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Generic Form Validation Routine

Interesting way to validate web forms. Attach javascript functions to appropriately marked form fields!

Posted byDonnchaApril 29, 2005Posted inWebTags:WebLeave a comment on Generic Form Validation Routine

Google PageRank resets on expired domains

I heard it on IRC first, but this article explains what happens to a website’s pagerank when it’s domain expires. It resets back to 0 to protect against people unfairly benefitting from the pagerank of the old site! Some would call it domain hijacking but I don’t think it deserves such a violent name!

Posted byDonnchaApril 29, 2005Posted inWebTags:Web4 Comments on Google PageRank resets on expired domains

Content is King!

Writing content to help promote your small business site

Posted byDonnchaApril 29, 2005Posted inAsides, WebTags:Asides, WebLeave a comment on Content is King!

AJAX Matters – Asynchronous JavaScript and XML and XMLHTTP development information

AJAX Matters – lots of xmlhttp links!

Posted byDonnchaApril 21, 2005Posted inAsides, WebTags:Asides, Web3 Comments on AJAX Matters – Asynchronous JavaScript and XML and XMLHTTP development information

Web Application Form Design

Web Application Form Design

Posted byDonnchaApril 15, 2005Posted inAsides, WebTags:Asides, Web1 Comment on Web Application Form Design

How to Create a Photographic Gallery Using CSS

This guide and gallery are similar to my own gallery but better – I don’t have any comments next to each photo.

Posted byDonnchaApril 14, 2005Posted inWebTags:WebLeave a comment on How to Create a Photographic Gallery Using CSS

Sites That Suck

Sites That Suck

Posted byDonnchaApril 14, 2005Posted inAsides, WebTags:Asides, Web2 Comments on Sites That Suck

irish blogs in the boggersphere

Damien Mulley coined a new word a few days ago.. boggersphere – here’s my definition, adapted from the blogosphere one.
“Boggersphere – The totality of Oirish weblogs or Oirish blog-related webs.”
(via Eirepreneur and planetoftheblogs)

Posted byDonnchaApril 12, 2005Posted inWeb, When-in-IrelandTags:Web, When-in-Ireland3 Comments on irish blogs in the boggersphere

Web & CSS dev

  • CSS Directory – so many links.
  • Style Templates
  • ColorMatch Redux
Posted byDonnchaApril 12, 2005Posted inWebTags:WebLeave a comment on Web & CSS dev

How to size text using ems

How to size text using ems – fonts are so hard to get right on the web.

Posted byDonnchaApril 12, 2005Posted inWebTags:WebLeave a comment on How to size text using ems

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    A bit late with this update. T … (1998)
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    Mozilla Firebird tip (2003)
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    That was quick… (2003)
  • More from the Css Zen Garden - A friend of Simon W
    Nice design in CSS (2003)
  • If you can't run Spam Assassin (or TMDA, Kevin!) t
    SpamPal for Windows (2003)
  • Holding on against the tide..
    Leaf in Water (2004)
  • Three Years On
    Three Years On (2004)
  • Your Destination (2005)
  • Hehe. UserFriendly points out that some companies
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    Don't mention the war! (2006)
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    Google Sitemap WP Plugin Tip (2006)
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