Articles posted in June 2006

1 Jun 2006

Goodbye Internet Explorer Hacks (well maybe)

I had to do a template today and I took the opportunity to code using no hacks. With the impending launch of Internet Explorer 7 there are going to be many sites that won't render properly because of existing Internet Explorer hacks. Read more

13 Jun 2006

Comprehensive CSS Resource

The ever amazing Veerle Pieters has just published an extensive list of CSS resources. There is pretty much everything you need in there - from layout to specifications. Don't take my word for it - go there and enjoy it! Read more

14 Jun 2006

Vienna - A Great Free Mac Newsreader

I have been looking around for a good Newsreader for the Mac for a while now. There are many out there on the market. Here's a quick overview Read more

16 Jun 2006

Usability - The Forgotten Pillar of Good Design

Current trends in Web Design are rightly championing Accessibility and building websites to universally recognised standards. This article seeks to give a brief overview of the importance of Usability and suggests that there are many reasons why it is more important than building an Accessible site. Read more

21 Jun 2006

Google Sitemaps Cron Job

I've recently set up a cron job to run the Google Sitemaps Python Script automatically each day. This automatically notifies Google of any changes to the site. I've found that new pages are being indexed very quickly. Read more

29 Jun 2006

Guide to Commissioning Accessible Websites now free

A while ago I wrote an article encouraging anyone commissioning a website to get hold of a publication by the Disability Rights Commission. 'PAS 78: A Guide To Good Practice In Commissioning Accessible Websites' is a comprehensive guide for anyone commissioning a website on what to look for and how to achieve compliance with the necessary laws.The great news is that this document is now free. It can be downloaded from the DRC website. I thoroughly recommend that anyone involved in the industry should read this whether they are commissioning or developing websites. Read more