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  • Dynamic websites

    Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:02:00 CET by Smooth Step

    Dynamic web development opens possibilities to build highly automated websites that can be easily managed using content and product management software while static ones are simply a bunch of HTML documents on the server.

    Without any administration static sites give little benefit to site owner as websites that provide interactivity and fresh content tend to rank better.

    Difference between static and dynamic sites

    Article comments main benefits that can be achieved using dynamic development approach.

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  • Complete website renewal

    Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:16:00 CET by SmoothStep

    Web designers are never happy with their own website… New ideas and techniques are appearing every day incrementing urge for renewal…

    We have been looking at our old site for a long time writing a list of what could be made better. After a while the list got so long that we have decided to go for complete redesign. Several new things have been implemented these include: tag cloud with results ordered by relevancy, product section, dynamic slideshows and others.

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  • Platform monitoring

    Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:53:00 CET by Martin, SmoothStep

    Here we will try to present first steps one should take to analyze web application performance. This is very important as it is a basic foundation on which other actions are based.

    Server and web application monitoring

    We will stress here on monitoring the behavior of web application as it is vital to understand how it works.

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  • Server side website caching

    Fri, 2 May 2008 14:18:00 CET by SmoothStep

    Chapter comments how to improve web application and overal website performance using server side caching.

    Here we talk about several caching models with their pros and cons and examples, also where they have been used on Smooth Step CMS.

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  • Choosing website page names

    Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:36:00 CET by SmoothStep

    Static URLs are very important to achieve best possible search engine positioning and to increase web site performance.

    Static and dynamic URLs

    Article comments main difference between static and dynamic page names (URLs) and how to convert them using URL rewriting technology.

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  • Popular web browsers

    Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:38:00 CET by SmoothStep

    Free major web browsers to choose; their advantages, security and supported operating systems.

    Make sure that you are using latest version of your web browser installed, especially if you are still using Internet Explorer 6 as it has serious security and rendering flaws.

    Major web browser logos
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  • Antivirus

    Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:32:00 CET by SmoothStep

    Computer viruses tend to slow down computer's performance and damage file system. In this chapter you will find free antivirus software to protect your computer.

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  • Email security

    Fri, 5 Oct 2007 16:13:00 CET by SmoothStep

    Email service is often abused because of its democratic nature. When user publishes email address as text on the website it takes only a few days for pharmaceutical, scam or other type of email spam to arrive.

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  • Internet security

    Mon, 1 Oct 2007 20:21:00 CET by SmoothStep

    This chapter is about security on the internet - Fraudulent software and vulnerable web browsing applications.

    Protect your digital identity

    You will also find information about free antivirus and antispyware software, firewalls and useful protection tips for safer internet usage.

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  • Main browser features

    Sat, 15 Sep 2007 15:19:00 CET by SmoothStep

    It is important to know how web browsers work to use website information and services effectively.

    Here we have commented several basic web browser features for those who are not yet familiar.

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  • E-mail software

    Fri, 10 Aug 2007 02:53:00 CET by SmoothStep

    Email software is a computer program designed to manage electronic mail.

    Unlike web mail service, email software is capable of handling multiple email accounts; what can be very useful for business internet users.

    Email software

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  • Web mail

    Sun, 15 Jul 2007 15:14:00 CET by SmoothStep

    Web based e-mail service is very helpful for those who need free email account that is easily accessible from the internet by using web browser.

    Here you will find major free email providers, also their pros and cons compared to business email service.

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  • Welcome

    Mon, 4 Jun 2007 14:33:00 CET by SmoothStep

    Here you will find our frequently updated topics. Take your time to share your thoughts by posting a comment on a topic you find interesting.

    If you have a high quality article related to one of our topics, contact us and we will consider to place it on this blog.

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Below you will find a selection of our latest websites and graphic designs.

  • Colorful logo for Marbella based charity organization
  • Elegant logo design for a company in Marbella
  • Minimalistic logo design for artist foundation
  • CMS based travel and photography website design
  • Record cover design for digital label in Málaga
  • Business card design with silver stamping
  • Elegant business website design and development
  • Our previous website design
  • Gift catalog design implementing vector graphics
  • Futuristic design for electronic music vinyl cover
  • Fresh website for wireless internet provider based Marbella, southern Spain
  • Design, website development and SEO marketing for humidity control company based in Spain

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