startups

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September 16, 2013

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I don’t know if you’ve ever visited Boston or Cambridge. I’ve been out to the area several times and other than where I live (San Diego), it’s my favorite part of the country. One of my favorite things to see there happens on the Charles River. Wake up early enough and you’ll notice rowers out on the river, working in tandem to move up or downstream. Only a couple of years ago did I get curious about how they do what they do. After all, I think it’s the only sport where people cross the finish line looking backwards. Right? […]

20 Best “Flat” Themes

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September 13, 2013

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Any design puritan will tell you: there is no such entity as “flat design.” At best, it can be described as minimalism, accompanied by a flat look and feel, which is more a matter of aesthetics than anything else. However, even if it be mere aesthetics, flat design has recently gained a good deal of momentum in web design. More and more websites are now shifting towards flat design. Naturally, WordPress theme makers too are not lagging behind. In this roundup, we shall be taking a look at 20 amazing premium WordPress themes that are sporting a “flat” look and […]

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