redwall_hp's Comments

Webmaster-Source : Tweetable Twitter Plugin For WordPress

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:11:17 +0000

Bit.ly support will be in the next release of the plugin for sure. I actually finished that part of the code, but I have some other things I need to fix before releasing it. And I will consider your other suggestion.

Webmaster-Source : VPS.net Review

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:13:32 +0000

I didn't say ISPmanager was free, I merely stated that cPanel wasn't. (I haven't compared the prices in awhile, but cPanel might be more expensive?) Yes, *shared* hosting companies pay to let their customers use cPanel. However, VPS.net is primarily for people who know how to configure servers for themselves, of which most have no need for control panel software. Most VPS providers (including Linode and Slicehost) do not include cPanel with their servers either. That doesn't mean you can't pay for a license and install it for yourself though.

Webmaster-Source : VPS.net Review

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:51:23 +0000

cPanel is used by a lot of shared hosting providers, and it's not free. Hosts that offer it have to pay for it in order to offer it to their customers. If you want to install it on a VPS, you can, but you would have to purchase a license for it yourself. Personally, I don't use a control panel, either cPanel or ISPmanager, at all. They're unnecessary and they use up valuable system resources. Learn to use the command line and you'll be able to do things much more efficiently, without depending on a certain graphical interface.

Webmaster-Source : PHP Tip: Replace URLs With Links

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:24:59 +0000

Oh is it? Well, I'm sure it should be possible to convert the expression to a Perl-style regex and use preg_replace() instead. Maybe I'll work up a new expression and add it here in the future.

Webmaster-Source : What the Mac OS Can Teach You About Design

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:33:14 +0000

I, too, come from "the real world of servers, progamming languages, and databases." It can "do that." OSX has a Unix core, which makes it a decent server OS, but it's cheaper to use Linux for servers, rather than paying for pricey XServes. There isn't anything "non-compatible" about OSX. It has X11, and runs a good portion of *nix software. Windows is the only "non-compatible" OS. As for Droid: Let me know when it can keep up with sales of the first-generation iPhone. So far one half of the 200,000 units made have been sold, while the original iPhone sold 700,000 units in it's first week alone. P.S. Your comment had nothing to do with the article. The post was not debating Mac OS X's merits as an operating system; it was highlighting design principles that it follows. Keep your comments on topic in the future.

Webmaster-Source : Laptops Are Easier on Cellular Network Usage than Smartphones

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:06:55 +0000

I wouldn't call that a "unique constraint" though. They're overselling their networks, sticking people with crazy-high prices, not delivering the promised service, and not using the money rolling in to upgrade the system. That's a business failing, not a technological one. The "constraints" can be remedied by performing upgrades that are long overdue, not weaseling out of necessary FCC regulation.

Webmaster-Source : Learning CSS Sprites

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 02:20:41 +0000

It does seem to be a much more elegant solution for navbars, and I've been using simple sprites for that for awhile now, but I'm just starting to get into more advanced ones. I'm currently working on a new version of the Webmaster-Source theme (same design, but with functionality and under-the-hood changes) that will put a bunch of the assorted images into a sprite. The logo, badges in the sidebar, things like that. I only wish that it require so much trial and error to get the background offsets just right. I'm always off by a few pixels it seems, which means tweaking the numbers a little at a time until things line up properly. :)

The Design O'Blog : Rant: Droid iDon't Campaign

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 23:24:15 +0000

I think the way Apple does it is much more tasteful. They never flat-out have the character symbolizing Apple say anything bad. They have the "PC" talk and *imply* things in a somewhat humorous manner. They don't flat-out say "Windows sucks because of fill-in-the-blank," which is what Verizon/Motorolla are doing.

Webmaster-Source : Why They're Wrong: WordPress Plugins Shouldn't Have to be GPL

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 23:41:13 +0000

"So whatever the reason is wordpress.org does not allow non-GPL plugins, it is not because that is enforced by the GPL. Rather, it is automatic's deliberate decision to do so. And that's OK. Their website, their rules." And I'm okay with that. The problem I have is that they're so vocal about other websites not following the same rules. They pressured theme authors to make the PHP portions of their themes GPL, and they're doing the same thing with plugins. The Thesis people are standing their ground so far, and I applaud them for that.

Webmaster-Source : Capitalize Your Headlines Properly, Please

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 22:29:51 +0000

Good. Sloppiness will not be tolerated! :)

Webmaster-Source : Design Spotlight: Grooveshark

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:25:56 +0000

Yes, I saw it yesterday, which was about two days after putting this post together. :)

Webmaster-Source : The New StumbleUpon

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:30:29 +0000

I wonder if StumbleUpon has tried to buy that domain yet? I bet a lot of people do land there by mistake.

Webmaster-Source : Capitalize Your Headlines Properly, Please

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:07:32 +0000

Maybe that's why they closed? ;)

Webmaster-Source : TimThumb: Automatically Resize Images

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:53:53 +0000

I didn't know that. Do you have an updated link, or is the current version still at Darren's site?

Webmaster-Source : WP125 Plugin: Easy WordPress 125x125 Ad Management

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:32:43 +0000

WP125's click tracking simply counts the number of time a certain link has been accessed. Search bots, humans clicking, accidental clicks, it's all counted. Some affiliate programs and such will track things differently, with click fraud prevention algorithms or discounting users in certain countries, etc. It's likely they won't be the same figure. WP125's click tracking is just another helpful metric, not the be-all-end-all.

Webmaster-Source : CSS3 Drop Shadow

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:21:46 +0000

Well that's considerably...more difficult. :)

Webmaster-Source : Why Affiliate Programs Don't Work

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:44:33 +0000

Before (and even more so after) the T-Mobile Sidekick scandal, I've been pondering the subject of public relations in the age of blogs and Twitter. It's interesting to watch business after business fall into the same trap. Before the internet, a company could have a major screw-up and have it go unnoticed pretty much. With the internet, it becomes a major black eye. This is good for consumers, I suppose. Not quite related to affiliate programs, but interesting all the same. :)

Webmaster-Source : Why Affiliate Programs Don't Work

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:18:39 +0000

I don't think you're missing much there. Affiliate links are like CPA ads, which are about as cheap of advertising as you can get. It doesn't make sense to limit your affiliates. More affiliates means potentially more sales.

Webmaster-Source : Nielsen Wants Your Passwords to Be Visible to the World

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:56:39 +0000

You make a valid point. I think that the creation of the option shouldn't be something shoved off onto web developers though. It should be an option in the browser or operating system. Something like a toggle in the settings to not mask the passwords. Thanks for commenting. It's always nice to here another perspective, instead of it just being me ranting. :) EDIT: If you use Firefox, there are a few addons that can remove the blobs/asterisks from password forms as you type. https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/search?q...

Webmaster-Source : Quotes on Design

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:30:07 +0000

I've been having some issues with my server configuration lately. I've been running out of RAM. I'm still working to get it under control. :)