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Backwards compatible HTML5 the JavaScript way // Feb 24 // JLB

HTML5 isn’t new news, but it is still is the latest and greatest of the HTML language to date.  Unfortunately, the majority of developers, myself included, are putting-off learning and using the new technology.  Learning new markup and making sure everything is cross-browser compatible are no fun tasks.  Fortunately, one those those can be easily […]

Protection: It's not just for your… // Dec 16 // JLB

A couple months ago, there was quite a big fuss about a new Firefox extension, called Firesheep, that allowed virtually anyone using the Firefox browser to steal valuable login information of people sharing an unencrypted wifi connection. In simpler terms, if you logged in to your Gmail, Facebook or Youtube account at a place like a coffee shop, another person connected to the same wifi could essentially access those same accounts for a brief amount of time.

JLB's five favorite WordPress plugins // Sep 30 // JLB

It’s no secret that the dev team here at JLB is in love with WordPress.  It’s PHP-based, it’s flexible, it’s an easy install, it’s user-friendly.  Sure, there are other content management systems out there that might be a better project-specific fit, but overall, WordPress is out go-to CMS savior.  However, WordPress still leaves quite a […]

SSL – Shared or Dedicated? // Jul 30 // JLB

When you open your online storefront to accept credit cards, you enter a world of ever-increasing security. One important piece to your new shopping experience, is an SSL certificate. SSL stands for Secure Socket Layers and it is a protocol to provide security over the internet.  That just means that any information transferred from your […]

WordPress… in the nude // Jul 26 // JLB

When it comes to coding a Wordpress theme, there are, without a doubt, plenty of starting points. While duplicating and editing the Classic theme is one of the most popular options, starting from a blank theme or a framework are much more efficient options.

CSS support in email clients // May 12 // JLB

There are many things in this world that I find more fun than designing and/or coding email marketing templates. Bee stings, bike accidents, or inadvertently “relieving” yourself during the middle of a first date are just a few good examples.

CSS, tables, development, wine down main street // Sep 20 // JLB

When developing a web site, there are two primary ways to incorporate the design with the other content of the site: use tables, or create classes through CSS. There are lots of people out there who like to debate about the benefits and drawbacks of each

Five Reasons You Need a Content Management System // Jul 02 // JLB

So, you’ve decided to create a new web site for yourself or your company. You have lots of decisions to make about design, navigation, page layout and content. But, what about after you launch that site? How are you going to update the content? How are yo

Five Questions with John Crain concerning CMS // Nov 05 // JLB

1. What is a CMS?
A Content Management System, is, in its simplest form, software used to simplify the process of storing and editing information found on a website.

2. How do some CMS work (from a programming point