Your website is not just a bunch of files
Most websites aren’t made up of a collection of static HTML pages, but run on a content management system which relies on a database. The database is an integral part of the site, which cannot function without it.
Tracking Events with Google Analytics
Going beyond pageview tracking with Google Analytics’ event tracking has many potential applications.
Your website is your company's online face
Your website should have the same feel and personality as your business in general. It shouldn’t be viewed as a separate entity.
Calls to action throughout your website
Paul Boag is always talking about “calls to action”. It kind of sounds like goofy marketing speak at best, or at worst some way to manipulate users. But calls to action can be beneficial to both users and your bottom line, as he explained in a recent podcast.
How to apply visual changes with Textile
In a pinch, Textile shorthand markup can be used to changed alignment, padding, or colors in your text.
Thank you, Dropbox
Dropbox is my most favorite web application. It certainly came in handy when my iMac died yesterday.
Different connections to Facebook
There are many ways to connect your website with Facebook. This post describes three of them, including the new(ish) Like buttons.


Separating the cream from the cruft.