‘Reviews’ archive
Reviews: Noded and Support Details
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Posted in Boagworld Bites, Reviews on the 25-02-2010 | 5 Comments
This week we have two reviews for the price of one. First we review the freelancing book ‘Noded’ and then take a look at a useful web application called ‘Support Details’.
Reach a point of zen in your code
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Posted in Boagworld Bites, Reviews on the 21-01-2010 | 17 Comments
Zen Coding is set of plugins for various text editors that enable you to code much faster than you normally do.
Review: CSS Mastery 2nd Edition
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Posted in Boagworld Bites, Reviews on the 20-01-2010 | 5 Comments
Hi, my name is Yaili and I’ll be reviewing the Second Edition of CSS Mastery, by Andy Budd.
Great Free Software for Web Designers
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Posted in Reviews on the 18-01-2010 | 34 Comments
Ask anyone who has just upgraded the software on their Mac to the latest version, or even splashed out on the latest Creative Suite and they will say the same thing: Software is EXPENSIVE.
Super charge your browsing
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Posted in Reviews on the 17-01-2010 | 15 Comments
As web designers and website owners we spend a lot of time working within the web. Discover how you can streamline your browsing experience with launchbar and quix.
Vimeo: Lessons in customer care and community
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Posted in Reviews on the 22-12-2009 | 10 Comments
In my post I shared my negative experiences with Vimeo. In this video I look at the lessons we can all learn about handling customers and engaging with communities.
Why you will regret using Vimeo.
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Posted in Reviews on the 21-12-2009 | 91 Comments
You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I’m telling you why… vimeo will ban you.
10 secrets to staying informed about web design
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Posted in Reviews on the 15-10-2009 | 14 Comments
Keeping up in the world of web design is tough. Things move fast and its hard to stay informed. In this post I share 10 ways that RSS can come to the rescue.
Top design tip for designing in the browser
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Posted in Reviews on the 06-10-2009 | 9 Comments
There is an increasing movement to put aside photoshop or fireworks and design directly in the browser. However, this can be difficult without the benefits of a strong grid system. This tip will help.
ForeUI: Create Skinnable & Interactive Prototype
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Posted in Reviews on the 01-09-2009 | No Comments
Review: Woopra
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Posted in Reviews on the 08-05-2008 | 10 Comments
When it comes to website statistics Google Analytics dominates most of our thinking. However, there are some impressive alternatives. One I would like to introduce to you is Woopra.
A better information architecture tool
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Posted in Reviews on the 30-11-2007 | 20 Comments
I have never managed to find a tool I like for creating site hierarchies and getting them signed off. However, recently I found something that is definitely getting there.
Ecommerce quick order
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Posted in Reviews on the 23-10-2007 | 6 Comments
A get a steady trickle of emails asking about the application of ‘web 2.0.’ How do the cool things we see on the trendy new generation of sites apply to the everyday web projects we are involved with?
Getting things done… in web design
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Posted in Reviews, Web strategy on the 09-05-2007 | 3 Comments
I have just finished reading “Getting Things Done” by David Allen. Not only has it seriously helped me to get control of my workload but its also made me rethink how I approach web design projects.
Books and Tears of Joy
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Posted in Reviews on the 24-08-2006 | 13 Comments
First, let me apologise for the lack of posts recently. I am having real trouble striking the balance between boagworld and proper work! However, I do have a couple of good books for you to check out and a post on the IE blog that almost brought tears to my eyes.
Blatant copying
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Posted in Reviews on the 20-07-2006 | 18 Comments
Shhh… Don’t tell them that we are watching. Let’s see how long it takes them to notice that we know they have ripped us off.
Silver surfers need to eat
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Posted in Reviews on the 28-06-2006 | 21 Comments
I don’t normally sound the fanfare when Headscape launches a new site. In my experience it opens me up to more criticism than I enjoy! However I think for once I will make an exception.
atMedia: Real world application
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Posted in Reviews on the 16-06-2006 | 1 Comment
Yesterday I posted my thoughts on each session as I went along. Although this might have been useful to some of you it was more of a personal reference than anything else. Today I have decided not to post on each individual session but rather sum up the overall lessons to be learnt from this year’s show.
atMedia Keynote: Eric Meyer
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Posted in Reviews on the 15-06-2006 | 5 Comments
Keynotes are never my favourite part of a conference as, by their nature, they only ever provide the broadest of overviews. However, today’s presentation by Eric Meyer touched on an issue particularly close to my heart.
