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  • Web page design – HTML tutorial 14

    web-page designIn this HTML tutorial I will share some web-page design techniques and you will learn how to create web-pages with a perfect layout.

    A web page design is similar to the design of usual documents for print except for a few differences. The main difference is the ability to use links. Using links (or URLs) website visitors can easily jump from one page to another looking for information that seems to be interesting. We can be so fascinated by clicking the links that we can easily get lost in cyber-space πŸ™‚ (more…)

  • PHP operators and expressions – Learning PHP for absolute beginners

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    This time around we’ll tackle one more rather interesting and really crucial notion in PHP and for that matter in any other programming language. PHP operators allow you to perform different operations with numeric variables. It is necessary to specify two operands and the appropriate symbol of mathematical operation. For example, the operation of addition (+) can be performed as follows: $x + $y. An operator is a symbol that manipulates 2 or more values.We can group PHP operators into ten types: arithmatic operators, assignment operators, comparison operations, incrementing/decrementing operators, and logical operators. Do you feel like making new friends today? πŸ™‚ Let’s meet the first group.
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  • Geeks vs. Nerds – who are WordPress users?

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    If you didn’t think there was any difference between geeks vs. nerds, think again. Geeks and nerds are actually not the same. A nerd and a geek may share some of the same repulsive traits and characteristics, like mouth-breathing and a total lack of style, but this chart shows you how to tell a geek from a nerd. In case you’ve ever wondered, apparently, geeks have a different way of talking than nerds, and both nerd-speak and geek-speak are intolerable to regular people. (more…)

  • Top infographics for WordPress enthusiasts

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    Whether you just start out with your WordPress studies or you’ve got some experience on your hands, it really makes sense to check out top infographics about WordPress, because due to their visual nature they help comprehend some intricate WordPress notions. Apart from that, they assist with putting all your separate pieces of WordPress knowledge into one basket (not the one you put all your eggs into :)). That will give you the understanding of the whole WordPress ‘Universe” and how it’s working. (more…)

  • Object in HTML – HTML tutorial 12

    HTMLIn the HTML tutorial 11 – HTML audio, we have learned how to add audio files and music to our HTML-pages. Now it’s time to expand the horizons of our knowledge. The Object in HTML tutorial will teach you how to add different objects to your HTML-page such as: video, flash animation and java-applet. (more…)

  • Learning PHP for absolute beginners – data types

    PHPPHP can work with 8 different types of data, which can be separated into 3 categories: scalar data types, compound data types and special data types.

    Not that scary as it might sound. You already know half of that stuff. Of course if you attended math classes at school πŸ™‚ … I did not πŸ˜‰
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  • WordPress on Android? (App Review)

    WordPress on Android

    Have you ever dreamed to be able to run your blog right on the go? I betcha have! Guess what? WordPress on Android is possible! You can do it now. Yes, you can. And no, I’m not Obama. πŸ™‚ And I’m also not tripping. As a matter of fact, you can just head to Google Play (the former Android Market) and download the WordPress app right from there. The installation procedure is the standard one, so I’m not gonna dwell on that. (more…)

  • PHP variable – Learning PHP for absolute beginners

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    In this tutorial we’ll cover the bread and butter of any programming language, including our beloved PHP – the variable. So what is it? Think of it as a container which holds some specific value.
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  • HTML audio – HTML tutorial 11

    HTML audio – HTML tutorial 11

    This tutorial will teach you how to add audio files to your HTML page. It could be a simple music track or a background HTML audio file. We will go through all the settings, tags, and attributes related to HTML audio and compare the default audio players in different browsers. You’ll learn about the obligatory and optional tags that you might wanna use in some cases. The bottom line is that you’ll be an online audio guru after reading the post. πŸ™‚ So, let’s rock! (more…)

  • HTML form – HTML tutorial 10

    HTML form pizza orderThis HTML tutorial will teach you how to create an HTML form so that you can receive information from your website visitors. Browsing the Internet you may see different kinds of HTML forms. However you probably do not even suspect how easy it can be to create such an HTML form. It’s like Sunday morning, or like 1 2 3 , or like a piece of cake. Or even like a piece of pizza. OK, you got the idea, right? πŸ™‚ (more…)

  • HTML frames – HTML tutorial 9

    htmlIn this HTML tutorial, you will learn how to create HTML frames, why some web-developers (and SEOs) do not like HTML frames and how to use HTML frames effectively. Currently HTML frames are not used too often. However you need to be able to recognize HTML frames and be able to work with them. So this HTML tutorial will give you a good practice. In the nearest future HTML frames can completely disappear. In this case you would be proud of yourself because you are part of the HTML history. πŸ™‚ (more…)

  • HTML image map – HTML Tutorial 8

    html image mapIn this HTML tutorial we will learn how to use an HTML image map. In other words, you will get the knowledge on how to divide an image into parts and assign a unique URL to each part. This may be useful when assigning links to parts of a regular map (for example, states or cities) or even galaxy stars πŸ™‚ Also you will get some basic knowledge on using Photoshop to determine coordinates within an image. (more…)

  • WordPress ebook about Must Have WordPress Plugins

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    It’s a big day today. I’m thrilled to present our WordPress ebook about Must Have WordPress Plugins. Apart from the ebook itself, there’s a bonus included. So, everybody who downloads this ebook will be able to take advantage of that FREE stuff. πŸ™‚ The book is about the WordPress plugins, using which will help you to get your site up and properly running in close to no time. They are absolutely crucial for any blog powered by WordPress. And the bonus will help you to get to the next level… (more…)

  • Learning PHP for absolute beginners – Your first PHP script

    PHPWelcome back, my young padavan πŸ˜‰ Our series of tutorials Learning PHP for absolute beginners continues on, and in this one we’ll meet the PHP script (or code) for the first time. Don’t worry. I’ll make sure that it’s as pleasant as possible in these circumstances.
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  • HTML Tutorial 7 – Image in HTML

    image in HTMLIn this HTML tutorial you will learn how to decorate a web-page by adding an image in HTML. If your web-page consists of text only, it may be interesting to somebody (not sure who can like such a site though πŸ™‚ ) however it will be hardly attractive. It is very easy to add images and graphics to a web-page. All this knowledge is gathered in the following β€œImage in HTML” tutorial. Let’s start, boys and gals πŸ™‚ (more…)