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HOWTO: build a Technorati top tags ticker with PHP, jQuery, JavaScript and AJAX - day 2 of 3
In day one of this three day tutorial I gave an overview of the Technorati API, as well as the PHP, and ended with a screenshot of the ticker. Today, I will focus on the XHTML and CSS required to complete the visual look of the ticker. Tomorrow, I will finish up by walking through the jQuery, JavaScript and AJAX functionality, and I will unveil the completed top tags ticker.
HOWTO: build a Technorati top tags ticker with PHP, jQuery, JavaScript and AJAX - day 1 of 3
The “how to” I posted on sprucing up your search box with CSS and a background image received some great feedback. I have decided to follow up with a more in depth tutorial that takes advantage of the Technorati developer’s API, specifically, the ability to retrieve the current top tags. Over the next three days I will teach you how to build an imitation of the tags ticker running at the top of the Technorati home page, using PHP, jQuery, JavaScript and AJAX.
The 7 simple SEO tips
When I think of self-acclaimed SEO experts, I am reminded of an age-old Coney Island boardwalk grandstander shouting above gaping onlookers, promising unimaginable sites never before seen. Crowds would be stricken with heightened curiosity, and the nagging anticipation would be too overwhelming to handle. No one who heard the cries of “step right up” could resist purchasing a ticket to the freak show. Of course, the spectacle was always less than satisfying, and the experience never lived up to the expectations — much like paying exorbitant amounts of money for SEO recommendations.
Truncate v.2.1 plugin for jQuery released
I have updated this jQuery plugin, and I have also created a landing page in order to manage bug fixes and any future releases. It is a simple, yet effective plugin, that I know many have already used in production environments. Enjoy!
Can you really make a business use case for Google Gears?
Google Gears has been gaining some headway in the Web development community after a beta version of the API was released in May. It is likely that already popular Web applications will enhance service offerings by incorporating Google Gears into their bag of tricks. Even though Google is vocal regarding the implications of using a beta release in a production environment, support from major players like Adobe is likely to push the product to full release soon enough.
What you need to know before you choose a Web hosting company
These are some tips based upon my experiences, which should help eliminate unexpected grief when considering a new Web hosting plan for your own Web site. If you are a blogger, developer, or designer who already has a Web site, then you probably know that the journey to finding a quality Web host can often be a frustrating experience. If you are not proficient with Web technologies, and are instead a bit more budget oriented, then you may have already discovered that with a Web hosting plan, what you pay for is exactly what you get.
The Web designer’s guide to starting a career fresh out of college
My cousin called after he graduated with a four year degree in digital design. I understand why. I am in the business, and he wanted to know if I could help him find a job. He is a smart guy, and he knew immediately that the first place you look for work is with the people you know — especially in a field as competitive as Web design.
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