Internet Marketing Strategies and Drupal Tips

Feb 21 2011

How to Build an Online Business Directory using Drupal

The Fort Langley BIA (Business Improvement Association) requested that we redesign their existing business directory website built with HTML. They wanted to be able to edit the site content and add new listings themselves.  They have 100 businesses in their BIA who needed User Accounts and Business Listings. Some non-BIA members also need Business Listings.
Feb 15 2011

HTML5 & Drupal 7 - Surrey Drupal Meetup on Mar. 10, 2011

On March 10, 2011, we are proud to present a video presentation by Scott Vandehey (@spaceninja) of Metal Toad Media, Portland, OR.

HTML5 is ready to use today, and Scott will show you how to use it in your Drupal themes. During this session, you will learn the answer to these questions:

  • What is HTML5?
  • What features does it offer me?
  • How do I set up my themes to use it?
  • How well supported is it?
Feb 13 2011

HTML5 - Hot topic in web design industry

HTML 5 is a hot topic in the web design world these days.
  • New semantic HTML tags like header, nav, footer, article, aside and section
  • new API that allows one to edit webpages in your browser
  • draw pictures in your browser using <canvas> tag.
  • a new video tag that plays video files in iPad and iPhone - Will it replace Flash?
Feb 13 2011

Git Going with Git was popular with both Surrey and Vancouver Drupallers on Feb. 10, 2011

I really enjoyed Shawn's presentation on Git Going with Git on Feb. 10th at the Surrey Drupal Users Group. We a record breaking turnout at 27 attendees with many coming all the way from downtown Vancouver.
Feb 12 2011

Wahoo! I won a FREE book - Drupal's Building Blocks

I was on Twitter on Dec. 31, 2010, and I noticed a tweet from @merlinofchaos that said:
I will send a signed copy to 2 random twitterers who 1) follow me and 2) mention http://drupal-building-blocks.com btwn now and Jan 5.
11:43 PM Dec 31st, 2010
Jan 20 2011

Learn about Git - the Fast Version Control


I'm looking forward to attending How to Git Going with Git, our next Surrey Drupal meetup on Feb. 10th and learning all about Git. Here are some resources to read to give you a jumpstart on learning Git.

What are other articles and resources on learning Git do you recommend?
Jan 20 2011

Feb. 10th: Surrey Drupal Meetup: How to Git Going with Git

Are you new to version control? Or experienced in another tool such as CVS or SVN? This talk will bring you up to speed on why a distributed version control system such as Git is right for your projects.

Learn why Git is a great tool to use for your individual projects and the reasons why Drupal.org is moving from CVS to Git. Shawn, a web developer experienced in using Git, will be presenting on the basics of Git - the fast version control.
Dec 31 2010

Happy New Years & Exciting Events in Jan 2011


Happy New Years, everyone!  Some exciting events happening in the next 2 weeks.

Jan. 5, 2011   Drupal 7.0 is due to be released! Wahoo!
 
Jan. 7, 2011   Vancouver Drupal 7.0 Release Party. Bring food and drinks to share for the potluck starting at 7pm. For more info, see http://www.meetup.com/surrey-drupal/calendar/15840616/
 
Jan. 13, 2011  Surrey Drupal Meetup: Our very own Scott Morgan, freelance Drupal consultant with www.webzoa.com, will be presenting on How to Build a Photo Gallery using Views Attach and Node Reference URL modules. For more info, visit http://www.meetup.com/surrey-drupal/calendar/14698461/
Dec 19 2010

Happy Holidays from SeascapeWebDesign.com

Happy Holidays from SeascapeWebDesign.com

 

Dec 15 2010

10 Tips to Promote Your Facebook Page - Dec. 2010

In my last newsletter, I wrote about How to create a Facebook page to promote your business on Facebook.com. With 10 days left until Christmas, I have provided 10 tips on how to promote your Facebook page so you will get many new visitors. I hope you find these tips helpful. Thank you very much for receiving my newsletter. Send me your questions and topics for future newsletters. Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!

1. Create Fresh content so people will like to visit your Fan page. One of the best ways to do this is to import your blog content into your Fan page. Simply RSS provides an easy way to add feeds to your profile. Now you can easily share your blog, favourite feeds and shared items in Google Reader on your fan page.