08 August 2010
URL: www.jnslp.com Based in Sacramento, California, and co-sponsored by the Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism in Syracuse, NY, this unique academic journal has launched its first website featuring a full archive of past content. The website features imbedded PDF viewers for past journal articles, imbedded RSS feeds, an online subscription form, and an integrated [...]
08 August 2010
URL: insct.syr.edu The Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism (INSCT) at Syracuse University launched its first dynamic CMS-based website this week after a 6-month design and develop process. Working closely with the Maxwell Schools ICT staff for some technical requirements, the new site has many improved features, including: a commercial CMS known as Ektron that [...]
02 April 2010
Dr. Audrey Kurth Cronin, a scholar associated with the National War College and Oxford University, was in need of a simple, elegant website to feature her new book, How Terrorism Ends. In addition to reviews, audio interviews and publications associated with her book, Dr. Cronin also wanted to display her research data, containing variables for [...]
17 February 2010
URL: www.georgeemitchell.com This sharp, dynamic website powered by the free content-management system Joomla! presents a professional, clean look for PhD candidate George E. Mitchell. This website includes a state of the art administrative side to allow George to add and edit content from anywhere he has Internet access. Additional features include: a contact form for [...]
26 January 2010
URL: http://www.4idaho.org Background: Six years ago I designed candidate Nicole LeFavour’s website as she was running in her first primary for the Idaho District 19 House seat. She is now a State Senator in the same district. I volunteered six years ago to design her website (it’s my way contributing to political campaigns that I [...]
19 January 2010
Diplomatic row between Israel and Turkey may have sparked the cyber attack, which has targeted a large number of Israeli and Western websites This weekend an unknown number of websites hosted by the widely-used Network Solutions hosting provider were “hacked” by a group claiming support for the Palestinian cause. Websites that were targeted had their [...]
10 January 2010
Having worked for a number of non-profits over the years, I’m no longer surprised when there is no budget for advertising. It’s a blessing when leadership understands the importance of branding, design and the value of outreach. But even when you have great leadership, there is still little room in a non-profit budget for advertising. [...]
21 December 2009
I’ve been looking around for great textures, abstract and stylish fonts for grunge designs and have found the following links for fonts, grunge backgrounds, Illustrator and Photoshop brushes to be helpful! Grunge Fonts The master of all posts on Grunge fonts: http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/100-great-abstract-and-grunge-fonts/ Grunge Textures and Backgrounds The definitive sources: http://www.grungetextures.com/ http://www.textureking.com/index.php/category/grunge Grunge Brushes for Illustrator [...]
07 December 2009
When consulting with a new nonprofit client on their online marketing efforts, I usually list a few very simple steps they can take that will go a long way toward improving their strategy. Here’s some guidance I recently gave to a major university undergoing a website and online marketing overhaul: 1. Apply for a Google [...]
03 December 2009
Since I’m just starting out with Joomla, I thought I’d collect some of the best resources I’ve found along the way for my own future reference. Perhaps these links will come in handy for others as well. Please feel free to send me your own. Reference Books: Joomla! 1.5: A User’s Guide, 2nd Ed., June [...]
