This week
Efficient Video Delivery Over The Internet
In: Articles
While the days of low-quality stop animation may be a thing of the past, there is no denying that high quality video streaming is alive and well on the web today. Major media outlets stream significant amounts of their programming, amateurs are in on the game, and many users will simply expect video from certain content providers. This week, Lei Zhu brings us up to speed on the different methods that can be employed to get Flash video on to a site. Read more
Published on May 13, 2008
Whether you have a corporate, social networking, or video streaming site, video instantly captures your visitor’s attention and describes your product and services quickly and effectively.
— Lei Zhu. Read more
Previous weeks
Improve Your Page Performance With Lazy Loading
In: Articles
Today’s web applications can necessitate a huge weight of both JavaScript and CSS —but in many application designs huge sections can be delayed, speeding up the total page response time to the user. Jakob Heuser shows us how to create a lazy loading utility, and start cutting down on your load times. Read more
Published on May 6, 2008
User Interface Implementations of Faceted Browsing
In: Articles
Faceted browsing is a powerful navigation tool for content dense sites—but not all browsing is alike. Mike Padilla explains the importance of remembering the users’ needs when creating this alternative to search to avoid pushing your audience down a path you didn’t intend. Read more
Published on April 29, 2008
Introduction to Django: Helping Perfectionists With Deadlines
In: Articles
It seems like only yesterday that Rails was being trumpeted as the Next Big Thing™. But, no sooner had you wrapped your head around that framework, along comes another one. Django is gathering substantial support within the web development world, but can appear quite intimidating to beginners. Dan Ellis presents an introduction to the flexible framework for web perfectionists. Read more
Published on April 22, 2008
Web Design 101: Photoshop
In: Columns > Web Design 101
While it may be second nature to some, there is no denying that Photoshop has a fierce learning curve. If you’re a coder taking your first tentative steps into the world of design, or you’re a designer looking to switch to a more professional application, Anton Peck has some words of wisdom on getting started with the perennial web design favorite. Read more
Published on April 15, 2008
Presenting: Preparation, Process, and Pizzazz
In: Articles
It might seem like a good idea when you’re sat in the audience, but once you land your first speaking gig at a web conference it can seem a daunting concept. Why would anyone want to listen to what you have to say—and do you actually have anything worth saying in the first place! Branding expert Lea Alcantara shares what she has learned about putting together the perfect presentation. Read more
Published on April 9, 2008
The Web Beyond the Desktop
In: Articles
When you think of the people who use your website, where do they use it? At work or a home office? What about a mobile phone? What about even more diverse devices like Amazon's Kindle or the Nintendo Wii? Dave Shea asks us to reconsider how and where people use our websites, and how best to tackle the demands of building sites for a wide array of devices. Read more
Published on April 1, 2008
10 Tips For Your First Email Campaign
In: Articles
While it may seem like the natural partner to web development, the art of email marketing comes with a whole new set of important steps to take if you want that newsletter to pay dividends. Ben Chestnut lays down ten top tips for anyone wondering how best to approach that tricky first campaign. Read more
Published on March 25, 2008
