July 2011 (#216)
Boost your traffic with local search, discover the code secrets behind the SXSW BeerCamp 2011 site and create a zoomable UI, and learn about the benefits of A/B testing
We also explain the 10 principles of inclusive web design and how to apply them to the real world. And we've got an exclusive interview with Scott Belsky, the founder and CEO of Behance, who tells us why creatives should both have a personal portfolio and be on his network. Also in this issue:
- keep your markup slim with CSS3 selectors
- give your designs a retro feel
- how to collaborate via GitHub
- ASP.NET: build sites with Razor
- create an app with Node.js
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Boost traffic with local search
The rising prominence of localised and social results presents landmark opportunities for online businesses jostling for visibility -
Lists vs grids
What’s the best way to present content: a grid or list view? Alastair Campbell explains how Nomensa used A/B testing to help .net decide -
Make your site inclusive for all
Sandi Wassmer of Copious explains the 10 principles of inclusive web design and how to apply them to the real world of website building -
Interview with Scott Belsky
Scott Belsky, founder and CEO of Behance, explains why creatives should both have a personal portfolio site and be on his network -
CSS/keep your markup slim
Rich Clark explains how to target elements in the DOM without resorting to extra presentational markup or JavaScript by using CSS3 selectors -
CSS/build a zoomable UI
David DeSandro reveals how to use CSS transforms to create a zoomable user interface similar to that of 2011.beercamp.com
