Web Concepts

I have shown you in the past how to promote yourself with a twitter search widget, but now I have found another solution to get the same task done.  If you are a user of HootSuite, you can now create embeddable columns that you can then take from your HootSuite account and embed via your own web site. 

This tutorial from their web site explains the basics on how to get it done:

I have given thought to creating a Twitter landing page here on the Lunartics blog, so (as an example) this would be a great way to feature content from @lunarpages, or show who’s talking about Lunarpages, or… well, the possibilities are really endless. 

Related Tips and Tricks:

• Grab a Number of Cool Google Gadgets
• Promote Yourself with the Twitter Search Widget
• Real-Time Blog Traffic Widgets

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Want to show your support for Lunarpages on Twitter or Facebook?  You can add the ultra-cool Lunarpages globe to your profile picture right now, at Twibbon.com.

• Support Lunarpages on Twitter
• Support Lunarpages on Facebook

What is Twibbon.com all about?  It is a free service that allows you to overlay small images or “Twibbons” on your profile image to show support for something you believe in.  We all believe in Lunarpages for our web hosting needs, right?  Then this is the perfect way to show it.  Thanks goes out to those already supporting us (yes, I am not too good for a shameless plug) @teechabc, @aslnrox, @LarryMarshall, @twthosting, @djholstein, @denisealicea, @buzoganylaszlo, @DarsMoonGazer, @tartarux and more.  If you do support us, be sure to leave your Twitter or Facebook handle in the comments!

Also remember you can always follow @lunarpages for more web hosting goodness.

Related Tips and Tricks:

• Lunarpages is on Twitter
• Get $50 of Free Facebook Ads from Lunarpages
• August Newsletter is Reeking of Awesomeness

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Looking for something to add to your web site to add a little more interactivity?  How about the Twitter search widget?  This is a service I just found out about, and I do have to say it makes for an interesting web site highlight.

All you have to do is go to the Twitter Search Widget page, then customize the type of widget you would like to create.  Here is an example of the Lunarpages search widget I just created:

You can even use advanced Twitter search operators too, to make your results even more customized. Give this tool a shot, and give the Twitter-ers out there something to browse through.

Related Tips and Tricks:

• Get a TwitStamp!
• Cool Embeddable Widgets for Your Web Site
• 25 Most Popular Twitter Plugins for WordPress

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Here are a few more WebhostingDay photos to add to Dimitar’s WebhostingDay 2009 coverage. I took dozens, but I didn’t want to bore everyone to tears by posting a huge amount in one post. Here are a few that seemed to capture the main spirit of the event. One thing is certain: hosting professionals […]

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A phrase you might often hear tossed about in web design is “above the fold”.  Now what does it mean?  To find out the answer, you have to go back and look at those ancient documents or grandparents used to share information before the time of the Internet.  Yes, I am speaking of newspapers.

In Newspapers

Now picture a newspaper in your head.  When you purchase one, or unroll the one delivered to your door, it is folded in half.  The top half is what you see first – so it is important real estate for big headlines, photos and advertisements. 

In Web Site Design

In the web design world, the term has been extended to refer to the portion of a web page you can see without having to scroll down.  This is also sometimes referred to as “above the scroll”. 

So what can you learn from this? 

It is a key reminder to keep your most important content on a web site front and center, so it is seen first when a visitor comes to your web site.  However, with that said, you should also not try to squeeze all of your content above the fold either. 

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By Mitch “Loves the Layout” Keeler

Have you checked out the new Lunarpages.com layout and design?  I must say, it is pretty sleek and stylish!  The new interface includes several new and exciting features - so I encourage you all to go check things out!

Some of the new things worth mentioning are:

• More professional interface
• Easier navigation through all the pages on Lunarpages.com
• Inclusion of more great support resources (such as the Wiki!)
• The new community section is just amazing!
• Easier access to the free webmaster tools!
• Check out all the current special offers and deals!

Check it out, and then be sure to leave your comments on the Lunarforums thread on and about the re-design. 

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By Mitch “Protecting Your Rights” Keeler

Want to put a watermark on your images, but have no idea on how to get started?  WatermarkTool.com is an online tool that will do it for you.  It is an online watermarking script that allows you to quickly and easily protect your images and photographs with a visible watermark.  There are several ways you can customize your watermark too.  You can change the position, color, text size and more.

For those of you who might be new to watermarks, they are visible marks that are placed on top of an existing image.  They are often used to try to keep other people from taking the image without giving the proper credit or due.

Here is an example:

So add this tool to your web development toolbelt.  WatermarkTool.com makes watermarking a few images in your collection an nearly brain dead process.

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Marketplaces appear when all sides that take part in any business have extra resources. Some have a budget to spend, others have a products and services to sell. And there always are some people who need to hire someone or to sell their expertise. What this has to do with Drupal?

Drupal is growing very […]

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Most web hosts (I mean shared ones) are… well stupid. They claim to offer 2 things you never need. One is 99.9% uptime, another - “750 GB disc space and 7500 GB bandwidth” (well they mean “data transfer” but say bandwidth… no one is perfect). Why do I say 99.9% is not important? Because if […]

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It is new, I don’t know how new, but I’ve seen it a few days ago. I’m talking about Googles decision to display “News results for…”, a news titiles related to search terms web surfers type in the G’s search bar. These go almost on top of first page with results (SERP). The system of the […]

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