A look at five things about websites that I dislike, including site notifications, lack of HTTPS, and autoplaying videos.
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Tag: website
A look at the world’s most popular websites
The world’s most popular websites online include the usual suspects, such as Google and Facebook. However, they also include Russian and Chinese sites. And yes,
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How to check your site for broken links
I’ve written before about 404 errors, but I thought I’d cover the issue of broken links. Broken links happen to every site, including mine, and
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Blog revision updates (October 2017)
Yes, it’s time for my obligatory update on recent changes to the blog. Meet the new web host, same as the old web host After
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Cartoonists of Color Database, Queer Cartoonists Database highlight minority creators
A cartoonist named MariNaomi has launched a pair of websites, Cartoonists of Color Database and Queer Cartoonists Database. Both sites serve as a one-stop listing
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The value of a customized 404 error page
A “404” is the error code returned by a server when an accessed URL isn’t found. It’s one of the most common error codes online.
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What to check before a website launch
There’s a list of things to do before a new website launch. But what should one do first? Below is a list of some important
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How to select a decent domain name
Coming up with a decent domain name for your new website isn’t easy. Mine ultimately came from using a pre-existing user name I had elsewhere
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How to create an About page (and how mine stands up)
Having an About page (also called an “About Me” page, among other variants) is an important part of having a website. But in what ways
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Basic tips on making a WordPress site mobile-friendly
Having a mobile-friendly website is now more important than ever with the dominance of smartphones. While Google’s algorithms for ranking websites changes often, what’s permanent
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