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Limiting Collection Size in Magento
Sometimes you need to get a collection of objects from Magento but only want to limit them to a certain number. This is especially useful if your collection […]
Using Remove Action in WordPress
Here’s another microblog for you, how to remove something that has already been added in another plugin using the add_action. The specific example I have for you is […]
jQuery Event Handlers – From Live to On
Here we look at the change from .live() to .on() in jQuery, and the benefits this will have for your development projects.
How to replace all URLS in WordPress via MySQL after changing domains
James walks through the simple process for cleaning up all old references to your URL after changing domains in Wordpress.
Creating stylish, functional websites for our customers is one of our specialities, so we thought it was about time we built a brand new flagship site for our […]
Check if jQuery selector exists
When you are using a jQuery plugin, sometimes you may need to add the code into an external javascript library that is loaded on every page. This can […]
Create your own Tweet Link for WordPress
In this simple tutorial, Dan shows you how to create a dynamic Tweet button for the Single page within WordPress.
Instant E-Commerce with Magento: Build a Shop Review
It seems like eBooks these days are all the rage. I remember a time when Waterstones was the busiest shop on the high street, and the smell of […]
Tips For Modifying Magento PDFs
Whether you’re creating a new invoice layout or adding extra details to your delivery note, Magento PDFs are notoriously a pain in the arse to modify. The reason […]
Get WordPress post taxonomy values
Taxonomies are really useful when developing a custom WordPress website. They can give you extra information you need and also allow you to narrow down your search criteria, […]
Track Retina/Hi-dpi visitors with a Google Analytics Custom Variable
It’s still early days for the retina/hi-dpi display but it’s pretty clear that it’s here to stay. Many designers, myself included, have begun adopting new retina techniques ready […]
How to manage 1000 SEO Clients – BrightonSEO 2013
BrightonSEO saw Creare's debut conference talk by Nick and James: How to manage 1000 SEO clients. If you missed it, you can find the video and slides here.
How to track phone number clicks/touches in Google Analytics
Smartphones are gaining ground on the humble desktop as more and more of us are using portable devices to access the internet. Users looking for services on their […]
How to source your theme’s directory in WordPress
It’s important when developing in WordPress to utilise the built-in functions that are there to make our lives easier. Whether building a plugin or tailoring a theme, we […]
Distilled’s LinkLove 2013 – my key takeaways
As far as industry conferences go, Distilled put on a great show. Having now been to four of their SEO conferences in London, LinkLove 2013 did not disappoint. […]
After coming back from Magento Live in London and listening to Hedley Aylotts fantastic presentation on Magento load speeds I decided to do a little test on a […]
Adobe close down their free BrowserLabs tool
Sadly Adobe's free browser testing tool - BrowserLabs has closed its doors. In a microblog James explains why and also the best alternative.
Instant Magento Performance Optimisation Review
The Instant Magento Performance Optimisation How-To published by Packt and written by Nayrolls Mathieu is one of the few e-books that I won’t instantly delete from my computer. […]
Magento Connect Error – Cannot chdir after login
Quick Microblog today on a common problem – Magento Connect issues. This specific problem involves the error: We encountered this issue because we had renamed our Magento folder […]