David's Notes on the Net

David's Web Designs Revisited

2011-08-12T18:52:00.000-07:00

After taking a break from pursuing web site design and development, I've decided to take another look at something I love to do. Sort through the frustrations and obstacles to find a process that works for both my customers and myself.

Not like the rest

For most of my life I've gone down the road less traveled. And, I'm glad I did. It has everything to do with asking the question "What's life really about, and what are the good parts." The answers have often been contrary to popular belief, or common understanding. What does that mean? That means, even though we live in the 21st century, we still live and a crazy mixed up world. That, I can either get caught up in the craziness, or push back, or away, and go in the better direction for me. Which translates to better for those around me. Life from the inside out is especially pertinent

Before I go off on a tangent or get up on a soap box, "Not like the rest" means asking the hard questions, and following the real or genuine answers beneath the surface, or past the quick fix, flash, bang, and fancy. That maturity is especially needed on world wide web and that it doesn't have to mean stuffy, old and negative. That it can mean creative, yet practical, fun, yet functional.

"Not like the rest" also means looking for the truth, working toward trust. Two things often complained about and rarely found on the internet. Too often what one person says is "being honest", another person like myself says that's just rageful, emotionally out of control.

I guess I dare to push myself, and for what is the best path to follow, not follow the 'trends' and crowd 'likes.'

Screen Capture Video Record Software

2010-05-29T14:14:00.000-07:00

Had to note these websites in my effort to learn more about video capturing of any given computer screen.

CamStudio (open source)

Free streaming video software
camstudio.org
camstudio.org/forum (Support forum)

Camtasia Studio

I have not been able make use of this software, but looking forward to checking them out.

Video of Icelandic Volcano (Simply impressive)

2010-04-25T10:30:00.000-07:00

Here is an example of technology used for a good reason, to understand the world under our feet. Various clips put together to show different view points during the eruption. One more reason to realize the unpredictability of our environment. It's my understanding that tens of thousands of people were directly affected by this event, across the world.

The second video is a response that was interesting to watch, and hear. See what you think.

Again, simply impressive, both the event and the technology used to record and broadcast it.

Oh, just click off the ad that pops up.

Okay, here's the spelling, but don't ask me to pronounce it. ;-)

Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull volcano.

Bay Point Lake Apartments

2009-09-23T00:44:00.000-07:00

Another Intuit / Homestead official website, designed by David's Web Designs.
www.baypointlakeapts.com
www.facebook.com (Business page)
www.twitter.com/baypointlakeapt
www.myspace.com/baypointlakeapts

Here is an official website for an apartment complex in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

BACKGROUND
The background was created from the brochure copy that was given me. It seemed a good choice, since it was bright, had a pattern, and was already used as a background in their business promotions.

more to come... I'm just beginning to make good use of this blog. My idea is to help the public see my process when designing and assembling a website.

More about this website process to include:

Header
Buttons
Pages
PayPal
Chat room
Networking sites
and more...

FACEBOOK BUSINESS PAGE

Yuku Message Boards

2008-06-24T20:25:00.000-07:00

Yuku / EZboard Message Boards, www.yuku.com

About Message Boards & Forums, the names.
The name message board is the general name for a list of forums. Or, a list of forums within a list of categories. And within a list of forums is a list of Topics. A Topic would be the start of a thread. A particular person that starts a topic is considered the lead. After a topic is started, then people can start adding their own comments, quoting the previous person if you wish.