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		<title>The use of Neon Colour in Graphic Design</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:14:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>printerpix</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Neon signage has now been around for decades; the signs in red, yellow blue and all other colours flashing brightly on shop fronts in the dark of the night are seldom noticed due to their common use. However, in terms of graphic-design neon colours can really add something and could be considered akin their effect [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Neon signage has now been around for decades; the signs in red, yellow blue and all other colours flashing brightly on shop fronts in the dark of the night are seldom noticed due to their common use.</p>
<p>However, in terms of graphic-design neon colours can really add something and could be considered akin their effect to when they first became popular in the 1920s, until they became less often seen after the 1960s.</p>
<p>Unlike in the past need where there was a luminous tube, all most graphic designers need is a Photoshop palette to create such effects. Neon can have a powerful effect on sites, logos and all other areas and really create a certain feel.</p>
<p>As neon lighting and colours are associated with the past, in many cases the aforementioned period and afterwards can be seen to be linked with more dilapidated remains, it can be used to create a number of effects on websites. Neon is associated with colourful dance music of the early 90s and can also be used to create that sort of fun effect.</p>
<p>Neon can also be used with a number of other design and style tweaks, such as textures and obviously font to create effects. It is also well catered for in the graphic-design field and there are a number of tools used on different programmes to achieve the effect. This neon effect sign is a fine example of what can be created using Photoshop.</p>
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<p>Neon is not limited to sites and with the resurgence of the colours in art, it is seen on business cards in numerous shapes and forms.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ataglancegraphics/3195810897/"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-9700" src="http://www.blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/21.jpg" alt="" width="508" height="290" /></a></p>
<p>Neon stands out from traditional colours, and its garish colours somehow create a loud but ironically stylish effort. It can also make ideal minimalist logos for companies as it is very effective at creating a lot from little more than a continuous line. The fundamental shape can be turned into something that looks very effective with the use of the neon line running around it. This is simple, effective and also distinctive because of this and gives a lot more individuality than a plain black line.</p>
<p>Neon can be used to give the traditional a contemporary feel in brochures, and the mere addition of such a colour can really enliven proceedings in a publication. The addition of a neon colour can make the normal look remarkable and brighten things up.<br />
It is also fantastic for use with certain events or industries that are associated with the colours involved. This Creamfield&#8217;s brochure for a dance music inspired festival is a fine use of neon in an industry where it is associated</p>
<p>The colours suit the mood and really enliven the brochure and give the sense of an impression desired.</p>
<p>Of course, the strength of neon colours means they should be used with thought and there will be certain instances where they are unsuitable for graphic-design purposes, won&#8217;t go with the context or other colours, or just look out of place for one reason or another. A good designer should use their discretion in such an instance and make their own mind up.</p>
<p>Neon colour offers vast potential beyond the atypical colours for use in graphic design and can really add something extra when used well. Discretion is advised, but being open to these colours is essential.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://designsitesup.com/images/brochures___best_brochures/best_brochures___brochure_design_inspiration/brochurebookiletcream.jpg"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-9707" src="http://www.blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/31.jpg" alt="" width="491" height="544" /></a></p>
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		<title>Vintage Print Advertising: Technology Through the Years</title>
		<link>http://www.blogwebdesigner.com/vintage-print-advertising-technology-through-the-years-9619/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:27:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Print Express UK</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Inspiration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[print ads]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[roundup]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vintage]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Current technology advertising trends veer towards the iconic, minimalist and slick, with limited amounts of copy and super-glossy design. However a quick look back through the annals reveals that this wasn’t always the case. As the world began to move towards a more technologically savvy age at the turn of the twentieth century, consumers sought [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Current technology advertising trends veer towards the iconic, minimalist and slick, with limited amounts of copy and super-glossy design. However a quick look back through the annals reveals that this wasn’t always the case. As the world began to move towards a more technologically savvy age at the turn of the twentieth century, consumers sought reassurance and information from their press advertisements, whether they were looking to upgrade to the latest gramophone in the 1920s or indulge in the newest mobile phone in the 1980s. Here we take a brief look at the trends and styles that have defined press technology advertising throughout the last 100 years, bringing us bang up to date with today’s cutting-edge approach.</p>
<p>This press campaign for a 1920s telephone from Western Electronics shows just how much product information consumers craved at this time. The headline “a metal tongue millions of miles long” is both trying to de-mystify the product and create a tangible customer benefit, and the illustration underlines this statement. It’s far removed from today’s approach, which shies a “say what you see” headline and image partnership wherever possible.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.vintageadbrowser.com/communications-ads-1920s"><img class="size-full wp-image-9622 aligncenter" src="http://www.blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/1.jpg" alt="" width="428" height="577" /></a></p>
<p>Similarly this 1930s advertisement for a domestic battery pack uses bold typography to literally communicate the benefits of the product. Whether bought for a radio, lighting or other power source this simple approach leaves the target audience in no doubt about the product’s function. And if you still weren’t too sure, the headline reiterates the point.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.vintageadbrowser.com/electronics-ads-1930s"><img class="wp-image-9625 aligncenter" src="http://www.blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/2.jpg" alt="" width="428" height="577" /></a></p>
<p>Cue the 1940s and this campaign, for a Magnavox television, shows a distinct step towards the future of technology advertising. It shows the television in situ, selling both a lifestyle benefit as well as the product, and features thumbnail detail shots to highlight functionality. The level of copy has been kept to a minimum, relying instead on the headline and price-point to do the hard sell.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.vintageadbrowser.com/electronics-ads-1940s"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-9634" src="http://www.blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/3.jpg" alt="" width="428" height="577" /></a></p>
<p>The stereotypical 1950s, a housewife is used to promote this television set from RCA. Using friezes to display its versatility and user-friendly functions, it is portrayed as the perfect addition to the perfect household – both the television set and the model; the epitome of 1950s domestic bliss.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.vintageadbrowser.com/electronics-ads-1950s"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-9637" src="http://www.blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/4.jpg" alt="" width="417" height="570" /></a></p>
<p>During the 1960s as the commercially competitive world expanded, advertising agencies began to take a more sophisticated approach to press advertising. Gone is the smiling housewives, the literal headline and the use of multiple product shots. Instead, as can be seen here, a simple, confident line replaces the literal and the product is presented conceptually as opposed to in-situ; stylistically much more akin to the technology press advertisements we are familiar with today.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.vintageadbrowser.com/electronics-ads-1960s/10"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-9640" src="http://www.blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/5.jpg" alt="" width="418" height="570" /></a></p>
<p>This stunning example, taken from RCA’s 1970s campaign for the home-radio, shuns product shots, models and price points entirely. It demonstrates a marked change in technology advertising, where iconography, typography and lifestyle benefits are all that are required to help this product revolutionise home entertainment.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.vintageadbrowser.com/electronics-ads-1970s/2"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-9643" src="http://www.blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/6.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="274" /></a></p>
<p>What’s most interesting about this 1980s campaign for one of the very first mobile phones is that it shows a clear step backwards in press advertising creative techniques. Note the excessive amount of copy, the numerous shots of the product in use by aspirational models and the direct customer-benefit headline. One can only assume that as this was a brand new product to the market, advertising creatives returned to the tried and tested approach taken earlier in the century when launching the first television sets; seeking to reassure, inspire and convince customers with a self-conscious hat-tip to the past.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.vintageadbrowser.com/communications-ads-1980s"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-9646" src="http://www.blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/7.jpg" alt="" width="417" height="533" /></a></p>
<p>Step into the 1990s and this fridge-freezer campaign takes a fresh new approach. Rather than showcasing what the product can do for the customer, it chooses to assert the prestige of the brand. Claiming that “this is what happens when you think about food 24 hours a day” places GE Answer Center in a position of authority, a brand consumers can aspire to own.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.vintageadbrowser.com/electronics-ads-1990s"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-9649" src="http://www.blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/8.jpg" alt="" width="417" height="533" /></a></p>
<p>Moving into the 2000s this shot, taken from the highly successful “I’m a PC” campaign, shows just how little information technology consumers now require when it comes to making a purchase decision. It relies on the audience making character assumptions based on Mitchell and Webb’s Peep Show personas and the positive and negative connotations associated with them. By selecting the right representative to endorse your product it can appear over-confident, smug and pretentious or smart, understated and sensible without even requiring a headline; welcome to the 21st century.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://chriscurtis.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/appleuk_getamac_tentacle_480x376.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-9651" src="http://www.blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/9.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="352" /></a></p>
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		<title>Invoice and Billing: 2 Premium Quality WordPress Plugins</title>
		<link>http://www.blogwebdesigner.com/invoice-and-billing-2-premium-quality-wordpress-plugins-19/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:28:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kirk Maxi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[WordPress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[billing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[blogs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[invoice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Web Design]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[WordPress plugins are really great, because you even don’t need to know anything about coding to install and use some really great features. WP-Invoice and Web Invoice are free premium WordPress plugins for online invoicing and billing. These plugins are ideal for developers, designers, contractors, SEO consulting firms, freelancers and any small businesses owners that need to create, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>WordPress plugins are really great, because you even don’t need to know anything about coding to install and use some really great features. <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wp-invoice/" target="_blank">WP-Invoice</a> and <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/web-invoice/" target="_blank">Web Invoice</a> are <strong>free premium WordPress plugins</strong> for online invoicing and billing. These plugins are ideal for developers, designers, contractors, SEO consulting firms, freelancers and any <strong>small businesses owners </strong>that need to create, send and track the status of invoices.<span id="more-19"></span></p>
<h2>Plugin Features</h2>
<ul>
<li>Create invoices from the WordPress control panel.</li>
<li>Save customer information using the WordPress users database.</li>
<li>Send invoice notifications to customers with a secured link back to the web-invoice.</li>
<li>Accept credit card payment via Authorize.net or MerchantPlus NaviGate.</li>
<li>PayPal can be used if you don’t have a credit card processing account.</li>
<li>Setup recurring billing using Authorize.net’s ARB (Automatic Recurring Billing) feature.</li>
<li>Force web-invoice pages to be viewed in SSL mode.</li>
<li>Archive old invoices.</li>
<li>Easily use old invoices as templates for new ones.</li>
<li>Dynamic and intuitive user interface.</li>
<li>It’s free!</li>
</ul>
<p>Download Plugins: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wp-invoice/" target="_blank">WP-Invoice</a>, <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/web-invoice/" target="_blank">Web Invoice</a></p>
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		<title>15 Useful jQuery Plugins For Web Designers And Developers</title>
		<link>http://www.blogwebdesigner.com/15-useful-jquery-plugins-for-web-designers-and-developers-6380/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:17:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kirk Maxi</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[jQuery]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[jQuery is a JavaScript library that is CSS3 compliant and supports many cross-browser features. The jQuery framework is extensible and very nicely handles DOM manipulations, CSS, animations, communications to server requests, document transversal and event handling. I have compiled a collection of 15 useful jQuery plugins that should be useful for your next project. elRTE [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>jQuery is a JavaScript library that is CSS3 compliant and  supports many cross-browser features. The jQuery framework is  extensible and very nicely handles DOM manipulations, CSS, animations,  communications to server requests, document transversal and event  handling.</p>
<p>I have compiled a collection of 15 useful jQuery plugins that should be useful for your next project.<span id="more-6380"></span></p>
<h3>elRTE</h3>
<p>elRTE is an open-source WYSIWYG HTML-editor written in JavaScript  using jQuery UI. It features rich text editing, options for changing its  appearance, style and many more. You can use it in any commercial or  non-commercial projects.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6381" title="1-elRTE-wysiwyg-editor" src="http://www.blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/1-elRTE-wysiwyg-editor.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="328" /></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://elrte.org/">demo / download</a></p>
<h3>Catch404</h3>
<p>Catch404 is a jQuery and CSS3 modal plugin for handling broken links elegantly.</p>
<p><img class="size-full wp-image-6382 alignnone" title="2-catch404" src="http://www.blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/2-catch404.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="283" /></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://addyosmani.com/blog/catch404/">demo / download</a></p>
<h3>wdCalendar</h3>
<p>wdCalendar is a jquery based google calendar clone. It cover most  google calendar features. Day/week/month view provided,  create/update/remove events by drag &amp; drop, easy way to integrate  with database, and much more.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6383" title="3-wd-calendar" src="http://www.blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/3-wd-calendar.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="364" /></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.web-delicious.com/jquery-plugins/#calendar">demo / download</a></p>
<h3>Lightbox Me</h3>
<p>Lightbox_me is an essential tool for the jQuery developer&#8217;s toolbox.  Feed it a DOM element wrapped in a jQuery object and it will lightbox it  for you, no muss no fuss.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6384" title="4-lightbox-me" src="http://www.blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/4-lightbox-me.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="363" /></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://buckwilson.me/lightboxme/">demo / download</a></p>
<h3>SliderNav</h3>
<p>SlliderNav is a plugin that lets you add dynamic, sliding content  using a vertical navigation bar (index). It is made mainly for  alphabetical listings but can be used with anything, however longer  words may look slightly awkward. The plugin automatically adds the  navigation and sets the height for the object based on how tall the  navigation is, in order to make sure users have access to the entire  list.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6385" title="5-apple-style-slidernav" src="http://www.blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/5-apple-style-slidernav.jpg" alt="" width="343" height="378" /></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://devgrow.com/slidernav/">demo / download</a></p>
<h3>Like it? Tweet it!</h3>
<p>Like it? Tweet it! is a jQuery-powered JavaScript widget that enables  visitors to your website or blog to write a tweet about the site  directly in a box displayed in the corner of the website, with a link to  the site already embedded in the input field.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6386" title="6-likeit-tweetit" src="http://www.blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/6-likeit-tweetit.jpg" alt="" width="452" height="229" /></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://pongsocket.com/tweet-it/">demo / download</a></p>
<h3>Nivo Slider</h3>
<p>Awesome jQuery image slider includes features: 9 unique transition  effects, simple clean &amp; valid markup, loads of settings to tweak,  built in directional and control navigation, packed version only weighs  6kb, Supports linking images and free to use and abuse under the GPL  license.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6387" title="7-nivo-slider" src="http://www.blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/7-nivo-slider.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="239" /></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://nivo.dev7studios.com/">demo / download</a></p>
<h3>Uniform</h3>
<p>Uniform masks your standard form controls with custom themed  controls. It works in sync with your real form elements to ensure  accessibility and compatibility.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6388" title="8-uniform" src="http://www.blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/8-uniform.jpg" alt="" width="473" height="202" /></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://pixelmatrixdesign.com/uniform/">demo / download</a></p>
<h3>Lazy Load</h3>
<p>Lazy loader is a jQuery plugin written in JavaScript. It delays loading of images in long web pages.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6389" title="9-lazy-load" src="http://www.blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/9-lazy-load.jpg" alt="" width="455" height="272" /></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.appelsiini.net/projects/lazyload">demo / download</a></p>
<h3>jFlickrFeed</h3>
<p>jFlickrFeed is a jQuery plugin that makes it easy to pull Flickr feeds and display them on your site.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6390" title="10-jflickrfeed" src="http://www.blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/10-jflickrfeed.jpg" alt="" width="472" height="377" /></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://files.gethifi.com/posts/jflickrfeed/example.html">demo / download</a></p>
<h3>Chromatable jQuery Plugin</h3>
<p>A jQuery plugin to create scrolling tables with fixed headers. A  jQuery plugin to keep the code contained in one location and allow users  to call the <em>chromatable</em> method on any table, or many tables on the same page.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6391" title="11-chromaloop" src="http://www.blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/11-chromaloop.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="260" /></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.chromaloop.com/posts/chromatable-jquery-plugin">demo / download</a></p>
<h3>Uploadify</h3>
<p>This plugin allows you to change any element with an ID on your page  into a single or multiple file upload tool. The plugin uses a mix of  JQuery, Flash, and a backend upload script of your choice to send files  from your local computer to your website server.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6392" title="12-uploadify" src="http://www.blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/12-uploadify.jpg" alt="" width="455" height="545" /></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.uploadify.com/">demo / download</a></p>
<h3>Easy Slider</h3>
<p>Easy Slider enables images or any content to slide horizontally or  vertically on click. It is configurable with css alone. So, basically  you link to plugin file, set the content up and style it with css.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6393" title="13-easy-slider" src="http://www.blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/13-easy-slider.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="214" /></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://cssglobe.com/post/3783/jquery-plugin-easy-image-or-content-slider">demo / download</a></p>
<h3>SimpleModal</h3>
<p>SimpleModal is a lightweight jQuery plugin that provides a simple interface to create a modal dialog.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6394" title="14-simple-modal" src="http://www.blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/14-simple-modal.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="296" /></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.ericmmartin.com/projects/simplemodal">demo / download</a></p>
<h3>Tiny Circleslider</h3>
<p>Tiny Circleslider is a circular slider / carousel. That was built to  provide webdevelopers with a cool but subtle alternative to all those  standard carousels. Tiny Circleslider can blend in on any wepage. It was  built using the javascript jQuery library.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-6395" title="15-tiny-circle" src="http://www.blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/15-tiny-circle.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="459" /></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.baijs.nl/tinycircleslider/">demo / download</a></p>
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		<title>March 2011 Envato Web Design Freebies</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Mar 2011 07:24:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kirk Maxi</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[iPed]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[musical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Photography]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I thought I had better write this post earlier in the month so everyone has time to download the freebies from the Envato Marketplaces. I always download their freebies, since you never know when they might come in handy. I&#8217;m starting to build up quite a collection of quality resources that I can use whenever I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I thought I had better write this post earlier in the month so everyone has time to download the freebies from the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://envato.com/?ref=kirkmax" target="_blank">Envato Marketplaces</a>.</p>
<p>I always download their freebies, since you never know when they might come in handy. I&#8217;m starting to build up quite a collection of quality resources that I can use whenever I need to.</p>
<p>Once again, this month they have a great selection of items to download for free. You will need to register, but registration is also free.<span id="more-3942"></span></p>
<p>Here’s a brief overview.</p>
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<h3><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://themeforest.net/item/photome-photography-and-portfolio-template/112111?ref=kirkmax">Themeforest: PHOTOME &#8211; Photography And Portfolio Template</a></h3>
<p>PHOTOME is a professional template for photographers or designers with two built-in custom skins. <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://themeforest.net/item/photome-photography-and-portfolio-template/112111?ref=kirkmax"><em>Download Link</em></a></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://themeforest.net/item/photome-photography-and-portfolio-template/112111?ref=kirkmax"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3943" title="photome-large-preview" src="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/photome-large-preview.png" alt="" width="590" height="300" /></a></p>
<p>Available in 2 colors, Dark and Wood.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://themeforest.net/item/photome-photography-and-portfolio-template/112111?ref=kirkmax"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3944" title="photome2skins" src="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/photome2skins.png" alt="" width="560" height="169" /></a></p>
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<h3><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://videohive.net/item/hightek-presentation-hd/100127?ref=kirkmax">Videohive: Hightek Presentation HD</a></h3>
<p>Hightek Presentation was made with the version CS4 of After effects in 1280×720 HD resolution. This project is short but very intense, perfect to introduce your company. <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://videohive.net/item/hightek-presentation-hd/100127?ref=kirkmax"><em>Download Link</em></a></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://videohive.net/item/hightek-presentation-hd/100127?ref=kirkmax"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3946" title="hightek-presentation-hd" src="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/hightek-presentation-hd.jpg" alt="" width="590" height="300" /></a></p>
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<h3><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://activeden.net/item/musical-fountain/122771?ref=kirkmax">Activeden: Musical Fountain</a></h3>
<p>This application reads the sound spectrum of the song supplied to it and analyzes the frequency values and converts them to present a beautiful fountain that throws up particles matching the music. You can change a lot of values like the color of the drops, number of fountain pipes, maximum and minimum magnitude of the drops. <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://activeden.net/item/musical-fountain/122771?ref=kirkmax"><em>Download Link</em></a></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://activeden.net/item/musical-fountain/122771?ref=kirkmax"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3948" title="musical-fountain" src="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/musical-fountain.png" alt="" width="590" height="300" /></a></p>
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<h3><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://graphicriver.net/item/get-minimal-resume-01/106033?ref=kirkmax">GraphicRiver: Get Minimal &#8211; Resume 101</a></h3>
<p>It’s time to get minimal! Completely editable INDD document, you can change colors, positions and typefaces. Included in the set, 5 different gradient variations (blue, violet, orange, green, grey). <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://graphicriver.net/item/get-minimal-resume-01/106033?ref=kirkmax"><em>Download link</em></a></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://graphicriver.net/item/get-minimal-resume-01/106033?ref=kirkmax"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3951" title="resume-101" src="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/resume-101.jpg" alt="" width="590" height="1750" /></a></p>
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<h3><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://codecanyon.net/item/hoverme-collection-of-css3-hover-effects/135944?ref=kirkmax">CodeCanyon: HoverMe &#8211; Collection of CSS3 Hover Effects</a></h3>
<p>This collection of <strong>CSS3 Hover Effects</strong> is a simple and effective solution to add some nice features to your website using CSS3 features. It’s made with CSS / XHTML only, there is absolutely NO javascript.</p>
<p>This item comes with 21 custom effects that you can combine and modify easily. The CSS markup is commented and you’ll get also a documentation file to help you start working with these hover effects. <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://codecanyon.net/item/hoverme-collection-of-css3-hover-effects/135944?ref=kirkmax">Download link</a></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://codecanyon.net/item/hoverme-collection-of-css3-hover-effects/135944?ref=kirkmax"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3952" title="hoverme" src="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/hoverme.jpg" alt="" width="590" height="300" /></a></p>
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<h3><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://audiojungle.net/item/inheritance/156980?ref=kirkmax">AudioJungle: Inheritance</a></h3>
<p>This emotional piece begins with an introspective harp progression accented by percussive hang drum rhythms. There is a sense of movement and pensive thought in the melodies. Cinematic strings round out the orchestration. Backwards effects add a tinge of mystery to the ending. Perfect for dramatic film or video projects requiring orchestrated score. <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://audiojungle.net/item/inheritance/156980?ref=kirkmax"><em>Download link</em></a></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://audiojungle.net/item/inheritance/156980?ref=kirkmax"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3953" title="inheritance" src="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/inheritance.jpg" alt="" width="586" height="282" /></a></p>
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<h3><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://3docean.net/item/ultra-realistic-iped-iplus-special-edition/111359?ref=kirkmax">3dOcean: Ultra Realistic iPed (iPlus special Edition)</a></h3>
<p>For those that don&#8217;t know, the iPed is a Chinese knockoff of the iPad. <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.cnet.com.au/iped-m-003-fake-ipad-339305106.htm">After reading the review</a>&#8230; it sounds like a complete junk, but this photorealistic model is excellent. <em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://3docean.net/item/ultra-realistic-iped-iplus-special-edition/111359?ref=kirkmax">Download link</a></em></p>
<p>Specs:</p>
<ul>
<li>A photorealistic model of an iPed with cool options for your projects.</li>
<li>The model has real measurements (in centimeters), including all of its parts.</li>
<li>The pad is modeled in full detail to the final screw.</li>
<li>Screen textures are taken from a real iPed to insure 100% realistically.</li>
<li>The model will look great in any of your scenes.</li>
<li>Follow the step in the help file to get any exported format.</li>
</ul>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://3docean.net/item/ultra-realistic-iped-iplus-special-edition/111359?ref=kirkmax"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3954" title="iPed" src="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/iPed.jpg" alt="" width="590" height="300" /></a></p>
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<h3><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://marketplace.tutsplus.com/item/the-beginners-guide-to-web-design/118783?ref=kirkmax">Tutorials: The Beginner’s Guide to Web Design</a></h3>
<p>Throughout this three-part series, you will learn how to create a website using the latest in web design techniques (HTML5 &amp; CSS3 ).</p>
<p>No previous web design experience is required – you will start at the beginning, learning the basics of HTML and CSS , and working up your skills until we have a functioning website. <em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://marketplace.tutsplus.com/item/the-beginners-guide-to-web-design/118783?ref=kirkmax">Download link</a></em></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://marketplace.tutsplus.com/item/the-beginners-guide-to-web-design/118783?ref=kirkmax"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3955" title="beginners-guide-to-web-design" src="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/beginners-guide-to-web-design.jpg" alt="" width="590" height="374" /></a></p>
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		<title>Web Browser Market Share &#8211; Should you still support IE6?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:37:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kirk Maxi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anybody who has done some serious (or even not so serious) web design work knows what a pain Internet Explorer 6 can be. Designs that render correctly in compliant browsers such as Firefox, Chrome and Safari just do not work in IE6 (or sometimes even in IE7 and IE8). Significant rework and workarounds are often [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Anybody who has done some serious (or even not so serious) web design work knows what a pain Internet Explorer 6 can be.</p>
<p>Designs that render correctly in compliant browsers such as Firefox, Chrome and Safari just do not work in IE6 (or sometimes even in IE7 and IE8). Significant rework and workarounds are often required to make a website &#8220;compliant&#8221; for IE6.</p>
<p>So now that we have rolled into a new year, it&#8217;s time to make a decision. Should I still attempt to make my website designs IE6 compliant (even if a client asks for it)?</p>
<p>Before making a rash decision, let&#8217;s look at some statistics. The following screenshots are from my <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://getclicky.com/248816">Clicky Web Analytics</a> account. I use Clicky for real-time analytics as well as Google Analytics. In a future post I&#8217;ll outline why Clicky is so useful.</p>
<p>It is important to note how the data is calculated. Clicky states that its Market Share data is calculated from over 200 million daily page views across the 250,000+ web sites that use <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://getclicky.com/248816">Clicky Web Analytics</a>. I was considering using my own traffic statistics for this article, but since my audience is mainly US based, it would not be a real global sample and I also have way less page views.</p>
<p>Now let&#8217;s examine the statistics to see the actual Web Browser Market Share data. Note that the vertical axis on all charts is percentage of market share.</p>
<h4>Web Browsers (Global Market Share)</h4>
<pre><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 19px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: Consolas, Monaco, 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 18px; white-space: pre;"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/webbrowsersglobalmarketshare.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-3217 alignnone" style="border: 1px solid black;" title="Web Browsers (Global Market Share)" src="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/webbrowsersglobalmarketshare-300x188.jpg" alt="Web Browsers (Global Market Share)" width="300" height="188" /></a></span></span></span></span></pre>
<p>It&#8217;s not surprising that Internet Explorer has the most market share. Most users are using a Windows OS and have not bothered to install another web browser or have been unable to due to strict corporate guidelines.</p>
<h4>Web Browsers by Version (Global Market Share)</h4>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/webbrowsersbyversionglobalmarketshare.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3218" style="border: 1px solid black;" title="Web Browsers by Version (Global Market Share)" src="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/webbrowsersbyversionglobalmarketshare-300x188.jpg" alt="Web Browsers by Version (Global Market Share)" width="300" height="188" /></a></p>
<p>Here we can see all the major web browsers and versions. IE8 is the most popular. The statistic that I am interested in is IE6 which currently has about 4.5% global market share and is declining.</p>
<h4>Internet Explorer (Global Market Share)</h4>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/internetexplorerglobalmarketshare.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3219" style="border: 1px solid black;" title="Internet Explorer (Global Market Share)" src="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/internetexplorerglobalmarketshare-300x188.jpg" alt="Internet Explorer (Global Market Share)" width="300" height="188" /></a></p>
<p>Let&#8217;s show just the global Internet Explorer statistics. IE6 &amp; IE 7 are declining whilst IE8 is increasing market share. IE9 is only for Beta testers at this stage.</p>
<h4>Internet Explorer (China Market Share)</h4>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/internetexplorerchinamarketshare.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3220" style="border: 1px solid black;" title="Internet Explorer (China Market Share)" src="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/internetexplorerchinamarketshare-300x188.jpg" alt="Internet Explorer (China Market Share)" width="300" height="188" /></a></p>
<p>The main thing that you need to be aware of is that China has the most users of IE6 as shown on this chart. If you are selling products into China then you will have to support IE6.</p>
<h4>Conclusion</h4>
<p>Using these statistics from <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://getclicky.com/248816">Clicky Web Analytics</a>, for me personally I will not longer be supporting IE6 with any of my web design work. I won&#8217;t purposely make sites IE6 non-compliant, but if I have IE6 issues I will not be implementing any workarounds. It&#8217;s just not worth the hassle to cater for a web browser with a 4.5% and declining market share. The other thing to note that if you are selling products, I don&#8217;t think that people who are running clunky ten year old PC&#8217;s will be your target audience anyway. But if your target market is China&#8230; then you would need to continue to support IE6 since half the users there are using IE6.</p>
<p>Note that since March 1st 2010, Google no longer supports IE6 on its Google Docs and Google Sites services. IE users will have to upgrade to at least version 7 if they want to use those products.</p>
<p>Another thing to note is that web developers should not be making their designs &#8220;compliant&#8221; for certain web browsers. It should be the other way around that the web browsers must be compliant to the HTML specifications.</p>
<p>Now lets look at some other interesting data&#8230;</p>
<h4>Search Engines (Global Market Share)</h4>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/searchenginesglobalmarketshare.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3221" style="border: 1px solid black;" title="Search Engines (Global Market Share)" src="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/searchenginesglobalmarketshare-300x188.jpg" alt="Search Engines (Global Market Share)" width="300" height="188" /></a></p>
<p>Google is completely dominating the search engine space with 90% market share. This indicates to me that it is just a waste of time to do SEO work so your site will rank higher on Yahoo or Bing.</p>
<h4>Search Engines (China Market Share)</h4>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/searchengineschinamarketshare.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3222" style="border: 1px solid black;" title="Search Engines (China Market Share)" src="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/searchengineschinamarketshare-300x188.jpg" alt="Search Engines (China Market Share)" width="300" height="188" /></a></p>
<p>But once again, it&#8217;s a different story in China. It&#8217;s basically a battle between Google and Baidu (although this mirror reversal chart does look a little suspect to me).</p>
<p><strong>Update:</strong> I sent an email to <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://getclicky.com/248816">Clicky Web Analytics</a> to ask them about this abnormality in their charts and they promptly sent me a response.</p>
<blockquote><p>Kirk, I&#8217;m the developer. My guess for the China data being strange is because we don&#8217;t have many Chinese sites registered with us. So with a very small sample size, the data is going to have big spikes in both directions like that. And since Google and Baidu are the two biggest search engines over there, when one goes up the other must come down. Sean.</p></blockquote>
<h4>Mobile Phones (Global Market Share)</h4>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mobilephonesglobalmarketshare.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3223" style="border: 1px solid black;" title="Mobile Phones (Global Market Share)" src="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/mobilephonesglobalmarketshare-300x188.jpg" alt="Mobile Phones (Global Market Share)" width="300" height="188" /></a></p>
<p>What about mobile phones? What is interesting from this chart is that although iPhone sales are increasing, the actual market share usage is decreasing. The two platforms that are increasing market share are the iPad and Android devices.</p>
<h4>Apple Products (Global Market Share)</h4>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/appleproductsglobalmarketshare.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3224" style="border: 1px solid black;" title="Apple Products (Global Market Share)" src="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/appleproductsglobalmarketshare-300x188.jpg" alt="Apple Products (Global Market Share)" width="300" height="188" /></a></p>
<p>When we drill down into just Apple product data, it is clear that the iPad is increasing being used as a web browser. I&#8217;ll be sure to test my websites on iPad&#8217;s from now on. I am not too concerned about making my sites suitable for iPhones since the screen real estate is just to small and I would have to implement an iPhone specific version of each site. Something to consider on a per site basis.</p>
<h4>iPhone vs Android (Global Market Share)</h4>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/iphonevsandroidglobalmarketshare.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3225" style="border: 1px solid black;" title="iphone vs Android (Global Market Share)" src="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/iphonevsandroidglobalmarketshare-300x188.jpg" alt="iphone vs Android (Global Market Share)" width="300" height="188" /></a></p>
<p>This is a most interesting chart that shows the increasing market share of Android devices. As a developer I much prefer developing for Android in Java instead of the iPhone and it&#8217;s archaic Objective-C that should have been retired in the 1990&#8242;s.</p>
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		<title>Dec 2010 Envato Web Design Freebies</title>
		<link>http://www.blogwebdesigner.com/dec-2010-envato-web-design-freebies-2885/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Dec 2010 08:51:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kirk Maxi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are only a few days left in December 2010 to download the freebies from the Envato Marketplaces. I always download their freebies, since you never know when they might come in handy. This month they have a great selection of items to download for free (registration is also free). Here’s a brief overview. ThemeForest: Robust [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are only a few days left in December 2010 to download the freebies from the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://envato.com/?ref=kirkmax">Envato Marketplaces</a>.</p>
<p>I always download their freebies, since you never know when they might come in handy.</p>
<p>This month they have a great selection of items to download for free (registration is also free).</p>
<p><span id="more-2885"></span>Here’s a brief overview.</p>
<h3>ThemeForest: Robust 5 in 1 Business Template</h3>
<p style="text-align: left;">Robust is a premium HTML &amp; CSS Template that was created to showcase your company’s or freelance work in a cool and professional way. Robust comes with 5 unique color skins (can be viewed in the screenshots) and 3 jquery sliders. The theme is very easy to customize as the code is well commented. <em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://themeforest.net/item/robust5-in-1-business-and-portfolio-template/105010?ref=kirkmax">Download Link</a></em></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://themeforest.net/item/robust5-in-1-business-and-portfolio-template/105010?ref=kirkmax"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2897" title="robust-5-in-1-business-and-portfolio-template" src="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/robust-5-in-1-business-and-portfolio-template.png" alt="" width="590" height="300" /></a></p>
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<h3>VideoHive: Rainbow Reveal</h3>
<p>Rainbow Reveal template is a colorful feel-good way to introduce your company logo.</p>
<p>Customize all the colors of the rainbow! <em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://videohive.net/item/rainbow-reveal/110768?ref=kirkmax">Download Link</a></em></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://videohive.net/item/rainbow-reveal/110768?ref=kirkmax"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2896" title="rainbow-reveal" src="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/rainbow-reveal.jpg" alt="" width="590" height="300" /></a></p>
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<h3>ActiveDen: Three Christmas Minicards</h3>
<p><strong>Merry Christmas</strong> <strong>Description:</strong> These 3 mini cards are simple Christmas cards that flip over and display a logo with a small Christmas message. They are customizable externally. There is no need to open the Flash editing files to use them. The three characters are, Santa / Father Christmas, a snowman and a reindeer.</p>
<p><strong>Setup in 5 minutes:</strong> There is no need to even open Flash to use these cards. All that is required is replacing some images and editing and XML file.</p>
<p><strong>Papervision3D:</strong> 3D flip effect made available by Papervision3D.</p>
<p><strong>Editable imagery:</strong> Front and Back materials and the logo of the card are loaded from file.</p>
<p><strong>HTML text support:</strong> The text field on the back of the card supports some basic HTML tags which will allow users to make their Christmas message look appealing to the viewers: &lt; b&gt; – Bold &lt; u&gt; – Underline &lt; i&gt; – Italics &lt; a&gt; – Anchor &lt; br /&gt; – Break &lt; p&gt; – Paragraph</p>
<p><strong>Logo insertion by just changing a single file:</strong> An image place holder is used for displaying a logo or any graphic defined by the user. <em> </em><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://activeden.net/item/three-christmas-mini-cards/140206?ref=kirkmax">Download Link</a></em></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://activeden.net/item/three-christmas-mini-cards/140206?ref=kirkmax"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2890" title="three-christmas-mini-cards" src="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/three-christmas-mini-cards.jpg" alt="" width="590" height="300" /></a></p>
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<h3>GraphicRiver: Colourful Textures</h3>
<p>12 textures &#8211; 2750×2240 &#8211; jpeg format. <em> </em><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://graphicriver.net/item/colorful-textures-pack/77405?ref=kirkmax">Download Link</a></em></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://graphicriver.net/item/colorful-textures-pack/77405?ref=kirkmax"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2893" title="colorful-textures-pack" src="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/colorful-textures-pack.jpg" alt="" width="590" height="1584" /></a></p>
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<h3>CodeCanyon: Simple PHP Contact Form</h3>
<p>Be sure to check out the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://themeforest.net/item/ajax-contact-form/50846?ref=kirkmax">AJAX version of this contact form</a> – embed the form in any page (including .html) and send messages without reloading the page!</p>
<p>This website component allows you to easily place a self-contained Contact Page on any PHP page of your website.</p>
<h4>Features include:</h4>
<ul class="arrow_list">

<li>Very easy to integrate into any existing PHP page on your website.</li>
<li>The form style can be integrated into your existing website Stylesheet.</li>
<li>All fields have a validation script so you get the *required info you need.</li>
<li>Anti spam, are you human? filter.</li>
<li>Only 1 option to configure (your email address) to make the script function.</li>
<li>Integrated thank you / success page.</li>
<li>Integrated error messages, if fields aren’t correct or incomplete.</li>
<li>Uses standard server features for a no-hassle installation.</li>
<li>Customisable email message that you receive.</li>
<li>Customisable email subject.</li>
<li>New! Submit phone number and digit validation.</li>

</ul>
<h4>Live Demo</h4>
<p>You can view a demo installation by following this link: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://themeforest.net/item/simple-php-contact-form/full_screen_preview/46679?ref=kirkmax">Live Demo</a></p>
<h4>Server Requirements</h4>
<p>Supports PHP4 , PHP5 .</p>
<p>Can be tweaked/modified if you know the PHP language. Does not require and CGI or Javascript, everything functions from within one PHP file and one Stylesheet. <em> </em><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://codecanyon.net/item/simple-php-contact-form/46679?ref=kirkmax">Download Link</a></em></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://codecanyon.net/item/simple-php-contact-form/46679?ref=kirkmax"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2898" title="simple-php-contact-form" src="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/simple-php-contact-form.jpg" alt="" width="590" height="300" /></a></p>
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<h3>AudioJungle: Cosmic Illusion</h3>
<p>Cosmic Illusion – A slow and relaxed ambient / chill out tune for all kind of media (like your website, intro, game, presentation, online/digital portfolio, showreel, movie, etc.)</p>
<p>WAV + MP3 | 75 bpm | loopable | <em> </em><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://audiojungle.net/item/cosmic-illusion/54439?ref=kirkmax">Download Link</a></em></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://audiojungle.net/item/cosmic-illusion/54439?ref=kirkmax"><img class="size-full wp-image-2891 alignnone" title="audio-file" src="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/audio-file.jpg" alt="" width="586" height="282" /></a></p>
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<h3>Tuts Marketplace: Create a Big Air Event Poster</h3>
<p>I recently came across the work of illustrator Chrissie Abbott and I was immediately struck by her clever use of combining retro and modern imagery and her use of bold, vibrant colors. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through the creation of an extreme sport event poster using a similar style.</p>
<p>The poster theme is based on a vert skate competition, so all the imagery, such as space, mountains and flight are all relevant and have been sourced either from my own collection of vintage, copyright-free magazines or stock websites, as well as some freely available images courtesy of NASA . I’d also like to thank surf/skate photographer Paul Frost for kindly allowing me to use his skateboarder photo.</p>
<p>As far as techniques go you’ll discover how to create precise bleed and crop marks in both Photoshop and Illustrator. You’ll also master Illustrator’s Pathfinder and Offset Path commands to create some cool ornate lettering. Finally, you’ll bring all these elements together with Photoshop and assemble the final, print-ready artwork in Illustrator. <em> </em><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://marketplace.tutsplus.com/item/create-a-big-air-event-poster/125608?ref=kirkmax">Download Link</a></em></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://marketplace.tutsplus.com/item/create-a-big-air-event-poster/125608?ref=kirkmax"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2892" title="big-air-event-poster" src="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/big-air-event-poster.jpg" alt="" width="590" height="835" /></a></p>
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		<title>More November Web Design Freebies</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:03:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kirk Maxi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are only a few days left in November 2010 to download the freebies from the Envato Marketplaces. I always download their freebies, since you never know when they might come in handy. This month they have a great selection of items to download for free (registration is also free). Here&#8217;s a brief overview. Fantasy [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are only a few days left in November 2010 to download the freebies from the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://envato.com?ref=kirkmax">Envato Marketplaces</a>. I always download their freebies, since you never know when they might come in handy.</p>
<p>This month they have a great selection of items to download for free (registration is also free).<span id="more-2546"></span></p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a brief overview.</p>
<h3><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://marketplace.tutsplus.com/item/fantasy-mannequins-moving-through-infinite-space/126687?ref=kirkmax">Fantasy Mannequins moving through Infinite Space &#8211; Photoshop Tutorial</a></h3>
<p>Tutorial to create an imaginary illustration including dynamic blocks flying through infinity background scenery. The tutorial will place two different mannequins in this 3D space, and then manipulate photos to create some great texture effects.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://marketplace.tutsplus.com/item/fantasy-mannequins-moving-through-infinite-space/126687?ref=kirkmax"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2554" title="fantasymannequins" src="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/fantasymannequins.jpeg" alt="" width="600" height="364" /></a></p>
<h3><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://3docean.net/item/danze-sink-and-faucet/110977?ref=kirkmax">Danze Sink and Faucet &#8211; 3ds max project</a></h3>
<p>High detailed and textured Danze Sink and Faucet. Scene contain textures, V-Ray and MentalRay Arch&amp;Design materials.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://3docean.net/item/danze-sink-and-faucet/110977?ref=kirkmax"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2553" title="danzesinkandfaucet" src="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/danzesinkandfaucet1.jpeg" alt="" width="400" height="400" /></a></p>
<h3><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://audiojungle.net/item/king-kerosin-intro/132782?ref=kirkmax">King Kerosin Intro &#8211; Audio file</a></h3>
<p>Move your feet and shake your head ! A short but powerful and modern upbeat intro / opener with high energy synths and guitars to catch everyone&#8217;s attention.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://audiojungle.net/item/king-kerosin-intro/132782?ref=kirkmax"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2551" title="audio" src="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/audio.jpg" alt="" width="586" height="282" /></a></p>
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<h3><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://activeden.net/item/ufo3d-unity-game/129463?ref=kirkmax">UFO 3D &#8211; Unity Game</a></h3>
<p>UFO3D is the Unity version of another game, UFO2D. Move with the mouse, pick up cows and drop them at the portal. Get as many cows as you can before time runs out!</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://activeden.net/item/ufo3d-unity-game/129463?ref=kirkmax"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2558" title="ufo3d" src="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/ufo3d.jpeg" alt="" width="590" height="300" /></a></p>
<h3><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://themeforest.net/item/javascript-showcase/74131?ref=kirkmax">Javascript Showcase &#8211; Javascript project</a></h3>
<p>Javascript Showcase is an elegant and simple template for your showcase &amp; photography website. Its easy to setup and customize. Its XHTML 1 .0 Strict and CSS valid. jQuery Powered in every aspect.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://themeforest.net/item/javascript-showcase/74131?ref=kirkmax"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2555" title="javascriptshowcase" src="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/javascriptshowcase1.jpeg" alt="" width="590" height="300" /></a></p>
<h3><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://videohive.net/item/beam-me-up/109975?ref=kirkmax">Beam me up &#8211; After Effects project</a></h3>
<p>Light up your campaign or video with this easy to customize and slick project file.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://videohive.net/item/beam-me-up/109975?ref=kirkmax"><img title="beammeup" src="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/beammeup.jpeg" alt="" width="590" height="300" /></a></p>
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		<title>Find the Best Web Hosting Providers: 5 Things you need to Consider</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 07:30:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kirk Maxi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So you&#8217;re looking for a web hosting company to host your website for the first time and you just don&#8217;t know that much about it. Well, it can be a fairly daunting task due to the overwhelming number of people and companies out there claiming to be the best. Not to mention the endless options [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So you&#8217;re looking for a web hosting company to host your website for the first time and you just don&#8217;t know that much about it. Well, it can be a fairly daunting task due to the overwhelming number of people and companies out there claiming to be the best. Not to mention the endless options and vast array of pricing plans. Finding cheap, dedicated servers may be your best bet or maybe a big name hosting site is the way to go. It can be rather confusing at first, but read the following paragraphs and find out what to look for when choosing a hosting provider for the first time.<span id="more-2533"></span></p>
<h3>The Best Value for Money Web Hosting</h3>
<p>For first-time buyers of web hosting, going with a large web hosting company seems like the best thing to do. You want the reliability and service that typically come with a big name provider. While this might seem like a good plan, and is probably the most hassle-free and quickest approach, it may not be the way you want to go since you might end up paying more than you need to. Check with some online sources that provide information such as <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://webhostingsearch.com">WebHostingSearch.com</a>. These sites provide information on website hosting companies, both large and small. Look for specific, in-depth reviews and customer testimonials. In this case, size may not matter. Quality of service, reliability, overall cost and ease of use may be more important to you.</p>
<h3>Don&#8217;t Buy more than you Need</h3>
<p>First-time buyers of web hosting usually depend on other sources to tell them what is best for them. Remember that any web hosting company is going to tell you that their service is the best for your particular needs. After all, it&#8217;s their job to sell services for their company. Some web hosting companies may sell you a package with 5GB of web space for a &#8220;great price.&#8221; While they may indeed have a great price, you may never use 5GB for your website. Make sure you know beforehand what services you will need for your website. Alternatively, some web hosting providers may give you unlimited space and bandwidth. But in this case, the shared server is so overloaded and outdated that the response time is very poor and the web hosting plan is next to useless. You need more information than just the specifications that the web hosting provider gives you.</p>
<h3>A Control Panel that you can use</h3>
<p>Getting a deal from one of the top hosting sites, or finding a <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.webhostingsearch.com/dedicated-server.php">cheap dedicated server</a> for a great price isn&#8217;t going to mean much if you can&#8217;t understand and use the website control panel. If you&#8217;re new to web hosting, try and find a hosting provider that uses cPanel for their website configuration. It&#8217;s one of the best and most popular web server configuration / management interfaces for shared hosting. Also look for tools like automatic script installers and website building tools. Programs like Fantastico make installing and uninstalling application (such as WordPress etc)  on your server very quick and easy.</p>
<h3>Server Size and Speed might be Important</h3>
<p>If your website is going to be used for personal use, the amount of time it takes to upload and download files may not be that important. If your website is used for business, server speed is going to be a huge factor. Be certain to check with each individual website hosting company and find out their load times. If you&#8217;re in business, a slow download or upload time is going to lose customers quicker than anything. If you&#8217;re going to host videos on your website, make sure the website hosting company can handle uploading large files. Some website hosting companies limit the size of files you can upload. Be sure to check with each individual website host, and get all the details before you commit. Try and pay by the month initially so you can test out the web server you are allocated. You don’t want to pay for a whole years hosting to find out that the web server is dead slow. The location of the web server is also important. Where is most of your traffic coming from? Consider locating your web server on the west or east of the US or in Europe. Some providers give you the option of web server location.</p>
<h3>Check Web Hosting Site Downtime</h3>
<p>One of the worst things to happen to any website is downtime. Even the biggest, top hosting sites can experience downtime. If you&#8217;re running a business website, downtime can cost serious money in lost profits, and loss of customers for the long-term. Make sure the website hosting provider you have selected has properly configured firewalls and uses SSL data encryption for all of your website information. SSL data encryption changes sensitive data from plain text into a code that will make it difficult for hackers to access and steal. Most top hosting sites offer these security features. If you don&#8217;t see this included in the website hosting, ask the company specifically about these important features.</p>
<p>The best thing you can do before committing to a service contract with any website hosting provider is to arm yourself with information. It&#8217;s going to take some time and effort to learn a few basic bits of information before you make a decision. But that time and effort could literally save you a lot of money and headaches over the next few years. Whether you do business with one of the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.webhostingsearch.com/">top hosting sites</a> or with a company that has a great deal using a cheap, dedicated server, you&#8217;re going to want to work with a company you can rely on. Take some time, and spend some do some research before you decide which web hosting service is right for your specific needs.</p>
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		<title>iPhone App Review: jQRef &#8211; jQuery Reference</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kirk Maxi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As a web designer / developer, reading reference material while developing is essential since there is just no way that anyone could keep all of the syntax for any API in memory. Whilst all languages and frameworks have complete documentation accessible on the internet, recently I have noticed that a few iPhone apps have been [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As a web designer / developer, reading reference material while developing is essential since there is just no way that anyone could keep all of the syntax for any API in memory.</p>
<p>Whilst all languages and frameworks have complete documentation accessible on the internet, recently I have noticed that a few iPhone apps have been created so that documentation is accessible offline.<span id="more-2027"></span></p>
<p>Some examples from the iTunes App Store:</p>
<ul class="arrow_list">
<li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://ax.itunes.apple.com/us/app/html5-reference-guide/id377956033?mt=8">HTML5 Reference Guide</a> &#8211; Free</li>
<li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://ax.itunes.apple.com/us/app/phpman/id352977755?mt=8">PHPMan</a> &#8211; US$0.99</li>
<li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=391350378&amp;mt=8#">jQRef</a> &#8211; US$0.99</li>
</ul>
<p>Lately, I have been doing a bit of development with jQuery, so I thought I would write a review of  the jQRef iPhone app by Luke Borloz which I think is quite useful.</p>
<p>The official description is&#8230; jQRef comes complete with the latest documentation from jQuery, including features from the new 1.4.3 release.</p>
<p>But first, you might be thinking &#8220;Why would I need a jQuery reference app on my iPhone, when I can just go to the jQuery website?&#8221;</p>
<p>There are a number of reasons, but the main reasons for me are:</p>
<ul class="arrow_list">
<li>You are temporarily developing on a laptop without access to the internet. eg: On a plane, on the subway etc. </li>
<li>A native app with all the documentation pre-loaded is much faster than trying to view a non-iPhone formatted website over 3G.</li>
<li>Being able to save favorites is handy.</li>
<li>Searching using filters (All, Category, Method, Property & Selector) is useful.</li>
<li>If you don&#8217;t have two monitors, having the jQuery documentation on another small iPhone screen is nice.</li>
<li>It&#8217;s fast.</li>
<li>Have an easy to browse jQuery pocket reference.</li>
</ul>
<p>I compared the jQRef documentation to the official jQuery documentation and it is exactly the same. The only difference that I could find is that the app documentation version is 1.4.3, but the official jQuery documentation is now up to 1.4.4 (released Nov 11th 2010), but that is a very recent jQuery release with only one extra feature &#8211; .fadeToggle() and a bunch of bug fixes and enhancements.</p>
<p>The only thing that you can&#8217;t really do is copy &#8216;n paste the snippets of code from the documentation into your own project since the documentation is on the iPhone. But the main reason I would be using this app is because I don&#8217;t have a connection to the internet, so without the app I wouldn&#8217;t have any documentation at all.</p>
<p>Another thing to note is that you can scroll the code snippets horizontally by using  a two finger gesture. Landscape orientation has not been implemented yet but the author is considering implementing it in the next release.</p>
<p>Here are the main features of jQRef:</p>
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<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2029" title="feature-browse" src="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/feature-browse.png" alt="" width="252" height="252" /></p>
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<p>Easily browse the full jQuery library, whether sitting at your desk, on the plane, or simply on the go. Browse by category or even jQuery version number.</p>
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<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2030" title="feature-detail" src="http://blogwebdesigner.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/feature-detail.png" alt="" width="252" height="252" /></p>
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<p>View detailed information on each jQuery property, method, or selector,  complete with descriptions, method signatures and argument descriptions.</p>
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<p>View detailed examples of how to apply the referenced property, method, or selector.</p>
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<p>Looking for something? Use the search function, complete with filters to help you find what you are looking for faster.</p>
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<p>Need to reference something later? Simply tap the star in the top right corner to add it to your favorites.</p>
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<p>Favorites have their own screen, so accessing them is easy.</p>
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<p>Want to reorder your favorites? <br />
 Sort them however you please.</p>
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<p>Since jQRef was only recently released, the author has given me a few freebie jQRef promo codes to give away to readers of BlogWebDesigner.com</p>
<p>If you would like to be able to have a copy for free, <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://blogwebdesigner.com/contact">contact</a> me (or add a comment to this post) and I&#8217;ll email one out to you. <strong>Note</strong> that the promo codes will only work for the US iTunes store, they cannot be used for iTunes stores outside of the US.</p>
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