Efficient Browser Support

Efficient Browser Support

February 2nd, 2009

Since the browser wars of the 90s web designers have always had an uphill struggle to make websites look pixel perfect in every conceivable browser. With designers taking note of web standards a huge step forward was made to make the task of web designers that little bit easier. But should that be the approach we take?

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Cross Browser Transparent Div With Opaque Content

Cross Browser Transparent Div With Opaque Content

February 1st, 2009

As described in an earlier tutorial covering CSS tips and tricks we can create content in a page element and style that element to be semi transparent using a variety of techniques so that the transparency works across multiple browsers. Using this technique on a div will also make the containing content semi-transparent.

We will look at a method to transform the content to opaque onto a semi-transparent background across multiple browsers.
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Colour Palettes From Images

Colour Palettes From Images

January 26th, 2009

DeGraeve.com have created a very useful tool for creating colour palettes from images or graphics. By uploading your own images to their site an algorithm creates a selection of colours for you to use in your designs.

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iPhone / iPod Touch Interface for Wordpress

iPhone / iPod Touch Interface for Wordpress

January 25th, 2009

With the increasing number of iPhone’s and iPod Touch’s out there it’s a nice idea to create an interface especially for those users. Following Apple’s interface guidelines we will be creating an alternative interface for those users who decide to select that interface rather than detecting whether the user agent is an iPhone or iPod and forcing them to see the interface.

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A Quick Selection of CSS Tips

A Quick Selection of CSS Tips

January 24th, 2009

I have compiled a quick list of some useful CSS hints and tips that I use in nearly every website I create.  A lot of my time has been saved by using these CSS techniques. Read, learn and use them in your projects.

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Top 10 Websites of 2008

Top 10 Websites of 2008

December 15th, 2008

2008 has seen the rise of yet more interactive applications and websites online as the web creeps closer and closer to having sites as interactive as desktop applications. Here’s my top 10 websites that I have been visiting and using over the past 12 months.

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What The Font!?

What The Font!?

December 11th, 2008

I came across this website some time ago but soon forgot about it until the other day when I was trying to figure out the name of a font from a logo a client gave me. I quick scan of the image and I was able to get access to a list of similar fonts. I was even able to then search online and find that very font for free download! Much time saved.

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Change the_content <!--more--> link in Wordpress

Change the_content link in Wordpress

December 10th, 2008

A handy little tip for Wordpress that will help you to remove the part of the link for reading more of an article.  By default this link will take you halfway down the page to continue reading.  Could be handy, but I prefer to start at the beginning of the page and find the jump down the page confusing.

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Top Xmas Gifts For Geeks

Top Xmas Gifts For Geeks

December 9th, 2008

Looking for a last minute gift for the geek in your life? Here’s a rundown of some of the most popular gifts for geeks for xmas 2008.

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Apocalyptica / Swallow The Sun - Glasgow ABC

Apocalyptica / Swallow The Sun - Glasgow ABC

December 8th, 2008

Swallow The Sun have a great sound through the PA from the offset, and their melodically rich and melancholically sublime compositions fills the air with an epic splendour.

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