SitePoint » Articles » Web Host Smackdown: 6 Hosting Plans Reviewed http://articles.sitepoint.com/ 2009-06-02T14:00:00+00:00/> SitePoint Web Host Smackdown: 6 Hosting Plans Reviewed Akash Mehta http://articles.sitepoint.com/article/developer-friendly-web-hosts Does your web host offer all the features you need? Akash Mehta puts six developer-friendly web hosts through their paces. Which reigns supreme? 2009-06-02T14:00:00+00:00 Web Site Basics: Stuff Beginners Need To Know Matthew Magain http://articles.sitepoint.com/article/web-site-basics-beginners Beginner web designers, especially those who come from a print background, often neglect to consider certain aspects of the Web that are unique to the medium. Matt spells out the stuff that every designer should know before they build their first site. 2009-05-06T14:00:00+00:00 Fake User Profiles: Free Speech or Defamation? Chris Gatewood http://articles.sitepoint.com/article/fake-social-networking-profiles How closely are you monitoring the user-generated content being published on your portfolio of sites? In this article, Chris explores the ramifications of hosting content that is defamatory, and how to avoid paying a price for the right to do so. 2008-11-06T13:00:00+00:00 Beyond CAPTCHA: No Bots Allowed! James Edwards http://articles.sitepoint.com/article/captcha-problems-alternatives The popular CAPTCHA solution can help lock out robots and reduce spam, but it's far from failsafe -- and it causes major accessibility headaches. In this article, James looks at the problems, issues, and alternatives to requiring a human to prove that they're not a bot. 2008-05-30T14:00:00+00:00 10 Years On: SitePoint's Co-founder Spills the Beans Chris White http://articles.sitepoint.com/article/sitepoint-cofounder-interview 10 years ago, an enthusiastic Aussie entrepreneur and a young Canadian webmaster got together to launch the site that would become sitepoint.com. In this revealing interview, SitePoint's Co-founder Mark Harbottle reflects on the highlights since those early days, and hypothesizes on what the future holds. 2008-04-15T14:00:00+00:00 Making Domains Your Business Peter T Davis http://articles.sitepoint.com/article/making-domains-your-business Unlike site flipping, domaining allows you to reap the benefits of investing in a web site without having to spend time giving your (virtual) property a facelift. In this article, Peter gives an insider's tips on how to identify, value, buy, and sell domains. 2008-03-04T13:00:00+00:00 The Future of the Web: What to Expect in 2008 Brian Suda http://articles.sitepoint.com/article/future-of-the-web-2008 Wondering what lies ahead this year? Brian takes a long, hard look into his crystal ball and gives us predictions for mobile device developments, social networks, and ubiquitous connectivity, among other crucial technologies and concepts set to evolve in 2008. 2008-01-01T13:00:00+00:00 IE and Standards: Chris Wilson Talks Kevin Yank http://articles.sitepoint.com/article/ie-standards-chris-wilson Web Directions South gave Kev a chance to meet with Chris Wilson. Here, he grills Chris on Microsoft's reputation among designers and developers, finds out what's in store for IE 8, and explores why backwards compatibility matters. 2007-12-09T13:00:00+00:00 Rebuilding Vogue.com.au David Lewis http://articles.sitepoint.com/article/rebuilding-vogue-com-au An old content site. Multiple systems. Table-based design. No content management facilities. And a 35-day project timeframe. Faced with these challenges, David and his team redevelop the Vogue Australia web site from the ground up in just over one month. Here, he reveals how they did it, explaining the finer details of the decisions that were made, and why. 2006-05-18T14:00:00+00:00 Hit the Jackpot! How to Find Money-making Domains Mara Miller http://articles.sitepoint.com/article/find-money-making-domains Buying parked or active domains can be risky business -- unless you have Mara's step-by-step guide to weeding the garbage from the gems. Here, she explains three methods for assessing the traffic a domain receives, and details the research you should undertake to ensure you make the right purchase. 2006-02-12T13:00:00+00:00