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The pros and cons of Twitter marketing

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:02:00 GMT

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

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:02:00 GMT

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

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:47:00 GMT

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

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:09:00 GMT

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

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:15:00 GMT

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

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:40:00 GMT

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

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:10:00 GMT

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

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:13:00 GMT

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

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:59:00 GMT

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

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Make cloud computing work for you

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:52:00 GMT

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

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:00:00 GMT

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

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:12:00 GMT

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

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:36:00 GMT

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

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:51:00 GMT

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!

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:10:00 GMT

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

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:34:00 GMT

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

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:26:00 GMT

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

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:04:00 GMT

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

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:35:00 GMT

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

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:36:00 GMT

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

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Plan the perfect site

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:30:00 GMT

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

Thu, 14 May 2009 14:46:00 GMT

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

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:44:00 GMT

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

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:32:00 GMT

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

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:57:00 GMT

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

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:28:00 GMT

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

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:33:00 GMT

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

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:29:00 GMT

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

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:23:00 GMT

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

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:18:00 GMT

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?

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:06:00 GMT

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

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:56:00 GMT

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

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:58:00 GMT

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

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:53:00 GMT

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

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:34:00 GMT

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

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:30:00 GMT

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?

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:42:00 GMT

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!

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:19:00 GMT

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

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:59:00 GMT

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

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:34:00 GMT

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?

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:48:00 GMT

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

Mon, 14 May 2007 09:01:00 GMT

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

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 12:33:00 GMT

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

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 10:10:00 GMT

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

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 10:00:00 GMT

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

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 10:00:00 GMT

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

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 10:00:00 GMT

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

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 11:00:00 GMT

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

Fri, 03 Nov 2006 11:04:00 GMT

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

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 10:41:00 GMT

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

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 11:14:00 GMT

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

Mon, 03 Jul 2006 23:00:00 GMT

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

Mon, 03 Jul 2006 23:00:00 GMT

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

Mon, 03 Jul 2006 23:00:00 GMT

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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