Just about all jQuery / JavaScript issues can be eliminated by checking your code for “$” and changing it to “jQuery”.

Happy code hunting:)

I can’t wait to attend the next WordCamp somewhere in the US or beyond.

If you would like to view my presentation on designing a killer WordPress theme you can download it here.

I will be speaking about designing and developing a killer theme in WordPress. The talk will also include some WP3.0 tips and tricks.

If you are in the Columbus, Ohio region on June 19th stop on by WordCamp Columbus @ The Ohio State University http://wordcampcolumbus.com, it’s FREE!

1. The first is called Concept Share and it helps me communicate design proofs with my clients.  It also saves me a ton of time. For a small fee per month you can collaborate with your clients in a visual way so they get exactly what they want and you don’t waste any of that precious time we designers need more of.

2. Fresh Books is a god send. Since I started using Fresh Books I get paid faster and my accountant loves me even more than before. There are plenty of free or open source invoicing applications out there but you get what you pay for.  Plus if something happens you can always bang on their door and get satisfaction.

3. Delicious is a bookmarking service that keeps all of my “continuing education” links in one place.  The search feature and the ability to keep links private save me more time and sanity that any other tool.  How many times have you bookmarked a tutorial only to be unable find it when you need it. I rest my case.

These three tools are something that every designer should have in her/his arsenal.  What tools are you using?

I have been meeting with a guy named Jesse Segna randomly since we had a common client Pure Imagination Chocolatier. Jesse does some web design but he is famous for his branding and logo design. He has names like Chris Perry Golf and Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers under his belt and anyone from the Buckeye Nation will recognize these names:)

What I am getting at is that you should always play with people you admire and respect; even if it is the competition. The only way to get better is to be jealous of others talents. I don’t mean this in terms of obsession or some religious theme.  All I am saying is that you should surround yourself with talent and with your drive/determination you can become as good or better than your competition.

Jesse and I have been sharing clients for years now and as we continue to meet-up and share ideas we both get better and ultimately we end up sharing more clients. I wish I had more friendships that were professional because no one steps on your toes and the result is more fun, more clients, and we both get better at what we do.

Wil Schroter, a friend and serial entrepreneur, once said in a famous blog post, at least to me, that …If you are unwilling to share your ideas with the masses, then your ideas are worth nothing…  Basically if you don’t believe in the execution of your idea it is a commodity and you are better off selling gasoline at at a BP.

CONCLUSION:
Share your ideas in person! Everyone will reap the benefits. Go Capitalism!!!

Give us a shout so we can start working together!

I noticed that my alma mater’s logo looked a little off.  I did some digging and even contacted a friend of mine with an officially licensed logo in PDF format.  It turns out that the logo is more than a little off.  As you can see below there are some large balance issues that make the design appear “off”.

The logo looks OK on its own but only a keen eye for pixels can identify the balance issues a logo may have.

If you could not get your reader to pick up the very large and consequently info heavy QR Code above don’t worry.  Try using the smaller one below.  It actually contains a link to the text of the blog post rather than the full text of the blog post.

Have a look at the tutorial and super style your WordPress dates on your posts.