Archive for April, 2010

WordPress Comments – IE8 HTTP 500 Internal Server Error

I have an interesting problem happening with this WordPress (version 2.8) Comments. This happens only in IE8. Here is what I noticed :

Whenever I submit a Comment to my posts while leaving blank any of the required fields (name, Email, comment textarea), I get the HTTP 500 error message. Even if I typed the name and comments but I typed an invalid email address, I still get the HTTP 500 error in IE8. Continue Reading »

Why a Website is Essential for a Small Business

There are still small business owners who are wondering whether they need a Website. Small businesses need an online presence as much as they need a phone. A Website has become an essential link between customers and businesses.

Most potential customers begin their search for a product online. Having a Website is very valuable for small businesses. Continue Reading »

Caution! Adding Plugins to Your WordPress Theme

You probably, like in my case, spent many hours to search for a nice WordPress theme for your Website. You chose a theme that is valid (or mostly with some minor tweaks) for CSS and HTML, and compliant with the accessibility standards (or mostly at least) as required by Section 508 law, and suggested by the W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. Continue Reading »

Testing and Validating a Website

When I develop a Website, I use several tools to test the Website and validate the source code. I test often during the development process and upon the final phase, in order to ensure compatibility with the maximum number of browsers. So far I hand-coded all the Websites I developed. I am not a fan of any WYSIWYG editors. Continue Reading »