The Perfect Linux Desktop Setup for Web Development

Posted on 26/08/2010 by brummbaer

As a fellow open source enthusiast and web developer, Josh has been kind enough to invite me to guest post on one of my favorite topics: Linux-based web development. I specialize in the development end and less on design, so bear that in mind, though I’ll also introduce some graphic design tools as well.

While the linux platform still lacks a native port for Adobe CreativeSuite, to the chagrine of Linux-loving web developers everywhere,  there are still plenty of stunningly useful tools for web developers working on Linux. Before  I get to a summary of my favorite of these tools though, I’d like to take a second to talk about the importance of open source in the web industry.

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how to hide and show text with jquery

Posted on 27/05/2011 by Ollo

jquery Developing online stores while attempting to optimize for conversion is a breeding ground for invention and progression. One issue several store owners are guilty of is over loading their shopping cart with walls of text regarding policies, shipping rules, and (hopefully) clear contact information. While this is all relevant information, visual appeal is the key to converting visitors into customers. One solution I have developed is a simple ‘show/hide’ script written in jQuery that provides a header sentence that is hidden until clicked upon expanding your policy information. Use this to clean up your latest shopping cart enhancements and enjoy the benefit of reduced cart abandonment.
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Web Development Tools for Android

Posted on 28/09/2011 by Ollo

Android apps for web developmentIt’s been almost two years since I got my first Android phone, a simple HTC Hero on sprint and over time I finally have found a comfortable balance between flair and functionality. My phone is literally a second computer for me so naturally I have configured it in a way that allows room for some basic tools for web development. This post is going to outline some of these tools and how they benefit me in my workflow and assist in being productive even on the go.

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Wordcamp Portland Wrap Up

Posted on 20/09/2011 by Ollo

WordPress WordCampSo this year was my second year to attend WordCamp in Portland. It’s a great time to meet other developers listen to entertaining as well as educational chats from pro’s as well as fellow enthusiasts. As I pursue more and more development in WordPress these camps are essential to my growth and inspiration as I always learn something new, or how to do something more optimally. Here is a quick re-cap and some resources from the sessions I was able to attend that I hope inspire you to find a WordCamp in your area to attend.
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Adding Google Plus to your Yahoo Store

Posted on 15/07/2011 by Ollo

Google plus - Real-life sharing rethought for the webGoogle recently launched their new social network plus. This new platform aims to provide Real-life sharing rethought for the web. This quick tutorial will walk you through adding this new feature to your Yahoo Store’s social sharing feature using simple RTML and CSS.  If you haven’t already added the social share feature then this walk through will help you knock out adding both features so you are one small step ahead in adding social sharing features to your product pages.

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web analytics installation primer

Posted on 11/07/2011 by Ollo

adding tracking codeAnalytics software will always need a method to gather data from the visitors as they view the pages on your site. Most commonly this is gathered through a snippet of javascript that is added to your pages. From my experience I have found this to be a common reason most site owners steer clear of implementing analytics due to a fear of working with code. This article will attempt to take a high level simple approach to installation so you can begin tracking without being lost in the code needed to gather data.

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create better user experiences through web analytics

Posted on 27/06/2011 by Ollo

Analytics, not just for marketingAnalytics are common place in the online world but more and more I find site owners with no clue as to why they are installed and or how to find actionable  information in the reporting. This new attempted article series will provide some helpful tips for analytics users from a wide array of topics including software choices, installation, custom reporting, and how to gather insights for site-wide improvement regardless of industry.

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