How to use Gimp for Creating Logos

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If you’re interested in creating logos using Gimp, let me first introduce you to this program. Gimp is a free image editing software that runs on almost any computer and operating system. This software can be used to retouch photos. It can be used to crop, re-size or optimize images for use on the web. Best of all it can be used to create custom text or graphic art.

I’ve used it for a number of edits on my own and client projects and find it very effective in providing the features now considered standard for Graphic Software. If you don’t want to pay an outside person or company to do your logo, you will find this software very useful for creating professional looking artwork.

What kind of logo can I create

In this guide I will show you how to create simple text logos using Gimp. You’ll learn how to Read more »

Web Dev Toolbar Review

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One of the most powerful utilities I use to build websites is the Web Dev Toolbar from FireFox. This tool packs a number of useful features I just can’t live without. They have been extremely effective in reducing my development time, labor and headaches.

I’ll discuss some features with the intention of helping someone else in their development work. If you’re not sure weather to get this plugin or not,  then let me first give you some reasons why it should be in your arsenal. For one it’s completely free. It’s very light weight and non obtrusive. There’s really is no reason to not get this toolbar if you write HTML and CSS code.

When you write or edit website code, often you will want to Read more »

HTML Tuneup Tips to Improve Search Visibility

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Sometimes we’re in such a rush to publish a website, we neglect common issues that may hurt search visibility. An HTML tuneup can help correct these problems and may give a much needed boost to the website’s traffic.

Even if a site is established and generating income, there may be money left on the table if these issues are not addressed. If you want to maximize performance, and do it in an area that you control, a website tuneup will surely help.

Commonly ignored HTML issues

There are many issues that need addressing with the HTML code of a website. Here is a short list:

  • Meta Tag usage
  • Navigation placement
  • Headings and Paragraph tag usage
  • Sitemap usage
  • Sidebar and Footer placement

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HTML5 Audio Tag Tutorial

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HTML5 Audio Tag

HTML5 is here and so is the long awaited Audio Tag. They said it would take  a decade or more, but it’s quickly being adopted by popular browsers like Firefox, Chrome and Safari.

Although it’s not a W3C recommendation yet (at the time of this writing), there is enough support to start experimenting and developing websites and applications with the new elements. I’ll cover the HTML5 Audio Tag specifically in this article.

The plain Audio Tag looks like this: Read more »

How to Track Views on Craigs List Ads

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I’ve made thousands of dollars from leads generated by Craig’s List Ads. At first I didn’t care how much views my ads received. I only cared about who called me or click on my website’s link because I can easily monitor that.

With a bad economy, it became harder to generate the same amount of leads. My income basically took a hit.

This is the point where conversion optimization becomes important. I knew the leads were still coming from classified ads. But I needed a way to Read more »

My Freelance Experience in the Big City

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My big city is New York City. I’ve lived and worked here for the past 17 years. One thing I must throw out about city life is it’s very gritty.

There is on the other hand a method to the city life madness. Outsiders might find it overwhelming. But once you’ve established a footing, it seems we’re able to soar to new heights never before realized when living in a small town.

The pace is fast for sure. But the City also provides inspiration simply from observing it’s people. Some are the uber successful, while others are top of their field talents.

It makes me want to Read more »

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