Tag Archives: design

thebackpackr.com gets a facelift

I guess it’s about time to upgrade the facade of the website. I’ve not been blogging too much, but a truckload of traffic comes via YouTube for Hackintosh write ups and for searches on how to clean the Ikee virus! And thus, a new chapter for thebackpackr.com unfolds – I vow to blog more regularly and talk about topics that will really be relevant for those interested in anything creative, technology and business. Any feedback or suggestions you’d like to … Continue reading

Importance of the web user experience

I click cancel and return to the previous screen where an inconspicuous section says “All bookings made using an electronic form of payment are subject to a CONVENIENCE FEE per passenger per sector”. tiger-airways-convenience-fee-1.jpg What on earth is this? You blew your budget while developing the booking system, and are forced to charge us for it You’re trying to be sly-er than the coyote Tiger hopes our eye sight isn’t so good, and they can hoodwink us by 50 bucks Whatever it is, how can you pass on a convenience fee to us?

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Selecting a blog design theme & intro to plugins

Now that you’ve got your blog installed, what do you do next? You don’t want your blog to look like a plain Jane one, so get cracking, and select a happening design theme, download it and install. Here’s an introductory chat about themes and plugins. This clip does not cover the process of installing themes, but here’s a video clip by Steve Dougherty that illustrates in step-by-step form how to do it. As for installing plugins, you could take a … Continue reading