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Umbraco
Back in 2011 we created a way of generating different sized images for our sites depending on what device was viewing them. We thought it about time we showed you how.
Posted on 31 January 2013 by Pete Duncanson
We used TeaCommerce for the shopping basket on the Cutting Edge Knives site. Its XML api is really good for getting out the data you want. We've recently strengthened the tracking code on the site so thought we'd show you how we did it.
Posted on 30 May 2012 by Pete Duncanson
We wrote a nice little package for helping create Doc Types in Umbraco a while back and now we've been using it a while we've come up with some tips on how best to use it to stop things getting confusing.
Posted on 16 September 2011 by Pete Duncanson
While redesigning our new website I had the task of getting the Blog4Umbraco package to play ball with our existing design. While mashing it around I noticed a bit of a trend for injecting Javascript directly into templates etc. which can limit the usabilty and portability of the code. So I though I would just write some notes/tips on using javascript in your Umbraco website(s).
Posted on 10 March 2011 by Pete Duncanson
Variables in XSLT seem to be little used but they are a great tool to use to help you write easy to read, easy to test and easy to maintain code. Here is some examples of how we use variables in XSLT to make prettier code.
Posted on 03 March 2011 by Pete Duncanson
We need freelancers. As we're not yet in a position to add another full time body to the team but we are on the lookout for experienced freelancers in the area who can help us out when we have too much to do.
Posted on 17 February 2011 by Pete Duncanson
A simple Umbraco security feature that can be a little annoying should have the option to disable or edit it.
Posted on 18 January 2011 by Pete Duncanson
We installed GoogleSiteTree package for our website here to generate out a sitemap for google etc. to consume. Trouble is it was only doing half the site. Here is how to get it to index the rest of it.
Posted on 10 August 2010 by Pete Duncanson
A fun little package to add a "Please upgrade IE6" style banner to your Umbraco website.
Posted on 16 July 2010 by Pete Duncanson
It has (thankfully) been a busy few months since we started the re-design of our new website at the start of the year. Which has meant we have not been able to get this released as quick as we would like.
Posted on 05 May 2010 by Pete Duncanson