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Simple gallery? Web designers look in.

I need a flash/jquery/lightbox gallery that I can set up on a web page, and the client can just upload photos to a folder on the host, and it would automatically show on the site. Instead of having to edit the xml file. Anyone know of any gallerys like this?

How to add this scrolling news widget?

I have to add a small scrolling news widget to a site.

The guy referred me to here:
http://credit-insure.co.uk/
On the left side there is a small box scrolling bbc news.
I know you can add them easily through Google, but I would prefer to have one with no ads embedded.
Anyone know anything about this?

Simple shopping cart? With google checkout?

Hey guys, alright most of my clients i will usually end up using virtuemart with Joomla but the site i have no is full CSS.
Anyways, i need to setup a cart for 2 items (yeah, that’s it) but i just want some simple script (php preferred) that i can use that has Google Checkout as [...]

CSS not applied to select menu when site uploaded to production

I work on my sites on my local computer and upload them to the server when finished like many do.
I have this irritating problem of a SELECT menu not retaining it’s style when the site is uploaded.
Picture:
http://www.intravising.com/select.gif
Basically, the CSS is applied to the site correctly except for the drop down menu. All I do [...]

Need serious suggestions for my banner design business

I like to clarify that this is not "advertising" of my site, I am seriously looking for some suggestions to promote my banner design business.

Hello,
I am freelance designer offer banner design services through my website decentbanners.com. I have worked with many clients and I get 90% of my clients through forums.
But my [...]

How do I change to width of my template?

I am trying to figure out how to change the width of my wordpress blog so it is narrower. I can’t seem to figure it out from the CSS, but I am a rookie so can anyone please help??
THANKS!

css:
/*********************************************************************************************
Theme Name: Yamidoo Magazine
Theme URI: http://www.wpzoom.com/themes/yamidoo/
Version: 1.3
Author: WPZOOM
Author URI: http://www.wpzoom.com
**********************************************************************************************
0. CSS Reset ————————- All [...]

BEST CMS Software for multi media and shopping cart

I’m interested if anyone has a favorite in the CMS world between joomla – drupal and others. A friend mentioned – to my surprise that wordpress has many modules that give it tons of flexibility.
I do some php and mysql programming – so jumping in there doesn’t scare me…
Mainly I’m looking for something flexible that [...]

Do you use Linux fonts in your designs?

I’m asking for an article I’m putting together, and I’d like whatever feedback you’d care to provide. Basically, do you put Linux fonts in your font stacks? Do you design with Linux fonts in mind? Do you deal with Linux users at all in your typographical choices? What’s your take?
Any responses, long or short, are [...]

Typography – Ideal Paragraph Width?

I’m starting a new copy heavy design and thought I’d put a little more thought into the typography than I have in the past. I usually just eyeball what appears to be a readable and attractive paragraph width, but I thought I’d read up on the topic and see what people have to say.
When doing [...]

In Search Of 3D Wall Flash Component Software

Our client would like to showcase his work on his new homepage, so I’m in search of some Flash software that will allow me to display multiple screenshots of photos in his header. I found one place that has what I’m looking for, but it’s $199! Does anyone know of a cheaper option? http://www.flashloaded.com/flashcomponents/3dwall/