Warning: web geekery ahead. This morning I was running through my RSS feeds when I came across a post entitled, "Firebug 1.0 – Web developer tool of the year?" Now, I have a lot of respect for Roger Johansson. Still, I thought, Firebug? Seriously? A JavaScript debugger is … [Read more...] about Firebug
Web Design
Places and faces of Turkey
While I was gallivanting around the country, my mom was patiently posting the photos from her recent trip to Turkey. In fact, I noticed that she had gotten started while I was in Rochester, and I was able to use her blog in my WordPress presentation: "So, how easy is it to set up … [Read more...] about Places and faces of Turkey
Where’s Steph?
I'm in Rochester, NY for the HighEdWebDev conference…. which is now over! I've been so busy since I got here that I haven't had time to post. (That, and the wireless has been pretty flaky.) This year I was on the programming committee, so I was in charge (with my co-chair) … [Read more...] about Where’s Steph?
Assorted notes
I am very sad that I learned of woxy.com only because someone recently mentioned its imminent demise. It's a lovely station. I'm busy this weekend putting together the new design for the business site. I wasn't happy with the first one, and (if all goes well) the domain without … [Read more...] about Assorted notes
Paged Media: web design for authors
The web design for authors posts I've been doing have evolved into an actual business. Paged Media is a web design company devoted to authors. You know me; the designs will be standards-compliant, CSS-based, accessible, and search engine friendly no matter what. We're also … [Read more...] about Paged Media: web design for authors
Training. Done. Thud.
What's been stressing me at work for the last couple of weeks is that I had to teach Dreamweaver to about 20 people. About half of them were accustomed to using FrontPage, and the other half had never worked with web stuff at all. There were maybe 3 who were at all familiar with … [Read more...] about Training. Done. Thud.
Hi. Your Google Analytics code goes at the BOTTOM of your page. Thanks.
Hi, web. It's me, the girl waiting on on a response from google.com before your pages will load. I know it's not mentioned when you get the Analytics code; the silly people have buried this way down on a support page, but look: you put the code at the bottom of the page, below … [Read more...] about Hi. Your Google Analytics code goes at the BOTTOM of your page. Thanks.
Professional self-pity
(But is that self-pity for one's profession, or better-than-amateur self-pity…?) The Designers Inhouse mailing list has a great home page with quotes from members about what it's like to be us. On Friday there was a call for new quotes, and I was bored avoiding work… … [Read more...] about Professional self-pity
Fragments from the last 24 hours or so
When one's right arm goes numb from the elbow down, it's time to drop the mouse and back away slowly. After several months of being useless, Half Price finally coughed up several books on my research list. All at once, naturally. At least I got a free tote bag for spending more … [Read more...] about Fragments from the last 24 hours or so
Books, bookmarks, and occupational minutia
I'm waiting for a vendor to call me back, so I have a few minutes in which to regale you with the scintillating minutia of my day. I finished Throne of Jade at lunch. I did not love it quite as much as His Majesty's Dragon, but it's taking the series in a direction I cannot wait … [Read more...] about Books, bookmarks, and occupational minutia
