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The difference between width:auto and width:100%
When adapting a layout for different viewport widths (a.k.a. responsive design) or media (like print), it’s common to reset any float and width values on major layout blocks to linearise their display.
Unfloating a floated element is as simple as specifying float:none. Width doesn’t seem to be quite as straightforward – lately I’ve come across several cases where people use width:100% to undo explicitly specified widths when they should be using width:auto instead. So here’s a brief explanation of the difference.
The initial width of a block level element like div or p is auto. This makes it expand to occupy all available horizontal space within its containing block. If it has any horizontal padding or border, the widths of those do not add to the total width of the element.
Video: What Is Search Engine Optimization / SEO In 3 Minutes
Don’t know SEO? Know someone who needs a short, easy to understand overview of search engine optimization and how it works? Grab some popcorn and watch our new SEO video, which in just three minutes covers the basics of search engine optimization:
Web Link: searchengineland.com/what-is-search-engine-optimization-the-three-minute-video-92521
HOW TO: Set Up a Foursquare Special
When Foursquare 3.0 launched in March, the app’s entire merchant platform was revamped. The location-based service offered more options for specials — and made it quicker and easier to set them up. To date, more than 250,000 small and large businesses have signed up on Foursquare’s free platform for businesses; many of these have offered specials.
The beauty of a Foursquare special - aside from rewarding your customers and getting them back in the door - is that when users often check out the “Specials Nearby” menu when they first open the app. If they’re within a few blocks of your store and you have a special, you’ll show up in that menu. It’s an excellent, free way to gain exposure, and the platform is flexible and intuitive. There are now seven types of specials available on Foursquare; below you’ll find an explanation of each special, along with some tips to help you get started.
Why is my internet connection so unreliable?
We often come across internet connection problems with home based businesses and small businesses and these are down to many factors but one recurring issue is the use of "home" routers. I.E Those basic routers often given away by Internet Service Providers.
In most instances these are perfectly adequate for home use as they offer a reasonable performance at a reasonable price... usually free! But they are generally not made with the best hardware and therefore don't always offer the best performance. It's a bit like comparing a Mercedes S Class with a Ford Focus - they are both cars, both have engines, both have 4 wheels, both get you from A to B but the Mercedes can just do it all better and faster.
If a reliable and resilient internet connection is important to you as a business then here are our recommendations.
5 Must-Do Strategies for Dominating Social Media Marketing
Social media marketing is an essential tool for any business. Sites such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn are among the most popular sites regularly visited on the internet and can generate large numbers of visitors and new sales leads.
Many businesses are already utilizing social media marketing as part of their ongoing business strategy, but a large percentage of these are not aware of the essentials required to fully maximize social media to its full potential.
Web link: http://www.sitepronews.com/archives/2010/jun/16.html
43 Essential Controls for Creating your Web Applications
Designing a web application? Familiarize yourself with Rich Internet Application technologies and the best UI controls for creating your application.
Forgotten CSS selectors
Anyone who has been using CSS for any length of time has probably been frustrated by the lack of selector support in Internet Explorer 6. There are quite a lot of cases where a CSS 2.1 selector will let you target elements in all other relevant browsers, but where you, if you want it to work in IE 6, have to add a class or id attribute to the HTML.
Here are brief explanations of some of the most useful “forgotten” CSS 2.1 selectors.
Top 20 Essential Firefox Add-ons for Web Designers
Mozilla Firefox is a very popular browser, especially among web designers and developers. These days, with such a crowded field, staying at the top of the browser heap takes a lot of work. One of the factors that make Firefox so well-liked is the huge library of great extensions that enhance your browsing experience. Among the massive list of add-ons, many are vital to web designers and developers. If used, it will make your workflow quicker and more productive.
5 Fresh and Useful jQuery Plugins You Should Try
We always look for new jQuery Plugins for using with our projects, because jQuery is easy to work with and there are a lot of plugins built for jQuery. This post contains 5 fresh and useful jQuery plugins that you should try for your next project.
Web link: http://aext.net/2009/11/5-fresh-and-useful-jquery-plugins-you-should-try/
18 Alternative Ways To Use Wordpress
Wordpress is by far the best CMS system out there, you can do so many different things with it, from running a job board site to a CSS gallery. Today I wanted to showcase some of the best alternative ways to using Wordpress and prove that it can be so much more than just a blog. The great thing about Wordpress is it’s so easy to use, in fact I would go as far as saying it’s idiot proof because all you have to do is fill in fields and your page is done.
