Tag: webmastering

This is Part 3 of the Joomla Template Tutorial series. Part 1 is here, and Part 2 is here. By now, you should have entered all the necessary code for your Main Body & Module Positions. 8. Enter the code for the “header” tags We’re still not done yet with index.php. Make sure that this…

Fireworks users don’t need to feel left out. Or at least when it comes to the feed icon. Previously only available for the Big Snobbish Graphic Editors (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.), the color of your feed icon can now be customized using Macromedia Fireworks. You can download the file here: feed-icon-chette In case you didn’t know…

Yes, I do get your emails — questions about Search Engine Optimization (SEO), asking for advice, tips, etc. Some have heard of the work I did, while some simply analyzed my rankings in Google. However, because of the sudden brouhaha on SEO, I’m a little uncomfortable talking about it in detail. “SEO Consultants” have sprouted…

“Website redirection” means that when a user goes to one of your web pages, you automatically lead him to another site (or page). This is particularly useful if you have changed your domain name or site structure. In chette.com, you would notice that I use this. If you go to the URL www.chette.com, you are…

Note: Thank you to Bombim Cadiz, Linux guru extraordinaire, who could always explain in a few words what pages and pages of websites could not. If you do frequent backups of your website, especially a Linux-based one at that, I’m sure you also have your share of: Typing the same tar and mysql commands over…

A favicon, shortcut for Favorites Icon, adds a subtle touch of individuality to a website. It is a graphic which is typically displayed next to the website’s name in a browser’s bookmarks or address bar. Most favicons have a dimension of 16 x 16 pixels, and use the .ico file format. Some newer browsers, however,…

Not long ago, I interviewed approximately twenty website administrators who were in charge of the management and administration of at least two websites. One of the questions I raised was how often they backup their website. The results: Daily — 1 Weekly — 3 When I am reminded to do so — 10 Never —…

The safe answer is always: "It depends on your needs." It’s a tricky business recommending a web host, and I’m unfortunate enough to be asked that question frequently. I even have a ready script in hand, presenting 3 to 5 options to a client depending on their requirements, complete with a comparison chart, and a…