Thanks to Luke Wroblewski for his review on Multi-Device Layout Patterns for highlighting some great thinking in the Responsive Design space. The “Mostly Fluid” design, the first one Luke reviews, is what I used for the SugarBang Band website; try…
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Mobile websites will replace mobile apps, according to Jakob Nielsen’s blog post today, but it’s not clear exactly when this will happen. Summary: Mobile apps currently have better usability than mobile sites, but forthcoming changes will eventually make a mobile…
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Xero aquires WorkFlowMax and more funding from investors Wellington, New Zealand-based Xero has just acquired Auckland-based WorkFlowMax. This is an amazing development, but not unexpected. I see this acquisition as a sign New Zealand is starting to join forces, breaking…
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I was inspired this morning by @alanparry asking about how to install WordPress plugins. In searching WordPress.tv I found this talk from WordCamp Orange County 2010 where some great plugins for your site are discussed. Check out the video, list,…
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I started Dirt and Rust back up at the end of July 2011 and it’s been an amazing learning experience. The key factor I’ve found that is going to make my business grow is speed, how fast can I get…
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If you’re looking into tracking your user data on your website in realtime, look no further than GoSquared. Google launched Realtime back in September, and while it’s part of Analytics it’s fairly limited in features and data. GoSquared gives you…
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The new website launched last night to little fanfare, but I’m really excited. Goodbye old free template, hello bespoke Dirt and Rust design! This redesign is more than just a change, it’s a sign of where my business is headed.…
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Justine, owner of Your Virtual Assistant came to me and said her primary goal was to get more leads from her website. Her customers don’t know all the services she provides. Her existing website hadn’t been refreshed in several years…
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The BizDojo is located in the Ironbank building on K-road; it’s a beautiful rusted space (I’m quite partial to it for obvious reasons because my biz name is Dirt and Rust) Business is changing rapidly from the old brick-and-mortar solid…
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3 Plugins to help kill your WordPress comment spam
You run a WordPress blog, your digital marketing is going well and people are starting to find you, but, so are the wrong ones – the spammers. Fear not, there are four things you can do immediately to stem the…Read more ›
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