Following @Pixafy on Twitter is a useful way to get quick bites of handy tips, articles and news; we’re regularly on there sharing and interacting. In case you missed our latest batch, here’s a quick recap of shares worth your read:
"10 of the Best Lorem Ipsum Alternatives" http://t.co/4RRUADnqHL #dev
— Jelte (@j3lte) July 19, 2013
- If the traditional Latin Lorem ipsum text isn’t cutting it for you, 10 of the Best Lorem Ipsum Alternatives gives developers and designers alternative placeholder text to use during the site development process.
Want your mock-ups to have a more sophisticated feel? Try Fillerati, which generates excerpts from classic authors like Lewis Carroll and H. G. Wells! Or maybe you prefer a more post-apocalytic feel? Try Zombie Ipsum for your brain-gnawing temporary text needs (by @craigbuckler / @sitepointdotcom via @j3lte)!
5 excellent examples of brands using #socialdata to drive #business http://t.co/123KCBkQbn
— TrueLens (@TrueLens) July 10, 2013
- With an abundance of social and behavioral data analysis tools available, it’s become easier to utilize data to understand and cater to customers’ needs and wants. “5 excellent uses of social data to drive business” showcases five examples of brands utilizing customer social data to make informed business decisions (by @TrueLens).
First Instagram Video Scavenger Hunt Launches at Comic-Con http://t.co/sCBXUf84e8 via @mashable
— Regina Walton (@ReginaWalton) July 18, 2013
- Comic-Con kicked off this month in San Diego with the usual fun geekery, but also saw additional new activities like the first Instagram video scavenger hunt. The prize? A ticket to a coveted party! (by Chris Taylor @FutureBoy / @mashable via @ReginaWalton)
#Leaders seek authenticity in & outside of the #workplace @Forbes http://t.co/kZqkTTLXgv #tchat #branding
— Meghan M. Biro (@MeghanMBiro) July 25, 2013
- “Authenticity” shouldn’t just be a buzzword! Meghan Biro discusses the idea of a “brand you” versus the “real you.” Authenticity is key, and your personal brand would do well to determine what you’re really about, and then bringing that vision to life in the brand (by MeghanMBiro / @Forbes).
How to Track Customer Service With Your Analytics http://t.co/qNyyyRZ2Ry #measure
— Kissmetrics (@Kissmetrics) July 23, 2013
- KISSmetrics regularly shares useful tidbits on analytics and insights that help guide company’s marketing and business goals. “How to track customer service with analytics” discusses how you can make informed decisions by understanding metrics and performance (by @KISSmetrics).
The Definitive Guide to Google's New Mobile SEO Rules: http://t.co/lDP9SUSwxI by @moz
— Unbounce (@unbounce) July 25, 2013
- Changes to Google’s SEO ranking algorithm have the potential to greatly affect company site rankings. Google’s recent changes were to improve search results for mobile-friendly sites while penalizing non-responsive ones. This guide familiarizes you with Google’s new mobile SEO rules (by @moz via @unbounce).
The good, bad, & fugly of rich interfaces! @philhawksworth's #GothamJS slides on Excessive Enhancement: http://t.co/4SdQltBwjY #JavaScript
— Pixafy (@pixafy) July 25, 2013
- Pixafy developers recently attended the NYC JavaScript conference, GothamJS, which hosted numerous informative talks on interesting topics like AngularJS. Phil Hawksworth’s talk on excessive enhancements and JavaScript-driven “interface shizzle” cover the good, the bad, and unwieldy of rich interfaces! (by @philhawksworth).
Top 15 PHP Tutorials: http://t.co/z5v4EPuaS9 **
— WebDesignDev (@WebDesignDev) July 26, 2013
- “15 top PHP coding tutorials, tips and tricks” highlights some useful references for a number of PHP-related topics, including tips that teach you how to login to Google Analytics API using ClientLogin, tutorial for creating a custom error 404 page, and guide to creating web radio buttons and checkboxes with PHP (by @WebDesignDev).
How to Track your Engaging Posts in Google Analytics http://t.co/sV26aLQY38 #analytics #seo
— Sean Si (@search_hacker) July 24, 2013
- Sean Si gives you the step-by-step guide to tracking your most engaging posts via Google Analytics (by @search_hacker).
Scaling for the Digital Age | Mashery Blog http://t.co/YI5oIX2aCZ #APIs #scalability
— Pia Heilmann (@pia_elisabeth) July 25, 2013
- “Scaling for the digital age” discusses the need for every enterprise to adapt, pivot, and scale. A solid API management strategy becomes integral as it becomes necessary to shift (by @mashery via @pia_elisabeth).
The Rise Of The Niche Social Network By Rishon Roberts http://t.co/8NLhoN6mAU via @FastCoLabs
— DAVE MORIN (@davemorin) July 23, 2013
- Smaller, more targeted networks can be engaging platforms for interaction. “The rise of the niche social network” notes that huge social sites can actually cultivate a sense of oversaturation that can have the potential to stunt learning and growth. Niche networks may be a possible antidote to this issue, helping to bring back a sense of community (by @rishonroberts / @FastCoLabs via @davemorin).
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