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What’s the deal with Google.amp links?

Elizabeth — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 22:24:54 +0000

Google And Fast Loading If a mobile site takes even a second too long to load, users navigate away. This is a well-studied phenomenon, and all companies can do is try and optimize loading so the user gets some feedback before they bounce. Facebook created Instant Articles, an easier-to-read and easier-to-load format than the original […]

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Small Sites Vs. A Big Internet

Elizabeth — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:29:09 +0000

Art projects Some little art project websites deliberately avoid indexing their page, so it’s well-hidden from traffic. Web development classes, modern art classes, and all sorts of other classes will ask students to make something online. They don’t necessarily want those websites getting shared outside of the class. Keeping a page un-indexed makes it […]

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Apple Wheels – It’s Wheely About Advertising

Elizabeth — Wed, 05 May 2021 18:40:05 +0000

Ah, Complaining. Apple Wheels The Apple Mac Pro cost several thousand dollars, and it looked like a cheese grater. The little Apple-branded wheels to make it move cost about 700$, or approximately the price of the iPhone 8 at launch. Oh, but don’t worry – you can buy the feet for a mere […]

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Curb-Cutting Effect: Accessible Software is Good for Everyone

Elizabeth — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 22:31:18 +0000

Certain design choices make software easier to use – and there’s no reason not to use them. What is the curb-cutting effect? Most sidewalks have a dip in the curb, where the concrete comes down to meet the street. This is designed for accessibility: people in wheelchairs would struggle to cross the street if […]

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.PNG vs .JPG: What’s the Difference?

Elizabeth — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:30:37 +0000

What’s the difference between a .jpg and a .png? Loss, mostly. Picture this: it’s 2005, you’re online, and you go to save a funny image to your family computer so you can send it to a family member later. The image saves, but when you go to open it again, you notice the image is […]

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