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New Home for this Blog

Dennis Deacon — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:30:11 +0000

I’ve redesigned my website, and I am now hosting this blog myself. Past posts will remain at this address. Future posts can be found at its new address: www.dennisdeacon.com/blog/. Posted in Misc. Observations Tagged: personal website, professional blog

Great WordPress Designer Resource

Dennis Deacon — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:39:30 +0000

I’ve been blogging on WordPress for well over a year, and recently, I’ve had the opportunity to start designing WordPress websites. I have to be honest. I sort of went into it like a typical male’s introduction to an electric … Continue reading →

Microsoft Encourages Upgrading from IE6 With Charity Donations

Dennis Deacon — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:00:26 +0000

Did you know… Microsoft will support IE6 until 2014. Microsoft is donating 8 meals to Feeding America, a US hunger-relief charity, for every download of IE8 from their Browser For The Better web site. If you’re upgrading from IE6, Microsoft … Continue reading →

Why Internet Explorer 6 MUST be Supported

Dennis Deacon — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:11:27 +0000

Pardon me as I step upon my soapbox, yet again. While I’ve been preparing several other posts, this topic has reared its ugly head. Internet Explorer version 6.0 is, has been, and will continue to be the bane of all … Continue reading →

Designing Web Sites for Your Target Audience

Dennis Deacon — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:22:56 +0000

I recently was told about a discussion at a local web design meetup on designing for Internet Explorer 6, the browser designers love to bash (…and so do I). During this discussion, the majority of vocal participants stated that they … Continue reading →

Redesign Project: Second City Scooters

Dennis Deacon — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:56:05 +0000

I recently had the opportunity to work on a fun project; the redesign of a small business site that sells motor scooters. The most rewarding part is hearing of customers praising the website. That’s way kool. Former site To understand … Continue reading →

Life Evolving with the Web: Facebook vs. Classmates.com & Reunions

Dennis Deacon — Sun, 03 May 2009 23:21:51 +0000

The Web & Internet in general has changed the way we do things; the way we live. We don’t send letters, especially holiday cards, we just send emails. We don’t make quick phone calls, we tweet instead. Recently, I gave … Continue reading →

New Internet Forum for Chicago-based Folks

Dennis Deacon — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:32:22 +0000

I was recently alerted to a new discussion forum for Internet professionals in the Chicagoland area. Chicago Internet Professionals [ http://www.chicagointernetprofessionals.com ] contains all the topical sections that you would need. While it is still young, it’s increasing in membership … Continue reading →

Print Friendly Feature Necessary?

Dennis Deacon — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:22:53 +0000

Is the “Print Friendly” feature seen on web pages throughout the web necessary? Up to a week ago, I thought not. The Print Friendly feature obtained popularity in the late 90′s, early 2000′s. At that time, most pages were so … Continue reading →

Customer Service – Where did it go?

Dennis Deacon — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:45:30 +0000

With each passing day, I am amazed at how content society is with the level of customer service (or the lack thereof) citizens of this planet receive. I was brought up to provide the highest level of customer service at … Continue reading →