Using CSS3 ‘general sibling’ selector problems when using :hover in Safari and Chrome
CSS3 general sibling selector problem
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CSS3 slide up/down lists
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Using CSS3 to produce a slide up/down multi column lists menu system
CSS3 fitted tabs
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Using CSS3 styles to produce a tabs menu with no graphics and no extra markup
Where is Web Publishing Heading in 2010?
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I like to solve problems. At this point in my life, I’m focused on solving the fundamental problems of Web design and development through my business, DIYthemes, and my software, Thesis.
One of the most compelling things I’ve learned in the past year, however, is that it’s not good enough to crank out “sufficient” solutions to problems. Truly sustainable answers require a style of thinking that involves patience, perspective, skill, testing, and unbiased criticism. Additionally, it’s crucial to realize that the best solutions we can generate should be reflective of our own human nature—in other words, we must strive to make them as adaptable as we are.
Through my work on Thesis, I’ve begun to see all sorts of new connections that reveal the direction the Web is heading, and I know that I can use these insights to figure out better solutions to the problems I’m already tackling.
Recently, I sat down with Nick Reese from Art of Blog to talk about some of these insights and to share my thoughts heading into 2010. You can check out the original interview on Nick’s site, or you can click here to watch the video in HD on Pearsonified
We’ve officially changed to GUERRILLA
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It’s true – we’re now GUERRILLA and we’ve been over there for a few months now. Tonight is when we officially announce that this website will no longer be accepting work under the Blog Theme Machine name. What does this mean for you? If you’re reading this, it just means that there will be no more work updates here on BTM and there will be no more blog updates.
The site itself will stay up and running as a document to how far we’ve come since October 2007, but from his point on, everything will be happening over at GUERRILLA. So head on over, check it out and if you’re in need of any website or blog design work, do not hesitate to let us know. We’re there for you.
Image Magnifier
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The Image Magnifier of 2005 revisited to improve quality and make simpler and smoother.
What is Hosted Exchange?
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If you have worked in any corporate environment, most likely you were using a Microsoft Exchange powered e-mail solution. The powerful service is used in the vast majority of the businesses today, and many of these servers are administered and maintained by the company I.T. department.
Hosted Exchange is a viable option for those individuals and freelancers that want to harness the power of an Exchange server but don’t want to pay for a full server license, buy the appropriate hardware and deal with the maintenance. Much like the web hosting industry where a company bundles many customers on a single web server, Hosted Exchange is a cost-effective option for individuals. The Exchange service provider bundles many customer mailboxes on a single Exchange server for a monthly or yearly fee.
A hosted Exchange plan typically costs between $10 and 20 USD per month. That cost typically includes a centralized e-mail server that stores email, contacts, appointments, notes, and tasks all in one place. You can have this information synchronized (via Direct Push synchronization) with multiple mobile devices, as well as your Outlook client or directly through an Outlook-esque web interface. When traveling as a freelancer, this is an especially nice feature and the increase in mobile productivity may be worth the price all by itself.
When working with on projects with external clients, you might also benefit from Sharepoint capabilities that are often bundled with hosted exchange. SharePoint combines a centralized document repository with collaboration, project tracking, and content management tools. Using SharePoint, you can easily and efficiently manage projects and enhance the flow of communication in your business.
Online Printing for Your Small Business
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Even today in our virtual world of telecommuting, Skype, and home offices, freelancers still have to get professional materials printed on occasion. As an independent web publisher, I have to admit that most of my working relationships are virtual, but I still find value (and contracts) in local networking and industry events. Handing out business cards and logo-laden freebies is a tried-and-true method for leaving good impressions in face-to-face situations.
Online printing services like PSPrint.com are great for saving time and money, while maintaining quality. Their digital printing methods allow you to reduce both cost and waste with small-quantity orders. Also, those methods don’t involve as many steps as other printing processes or technologies, so less time is needed in producing your prints and the turnaround time is quicker.
Sure, you can say that many digital printers are using similar (if not the same) printing technologies. But the reason I chose PSPrint specifically, is actually the same reason why many freelancers can have lasting success. It’s due to their reputation for offering excellent and attentive customer service. In a world of comparable technologies, what better differentiator for success can a company have than to truly pay close attention to their customers’ needs?
Abstract brush pack vol. 10
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My tenth brush pack.
You can use them in both commercial and personal work. The only thing I ask is that you credit me & link back to the piece you used the brushes on – I want to see what you creative people can do with them.
This pack contains 5 big brushes (four 2500px and one 2029px). Created in CS4.
More brush packs are coming.
Light Effect Brushes + Textures Vol 1
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Today we’re releasing a new resource pack: 10 light effect textures + 10 light effect PS brushes. They are perfect if you want to give vividness to your images. They have been created simply using a match and my old camera.
The set is free for both personal and commercial use. Attribution is not required. Distribution is prohibited without written permission.
