Tag Archives: Software Sagacity

How Search Engines Work

Spider WebOften when building a web application, it’s necessary to add search to the site.  A variety of tools exist to help make it easier, my personal favorite is Sphider – a PHP-based search engine, however the basic principles in each approach are the same.
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Technori April 2014 – To Give or Not to Give

TechnoriThe de facto event of the Chicago tech scene, this month’s Technori focused on social welfare opportunities and start-ups.  A variety of entrepreneurs each brought forward unique and exciting ideas for improving the community, with innovations in job placement, education, finance, and logistics.
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Web Development Tips – Customize AddThis Toolbar Buttons

Web DevelopmentSearch engine experts recommend adding social media links to your website.  Although it can seem inconsequential, this small tip will help increase the number of likes and shares your website receives on social media.  This tutorial reviews the steps necessary to add the “AddThis” toolbar to your website, and how to customize the buttons to show the social networking sites that are most relevant to your business.
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WordPress Development Tricks – Independent Blogs per Category

WordPress Tips and TricksWith its extreme flexibility and proven prowess as a publishing platform, WordPress has become an invaluable tool in the arsenal of most web developers. However, advanced customization is often cumbersome and can be difficult to achieve.

Having spent several hours the past two days fighting against WordPress’ limited support for splitting blogs by category, I’m sharing a few of the insights gained during the arduous process.
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