Archive for November, 2008

on Sitemaps

i wasn’t really sure what i needed to do to create a sitemap with my WordPress account hosted on my server. there are so many ancillary folders and files, i wasn’t sure what needed to get indexed for search engines. i had used a php program to generate the sitemap for the rest of my [...]

on Names

z.bru studios. that’s it. i’ve even got a logo (after the break). way to go me! it was a tough, tough decision, but i’m happy with the results.
here’s a funny story, though. when i was checking domain names, i checked zbru.com in addition to zbrustudios.com. turns out someone w/a hotmail account (no offense intended to [...]

November 18, 2008 • Posted in: thoughts • No Comments

on Forms

i’ve been working on some forms for a couple of different clients, and it never ceases to amaze me how much extra time i end up spending on them. i think i finally have my favorite system of validating w/both javascript and php. but i’m sure that will change. one of the clients was easier [...]

November 13, 2008 • Tags:  • Posted in: php • No Comments

on PHP and XML.

i’ve been working on a page for a client to have Amazon Associates and iTunes Affiliates links for a number of playlists (each w/100+ songs). i wish there were a pretty way of generating the links directly from the iTunes library file, but alas, i’ve spent many an hour watching tv and looking up the [...]

November 3, 2008 • Tags: , • Posted in: php • No Comments

on Decisions.

i’m trying to decide on a name. what do i want people to see/hear/think when they come to my site? what’s that first impression? how much do i let them see? in relationships i’m usually slow at letting it all show; i want to know the angle the other person is coming from first. with [...]

November 2, 2008 • Posted in: thoughts • No Comments