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re:build, re:fresh, re:cap

Written on August 2nd, 2011 | 7 comments

I recently attended the re:fresh conference in Indiana, and here are my thoughts.

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re:build, re:fresh, re:cap

Written on August 2nd, 2011 | 7 comments

I recently attended the re:fresh conference in Indiana, and here are my thoughts.

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Introducing the new Nate Klaiber Book Reviews

Written on December 4th, 2008 | 9 comments

Information about the new and improved Nate Klaiber Book Reviews website, as well as some other insight into my recent job transition.

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Pop-up ads are useful because they work

Written on July 15th, 2008 | 7 comments

A recent response in a Sitepoint article that tells us pop-up ads are useful because they work. They work!

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Tagged with sitepoint, popups, advertising, userabuse, and poorusability

Accelerated DOM Scripting with Ajax, APIs, and Libraries (Book Review)

Written on October 23rd, 2007 | 0 comments

JavaScript is not evil. JavaScript libraries are not evil. This book will show you how to make proper use of the tools available to you.

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Tagged with domscripting, ajax, apis, html, xhtml, libraries, and javascript

Beginning HTML with CSS and XHTML: Modern Guide and Reference (Book Review)

Written on October 10th, 2007 | 0 comments

This book shows you the value of understanding the history, basics, and semantics of HTML.

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Tagged with bookreviews, xhtml, html, css, and reference

Pro CSS and HTML Design Patterns (Book Review)

Written on August 14th, 2007 | 2 comments

If you are looking for a complete site design solutions book, this is not it—but if you are seeking a book to help you solve many common problems—then this book will serve as a useful tool for you.

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PPK On JavaScript (Book Review)

Written on July 31st, 2007 | 2 comments

If you are just getting your feet wet in JavaScript, then this book is the perfect book to help take you to the next level.

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How Search Engines Know Your Site Exists

Written on July 18th, 2007 | 0 comments

Optimizing your site for search engines is never an easy task. I recently wrote an article highlighting some of the basics of optimization.

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Tagged with seo, searchengineoptimization, websearch, findability, webaccessibility, and webusability

Simply Javascript (Book Review)

Written on July 5th, 2007 | 2 comments

Throughout this book you will learn the underpinnings of Javascript and how you can achieve different tasks.

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Tagged with sitepoint, javascript, kevinyank, cameronadams, ajax, libraries, dom, domscripting, gracefuldegradation, progressiveehnancement, and programming

Web Development Solutions: Ajax, APIs, and Hosted Services Made Easy (Book Review)

Written on June 14th, 2007 | 5 comments

Overall, the book was not a bad read—it just left me with mixed emotions due to the title of the book.

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Tagged with apis, libraries, hostedservices, webdevelopment, webstandards, ajax, javascript, html, and xhtml

Web Standards Creativity: Innovations in Web Design with XHTML, CSS, and DOM Scripting (Book Review)

Written on April 30th, 2007 | 7 comments

This book was a great read, and is packed full of great tips, tricks, and usable scripts to enhance the overall usability of your website.

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Tagged with webusability, xhtml, webstandards, websearch, webdesign, webaccessibility, usability, unobtrusivejavascript, typography, semantics, progressiveehnancement, microformats, markup, dom, domscripting, javascript, html, gracefuldegradation, and progressiveenhancement

Microformats: Empowering Your Markup for Web 2.0 (Book Review)

Written on April 18th, 2007 | 4 comments

This book was a great read, and will continue to be used as a great resource.

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Tagged with semantics, microformats, markup, html, xhtml, usability, webaccessibility, webtrends, and webusability

The Art and Science of CSS (Book Review)

Written on April 10th, 2007 | 5 comments

If you are familiar with CSS and need a quick way the tasks listed in the index, then this book is perfect for you.

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Tagged with css, html, xhtml, webstandards, webaccessibility, webdesign, typography, markup, and progressiveehnancement

Failed Re-Design: Dover Phila Federal Credit Union

Written on April 2nd, 2007 | 3 comments

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Tagged with prestigecreative, marketing, faileddesign, pooria, poorusability, and failure

Bulletproof AJAX (Book Review)

Written on March 6th, 2007 | 0 comments

The book starts with the very basics and walks you to the end where you create a fictional bookstore that utilizes AJAX.

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Tagged with jeremykeith, bulletproof, ajax, javascript, gracefuldegradation, progressiveehnancement, programming, unobtrusivejavascript, webaccessibility, webstandards, webusability, and xhtml

Pro Javascript Techniques (Book Review)

Written on February 21st, 2007 | 1 comment

Overall, this book was an incredible read and is highly recommended for those who want to take their Javascript skills to the next level.

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Tagged with javascript, xhtml, html, designpatterns, progressiveenhancement, gracefuldegradation, programming, libraries, webstandards, and webaccessibility

HTML Mastery (Book Review)

Written on January 17th, 2007 | 3 comments

Paul did a great job of covering HTML thoroughly and ended on a note that inspired you to think beyond the basics.

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Tagged with html, xhtml, webstandards, microformats, webaccessibility, markup, and semantics

Pro CSS Techniques (Book Review)

Written on January 9th, 2007 | 3 comments

...a very thorough book on practical CSS.

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Tagged with css, html, xhtml, webstandards, markup, webdesign, webaccessibility, semantics, typography, and reference

Transcending CSS: The Fine Art of Web Design (Book Review)

Written on December 31st, 2006 | 1 comment

This book is designed beautifully from front cover to back.

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Tagged with andyclarke, css, html, xhtml, webdesign, progressiveenhancement, markup, and webstandards

Sources of Inspiration

Written on December 19th, 2006 | 2 comments

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Web Standards Solutions (Book Review)

Written on November 27th, 2006 | 4 comments

Though this book was published a few years ago, the principles still apply to many of the modern techniques used to solve problems.

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Tagged with webstandards, html, xhtml, css, markup, semantics, dancederholm, and webdesign

Web Accessibility: Web Standards and Regulatory Compliance (Book Review)

Written on October 16th, 2006 | 2 comments

This book is a must have for any serious web developer. Don’t be intimidated by the size, it is well worth the read.

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Tagged with webstandards, webaccessibility, accessibility, screenreader, and accessibilitylaws

Beginning CSS Web Development (Book Review)

Written on September 17th, 2006 | 3 comments

The perfect beginners guide to CSS.

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Tagged with simoncollison, css, html, xhtml, and webstandards

DHTML Utopia (Book Review)

Written on September 4th, 2006 | 2 comments

...a very thorough book on using Javascript and the DOM.

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Tagged with dhtml, javascript, stuartlangridge, unobtrusivejavascript, gracefuldegradation, and progressiveehnancement

DOM Scripting (Book Review)

Written on August 29th, 2006 | 2 comments

...gives you a very smooth introduction to JavaScript and the DOM.

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Tagged with jeremykeith, domscripting, javascript, xhtml, dom, and unobtrusivejavascript

Prioritizing Web Usability (Book Review)

Written on August 26th, 2006 | Comments are closed.

This book is an invaluable resource for anyone doing web development and is highly recommended if you want to really understand your users and their habits

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Tagged with jakobnielsen, hoaloranger, webusability, usability, webtrends, informationarchitecture, typography, copywriting, and websearch