Converting a Template to a WordPress Theme

Update: Since writing this post back in January, there has been a Dreamweaver extension released called ThemeDreamer. It is hands down the best tool for creating and customizing WordPress themes in Dreamweaver and it’s definitely worth a look. There are a ton of free WordPress templates available, but what if you find a commercial or… Continue reading Converting a Template to a WordPress Theme

WebAssist Pro Maps for Google Review

WebAssist Pro Maps for Google is a new extension from WebAssist that makes adding interactive Google maps a snap in Dreamweaver.  The extension is installed via the extension manager, and adds a menu option for easy access to the extension.  This Pro Maps for Google review takes a look at the functionality provided by this… Continue reading WebAssist Pro Maps for Google Review

Top Firefox Extensions for Design & Development

Designing a standards-compliant website that is cross-browser compatible is tough.  Really tough in some cases.  Accessibility is one issue, IE is another altogether and visual appeal is the third element that makes designing a good website a balance of usability, browser-compatible code and stylesheets and an efficient user interface to allow site visitors to find… Continue reading Top Firefox Extensions for Design & Development

Troubleshooting your Google Adwords Quality Score

I run several websites that I use Google Adwords to attract traffic to via PPC advertising.  I’m definitely an Adwords noob, and I’m learning as I make mistakes along the way.  One of my websites is in a very heavily advertised market, with CPC amounts upwards of $30.  Now this works out great for my… Continue reading Troubleshooting your Google Adwords Quality Score

WebAssist Makes Web Design Easier

As a web designer, I’m always looking for ways to make life easier.  I have a bad tendency to find a solution only to forget where I found it the next time I need it.  That’s one of the reasons I started this blog.  So I have a place to jot down where I found… Continue reading WebAssist Makes Web Design Easier

A Beginner’s Guide to Google Analytics

Google Analytics, formerly called Urchin, is a free service offered by Google that allows website owners to track information on virtually every aspect of their website.  To sign up, go to Google Analytics and get a free account.  You will be provided a small JavaScript code that you place on the pages you would like… Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide to Google Analytics

Move your Website to a New Hosting Server in Six Easy Steps

Many first-time website owners make the mistake of hosting their website with a cheap web hosting provider.  There are literally hundreds if not thousands of these hosting providers available, and there may come a time when it is necessary to move the web site to a hosting company that provides faster response time, less server… Continue reading Move your Website to a New Hosting Server in Six Easy Steps