Zenlog
Converting CMYK to RGB (and Vice Versa) in Illustrator CS2
I do most of my graphics work in Photoshop or Fireworks, but every so often a client sends me an Illustrator that uses CMYK color. Every time this happens, I realize that I’ve forgotten how to convert these things to RGB color for the web.
Here’s the simple 3-step process for converting CMYK files to RGB in Illustrator. I’m posting this as a reminder to myself, but hopefully it’ll help some other folks as well.
Privacy Policies and Litigation
Do you know exactly what your online privacy policy is promising your customers, and whether or not you’re delivering on that promise?
If not, you could face the same legal problems as these companies.
Targeting and Managing CSS Hacks
CSS hacks and work-arounds are a necessary evil of client-side website development, and on complex sites they can really start to pile up. This causes long-term maintenance headaches as new browser versions are released and old ones fall out of use. To keep your sanity, you need a strategy for targeting and maintaining your browser-specific CSS.
Beware of AdWords Phishing Scam
I’ve been getting phishing e-mails that claim to be from Google AdWords lately, and I’m not the only one. Learn the telltale signs that a message isn’t legit.
Multi-Value Custom Fields for Textpattern: aam_split_custom_field
The custom fields feature provided by Textpattern is one of the things that make it such a flexible CMS. On the other hand, the ten-field limit and inability to establish relationships between fields can be a frustrating roadblock. The new aam_split_custom_field plugin for Textpattern helps break down that roadblock.
Conditional Host Name Plugin for Textpattern: aam_if_host
This is a plugin for Textpattern users who stage website development across multiple domains or subdomains. With aam_if_host, your templates can do one thing on the in-development site, and another on the “live” site.