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Reading: Breathe http://zenhabits.net/breathe/ via…
22 Feb 2011 in Twitter
Reading: Breathe http://zenhabits.net/breathe/ via @zen_habits
Brushing up on jQuery
24 Jan 2011 in General
Advanced jQuery has been something I’ve been wanting to learn for some time now. While I understand the basics, as far as implementing and modifying the code of existing plugins, I’d like to be able to write my own plugins and make some cool stuff! I’ve had Sitepoint’s jQuery: Novice to Ninja lying around for awhile now, so it’s time to dust off the cover and get stuck into some code…
Why You Should Never Search For Free WordPress Themes
23 Jan 2011 in Twitter
Why You Should Never Search For Free WordPress Themes in Google or Anywhere Else http://63w2g.th8.us
Managed Solutions website gets a Joomla makeover
04 Jan 2011 in Portfolio, Web Design
After 5 years of maintaining a static HTML/CSS website, the Managed Solutions website was converted to Joomla. One of the main reasons behind this was to add extra functionality, or more specifically, to send out a company e-newsletter.
Managed Solutions (Mansol) usually send out a company newsletter at the end of each month with their customer’s bill. In short, this time of the month is hectic without the added stress of organizing and printing a newsletter. So we decided to start sending out the newsletter online via the website, with the help of Joomla. This now allows a more streamlined billing process and not to mention how much paper is now being saved!
Also, to save the Mansol staff from having to manually add or update all of their contacts into the newsletter mailing list, the component code was modified to tie in with the current CRM database. So if a customer is added or removed from the CRM, the Joomla mailing list is updated. Additionally, if a new customer signs up to the mailing list on the website, or unsubscribes, the CRM is automatically updated as well.
As well as the Joomla conversion, the Mansol website underwent some minor design improvements. The new and improved Mansol website can be viewed here.
New Project: Ruby & Frankie Website
23 Aug 2010 in Portfolio
Located in the fashionable James Street precinct just outside the Brisbane city centre, Ruby & Frankie houses a beautifully edited selection of clothing and accessories from some of the most sought after contemporary labels. With a focus on introducing new imported labels to the area and combining them with some of the most innovative Australian design talent, Ruby & Frankie is sure to become your ‘go to’ store for that special, unique find.
I was approached by Ruby & Frankie to design a brand new website. As the store only opened in March 2010, there will be a huge emphasis on search engine optimization and promotion of the designer labels stocked. The full project includes custom website design and development, Joomla content management system, blog, search engine optimization, MailChimp integration, sIFR and a little bit of flash. Read More
