CAPTCHA Alternatives: Putting a Cap on CAPTCHAs
Let’s be honest: No one really likes CAPTCHAs. The process of typing in (often unreadable) letters is tedious at best, and insulting at worst (after all, who enjoys having to prove that they are “not a robot”?). So why do websites need CAPTCHAs? Mostly because spammers are notorious for using […]
What’s the Big Deal about W3C Compliance?
Maybe you’ve heard of it. Maybe you haven’t. It’s the law of the Internet world, although not really enforced since the Internet is uncensored (and should remain that way!). So it’s up to developers to make W3C compliant websites – but what does that mean, and why is it so […]
Content Management System (CMS) Comparison
Having trouble figuring out which content management system is right for you? Is your head spinning from the technical mumbo-jumbo that seems to tell you why, technically, one CMS is better than another – while never spelling it out in plain English? Well you’ve come to the right place, my […]
To Flash or not to Flash? Pros and cons of Flash animation
As the debate continues, it gets harder to decide whether flash is a good or a bad thing. Like salting a steak for the grill, it can be a perfect compliment – or it can overpower and ruin the flavor. So it really depends on how you use it, but how […]
HTML5: Is it Ready for Showtime?
Well, the word is out. It’s announced all over the internet that HTML5 is going to be the most awesome thing since, well since sliced HTML (cue drumroll). Most of the hype over HTML5 has been pushed by Apple, likely as a ploy against their competitors, Adobe and Microsoft. Although […]
New Code Releases – Are We There Yet?
New code languages are being released all the time, promising wonderful new features that were never available on the internet before. These new features are long awaited, and when the code is finally released, we’re itching to get that cool new functionality put onto a website. But hold your horses […]
Content Management Systems, oh my!
Content management systems are being touted as the solution to all our problems, or at least all our website management problems. “So, what is a Content Management System, and what can it do for me?” you may be asking. Well, the answer is – it can do a lot! To sum […]
Adobe Flash Vs. HTML5 & Apple
Adobe Flash is fighting the big fight against HTML5 and Apple. Steve Jobs refuses to support Adobe on the iPhone or the highly anticipated iPad. His reasoning “Its buggy and crash-prone”, ouch!