What is HTML?

HTML stands for Hypertext Markup Language. A markup language combines text and extra information about the text. The extra information, related to the text's structure and presentation -- things like whether the text is bold, where it is positioned on the page, etc., that information is expressed using markup, which is intermingled with the ordinary text. In the case of HTML, the markup information is contained in "tags," which are easily recognizable by the < > symbols.UsageHTML is used to create web pages. No web designer or web developer...

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Welcome to Allrecipes.com!

First we applied the Reverse Publishing concept to commemorative books with Legacy.com and social networking sites like CarePages.com. Then we added travel to the mix by employing our open API with our partner, Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Skeptics have questioned what other categories of content might be applicable and, while we think all content is relevant for Reverse Publishing, we clearly need to prove it, category by category.Today, we are excited to announce SharedBook's first Reverse Publishing partnership in the food category, with Allrecipes.com....

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Recipes for Success

OK, so I like a good play on words. What can I say? And on this blog - I'm not alone.Over the past few months Mor, Ann, and Ben have written a few entries about our Open API. Up until this past week, we have been eating our own cooking and adjusting the ingredients to get things just right. The fruits of our labor were our Blog2Print application and widget. This past week represents a major step forward with our API - the launch of the AllRecipes.com Create-a-Cookbook. Based on the feedback we've received, there isn't any need for me to write...

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Today I made a chair.

Working for a high-tech company can be very frustrating sometimes. Basically, what we all do is actually move virtual text from one place to another.In all my years of experience I have worked for quite a few companies that developed various products. Products for billing, banking, e-commerce, online catalogs, etc ... I never felt what I was doing was very exciting, and was never able to show others (family, friends) what I was actually doing. When asked, I usually answered "something with computers." Somewhere deep inside I always wished I was...

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Professional Web Site Design: 6 Tips Even the Amateur Aficionado Can Handle

By Marci Crane ; October 16th, 2007 Tagged: HTML • CSS • Design Professional web site design is important but you don't have to be a licensed professional to get an online space that “says” professional web site design with confidence!The following design tips will help you to achieve the look alike professional web site design that your business or personalize website has been waiting f...

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11 Web Design Tips

By John LaSpina ; September 4th, 2007 Tagged: HTML • CSS • Design Before you start design on a website step back a minute – or two. Think about what a website is REALLY supposed to do for the client as well as the visitor. In its simplest form, a website is there to facilitate a transaction of information between it and the visitor. With this in mind, here are some tips for designing useful web sit...

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Why Should You Become Certified?

Life-long learning are the keywords to your future success. Do you want a career with a future? You should add regular updates to your skills and knowledge. Unless, you have already decided that your current skills and job are good enough for your future.Knowledge is power, especially in the current job market. Documentation of your skills enables you to move upwards in your organization. Getting a certificate proves your commitment to upgrade your skills, gives you the credibility needed for more responsibilities, larger projects, and a higher...

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