I love quirky job titles! Alan's just posted on his business blog that they're looking for: a team of freelance pixel wranglers and code poets for a number of upcoming projects over the next few months. Full details on the Pinstripe blog (SpoiltChild Design) … [Read more...] about Pixel Wrangler? Code Poet?
Web Design
OPML Icon
I wasn't aware that an icon for OPML exists, but it does. There's an interesting post over at Thomas McMahon's blog which discusses the current version of the icon and possible trademark issues it may face. In case you're wondering what the icon looks like here are a couple for you: You can download a variety of different sizes and formats (I opted for PNG) on the official … [Read more...] about OPML Icon
Adsense and Screen Readers
Up until earlier today I was using an interesting plugin called Adsense Injection which randomly displays different sized ad units on your posts (in random positions). While readers may find the adsense placement annoying I was amazed at how screen readers dealt with them, or more accurately, didn't. Darragh went to the trouble of posting what his screen reader gave him while … [Read more...] about Adsense and Screen Readers
Alternative to The Gimp on Windows?
I've been using the Gimp on both Windows and Linux for the last year, as I live in fear of the license police :) However I am increasingly frustrated with the Gimp and want an alternative. Something that is easy to use and has a UI that is actually user friendly. I like PhotoShop and Fireworks.... Any recommendations?? … [Read more...] about Alternative to The Gimp on Windows?
How NOT To Start A Web Design Business….
Spamming and lying plain and simple. Ripe claim to be "Ireland's Leading Web Design Company".... Ok. By what measure? Their >own website is a template Monster one. They haven't won any awards. Although they claim their site is XHTML 1.0 Transitional it isn't. If you're going to claim to be a leading web design company I'd have thought validating your site would be a good … [Read more...] about How NOT To Start A Web Design Business….