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Webmasters / Re: My Simple Portfolio Website Review by yawatide(f): 4:05pm On Jul 06, 2013 |
^^^ Here is my suggestion, assuming you aren't doing it already. It has worked for me for the past 10+ years Code incrementally: Determine what devices/browsers you want to support. When you code your header, you test across the board. Then you code your navigation...test across the board. Then you code your main content area...test,etc etc. The advantage here is that if you have a problem, it is easier to isolate and fix. If you code everything first then test, you won't know what caused the problem and may end up spending unnecessary hours attending to the wrong issue. |
Webmasters / Re: Could This Be The Solution To Old IE Issue? by yawatide(f): 4:02pm On Jul 06, 2013 |
1) Even MSFT has a website devoted to asking you to stop using IE6. So you shouldn't even bother about IE6 2) IE7 is becoming a ghost in and of itself. I probably wouldn't worry about it either 3) IE8 should be your baseline as it is the closest in terms of supporting latest web dev standards 4) You can't force anyone to upgrade. You may suggest but you can't force. 5) Practice incremental coding for peace of mind (code your header, test across the board...code the navigation...) 6) Code semantically. Have a reset.css file for all your projects 7) No be by force say all sites must to look alike on all browsers. Use progress enhancement |
Webmasters / Re: My Simple Portfolio Website Review by yawatide(f): 9:24pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
OP: Sorry for missing your response to mine. I didn't mean or say anything about responsiveness. That na GraphicsPlus domain On a serious note though, your site doesn't necessarily have to be responsive (being responsive is a plus though, given the current trends) but it does need to at least be consistent across all devices. In other words, if I see 10 fields on a contact form on a desktop, I should see the same 10 fields on my mobile...and it doesn't matter if I have to zoom in, zoom out or scroll to see it...I must to see 10 fields. You grab? |
Webmasters / Re: My Simple Portfolio Website Review by yawatide(f): 8:32pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
^^^ I prefer OP's |
Webmasters / Re: 14 -year Old Creates Social Network Site by yawatide(f): 5:57pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
^^^ Not really. As I have said before, I am not a fan of this new NL "redesign". The result is that I now just do a quick scan of all posts and pick those that catch my eye. I know it lends to me overlooking certain posts or even risking ignoring responding to good posts but hey, my eyes get very tired each time I scroll through available posts. Na my health first, biko |
Webmasters / Re: My Simple Portfolio Website Review by yawatide(f): 5:55pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
Overall, it looks very good, IMHO. Consider the following though: 1) The lady in the background is, IMHO, obscuring the content on top 2) Get rid of "I breathe, I smell,..." Doesn't look or sound professional, IMHO 3) Have you checked out the site on mobile? On the contact form for instance, I can't see beyond the "name" field, courtesy of your faux scroll bars 4) Wow! I can get a pro website implemented for $0.00? Sign me up for a site similar to facebook.com sharp sharp, biko |
Webmasters / 14 -year Old Creates Social Network Site by yawatide(f): 12:00pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
http://thenationonlineng.net/new/online-special/14-year-old-creates-social-network-site/
For more: http://thenationonlineng.net/new/online-special/14-year-old-creates-social-network-site/ |
Webmasters / Re: I Need Constructive Criticism- THREAD CLOSED by yawatide(f): 1:39pm On Jul 04, 2013 |
I keep getting the spinning wheel at my locale. 1 Like |
Webmasters / Re: Please Which Of This 2 Sites Look More Better??????? Urgent. by yawatide(f): 1:37pm On Jul 04, 2013 |
subdomain not showing up. Root domain, no comment for now |
Webmasters / Re: Who Charges 10,000 To Design A Website? by yawatide(f): 7:34pm On Jul 03, 2013 |
^^^ like+1 1 Like |
Webmasters / Re: Help Me Check This. by yawatide(f): 5:01pm On Jul 03, 2013 |
To Whom It May Concern: 1) Responsiveness implies simplicity. A website is about its content and not all the kitchen sink, "I wan show dem say I sabi code" things that we do extra. Sure, I want to see an attractive site but if it deters me from my main objective, what's the point? 2) In Nigeria, Coca-cola has been producing soft drinks in the same old bottle since before I was born, while I was growing up and even today. Why don't you complain about how the bottle is similar or how it tastes the same? It's called branding. When was the last time you saw an advert for Coke or Nike? You want to know why you rarely see one? Don't get me wrong, they will advertise now and then but it's not like they are crazy about it. They are ingrained in your mind. You can probably distinguish b/w a coke and a pepsi bottle, based on the unique bottle design. My point? OP has his own style, you have yours and I have mine. Concentrate on the layout, content, colors and features. |
Webmasters / Re: Who Charges 10,000 To Design A Website? by yawatide(f): 4:56pm On Jul 03, 2013 |
manifest: I beg to differ. Both disciplines will never go away, as long as there is an information superhighway. Will it evolve? Sure...and you better reinvent yourself every step of the way, in order to remain relevant and marketable. This field has been around since the mid-1990s and has undergone a lot of changes but it hasn't faded away. As long as there are those who care about branding themselves in order to be unique, we will still remain. all: Pricing is determined by the market. Having said that, I have always lived by a code, wrt web dev: 1) Charge enough such that you have enough to run operating costs, pay for your time, pay your personal bills and have a little left over as savings. If that amount for you is N10K, go for it. If it is N1m, go for it. 2) I deserve to be paid for all the time and suffering I put into being what I am today (and that includes always reading and checking up on the latest, so as to remain relevant and marketable), and no one will make me feel bad for feeling that way. In other words, like a house or piece of land, I appreciate over time...not like a car that depreciates over time. That is the premium you pay. If you like, go to someone less experienced or to someone who charges cheap. I have no problems with that. In fact, I will respect you for telling me so, rather than run around in (obvious) circles. 3) I believe in working smart and not hard. Put in naija lingo: I don't believe in being a penny smart and a pound foolish. I would rather charge more and do only 6 sites a year than charge less but do 100 sites to make it. I have a life outside of coding and I deserve to have a good work/family balance. 6 Likes |
Webmasters / Re: Help Me Check This. by yawatide(f): 8:41pm On Jul 02, 2013 |
Did I miss something? All I see is a CSS-less version of the page (all text, no styles applied) |
Webmasters / Re: Amount Of Standand School Portal by yawatide(f): 4:45pm On Jul 02, 2013 |
millions, at a bare minimum |
Webmasters / At A Glance: How To Secure Your Wordpress Site [infographic] by yawatide(f): 10:22am On Jul 01, 2013 |
For pictures, visit the actual website via the link below: http://www.noupe.com/wordpress/at-a-glance-how-to-secure-your-wordpress-site-infographic-77572.html
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Webmasters / Re: What Internet Projects Are Missing In Nigeria? by yawatide(f): 3:14am On Jul 01, 2013 |
he he, GraphicPlus, dem take responsive swear for you? Every post, na "responsive this", "responsive that" 2 Likes |
Webmasters / Re: Is There Any Reputable Blog In Nigeria? by yawatide(f): 1:55am On Jun 30, 2013 |
Based on personal experience, there is no advisable time. If you need an account, go ahead and apply for one. After I applied for mine, I didn't use it for at least a month. Also, when I finally did use it, because I didn't know how to drive people to my sites, I didn't cash my first check until at least 5 years after my account was opened. If you need one and meet their requirements, by all means, apply for it as soon as you can. |
Webmasters / Re: How Much Would You Charge For A Commercial Bank Website Project ? by yawatide(f): 9:36pm On Jun 28, 2013 |
Greenmouse, I am not a project manager but I am thinking this project may last more than 2 - 3 months, at least if you want it done right: 1) Graphic design and approval: 2 weeks 2) Front end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) work: 2 weeks 3) Back end (Business logic (PHP, etc)) work: 3 weeks 4) Database design: 2 weeks 5) CMS design for the static pages: 2 weeks 6) Security testing/resolving issues: 2 weeks 7) Load testing: 1 week 8 ) Miscellaneous (people get sick, holidays, servers go down, etc): 2 weeks 9) Dev server testing/resolving issues: 2 weeks 10) Staging server testing/resolving issues: 2 weeks 11) Staff training: 1 week 12) Deployment to production/resolving issues: 1 week Note: some of these issues could be carried out concurrently, thus reducing time. 3 Likes |
Webmasters / Re: Is There Any Reputable Blog In Nigeria? by yawatide(f): 4:35pm On Jun 28, 2013 |
@Olarewajub They will for a while. How do I know? I was one of them When you are making little money, they don't care but once you start earning a steady stream on a consistent basis, that is when you light up on their radar. When that happens, you go elsewhere. Of course, the ulimate goal is finding actual companies to sponsor ads on your site, as opposed to the google-type ads. |
Sports / Michael Ballack "Dancing" Azonto by yawatide(f): 4:24pm On Jun 28, 2013 |
Webmasters / Re: Is There Any Reputable Blog In Nigeria? by yawatide(f): 10:07am On Jun 28, 2013 |
^^^ Nna, as long as it is bringing in revenue from clickable ads, wetin concern bird with toothbrush? 1 Like |
Webmasters / Re: Is There Any Reputable Blog In Nigeria? by yawatide(f): 6:40pm On Jun 27, 2013 |
Given that, generally speaking, blogs are based on the opinion of the blogger, what do you define as, "reputable"? |
Webmasters / Re: How Much Would You Charge For A Commercial Bank Website Project ? by yawatide(f): 5:10pm On Jun 27, 2013 |
Okay. I still need more requirements though. Based on the little i know now, N7m minimum. Why? I may need to collaborate with others (web security, etc) and they too need to be paid. |
Webmasters / Re: How Much Would You Charge For A Commercial Bank Website Project ? by yawatide(f): 4:12pm On Jun 27, 2013 |
I am thinking a minimum of N10m...based on no requirements. For example: 1) Am I just designing or designing and developing? 2) Am I designing the database or does this exist already? 3) Will they be updating the site regularly or not (as in, do I plan on a CMS, custom or one that already exists)? 4) How soon is the site needed? Again, I can't give an accurate answer without more details. |
Webmasters / Re: How Much Would You Charge For A Commercial Bank Website Project ? by yawatide(f): 11:46am On Jun 27, 2013 |
Depends on their requirements...Having said that, you are looking at the multi-millions at the very least. |
Webmasters / 10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Starting A Web Design Business by yawatide(f): 7:15pm On Jun 26, 2013 |
He he, you clicked thinking these are my own personal lessons, right? lol, I don get you but sha, read on. Very salient points here: http://www.sitepoint.com/10-things-i-wish-id-known-before-starting-a-web-design-business/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=DesignFestival+June+26th&utm_content=DesignFestival+June+26th+Version+B+CID_16c66137cc6487e0a77c1aeded14fccd&utm_source=Newsletter&utm_term=10%20Things%20I%20Wish%20Id%20Known%20before%20Starting%20a%20Design%20Business
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Webmasters / Re: Review This Website Please by yawatide(f): 6:48pm On Jun 25, 2013 |
^^^ I viewed it on my desktop using firefox and in turn, used firefox's responsive layout plug in to view in other "devices". |
Webmasters / Re: Review This Website Please by yawatide(f): 4:25pm On Jun 25, 2013 |
^^^ It's based on WP now. Reminds me of the last version of goal.com. But for the scrolling which I think is posing a distraction, considering its speed, it looks good though. |
Webmasters / Re: Review This Website Homepage by yawatide(f): 5:15pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
Yes I noticed the mega bar. I didn't see any issues there. In my eyes, they do resemble each other...not that there's anything wrong with that. Just like I don't have a problem with people using templates, as long as they give due credit and use it in the right way. |
Webmasters / Re: Review This Website Homepage by yawatide(f): 4:08pm On Jun 24, 2013 |
Other than color and concept, it looks familiar to the church site you showcased recently. So for me, same comments apply. |
Webmasters / Re: Let us hold a web designers Fair in Lagos ? by yawatide(f): 11:36am On Jun 24, 2013 |
This image might offer some encouragement: http://1.bp..com/-GvvcYGNebtc/UcdnaBNuppI/AAAAAAABy2c/or1gCoZrhQ0/s1600/MISS+NIG+FINALS.jpg Note the list of sponsors at the bottom |
Webmasters / Re: Can You Suspend A Clients Site Due To Non Payment? by yawatide(f): 11:07am On Jun 24, 2013 |
The same way another person in another profession would feel and should feel - entitled. It is your choice wether or not to let it go. In the future, make sure you get as an advance, your actual price. That way, if they don't pay, you know you got your "capital". That is what a friend who does business with Nigerians in Nigeria, who has been bitten before, told me. |
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