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Missing Windows from Using Multiple Monitors

Posted on September 17, 2010 in Tips and Tricks

I love large work spaces!  My home office features 3 large 20 inch monitors (and I need them).   When I leave my duly appointed castle, I travel with my well worn Acer wide-screen laptop.  Upon arrival at a work site …
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Why you Should Hire Me

Posted on September 7, 2010 in About Design Onslaught

I never represent myself quite as well as I’d like when I initially meet with a prospective client or in response to a job offer.  I do think I get a little better every time, but until I become the …
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Web Design in Austin Texas!

Posted on September 1, 2010 in About Design Onslaught

I’ve completed the relocation to Austin, Texas and am eager to begin working with local businesses.  Austin is a beautiful, modern city with a populace that is smart, savvy and intensely proud. I am anticipating a highly competitive market here …
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A sample logo design process.

Posted on August 19, 2010 in The Website Design Process

There really isn’t a single ‘right’ way to design a good logo, nor is there a single process that will guarantee a great result. The best method really depends on both the designer and client as well as the particular …
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Goodbye old paint!

Posted on August 14, 2010 in Design Case Studies

Design Onslaught has a new look!  I’ll miss the old design, but it was time to modernize and make some adjustments. The new look should be easier to navigate and should do a better job highlighting my articles and posts. …
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Simplicty gone too far!

Posted on August 4, 2010 in Uncategorized

Simplicity has its place in web design, but it is not, nor should it be, and over-riding design principle.  A designer shouldn’t start with a goal to make a website clean, simple or web 2.0.  These really aren’t goals at …
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Adding an Image Rotator to your WordPress Site

Posted on August 2, 2010 in Wordpress Tips and Tutorials

A popular feature for modern websites is a rotating image gallery or slide show showcasing features or products.   Although this is often a complex addition, the  Frontpage Slideshow WordPress Plugin makes it possible to add and edit an elaborate display …
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Growing an Active Forum

Posted on July 28, 2010 in Website Elements

I imagine that scattered around our planet our tens of thousands of empty, deserted ghost towns.  A vast array of mini metropolises that never got off the ground, were abandoned, or just mysteriously died away.   In the same way, the internet …
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HHK

Posted on July 25, 2010 in Portfolio
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WordPress Monthly Archives for a Category

Posted on July 22, 2010 in Wordpress Tips and Tutorials

Occasionally when using WordPress as a Content Management System for a website I will use posts to organize content for areas of the website outside of a blog. For example, on the Happily Ever After Photography website I used posts …
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Mapping your home with Google Sketchup

Posted on July 20, 2010 in About Design Onslaught

If you’re thinking about re-decorating, moving or are renting a property you might find a 3D model of your property extremely helpful. With a great program called Google Sketchup this process is easy and free. How It’s Done 1. Use …
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A Google based calendar for wordpress.

Posted on July 17, 2010 in Wordpress Tips and Tutorials

I’m always looking for ways to make organization easier, more efficient, and well…  more fun.  In service of this, I am starting a new project to better communicate with my clients. I am publishing an availability calender within my blog …
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