Liz - Articles

Make WordPress Obey: List Posts on Static Pages
WordPress is a great tool with ton of community support. But sometimes, when you just can’t make it do your bidding, nobody has written a plugin to do what you want, and Google reveals no acceptable hacks, you just have to fire up Notepad and summon your inner PHP hacker. Coaxing WordPress into displaying certain posts on a static page is just one of those times. Read
By: Liz | 13/10/2009 | Blogging

RSS Revolution: Are you up to date?
In a rapidly changing world of technical jargon, many terms are popping up in everyday conversations and the non-technical professional might be overwhelmed. Podcast, blog, IM, domain, URL… the lingo can make your head spin. However, one such term, RSS, has frequently been showing up everywhere and seeping into the world of Online Marketing as well. Read
By: Liz | 13/10/2009 | RSS

Self Assessment: How Effective is Your Web Site?
It is sometimes difficult to determine which attributes of a Web site are helpful and which ones are turning prospects away. There are many factors to consider when designing an effective Web site, but what do you do when you already have a Web site in place? There are several options available, many in fact, that are inexpensive to implement and provide ample ROI. Read
By: Liz | 13/10/2009 | Internet Marketing

Inside Magento: Open-Source eCommerce
In under a year’s time, Magento, an open-source eCommerce platform, has become the top-searched eCommerce system online, overtaking popular platforms such as osCommerce and Zen Cart. Not only has Magento impressed business owners, but developers are singing its praises as well. But what’s so great about Magento, and how did it push aside its competitors so quickly? Read
By: Liz | 22/09/2009 | Online Business

How to Easily Update Your Own Site
Good content management software can not only make your life easier, but it can save you time, money, and above all save you from the headache of manually updating your site or outsourcing changes. Here are seven ways it can benefit your business, no matter what level of technical knowledge you possess. Read
By: Liz | 22/09/2009 | Information Technology

Designing for the Non-Designer: Part III Designing with Type
This post is for those who get thrown into graphic design without any formal knowledge of what makes a good design, or, what causes unforgettable disasters. Once able to recognize the basics of designing principles you will be more in control of your work and marketing materials. This can range from printed articles to website design. This three-part series will help you understand basic design principles, tips and tricks, typography, and how each can help you. Read
By: Liz | 22/09/2009 | Graphic Design