Here’s what my coworker Kandice figure out for us on the FB api. I am thankful to get this information from her, as she spent 7 hours trying to figure it out; she showed me …
Start with Zend PHP Framework
So I almost immediately ditched Symphony and Composer and moved to something I new at least a little: Zend PHP framework. I was able to get the framework up and running, and in a short …
Trends in Main Navigation for Desktop
We’re used to seeing this on mobile design, but now we are starting to see it on desktop as well. These trends in main navigation for desktop definitely makes designing & coding the responsive design …
Inspiration Websites for Researching
I plan on researching this list a little bit more. I already have Smashing in my FB news feed, and I already spend time on Pinterest. I keep my inspiration library on http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandynichols/sets/72157611410173422/
Keyword research for 2014
Keyword research for 2014 great article, note the research tools. Don’t rely on only one tool. http://moz.com/blog/keywords-to-concepts
Usability Testing Website
I found this usability testing website that I am bookmarking and keeping for future reference. I seem to struggle finding participants to test my designs. http://www.usertesting.com/
Social Analytics tools
One of my new years resolution is to be more knowledgeable about social analytics tools, SEO tracking, and social media tracking. Will investigate these tools more closely: http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/8-powerful-social-media-marketing-tools-for-savvy-businesses-mon.html?cid=home1 Also, at the very least, set up …
New Developer Notes, Day One
Basic Project Scope I have decided my first product will be a web application that assists a webmaster with tracking their link building efforts and overall SEO reporting. The PHP framework Symfony will create & …
Rapid Paper Prototyping
Before coding a website, the wireframe should be tested to make sure you have solid information architecture. Here I am asking a user to find certain physicians in the physician finder, then watch them to …
Usability Tools Research
Excited to try my hand at some usability testing, I am finding the tools available are so plentiful it’s overwhelming. The hardest aspect is finding willing participants. One tool that may help is Ethnio. It …