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Posted by admin on Dec 17, 2011
In this video I continue where I left you in part 1 of the Java Video Tutorial. Definitely watch it first.
Here I show you how to import class libraries, except user input, check for valid input, catch errors in input, a bunch of math functions and...
Posted by admin on Dec 14, 2011
Here I begin what will be a massive Java Video Tutorial. I start with all you need to start writing Java programs.
I then cover just about anything you’d want to know about Javas primitive data types. I cover declaration statements, expression...
Posted by admin on Dec 13, 2011
I’m beginning a new Java tutorial using Eclipse as my IDE. Every time I have used Eclipse in the past there have been installation problems so, I’ll try to fix that issue here.
I use Eclipse because in my opinion it is the best free IDE...
Posted by admin on Dec 11, 2011
Here I show you how to properly set all of the settings for our WordPress Shopping Cart. If you missed part 1 check out WordPress Shopping Cart Tutorial.
All of the possible settings for the WP E-Commerce Plugin are covered in the tutorial below....
Posted by admin on Dec 7, 2011
In my search to create a fully functional shopping cart application I found the WP-eCommerce Plugin for WordPress. This plugin handles orders, works with most every payment service, handles shipping, inventory, etc!
The only thing...
Posted by admin on Dec 3, 2011
I continue showing how I design websites in this video tutorial. If you missed part one check it out first here How to Design a Website.
In this tutorial, I really focus in on how to correct errors in a web design. I look for...
Posted by admin on Dec 1, 2011
I’ve received a few requests on how to put an Image Map in a WordPress Post. So, in this tutorial I’ll show you.
WordPress is a bit picky about how you create your image map, but by copying the code below...
Posted by admin on Nov 29, 2011
In a previous tutorial, How to Design a Website, I showed you the steps I follow to create a web design as quick as possible.
Because of numerous requests, I’ll show you how to add my cross browser Featured...
Posted by admin on Nov 25, 2011
A couple of tutorials ago I showed you how to Make a Featured Content Slider using the Coda Slider. It is cross browser and very easy to edit.
Since then I’ve received many emails asking me how to edit it. So,...
Posted by admin on Nov 23, 2011
I thought I’d have some fun and show you how I make Cranberry Sauce and Sweet Potato Casserole.
The first recipe for cranberry sauce is decades old. It is very tangy and an amazing flavor enhancer. It really...
Posted by admin on Nov 20, 2011
In this video tutorial I answer many questions I’ve received over the last month. For example:
1. Make a Cross Browser Menu that works with IE 6 & 7
2. Make a Menu that doesn’t require...
Posted by admin on Nov 17, 2011
In this article I’m going to kill a bunch of birds with a small pile of code.
Not only is this a cross browser horizontal menu that works on browsers all the way back to Internet Explorer 5.5. This...
Posted by admin on Nov 15, 2011
In this video tutorial, I’ll show you how to design a website quickly.
I start out with a basic sketch that took me 10 minutes to draw. I explain what I’m thinking about as I create that...
Posted by admin on Nov 12, 2011
As I look for interesting websites, I normally am not impressed. I’m actually amazed that most every corporate website is either boring, or poorly laid out.
So, I gathered some of my favorite...
Posted by admin on Nov 11, 2011
In this video tutorial I show you how to make a JQuery Slider similar to the ones Apple uses. This is the final component of my upcoming WordPress shopping cart theme.
I use the JQuery UI slider as a base...
Posted by admin on Nov 9, 2011
In this tutorial I’ll not only show you how to make a WordPress Vertical Menu, but also how to do so on any website. It is cross browser as well.
I also show you how to do all kinds of neat things...
Posted by admin on Nov 7, 2011
One of my favorite meals can be prepared in no more than 15 minutes. And, if you want to fool people into thinking you are a great cook, this recipe is for you!
The mixture of artichokes, mint, and lemon...
Posted by admin on Oct 31, 2011
Here I finish the Featured Content Slider I started in the last tutorial.
You can find all of the code and part 1 of this tutorial series at Make a Featured Content Slider. The goal of this series...
Posted by admin on Oct 29, 2011
Here I’ll show you how to make a featured content slider. With it you will be able to make any type of slider, gallery, or light box.
It is cross browser and highly customizable. It is based off of...
Posted by admin on Oct 26, 2011
Here I finish my WordPress Theme Tutorial by showing you how to create the archive and 404 pages.
I also show you how to issue custom queries and how to use a bunch of other WordPress functions in this...