Five For Blog Fighting

30 May 2009   ::  

Weblogtoolscollection.com
Five Ad Manager Plugins for WordPress
By WindowsObserver

WordPress is a great tool. Making ads even easier makes it even better.

Two Weeks Vacation Not Included

28 May 2009   ::  

SixRevisions.com
10 WordPress Plugins Guaranteed to Save You Time
By Pranav Shirodkar

Noupe.com
40 Exceptional “CMS Enabling” WordPress Plugins

All total it’s almost a plugin a week for the next year. And that’s not including the additional wisdom you might find in the articles’ comments.

Grab A Coffee And Read

28 May 2009   ::  

SmashingMagazine.com
Modal Windows In Modern Web Design
By Matt Cronin

And while you’re at it be sure to indulge in this one as well:

SmashingMagazine.com
30 Scripts For Galleries, Slideshows and Lightboxes
By Smashing Editorial

Direct Mail: Get Opened

25 May 2009   ::  

The NonProfit Times
Formats: 5 keys to determining the optimum format for your next appeal
By Tom Gaffny

Kudos to Mr. Gaffny for making his Question 1, number 1 on this list. There is never a better place to start than with the receiver of your message.

“Slowly And Clearly,” Requests The Receiver

25 May 2009   ::  

MakeUseOf.com
10 Powerpoint Tips for Preparing a Professional Presentation
By Tina

And now ask yourself, "How does Powerpoint differ from any other communication?" (Answer: Not too much.)

Maximize Awareness With Minimal Cost

24 May 2009   ::  

NYReport.com
Get The Right PR For Your Event In 8 Steps
By Beth Silver

A helpful list that can be applied to more than just events.

You Are What They Think You Are

24 May 2009   ::  

NYReport.com
Marketing Matters More Than Ever
By Robert S. Levin

Says Mr. Levin, “The reality is that marketing is on the back burner of most small businesses, but marketing is what puts your company on the front burner of your prospects.”

Leave The Spin At Home

19 May 2009   ::  

SmashingMagazine.com
How To Improve Your Branding With Your Content
By Rick Sloboda

Talk the talk. Walk the walk. And keep it all in concert.

Professional Design Builds Trust

16 May 2009   ::  

SmashingMagazine.com
Optimizing Conversion Rates: It’s All About Usability
By Frank Puscher

Note: Usability, like any communication, is defined by the receiver.

So Much For Homegrown – The Sequel

16 May 2009   ::  

InformationWeek.com
Down To Business: What If Major League Baseball Had H-1B Caps?
By Rob Preston

Previously proven talent doesn’t always translate into wins, but ultimately no matter how you cut it the best team in the present does win.

Now Is The Perfect Time To Develop Better Habits

16 May 2009   ::  

TWICE.com
The Keys To Advertising When Sales Are Down
Kim Hiltachk

Naturally, copy, design as well as marketing decisions are all  part of successful campaigns .

Two For The Non Profit Show

15 May 2009   ::  

SmashingMagazine.com
Non Profit Website Design: Examples and Best Practices
By Cameron Chapman

Jelecos.com
(Some) Best Practices for Nonprofit Web Site Design
By John Stuifbergen

Even for profits will benefit from these.

How to look better without even trying

14 May 2009   ::  

DevSnippets.com
Styling your Lists: 20+ Brilliant How to’s and Best Practices

The title says it all.

The F Word – Part 1

12 May 2009   ::  

SmashingMagazine.com
15 Fresh High-Quality Free Fonts
By Smashing Editorial

A four letter word begining with F that we love to hear… Free. (Note: Some require registration.)

So Much For Homegrown

8 May 2009   ::  

New York Times
Google’s Multicultural Work Force

No real story here. A true capitalist in a true free market has no prejudice. To fulfill obligations to  shareholders there are few things more important than finding the best talent and hiring it.

One Hundred And Forty Characters And Falling

7 May 2009   ::  

The New York Times
All You Need to Know to Twitter

by Paul Boutin

Need a Twitter primer? Start here.

What A Way To “Waste” An Afternoon

6 May 2009   ::  

SmashingMagazine.com
50+ Truly Useful Photoshop Tutorials For Amazing Photo Effects
By AN Jay

Who needs Twitter when you can devote hours at a time to Smashing Magazine and actually learn something?

The Best of the Best, Sir

3 May 2009   ::  

SmashingApps.com
50+ Promising Collection Of Resources And Inspirations For Designers To Discover The Best Of The Web In April
By AN Jay

So thorough and exciting it will exhaust you.

Dude, Where’s My Innovation?

3 May 2009   ::  

ESPN.com
Sea Change – Surfing champion Kelly Slater
By Alyssa Roenigk

Anyone can think outside the box but how many can claim to think beyond the wave?