http://www.articlesnatch.com/rss2/programming.xml Search our collection of over 370,000 articles and use them on your site, blog or newsletter. Have Articles? Submit them and get published on our site for free. en-us http://www.articlesnatch.com/rss2/programming PHP/ http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Web-Terms-Explained---Part-3/393357 In part two of this article I described some of the different features available in web hosting packages. As promised this article will talk about the different programming languages offered by web hosting packagesNow there are many different programming languages which allow you to manipulate data and make dynamic pages. The most common are PHP, ASP and CGI. If you’re not likely to use any of these languages you will just need the very basic hosting package. Those that do will know what language they need enable on there hosting package. If you are not sure because you have a web development company building your site, you need to talk to them about it. Some of the common programming language terms are explained below:PHP is a very powerful programming language which is the abbreviation of Hypertext Preprocessor. At university it was also known to me as ‘pretty hard programming!’ Basically is a server side scripting language which can be embedded into HTML. Server side means that the code will only work on a server that has PHP enabled. So you can’t test your code on your local machine, only on a server. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Web-Terms-Explained---Part-3/393357 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Web-Terms-Explained-----Part-2/393316 When looking for the right web host you need to think about what service you need. Are you an experienced webmaster or a beginner? Those that are experienced will be able to understand all the different features on offer from the different webhost companies. Beginners need to ensure that have a webhost that offer customer service where they can phone someone and speak to them regarding any queries. Most webhosting companies that have phone support are aware that most people that call are new to web development so they are trained to deal with complete novices. They will be able to tell the experienced from the beginner in the way they ask questions and will be armed with the right wording to explain what you need to know.If you’re a beginner but want to know what all the features mean to different webhosting packages then I shall try to explain them all to you in simple terms.Disk space or Web Space refers to how much actual hard disk space you are allowed to occupy on your hosting companies web servers. Generally you have more than enough allocated to you than you will actually need. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Web-Terms-Explained-----Part-2/393316 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Choosing-Offshore-Software-Development-Company/393219 To turn into successful and gain the full benefits of software outsourcing, you require preferring the right offshore software development partner. One that will be excellent complement for your own in-house IT skills and secure your intellectual property while at the same time meeting your budget and deliverable offshore development aims. VIETNAM-based software development companies and software outsourcing suppliers are specialized in assembling and organizing teams of extremely skilled developers that augment your in-house IT resources. Company’s offshore software development teams are staffed with technical expertises that are excellent at providing top superiority of software outsourcing, quickly and affordably. They can assist with any interrelated needs you might have - from clearing your programming delay to architecting and developing pioneering software products for you. As a specialized Custom software development company, the focus is on offering customer-centric business application services. Software development companies provide a huge collection of services as well as man-hour endeavors estimation, usual task reporting and elasticity to align working shifts with business hours in your company, regular product deliverance, crystal clear development workflow, run-on-the-mill communication technologies for smooth coordination etc. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Choosing-Offshore-Software-Development-Company/393219 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Think-Yourself-Thin/393036 The misery of obesity afflicts growing numbers even though sufferers spend half their lives on diets. Adding insult to injury is the perception that those who struggle with their weight are somehow morally inferior to slimmer counterparts, as if strength of character can be judged by tape measure. Compounding the misery is the belief that we must suffer the prolonged deprivation of a diet programme in order to achieve our ideal body weight. Fat people are often regarded as weak and stupid. Food producers, suppliers and retailers use sophisticated marketing to encourage us to overindulge. But the same media which advertises excessive consumption damns those who do with obsessive coverage of lollipop-headed celebrities, portraying them as ravishing icons of starvation as a lifestyle choice. This is not a political rant but an observation of how difficult it is to feel happy in your own skin, whatever your shape or size. It's no wonder that teen eating disorders are becoming more widespread with cases emerging of middle-aged sufferers of anorexia and bulimia. Everyone has their own unique relationship with food based on a complex combination of nature and nurture. Food and comfort go side by side from birth. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Think-Yourself-Thin/393036 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Stupid-Is-As-Stupid-Does/393031 I was talking to a friend of mine who is very involved in the running of the local soccer club. The club has made many changes over the past two years much having to do with helping kids realize the value of learning the fundamentals and cross training to improve their soccer performances. He told me that he has met with resistance many steps of the way. He went on to say that he was shocked because he was asked to turn this program into a top program in the state. A while back the soccer commissioner for the state of Wisconsin told his committee that he had seen my friend's system and programming and thought that it should be the template for all youth programs in the state of Wisconsin. His committee came back to him and said that even though the program looked good they were going to decide against using it because it was different than what they were used to and it would involve some work. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Stupid-Is-As-Stupid-Does/393031 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Make-RSS-Feeds-and-RSS-Widgets-for-Free/392830 There are a large number of websites and blogs online. How can you be sure your site is getting any exposure on the Internet? Attracting new readers to your website can be difficult, even if they find you once, how do you know they will come back again later? How can users know when you post new content, press releases, videos, blog entries or personal news? How can you reach even more people to visit your site and read your website or blog? The most effective solution is to publish your content using an RSS feed. By sharing your content using an RSS feed, you make it easy for your readers and potential customers to keep track of your updated entries through their RSS readers and or personal home pages like iGoogle and MyYahoo. RSS, also known as, Really Simple Syndication, technology provides a means to publish regularly updated web sites like blogs, news headlines, or multimedia content such as podcasts and video. RSS is a standardized format that is used to update news readers and personal home pages. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Make-RSS-Feeds-and-RSS-Widgets-for-Free/392830 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Is-it-Possible-to-Watch-Satellite-TV-on-PC-/392781 Is watching satellite TV on my PC possible? This is a question that has been asked a million times by many now. Well, the answer is yes, you can as long as you know how to do it. Let us see how this technology works. There are several ways to watch your favorite show through your computers. Each way has its pros and cons. Some of these methods are just not suitable for a typical everyday person and some are just too expensive to acquire. The most popular way is to sign up a contract with your satellite or cable TV provider which can offer you a monthly package. These packages normally come with over a hundred channels. Some providers offer other features like adding up channels but most of the time, you will get only few live satellite channels and the rest are already recorded programs. You will then be required to have a monthly bill of about $20. Since live channels come in a few, you have to subscribe to live sports channels for additional programming. Additional channels would mean additional charges to top up your basic monthly charge. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Is-it-Possible-to-Watch-Satellite-TV-on-PC-/392781 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Generate-Money-By-Designing-Website/392464 If the essential purpose of a website is to generate money, then the prime step should be to turn site visitors into customers! When internet users land up on your website, what do they do with it? The answer is simple- Whatever you want them to! To make this a reality, you need to lead the by hand. Define a clear Action Path for your visitors, which include precise visual clues to lead them through your information to the prize shopping cart or subscription plan. Here is how to define an appropriate action plan for your website Space is a powerful element in website design and can be an influential factor in how visitors use the website.The appropriate placement of elements can play a vital role in defining user behavior on the site. The prime rule in defining Action Paths is not to make visitors scroll to find actions. Keep all the call-to-action tabs like ‘Click Here’ or ‘Subscribe Here’ above the fold. The majority of the world population reads from left-to-right and top-to-bottom. So, keep all the vital elements within these areas. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Generate-Money-By-Designing-Website/392464 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Dental-Sponsored-Health-Activities-Improve-Your-Teeth/392184 Dental health activities are designed to encourage good dental health practices and to help avoid dental cavities, gum diseases and oral cancer. State dental health programs are the overall agencies responsible for conducting the major activities with regard to oral health conditions in all 50 states. Local health departments in association with the dental community and public/private schools also put together different dental health programs. The promotion of dental sealants and monitoring of the fluoride content in drinking water are examples of disease prevention activities. The American Dental Association a significant amount of information, programs, and resources for dental health activities. In addition to the state plans to improve the fluoride in water, and promotion of thins like dental sealants, the educational system is a location that is being targeted. Classroom dental health activities are an fundamental component in the development of a child. By establishing good, solid early dental practice, young children can develop solid and strong healthy teeth. Dental health activities to provide valuable oral care education and to promote the importance of proper dental hygiene among children are conducted with the help of posters, interactive dental health games and contests, health fairs and classroom presentations. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Dental-Sponsored-Health-Activities-Improve-Your-Teeth/392184 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/No-Search-Engine-Help--So-how-do-I-get-traffic-/392133 Marketing your site on the internet is a must, and while search engines are a great help in this matter, there are many other methods of getting your product or service greater exposure. Here we look at some of the more successful ways of creating traffic without the use of search engines. Web Directories There are many directories on the web, places where web sites advertise their wares for all visitors to see. This may seem like an old fashioned way of promoting your site, but it is a very useful and often lucrative tool in the race for traffic. With the number of directories available, it is worth seeking the most popular ones. A search for 'top ten directories' should bring up some potentially interesting sites. Syndicate content Many web sites use other people's content, either for ease of use or for economic reasons. It can be very useful to have your content placed on other popular websites. This must be done with a link to your site, however, or the method is wasted. But if you don't mind helping others by filling their site with content, you may find the rewards are significant. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/No-Search-Engine-Help--So-how-do-I-get-traffic-/392133