5 Quick Steps for Tapping the Freelance Marketplace

August 6, 2007 | Filed Under General, Tips

The dreaded breaking point – more work than time to get all of those projects done. Sound familiar? Well, don’t worry. Overload happens to all of us at one time or another.
Here’s the good news – there’s a gigantic community of freelancers eagerly waiting to share their expert touch on your next overdue [...]

Basics of Web Usability

July 24, 2007 | Filed Under Accessibility, General, Web Site Development

In my previous article Why Web Accessibility Matters I touched on why having and designing an accessible web site made good business sense. In this article, I would like to continue into the area of web usability.
What is web usability?
Web usability has multiple meanings depending to whom you are talking. Some people think it is [...]

Why Web Accessibility Matters

July 22, 2007 | Filed Under Accessibility, General, Web Site Development

I would like to take a moment to thank Aaron for asking me to write for Solo Signal about Web accessibility and usability topics. In this article I would like to focus on accessible web design as it relates to good business practices. My next article will focus on the usability aspects of [...]

Introducing Guest Blogger Elliott Cross

July 19, 2007 | Filed Under Accessibility, General

We are proud to introduce our newest guest blogger, Elliot Cross of Red Truck Web Designs, LLC. Elliott will be writing for Solo Signal during the next week and has graciously agreed to pass on some of his knowledge and insights related to web accessibility and usability.
Elliott works out of Burlington, Kentucky and has a passion [...]

72 Essential Acronyms Related to Web Site Development

July 9, 2007 | Filed Under Education, General, Reference, Web Site Development

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Acronyms are a tradition in the tech world. To the untrained eye, they can be confusing and intimidating. To help clear some of the letter-fog, we’ve listed 72 common web site development acronyms with their definitions. Bookmark this page if you are getting ready to start a web site project – you are sure to [...]

Effective Web Sites: 5 Things That Should Be On Every Web Site

July 6, 2007 | Filed Under General, Tips

As the Web has matured, web site design patterns and best practices have emerged. Consequently, there are five essential elements of any successful web site. Implementing them on your website may mean the difference between success and failure.
1. There’s No Place Like Home — The Home Link
Not since The Wizard of Oz and the ruby slippers has [...]

SEO Tip: Please Don’t Click Here

July 2, 2007 | Filed Under Copywriting, General, Search Engine Optimization

As the waitress mindlessly points in the general direction of the restrooms, the tension on the walls of your bladder increases. You bob and weave through the tables and make an awkward lunge towards a corner of the building with two doors. You think you are home free except that both doors sport the same [...]

Web Stack Series Part 2: Webserver Software

July 2, 2007 | Filed Under General, Technology

Part 2 of The Web Stack Explained leads us to the webserver software. Webserver software basically serves as the interface for files stored on the server. Let’s start things of with a good, but rather stuffy definition of the word “webserver” from Wikipedia:
A computer program that is responsible for accepting HTTP requests from clients, which [...]

Solo Signal Series: The Web Stack Explained

June 27, 2007 | Filed Under General, Technology

Websites, at their core, are very simple things: a single file of plain text and markup that tells the user’s browser what to display. Sometimes there are hyperlinks, images and forms included on those pages, but that is typically as complex as the majority of websites ever get. So why does it cost so much [...]

Demystifying the Web Development Process for Business-Minded People

June 23, 2007 | Filed Under General

Welcome to Solo Signal! This website is for anyone looking to gain a better understanding of the website development process and the Web in general.
The web offers countless opportunities for anyone who is willing to learn how to use it properly. Too often, however, many non-technical people are easily overwhelmed by the amount of information involved [...]