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New Script To Number Google SERPs

Stephen Cronin — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:15:04 +0000

I’d like to announce the release of my second Greasemonkey script: Google Numbered Search Results; which numbers the SERP entries delivered by the Google search engine. … [visit site to read more]

New Script To Number Bing Search Results

Stephen Cronin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:42:18 +0000

Earlier today, I released my first Greasemonkey script, Bing Numbered Search Results. As the name suggests, it numbers the SERP entries delivered by Microsoft’s new Bing search engine. … [visit site to read more]

Amazing Results – Optimising Image Size Using Smush.it

Stephen Cronin — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:59:57 +0000

There are dozens of new web based applications being launched every day. Most are moderately useful, but it’s rare that I actually need to use one. After playing with them for a while, I normally abandon them and go back to the core tools I use to get things done.

Well, I found one that’s going right into my toolset: smush.it, the image optimisation web application.

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A Couple Of Productivity Tips For Microsoft Windows

Stephen Cronin — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 13:09:54 +0000

Okay, so this isn’t directly related to what I normally write about (WordPress, websites and web development), but if you use Microsoft Windows, these tips may increase your productivity, giving you more time for other things. For me, that’s more time for WordPress, websites and web development!

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PHP Performance Profiling With APD On Windows

Stephen Cronin — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 08:29:22 +0000

When writing code, its important to keep system performance in mind. No matter how useful your software is, if it places too much stress on the server, it won’t be used. How can you tell if your code is efficient? Well, experience helps, but it also pays to have good tools. … [visit site to read more]

WordPress – Colour Selector For Text Boxes in Posts

Stephen Cronin — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 15:52:58 +0000

In recent posts, I outlined how to create both simple and rounded text boxes within a post. I’ve now created a Colour Selector for both types of text boxes, which allows you to select colours you want, see a preview of the text box, then gives you the code for it. … [visit site to read more]