What are some good IT-related, or editorial-related, blogs and sites on which to comment, so that if my name is Googled by potential employers, these comments will show in the search rankings? I'm not trying to get my name out there, what I'm trying to do is: kick some old and irrelevant Google search results down, so that relevant and current interests show up first. [more inside]
posted by citron on Nov 11, 2009 - 4 answers

What are the great foundational essays about the web? Big picture essays that can help Normal Humans understand the profound impact that the web is having on community, commerce, communications and so many other parts of our lives. [more inside]
posted by dbarefoot on Nov 11, 2009 - 7 answers

A two parter: 1. I remember reading a quote by someone along the lines of 'every new 'killer web app' is a unix app. google=grep; facebook=wall; etc. Can you help me find this please? 2. Now that you grok the idea, can you tell me more analogs of unix vs web apps? Which unix apps are yet to be made webby? Which have been, but badly implemented? Which are your favorite unix apps? Etc.
posted by yegga on Nov 10, 2009 - 20 answers

Sys Admin filter: I'm looking for cheap web hosting that is out of the box GMP math friendly. Does anyone have a good recommendation?
posted by wmeredith on Nov 10, 2009 - 1 answer

Where can I find simple, yet professional and elegant web template/ Wordpress theme for cleaning business? [more inside]
posted by zeikka on Nov 8, 2009 - 3 answers

Asking for a friend: I've been offered a position as a "Usability Testing Assistant" at an established, medium-sized (50-75 employees) web company, and now I need to provide them with salary requirements. [more inside]
posted by the jam on Nov 6, 2009 - 7 answers

I need advice in setting up secure, online video classes. [more inside]
posted by jabo on Nov 5, 2009 - 6 answers

Help me choose twenty RGB colors that all contrast with each other, so that any two of them are distinguishable in a graph. [more inside]
posted by popechunk on Nov 3, 2009 - 11 answers

Looking for a self-hosted, private alternative to Brightkite for sharing family stuff. [more inside]
posted by merlinmann on Nov 1, 2009 - 7 answers

Is there a website that allows you to create moveable font type vids? [more inside]
posted by fantasticninety on Oct 30, 2009 - 3 answers

Can anyone recommend a video sharing web service for private viewing? In other words not you tube. [more inside]
posted by tangyraspberry on Oct 29, 2009 - 8 answers

I used Infogami.com for some of my personal research. Now it's shut down and I want my research back, but I can't get to it. [more inside]
posted by gakiko on Oct 28, 2009 - 5 answers

Which HTML/CSS/JS IDE do I want? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Oct 27, 2009 - 16 answers

How should we pay our web ad rep? [more inside]
posted by chocolatepeanutbuttercup on Oct 26, 2009 - 2 answers

Any good books on web penetration testing? [more inside]
posted by jacobian on Oct 18, 2009 - 3 answers

If Karl Marx & Emma Goldman were arguing about the internet on Metafilter, what might they be saying? [more inside]
posted by jammy on Oct 18, 2009 - 10 answers

I found a great Java programming site awhile back. I was given a programming task and could get immediate feedback on whether or not it was correct. Tasks were things like, test if two integers are equal and 'reverse a string'. It was targeted toward learning .. but I seem to recall the tasks had advancing levels of complexity. This is not Java BlackBelt. I can't believe I didn't bookmark it. Anyone know what I'm talking about?
posted by duckus on Oct 14, 2009 - 6 answers

Give me a crash course in making our nonprofit website accessible. What are the best practices/standards? What's the lingo? [more inside]
posted by anastasiav on Oct 14, 2009 - 7 answers

What are some good tech-centric temp agencies in L.A.? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Oct 9, 2009 - 5 answers

I am developing a website that has a moderately-sized user base. I am going to be rolling out a new version of the page soon. In my testing, I have noticed that my browsers don't notice that there are new versions of some of the CSS files available on the servers, and renders the page with the old CSS files. This causes display glitches. How do I let browsers know that new CSS/Javascript files are available and to update it's cache?
posted by LoopyG on Oct 9, 2009 - 18 answers

Pros & Cons of bringing web development in-house? [more inside]
posted by MeatLightning on Oct 9, 2009 - 9 answers

Recommendations on Digg-like voting software (or website)? [more inside]
posted by rev- on Oct 9, 2009 - 5 answers

Years ago (2002? 2003?), long before Etsy, there was an online community for DIY/crafty blogger types to trade materials and maybe handmade goods as well. What was it called, and what happened to it? [more inside]
posted by junkbox on Oct 7, 2009 - 10 answers

I am interested in people's experiences in using their real names online. [more inside]
posted by A Terrible Llama on Oct 6, 2009 - 64 answers

Updating my online portfolio and need help with web navigation, images, hosting and more. [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Oct 5, 2009 - 2 answers

At 35, if I made the effort to acquire the skills, could I get a web developer job? [more inside]
posted by wyn on Oct 3, 2009 - 10 answers

Researching options for all things website: hosting, domain name registration and DNS. Can you help me narrow it down? [more inside]
posted by titanium_geek on Oct 1, 2009 - 8 answers

The future of my current job is uncertain (familiar story, I'm sure). What should I do to plan for the future? My background is in art, and ... pharmaceutical training and compliance. [more inside]
posted by LolaGeek on Sep 28, 2009 - 7 answers

I want to build a web site where gamers can converse via video. I'm thinking of something a bit like a Seesmic targeted toward gamers. Where do I start? [more inside]
posted by raddevon on Sep 28, 2009 - 8 answers

I noticed today that text copied from articles on The Huffington Post appends the article URL when pasted and I'm wondering how it's done. [more inside]
posted by eyeballkid on Sep 25, 2009 - 10 answers

Are there any Access-like tools for building data access pages in a web+sql format? [more inside]
posted by gjc on Sep 25, 2009 - 3 answers

Best place to find web designer to do design/layout/code for a Wordpress static page that I can maintain? [more inside]
posted by jcmilton on Sep 24, 2009 - 4 answers

Please show me the most informative and useful online event listings you use. [more inside]
posted by Brandon Blatcher on Sep 23, 2009 - 3 answers

What is the best Web Browser for an intel Mac in terms of low CPU and RAM usage? [more inside]
posted by mahoganyslide on Sep 21, 2009 - 12 answers

Registering a .ie domain for personal use; any 'workarounds' to the registration restrictions? [more inside]
posted by bbuda on Sep 17, 2009 - 2 answers

How to apply a web 2.0 radial-subtle gradient to a 1px line Photoshop? [more inside]
posted by wildrain2008 on Sep 16, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm looking to create a very subtle dot background pattern, like the one on this site. I'm pretty familiar with Photoshop and Illustrator and have been able to produce a dot pattern, but the scale is much too big, and when I try to create a smaller pattern using a smaller circle, it simply disappears, or becomes a solid gray once I import it as a background. Does anyone have any idea how to make a pattern like the one on that site? It seems like it should be pretty straightforward, but I haven't been able to figure it out.
posted by arbor day on Sep 11, 2009 - 9 answers

Where does one proactively look for software (specifically Flex) jobs these days? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Sep 11, 2009 - 6 answers

Are all spiders of the same species equally adept at spinning webs? [more inside]
posted by Megami on Sep 8, 2009 - 6 answers

Seeking free/cheap print-quality stuff online with which to decorate our new home! [more inside]
posted by 2or3whiskeysodas on Sep 8, 2009 - 9 answers

Okay, I'm designing a web application with a minimalist look-and-feel. I want a simple, clean, cute logo, and a simple, clean, cute front page. What's a ball-park figure as to what this may cost? [more inside]
posted by tomargue on Sep 7, 2009 - 13 answers

My website's stats app says that visitors stay for an average of five minutes and ten seconds. I know that this is pretty decent ... but does it put us in the 70% percentile? The 90% percentile? Is there anywhere you know of where I can go to find lots of comparative statistics for duration of visits to sites?
posted by dacoit on Sep 7, 2009 - 10 answers

I have a product I'm building and I found a great name for it - but the .com is taken. Is it worth purchasing, or should I just come up with something else? [more inside]
posted by twiggy on Sep 3, 2009 - 27 answers

Fireworks vs. Photoshop - which is better? (ok, that's obviously flamebait). How do I make a workflow argument for Photoshop in a production department entrenched in Fireworks? [more inside]
posted by fauxtoes on Aug 31, 2009 - 7 answers

How can I get maximum use from my iPhone? [more inside]
posted by jlstitt on Aug 28, 2009 - 20 answers

I am trying to create a professional looking logo for a Web site. I am using GIMP but finding I am very limited in terms of what I can do with it. Is there a software package that I should be using that will allow me to create a good looking logo/header image? I understand Photoshop is the best however, it's really expensive (700.00). Are there any software alternatives or do I just have to pony up for Photoshop? By the way, I have a PC.
posted by hellodonna on Aug 26, 2009 - 23 answers

What superior/alternative web browsers to Firefox do you use? [more inside]
posted by bluelight on Aug 26, 2009 - 33 answers

Is there an web app via which people can recommend things (movies, music, books, etc.) to me? [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on Aug 21, 2009 - 7 answers

Boyfriend is getting a phone upgrade and handing over to me (same company). Do I buy Internet package for his account or mine? [more inside]
posted by bunny hugger on Aug 20, 2009 - 4 answers

What is the coolest thing you have seen/done using Wordpress. Special relevance to a corporate website. Can I get it to do cool stuff for me like IP filtering and more? [more inside]
posted by london302 on Aug 18, 2009 - 6 answers