Futureproof your website

/Culture/ Futureproof your website

03/08/2010 | Filed under Discover > Culture

How do you keep your website up to date and relevant, without having to constantly overhaul the design, content and code? Craig Grannell quizzes industry talent about the best ways to ensure your website doesn’t expire through neglect

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What’s the web doing to our <head>?

/Culture/ What’s the web doing to our <head>?

16/06/2010 | Filed under Discover > Culture

The web is a source of data and distraction – but what’s it doing to our minds? Gary Marshall asks whether browsing is bad for your brain

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Create the perfect viral campaign

/Culture/ Create the perfect viral campaign

10/06/2010 | Filed under Discover > Culture

With the right idea and a little planning, you can own the web. Matt Smith of The Viral Factory reveals all

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Master user experience design

/Culture/ Master user experience design

03/06/2010 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Craig Grannell talks to UX experts to demystify the process behind web design and development’s fastest-growing and potentially most important industry

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Design the perfect icon

/Culture/ Design the perfect icon

27/05/2010 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Used intelligently, they’re a great way to declutter your page, speed up navigation and increase sales. Jon Hicks explains the process of designing an interactive web icon from start to finish

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Boost your SEO through social media

/Culture/ Boost your SEO through social media

18/05/2010 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Adam Stafford, managing director at search agency Fresh Egg, reveals how they make the most of socially-powered SEO

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HTML5 today!

/Culture/ HTML5 today!

12/05/2010 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Remy Sharp talks about what’s coming with HTML5, what happened to XHTML2, how XHTML is not dead and why HTML5 is here today, and not 2022 (phew!)

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The future of web apps

/Culture/ The future of web apps

07/05/2010 | Filed under Discover > Culture

The next big apps will spring from small developers, not big brands, says Ryan Carson

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Boost your Google rank today!

/Culture/ Boost your Google rank today!

20/04/2010 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Ensure your site is search engine-friendly and you’ll rocket to the top of Google. Margaret Manning, CEO of Reading Room, outlines the fundamentals of SEO and how to apply them in the real world, including a look at the latest trends and emerging search technologies

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Take online payments today!

/Culture/ Take online payments today!

16/03/2010 | Filed under Discover > Culture

More and more services are offering quick, easy and cheap ways of collecting money via your site. Martin Gill, director of HomeMade Digital, reveals who you can trust with your cash

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How to create your best layouts

/Culture/ How to create your best layouts

15/03/2010 | Filed under Discover > Culture

When approaching a fresh site design, what’s the best way to tackle layout and ensure a guaranteed win? Elliot Jay Stocks shares his top layout tips

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The pros and cons of Twitter marketing

/Culture/ The pros and cons of Twitter marketing

09/03/2010 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Twitter offers a cheap, quick way of spreading your marketing message. But it can just as easily cause your brand some major damage, reveals Paul Douglas

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Why Google isn’t evil

/Culture/ Why Google isn’t evil

23/02/2010 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Geoffrey Cain reveals how Google.org, the philanthropic wing of the search giant, is using its algorithms to save the world

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Become a one man web agency

/Culture/ Become a one man web agency

22/02/2010 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Web design can be a complex affair, and when you’re doing it all by yourself, working with big clients and running your own business, what’s the best way to approach a project and stay on top? Elliot Jay Stocks looks at the life of the independent designer

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Blogging from the bush

/Culture/ Blogging from the bush

10/02/2010 | Filed under Discover > Culture

In rural Zambia, the internet is more accessible than clean water. Adam Oxford joined a UK charity using that fact to get its message across

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Build faster websites

/Culture/ Build faster websites

05/02/2010 | Filed under Discover > Culture

In an age of short attention spans, speed is the name of the online game. Craig Grannell looks at how you can make your sites faster and more efficient – making them easier to use and more attractive to visitors

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What the Apple iPad means for web designers

/Culture/ What the Apple iPad means for web designers

28/01/2010 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Craig Grannell reveals five things you need to know about Apple’s device when creating your next online masterpiece

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Power up your sites with APIs

/Culture/ Power up your sites with APIs

25/01/2010 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Craig Grannell investigates the increasing prevalence of APIs, and how you can use the technology to create richer and more creative websites

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Pro video tips for web designers

/Culture/ Pro video tips for web designers

21/01/2010 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Online video is rapidly taking over the web. Craig Grannell talks to leading designers and developers to find out how to make best use of it on your site

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The nanopayment plan

/Culture/ The nanopayment plan

20/01/2010 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Can microtransactions help developers to profit from social networks? Tom May reports

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Make cloud computing work for you

/Culture/ Make cloud computing work for you

12/01/2010 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Forget blue-sky thinking: where it’s really at is in the cloud, says Tim Carr of 3ev

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Exploding the myths of web design

/Culture/ Exploding the myths of web design

09/12/2009 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Everyone knows it, so it must be true, right? Wrong! Craig Grannell talks to industry figures to uncover some major misconceptions in web design and development

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Breathe new life into your websites

/Culture/ Breathe new life into your websites

24/11/2009 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Make some noise online by giving your sites a well-considered refresh. Craig Grannell finds out how to clear away the cobwebs

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Making the perfect pitch

/Culture/ Making the perfect pitch

12/11/2009 | Filed under Discover > Culture

There’s never been a better time to refine your approach to winning new clients. Richard Rutter, co-founder of Clearleft, examines the pitch process from start to finish and reveals how you can beat rivals and win every contract

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Boost your career with social media

/Culture/ Boost your career with social media

04/11/2009 | Filed under Discover > Culture

If you want to get ahead in web design and development, you need to make intelligent use of the emerging social networks, says Suw Charman-Anderson

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Discover London Digital Week!

/Culture/ Discover London Digital Week!

14/09/2009 | Filed under Discover > Culture

We catch up with organiser Rob Corradi to find out more about the inaugural London Digital Week event, which starts on 21 September

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Going global

/Culture/ Going global

04/09/2009 | Filed under Discover > Culture

You won’t get an international audience just by being online. Craig Grannell explains how to make your site appeal to a variety of national cultures without diluting your brand

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Meet the Cloggers

/Culture/ Meet the Cloggers

03/09/2009 | Filed under Discover > Culture

One of the world’s poorest countries is leapfrogging its way to the latest internet technology, and a group of young, motivated bloggers are spearheading the revolution. Geoffrey Cain reports

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The world’s top 20 web designers

/Culture/ The world’s top 20 web designers

28/08/2009 | Filed under Discover > Culture

What makes a world-class designer? It’s a simple question and yet once we started compiling this list we realised it’s not at all simple to answer. Is it about pushing boundaries or holding fast to traditional principles? Should the body of work be judged on aesthetics or usability? Is fame or notoriety important, or just a distraction? Ultimately, we’ve tried to balance all these considerations and more, and picked 20 figures who we all feel act as a beacon of inspiration to web builders everywhere. We hope you agree…

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Attract visitors to your site

/Culture/ Attract visitors to your site

07/08/2009 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Dan Mall reveals how to get people to come to your website, get them to stay and keep them coming back for more

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Flash on the Xbox

/Culture/ Flash on the Xbox

27/07/2009 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Paul Wyatt suggests a new arena in which to market your Flash skills

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Plan the perfect site

/Culture/ Plan the perfect site

10/06/2009 | Filed under Discover > Culture

We all want to hit the ground running when we start a new project, but a little forethought can reap huge dividends in the long run. Craig Grannell talks to experienced web developers about how an intelligent approach to planning can help save time, money and your sanity

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The ultimate ways to test your site

/Culture/ The ultimate ways to test your site

14/05/2009 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Improve your sites by testing them with the people who really matter: your users. Clearleft’s user experience designer Cennydd Bowles explains how to conduct ‘guerrilla testing’, the quick and easy way to get your site on track

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Blogging from the edge

/Culture/ Blogging from the edge

15/04/2009 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Whether you’re living in a warzone or cycling across continents, getting your experiences online can be a huge challenge, discovers Paul Douglas, as he meets some of the world’s most extreme bloggers

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Google’s guide to Analytics

/Culture/ Google’s guide to Analytics

18/03/2009 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Brett Crosby provides the inside track on how you can use Google Analytics to drive targeted traffic to your website, understand your visitors’ wants and needs, and make informed design improvements

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Smarter and faster web design

/Culture/ Smarter and faster web design

09/03/2009 | Filed under Discover > Culture

You don’t need to work harder, or for longer hours, to get better results. You just need to work smarter! Craig Grannell reveals a range of tips and tricks to boost your productivity

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Calling time on IE6

/Culture/ Calling time on IE6

23/02/2009 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Craig Grannell asks designers and developers if it’s finally time to take IE6 behind the shed and shoot it

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Beat the creative block

/Culture/ Beat the creative block

18/02/2009 | Filed under Discover > Culture

A blank sheet of paper can incite creative paralysis. So how do you bust out and gain control? Eric Karjaluoto, of strategic interactive agency smashLAB, shares his thoughts

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Thwart the design thieves

/Culture/ Thwart the design thieves

12/02/2009 | Filed under Discover > Culture

You’ve spent time and effort creating a beautiful site, only to find it’s been ripped off by a rival. Is there anything you can do? Elliot Jay Stocks canvasses the industry’s top designers for their ideas

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Create the perfect newsletter

/Culture/ Create the perfect newsletter

13/01/2009 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Unloved, badly presented and wallowing in the nearest spam folder, the email newsletter is too often the poor relation of online marketing. But it doesn’t have to be that way, says Paul Wyatt

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Keep your Web 2.0 community happy

/Culture/ Keep your Web 2.0 community happy

30/12/2008 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Running a web community can be fun and rewarding, but you’re always reliant on the good faith of your members. So what happens when rogue elements threaten to disrupt, even destroy, the foundations of your virtual society? Derek Powazek has some suggestions

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The legal guide for designers

/Culture/ The legal guide for designers

15/12/2008 | Filed under Discover > Culture

When you create a website, you’re navigating a legal minefield. Specialist technology lawyer Philip Thompson, of White & Black, outlines the most common pitfalls and how to avoid them

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What’s the deal with Wikipedia?

/Culture/ What’s the deal with Wikipedia?

05/12/2008 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Wikipedia holds 9.25 million articles, written in over 250 languages – and it’s absolutely free to use. But will the pieces of the jigsaw puzzle still fit together if the site accepts advertising, or will it compromise everything Wikipedia stands for? Ian Harris reports

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Choose the best free CMS

/Culture/ Choose the best free CMS

03/12/2008 | Filed under Discover > Culture

The Content Management System (CMS) has changed the way we manage our websites, but how do you choose the right one for your needs? Andrew Skinner has the lowdown

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Master site navigation

/Culture/ Master site navigation

24/11/2008 | Filed under Discover > Culture

From humble hypertext links to site-wide search boxes to visually stunning, interactive animated systems, online navigation has never been more varied. Craig Grannell investigates the best and worst out there and quizzes industry voices about best practice

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The top 10 design mistakes

/Culture/ The top 10 design mistakes

24/10/2008 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Bad design is all over the web like a rotten smell. Craig Grannell counts down the ten biggest online design crimes, and looks at how to avoid them – with a little help from expert industry opinion

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Designing with grids

/Culture/ Designing with grids

04/08/2008 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Do grids force rigid designs or unlock hidden creativity? Should designers take advantage of frameworks or build their grids from scratch? Craig Grannell asks the experts for their opinions

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The best Flash sites ever

/Culture/ The best Flash sites ever

07/07/2008 | Filed under Discover > Culture

When the first version of Flash was launched in 1996, little did we know how it would revolutionise website design over the ensuing decade. The FWA’s Rob Ford counts down the Top 20 Flash sites of all time

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Can you trust Web 2.0?

/Culture/ Can you trust Web 2.0?

23/04/2008 | Filed under Discover > Culture

If Web 2.0 is typically epitomised by rounded corners and bright colours, think again. Ian Harris uncovers a web of user-generated intrigue and community-driven sleight of hand

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.net Awards winners!

/Culture/ .net Awards winners!

09/01/2008 | Filed under Discover > Culture

The 10th annual .net awards are upon us. Who’s won, who’s lost, who’s the hottest property on the internet? Jason Walsh reveals the names behind the net

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Masterclass: the perfect podcast

/Culture/ Masterclass: the perfect podcast

14/11/2007 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Podcasting: everybody’s doing it, but not everybody’s doing it well. Gary Marshall discovers how to make the perfect podcast, and how to make the world pay attention

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Build an eBay empire

/Culture/ Build an eBay empire

28/09/2007 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Whether you’re a seasoned trader or a self-starter eager to improve your earnings on the side, sharpening your selling skills can pay handsomely. eBay PowerSeller Mark Buckingham leads the way

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Development 2.0: can the web save the world?

/Culture/ Development 2.0: can the web save the world?

13/06/2007 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Children in Third World countries are about to experience wireless networking for the first time, courtesy of the One Laptop Per Child initiative. Scott Carney speaks to the men behind the project, and explores some of its benefits and pitfalls

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Master Google AdWords

/Culture/ Master Google AdWords

14/05/2007 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Google AdWords is a phenomenon that’s transformed internet marketing. Advertisers allocate vast sums to it, yet many are daunted by rising keyword costs and click fraud. Does it lead to an advertising goldmine or is it more fool’s gold? Mark Buckingham investigates

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The top 50 Firefox extensions

/Culture/ The top 50 Firefox extensions

09/03/2007 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Firefox is fantastic, but with the right add-ons you can make it bigger, better and faster and more flexible. Gary Marshall shares his list of the 50 esential Firefox extensions

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The top 40 tech podcasts

/Culture/ The top 40 tech podcasts

19/02/2007 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Are you still travelling the world without an MP3 player? Are you mad? From the practical to the profane, the professional to the puerile, Gary Marshall reveals his top 40 geek-friendly podcasts, guaranteed to improve your in-fl ight entertainment.

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Blogging against the machine

/Culture/ Blogging against the machine

18/01/2007 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Despite championing free speech for the benefit of foreign investors, the Malaysian government’s track record is, in reality, an embarrassing dossier of censorship and intimidation. Scott Carney uncovers a trail of online oppression

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The MySpace economy

/Culture/ The MySpace economy

21/12/2006 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Is the global phenomenon that is MySpace simply a smoke-filled common room for millions of teenagers, or a revenue machine that generates millions of bucks for corporate giants? Ian Harris reveals the truth behind the MySpace economy

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Banish stress forever with lifehacking

/Culture/ Banish stress forever with lifehacking

30/11/2006 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Being in a job that grinds you down is bad enough. But if organising the constant stream of information means you’re drowning in data and seriously stressed at your desk, lifehacking can genuinely help. Gary Marshall examines the theories and explains what it’s all about.

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The business of podcasting

/Culture/ The business of podcasting

21/11/2006 | Filed under Discover > Culture

We catch up with some of the web’s favourite podcasters to see if the results have lived up to the hype, and what to expect tomorrow

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India's tech trash heap

/Culture/ India's tech trash heap

03/11/2006 | Filed under Discover > Culture

The e-waste scandal. For most people concerns about the safe disposal of computer equipment end at the local dump. Scott Carney reveals the true cost of cutting-edge technology as he examines the shady business of e-waste export.

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Fight the good fight

/Culture/ Fight the good fight

28/09/2006 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Tired of being pelted with spam emails, Mike Williams decided to expose the scammers and make them stop. Read this account of one man’s mission to make a difference to the rising tide of spam.

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The real Web 2.0

/Culture/ The real Web 2.0

29/08/2006 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Think you are so over web 2.0? Well the websites making serious money sure as heck aren’t. But are we forgetting the people who are really powering the social web? Dan Oliver finds out…

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By invitation only

/Culture/ By invitation only

04/07/2006 | Filed under Discover > Culture

If you could rid the web of spammers, scammers, annoying teens, pointless bloggers and general net riff-raff, wouldn’t it be a great place? From file sharers to fashionistas, a growing number of web users are doing just that. Gary Marshall investigates the invite-only internet

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Del.icio.us: 15 tasty tweaks

/Culture/ Del.icio.us: 15 tasty tweaks

04/07/2006 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Del.icio.us is great, but with some tips, tweaks and plug-ins you can make it even tastier. As Gary Marshall discovers, bookmarks are just the beginning...

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Pills, Thrills and Bellyaches

/Culture/ Pills, Thrills and Bellyaches

04/07/2006 | Filed under Discover > Culture

Health sites might be heaven for hypochondriacs, but online advice and mail-order medicines can be bad, mad or downright dangerous. Gary Marshall examines the facts...

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