Linux tip: Mirror a website with one easy command (wget)

I often find myself having to setup a static copy of a website. If I have command line access to the host then it’s simple enough to tar up the filesystem and database, but if I only have web access then this little gem saves me a lot of time.

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Paper Textures Free & High Res

Below is an eclectic assortment of paper and card textures for your downloading pleasure. It’s basically interesting paper and card I had lying around my office. I’ve included 3 pieces of origami paper, not for their texture but because I noticed they looked pretty with my textured paper. I love using paper texture in web […]

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Magento: Disable unwanted modules / features via the admin

You may want to “turn off” certain modules in Magento because you don’t use them in your store. Examples of unwanted modules could be Customer Wishlist, Product Tags, Reviews, etc etc

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Portfolio Web Design Inspirations

Recently I undertook the daunting task of redesigning my online portfolio. Below are some online portfolios that I like or love…maybe it will inspire you! I have a strong preference at the moment for the minimal style. Why over complicate the design? Ultimately, it’s your work that must shine. Elegantly designed websites are what I […]

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Magento Tip: Debugging and development using log files

Just a short sweet tip that will be essential as soon as you dive into any sort of debugging or development with Magento. Enable logging in the admin then use the static method log() to record information.

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