URL Rewriting with .htaccess and Apache to boost Search Engine Optimization

URL Rewriting has been around for over a decade and can be seen at your favorite blog or a popular e-commerce website. However, in the last few years it has been widely used as it can be a great boon to Search Engine Optimization. Whether you want to “clean up” a URL or you want [...]

Search Engine Optimization and 301/Permanent Redirects

There are many reasons a web developer or web designer may need to use a redirect.  If you are permanently moving a page, always use a 301 redirect or a permanent redirect. 
What’s the difference between a 301 and a 302 redirect?
A 302 redirect is a “temporary” redirect and is the most commonly used redirect.   [...]

Free Online Tools

Here’s a tip for both web designers and web developers – beginners and advanced.  After creating a new page or even after making a small change to a current page – always, always, always validate the page. 
You can use validation tools that are built into development environments like Dreamweaver, but [...]

ASP.net Version Test Script

Here’s a little script that we have used over and over again that will display the version of ASP.net that is running on a web server.  This script has been particularly useful when working with virtual hosts. 
Copy and paste the following code into a file (example: test.aspx) and upload to the webserver.
<%@ Page Language=”VB” %>
<script runat=”server”>
    [...]

JavaScript pop up window alternative

This method still uses JavaScript, but it is paired with CSS to produce a less annoying and invasive outcome.
1)      Develop the content that you would normally open in a pop up.
2)      Create a div tag in the “opener” page.  Hide the div tag using the visibility and display properties and specify the position property as [...]

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