This training video will show you step by step how to prepare images for the web in Photoshop©. In this example I am using Photoshop CS3 but previous versions also have the same controls and menus.
A summary of the steps are as follows: Continue reading »
This article outlines some essential downloads and setup you will need to make sure that your experience with Wordpress is a smooth and happy one. Screencast coming soon!
NOTE: All the links in this article open a new browser window. Continue reading »
There are a lot of web pages out there that are like wet toilet paper thrown at a board. They just see what sticks. Usually its not your visitors.
This short guide will give you my impressions on what makes for a professional, classy website. Continue reading »
People ask me quite often, “How do I edit or add links and images to MySpace or Facebook pages?”
So here it is. An accessible way to create links, display inline images and formatted text in MySpace or any page that accepts HTML. Continue reading »
If you have a static website created on Dreamweaver or some other application, there will be a version of your site stored on a computer somewhere. This is your backup. (Tip: burn this onto CD or DVD as well)
If on the other hand you have a Wordpress site or other database driven system, your site is stored online and probably changes frequently. This means that you have no backup! Continue reading »
Apples iPhoto is a fantastic little program that makes managing your photos, making slide shows and sharing images a real joy. This short screen cast will show you how to optimize your images for the web with this app.
Here are the steps in point form: Continue reading »
This guide will show you how to setup your favorite email client to send and receive from your Gmail account.
Keep in mind that if you use Wordpress for your website, the contact form can be configured to send to any email address. This effectively bypasses the need for a domain email account like greatguy@effectiveclassywebsites.com and it means you don’t get any spam. Yay!
Here are some of the benefits to a Gmail account: Continue reading »
