A friend sent us this link from Gizmodo by Rosa Golijan on 2/1/11
He claims to have always called it "JIF". I however am old skol and still say "GIF" because that's what my professor called it back in 1990. Maybe I will change? Maybe not? DavidB says "GIF" and Cat says it both ways.
How about you?
Choosy programmers choose "gif" or "jif"?
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Monday, March 28, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Hex codes for all the Crayola crayon colors!
This submission made us all scream in happiness!
Who doesn't LOVE crayons?
And now we can be all geeky with hex codes and crayons. Check it out!
Now you may be asking yourself, what are "Hex Codes"?
Hex codes are the values of a color for a website that a browser understands. A very reliable way to make sure the color you chose remained that color when you tested on multiple browsers and operating systems and monitors! Way back in the day there were only 256 colors you could use. Now the spectrum has expanded.
WebMonkey has a useful page of the color chart - take a peek.
w3schools explains:
Color Values
HTML colors are defined using a hexadecimal notation (HEX) for the combination of Red, Green, and Blue color values (RGB).
The lowest value that can be given to one of the light sources is 0 (in HEX: 00). The highest value is 255 (in HEX: FF).
HEX values are specified as 3 pairs of two-digit numbers, starting with a # sign."
So now you can see why web designers think the crayon box version of hex colors is so darn cute :)
Who doesn't LOVE crayons?
And now we can be all geeky with hex codes and crayons. Check it out!
Now you may be asking yourself, what are "Hex Codes"?
Hex codes are the values of a color for a website that a browser understands. A very reliable way to make sure the color you chose remained that color when you tested on multiple browsers and operating systems and monitors! Way back in the day there were only 256 colors you could use. Now the spectrum has expanded.
WebMonkey has a useful page of the color chart - take a peek.
w3schools explains:
Color Values
HTML colors are defined using a hexadecimal notation (HEX) for the combination of Red, Green, and Blue color values (RGB).
The lowest value that can be given to one of the light sources is 0 (in HEX: 00). The highest value is 255 (in HEX: FF).
HEX values are specified as 3 pairs of two-digit numbers, starting with a # sign."
So now you can see why web designers think the crayon box version of hex colors is so darn cute :)
Monday, March 14, 2011
Email Marketing Tips
A friend passed this link to me "You should marry me…now! What to tweak and test in your call to action" from an article posted in September 2010 by Email Marketing Reports.
And I think there are some very useful points made about reviewing your call to action in emails. While not everyone can be Google, there are some useful examples that we can all remember when writing emails or email newsletters.
Consider:
1. wording
2. location
3. coding and format
4. shape, size, colors and highlighting
Read more resources for copywriting.
And I think there are some very useful points made about reviewing your call to action in emails. While not everyone can be Google, there are some useful examples that we can all remember when writing emails or email newsletters.
Consider:
1. wording
2. location
3. coding and format
4. shape, size, colors and highlighting
Read more resources for copywriting.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Do you use Instant Messaging? (Or IM for short)
Instant Messaging
Do you use Instant Messaging? (Or IM for short)
We sure do!
Definition: IM falls under the umbrella term online chat, as it is a real-time text-based networked communication system, but is distinct in that it is based on clients that facilitate connections between specified known users (often using "Buddy List", "Friend List" or "Contact List"), whereas online 'chat' also includes web-based applications that allow communication between (often anonymous) users in a multi-user environment. (read more at wikipedia)
Our favorite tool is Trillian because it allows us to manage multiple accounts on multiple types of services like Google, Facebook and Yahoo on both Mac and Win machines (your cell phone too!).
Download Trillian here!
You can chat with me a variety of ways:
jameybypbco (yahoo)
jbrumfield@gmail.com (google)
JameyBrumfield (facebook)
Instant Messaging is like a quick phone call that you do not have to pick up a phone and dial. Just check to see if I am online and send a quick text note. I can then respond using Instant Message or if more conversation is needed, I can call you! It is a great way to check in, ask a quick question or schedule a meeting. Faster than email and less intrusive than a phone call. Check it out! See you on IM :)
Do you use Instant Messaging? (Or IM for short)
We sure do!
Definition: IM falls under the umbrella term online chat, as it is a real-time text-based networked communication system, but is distinct in that it is based on clients that facilitate connections between specified known users (often using "Buddy List", "Friend List" or "Contact List"), whereas online 'chat' also includes web-based applications that allow communication between (often anonymous) users in a multi-user environment. (read more at wikipedia)
Our favorite tool is Trillian because it allows us to manage multiple accounts on multiple types of services like Google, Facebook and Yahoo on both Mac and Win machines (your cell phone too!).
Download Trillian here!
You can chat with me a variety of ways:
jameybypbco (yahoo)
jbrumfield@gmail.com (google)
JameyBrumfield (facebook)
Instant Messaging is like a quick phone call that you do not have to pick up a phone and dial. Just check to see if I am online and send a quick text note. I can then respond using Instant Message or if more conversation is needed, I can call you! It is a great way to check in, ask a quick question or schedule a meeting. Faster than email and less intrusive than a phone call. Check it out! See you on IM :)
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