Loud Dog Links

September 30, 2008

• 3 Reasons Why Chrome Is Dying
  I don't want to see it go, but I have to confess, I've not used it regularly either.
  by: Matt DeClaire | tags: browsers, chrome
• Report and Case Study on CSRF
  CSRF = Cross Site Request Forgery. All server-side programmers should be aware and ready to handle this security problem.
  by: Matt DeClaire | tags: javascript, security, server-side
• Long-Tail Tactics for Local Search Optimization (ClickZ)
  Advanced local search techniques.
  by: Josh Orum | tags: localSearch, seo

September 29, 2008

• Ironic Sans presents: Ow, My Eyes!
  Awesome! Example of why white-on-black text is horrible.
  by: Josh Orum | tags: design, usability
• The Story of a Sign (YouTube via GrokDotCom)
  Copywriting makes all the difference.
  by: Josh Orum | tags: business, copywriting, onlineMarketing
• CSS Systems for writing maintainable CSS
  by: Matt DeClaire | tags: css

September 24, 2008

• Product Development IS Marketing, And Vice Versa (AMEX Open Forum)
  John Battelle says, "every single interaction the customer has with your business can and should be seen as marketing." Of course, it's also branding.
  by: Josh Orum | tags: business, marketing
• Mark Cuban Interview (TechCrunch)
  Mark Cuban is a smart guy and always an entertaining read. I remember speaking to him about a startup shortly before he sold Broadcast. Doh!
  by: Josh Orum | tags: business, inspiration
• 75 (Really) Useful JavaScript Techniques (Smashing Magazine)
  Of course it's important for web developers to understand how to use JavaScript correctly, but it's just as important for designers to be aware of its potential as well. It may be counter-intuitive, but understanding of technology doesn't limit designs, but expands them.
  by: Josh Orum | tags: javascript, patterns, webDesign

September 21, 2008

• Thinking bigger (Seth's Blog)
  Marketing pays for itself when we reconsider the question and turn the answer into something bigger than we ever expected. We need to remember to think bigger on behalf of every client.
  by: Josh Orum | tags: business, inspiration

September 18, 2008

• The Truth About Thread Count (Linenplace via Kottke)
  I've wondered about thread count and sheet quality for a long time. Finally, an authoritative (sounding) explanation.
  by: Josh Orum | tags: interesting

September 17, 2008

• Demystifying the "duplicate content penalty" (Official Google Webmaster Central Blog)
  Google on duplicate content.
  by: Josh Orum | tags: seo
• jParallax (webdev.stephband.info)
  Matt's favorite technique, built on jQuery. Oh boy!
  by: Josh Orum | tags: development, webDesign
• 20 Free Page Analysis Tools (DesignM.ag)
  A variety of tools - some will analyze one specific aspect of a page and others will give an overall grade to the page as a whole. Most of them will help you with your SEO efforts.
  by: Josh Orum | tags: seo, webDesign, webdevelopment
• 10 Smart Javascript Techniques to Improve Your UI (NETTUTS)
  Javascript can add a lot of special effects that can really improve the user's experience. Here are 10 simple and clever Javascript techniques that add an extra dose of usability to any webpage.
  by: Josh Orum | tags: development, javascript, usability, webDesign
• Zebra Striping: More Data for the Case (A List Apart)
  Do stripes really improve form legibility? Some studies shed light on the case.
  by: Josh Orum | tags: design, informationDesign, usability, webDesign
• Highlight form contexts using CSS only
  Interesting example uses input[type=text]:focus to highlight the element.
  by: Josh Orum | tags: css

September 16, 2008

• Schtock
  Cool images provided by an anonymous stock photography/imagery company employee.
  by: Martin Ferrini | tags: art, design, graphics, illustration, images, inspiration, interesting, photo, photography, photos, stock

September 10, 2008

• Tactical Link Building: Finding Link Targets (ClickZ)
  How to find other link targets to help you construct a sustainable long-term link-building strategy.
  by: Josh Orum | tags: sem, seo

September 2, 2008

• Web Design by Designers
  by: Matt DeClaire | tags: webDesign