Sitepoint.com

Sitepoint.com

I found SitePoint awhile ago when I was searching for different freelance sort of websites. They have tons of great information and have a system wet-up where actual companies or groups and organizations can start a competition where anyone can enter.

This is a great opportunity to get your name out and show off what you have to offer. There are a lot of member though producing great work. So, it's a little tough unless you have lots of time and put all of your effort into your contest submission. The down side to this, as with any contest, is that you are not guaranteed to win after putting so much time and effort into your creation, so it does feel at times that you "lose money."

Overall though I would Sitepoint.com is great site that everyone should check out. They do offer other services. They offer:

• Articles
• Books
• Kits
• Videos
• Blogs
• Contests
• Marketplace
• Forums

The design contests are in the following categories:

• Coded Templates
• Uncoded Templates
• Stationery
• Flash
• Logos
• Buttons, Icons or Banners
• Other Design Tasks

Adobe Photoshop CS3 having 2 Versions • Say What?!?

Another interesting email I received today from Adobe. Apparently there will be TWO versions of Photoshop CS3.

The 2 versions are:
• Adobe Photoshop CS3
• Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended

CS3 will be your "normal" styled Photoshop, with many new great features. The CS3 Extended version though will allow more multimedia abilities, as well as accurate measurement, analysis, and visualization tools. Click to read more.
Adobe seems to be bringing surprise after surprise. Great job Adobe!

Introducing web conferencing from Adobe

I received an interesting email this morning from Adobe talking about their new online conferencing program called Adobe Acrobat Connect. From the site,
" • Unlimited web meetings for up to 15 people

• A personalized URL for all of your meetings

• Integrated screen sharing, video, and teleconferencing

• No software downloads for meeting participants*

• Ability to collaborate on the same file"

Although I have no use for this yet, it sounds like a great idea that will save tons of time since you no longer have to send the file to everyone and what for them to send it back.

Check out the info on Adobe Acrobat Connect.

The Importance Of Deep Linking � John Chow dot Com

The Importance Of Deep Linking � John Chow dot Com


Here's another great article by John Chow on the importance of deep linking, if the title didn't give it away already. He talks about why deep linking is important and how it can benefit you and your blog. I suggest reading it over once or twice and put his advise to use, he knows what he'd doing ;).



I know this has nothing to do with graphic design but, it's still useful information that you can put to use.

I have also posted this at my other blog so I could let you know about John Chow (if you haven't heard of him already) depending on which 2 (for now) of my blogs you can to.


Thanks for reading!
Remember, comments are always welcome and ideas/questions would also be great! Thanks!