IFTTT, or If This Then That, is an online service that enables easy automation of systems that might not normally interconnect. For example, you can have an RSS feed from a website automatically send an email, or marking a video on YouTube to watch later save it in another service. There are tons of objects you can interact with that aren't even computer-based like the weather … [Read more...]
Checking out Google Domains beta and AWS Route 53
I got access to the Google Domains beta and Amazon Route 53 expanded their external DNS to a registrar, so I wanted to create an overview of the services to anybody shopping around for a new registrar. I have transferred almost all of my domains from GoDaddy to Hover or Gandi following GoDaddy's SOPA support and the fact that there are alternatives without horrible websites. I … [Read more...]
Using Google AdSense on a responsive site
Responsive web design has become a fairly popular approach to making websites that look and work well across devices. Desktops, tablets, smartphones and other web-enabled devices have different viewing capabilities and responsive design provides your site with a bit of logic on how content should flow at different sizes. When I first switched 404 Tech Support over to a … [Read more...]
WordPress plugin Stream provides a changelog for your site
Stream is a free WordPress plugin that allows you to remain informed of what goes on with your website. If you have multiple authors or contributors to your site, it will be even more powerful. The activity log can give you a picture of what has been going on with your site such as plugins being enabled, posts being created or updated, and attempts to login. You can set what … [Read more...]
Amazon welcomes back Illinois Associates, an updated timeline of the Amazon Tax in Illinois
In Illinois the court battles for state employee pensions might just be beginning but Illinois affiliates finally had a victory after almost 3 years. After a lengthy court battle finally delivered the case in front of the Illinois Supreme Court, the "Amazon Tax" was ruled unenforceable after a lower court ruled it unconstitutional. Today, Amazon.com invited Illinois affiliates … [Read more...]