There are a few weblogs where the comments are better than the article. To get to this point, many of the articles have to be very good to build up a readership capable of creating collective intelligence.
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How to Comment Code in WordPress Templates
I recommend reading the full article on How to Comment Code in WordPress templates if commenting WordPress templates is something you need it do occasionally. It will save you a lot of time.
Coding Languages, a developer’s new girlfriend
In general I believe that a lot of the coding developers (as opposed to user interface developers such as myself) like trying new languages like some men like trying fresh girlfriends. Each time a new language comes along they think this might be the one. But for the most part it’s a waste of time. Stick with the one you have if she’s kind to you.
PHP Speed and Security: The Code Optimization Phase
Apparently not all PHP is created equal and it is time to batten down the hatches. Once we get to functionality we will have to put a full-fledged optimisation phase in the development cycle: the Code Optimization Phase.
Firefox Quickfind: Hard to Type an Apostrophe
Can’t type an apostrophe in Firefox? Always getting the Find Box. Here’s your solution to the Quick Find bug.
Great Handy Tool for Escaping HTML
How to escape HTML for weblog entries from any computer with a single click of the mouse.
AdWords Expanded Broad Match: How to Combat Google’s Cash Grab
How to fight Google’s money grabbing at advertiser’s expense: the real lowdown. If you want to make money with AdWords, just don’t use broad match.
Web 2.0 Product Pages Done Right
Under the covers of a tabbed web interface of a good looking Web 2.0 ecommerce site: product pages done right.
Lost WordPress Admin Password and Email? How to get back into your weblog…
What should you do if you’ve forgotten or lost your WordPress Admin password? Don’t despair. A step by step recovery program. You will get back into your weblog.
Acquisio Prices for PPC Managment Tool
One of my pet peeves is websites which promote their product but won’t post their prices. Acquisio (PPC Management Software) is one. Here’s the scoop…
Ten Questions to Ask Your SEO
Wondering how to find out if the guy offering you SEO services is qualified to do the job? Start with these questions.
Getting JustBlogIt to work with WordPress 2.1: Bookmarklet.php Fix
How to get the Firefox bookmarklet JustBlogIt to work with WordPress 2.1 and later. Revised bookmarklet.php file for free download and replacement in wp-admin.
Paypal as a Merchant System – Digital Goods versus Physical Goods
On the other hand for digital goods, Paypal is extremely seller (i.e. con artist) friendly. I recently made the mistake of purchasing some expensive marketing materials from a dubious seller. In the end, the product was never delivered. With Paypal’s system, there was no recourse.
Which Help Desk to Use to Build a Knowledge Base?
Which Help Desk to Use to Generate an Online Set of FAQ? This is another question I’ve answered lately privately. Kayako, Three Pillars Help Desk, Basecamp, Freshbooks – all candidates. My advice – pick any one system get to know it well and use it to the maximum.
WordPress Photo Galleries: State of the WordPress Images War
We’ve spent whole days at Foliovision playing around with what’s out there in terms of WordPress image plugins and there’s nothing I would recommend. Here are the best of the worst.
How to Build a Powerful Silent Computer
Working on quiet computers increases the productivity. Learn how to build powerful yet silent workstation step by step.
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Dropping eBay for Amazon
Using Organic Ranking Profits to Subside Paid Search Ads : SEO Book.com: I am not surprised to hear about Amazon…. A year ago, when someone sold on eBay and Amazon, they did about 70% eBay vs. Amazon in volume.
Link Vices: Selling Virginity
LinkAdage – PR6 Link on Great Non-Profit Website Auction 58744: This non-profit site has a bunch of very nice natural backlinks from other non-profit organizations. This is a very clean site and it is the first time they are selling links.
Alexa Rank: Fact or Fiction
It turns out the situation is even more dire than one would think. Alexa Rank can be wildly wrong – by a factor of ten.
