The latest articles, news, tutorials, and resources for web development from Virtuosi Media http://www.virtuosimedia.com/ Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST You've probably seen them on the web, even if you don't know what they're used for; those little orange buttons that look like they're broadcasting something are everywhere. They're links to RSS feeds. In this tutorial, we'll explore some of the uses for RSS feeds, why your website should have them, and you'll also learn how to make static feeds with XML and dynamic feeds using PHP. http://www.virtuosimedia.com/article.php?id=60 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST Search engines can bring in traffic and a lot of traffic can equal a lot of money if monetized properly. So it would make sense to perform a lot of tests to see what factors get a high ranking in the search engine results page, right? Maybe not as much as you would think. http://www.virtuosimedia.com/article.php?id=59 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST Many web developers find themselves doing contract or freelance work, but it sometimes can be difficult to determine what to charge and how to deal with your clients. Here are a few quick tips that just might help you save money, time, and trouble when doing web development. http://www.virtuosimedia.com/article.php?id=58 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST You've probably heard some of the buzzwords floating around the internet regarding the future of the web: The Semantic Web, Web 3.0, microformats, data portability, and 'open' followed by just about every word in the dictionary. In this article, we're going to examine and discuss current web trends and where they may lead. http://www.virtuosimedia.com/article.php?id=57 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST Everyone has their own opinion about search engine optimization. Build high-quality inbound links. Submit to directories and social bookmarking sites. Optimize your anchor text. This article will reveal what you haven't been told, the 5 secrets of SEO. http://www.virtuosimedia.com/article.php?id=56 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST A MooTools tutorial for beginners! Meant as a prequel to 'The Mootorial', this tutorial gives a basic introduction to MooTools without requiring previous knowledge of JavaScript. http://www.virtuosimedia.com/article.php?id=53 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST This tutorial is the first lesson in a series of tutorials for learning HTML. It will cover a brief history of HTML and present an overview of some of the common elements used while writing HTML code. http://www.virtuosimedia.com/article.php?id=48