Tools that help you get more done are always of serious interest to us.  And since we have moved to a very software oriented, server side content structure – what better post to write on than one that deals with web project frameworks!

The tool that I am talking about is Deploy.

Deploy is a great little gadget that lets you deploy valid xhtml and css code in only seconds – shaving serious time off of that next custom coded project.

It’s got xhtml specs, css specs, can include the jquery library, and has a couple other options…

Seriously cool for any fellow web builder or developer!

JD

Internet is full of lists. Pretty much every blog seems to have a list for one reason or the other. Some do it for the sake of traffic and some are quite useful. As we were browsing the web we came across a list that seems to have come at a very right time. As we all know people are getting laid off left and right. There is absolutely no job security at the moment, well there never was but it seems to be getting worst day by day. However, there are plenty of jobs out there, I guess its just a matter of going out and hunting them down. Gone are the days when you would have to walk everywhere looking and applying for jobs. 21st century job hunters sit at their home, fire up their computers and apply.

We found a resource post that seems to list pretty much all the good job boards or job search sites out there. Here are a few of them listed directly from the post :

Hound : Hound shows its members jobs from every employer website it can find in the United States and throughout the world. It is the most powerful job-search engine in existence and powers several job boards. Recruiters use Hound to track down potential jobs for their clients.

CareerBank : CareerBank.com is the leading online career center for the accounting, finance, mortgage, insurance and banking community. CareerBank.com provides job posting and candidate search tools for employers. The site also provides resume posting, job search and career development resources for job seekers.

If you would like to view more please click on the source link below. This particular post lists 30 sites that might help you find a job or at least think about finding one .

[source : Applicant] via digg

**Are you looking for a way to jumpstart your photography business? Check this out – Easy Photography Business. It won’t make you millions, but it’s a good second income…**

Having a presence on the web is a must for photographers and designers. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, this article is about getting you an incredible-looking, high-end website for free. Too good to be true? Think again…

Gone are the days when someone would take the time to stand next to you while going through your portfolio or album. Today people don’t flip pages, instead they browse on the web. The good news is that while the exercise used to be a costly experience, now you can get online quickly without compromising on beauty and style! As much as I love flickr and online portfolio sites, you can do more these days to showcase your work online and separate yourself from the crowd.

Below you’ll find the 10 most beautiful photography/design website templates/themes, designed with photographers and designers in mind. Many are built for WordPress or Wix platform so you don’t need to worry about hosting. Some even utilize Flash galleries, which means people can’t download your images. All are easy to use and customize, and of course, they are all absolutely free! So you can get your photos/design online in no time, and get those clients you have been waiting to swarm in.

1. Photo Fusion: Ease of use, never ending customizing options and a stunning website template complete with flash gallery. Perfect as a website/portfolio this flash template designed for Wix is waiting for you to promote your photos/designs.
   
2. 3D curve gallery: This free template utilizes flash. It’s easy to use and fun for your site visitors as they go through your images or designs. Upload your pics and put them into the gallery…and you’re done. You’ll still need to find a host for your site though.
   
3. f8Lite: A free wordpress theme for you to create a fully functional photography or multimedia portfolio website. This theme is the free version of a more expensive and complex template. You have to keep the credit link to use the free version.
4. Photobook: Designed with photographers and designers in mind Photobook is a great way to present your photography. Simple to use, clean and intuitive. You can easily add pages and galleries to show off your work.
5. StudioPress: Desgined by Danny Archer, StudioPress is a two column WordPress theme crafted for photographers and uses the Scriptina font for the title heading. StudioPress comes in two varieties – black and white. If you’re a photoshop wiz you can customize the header, too.
   
6. Portfolio template: A simple flash portfolio template where all you need to do is download and start adding your photos or designs.
7. Photoblog: A simple WordPress theme to help photographers put together a photoblog. PhotoBlog has no widgets and fix width. It’s simple, clean and easy to modify.
   
8. Monotone: A simple yet dynamic theme for photo-blogging. The layout is clean and non-intrusive. As a nice effect, Monotone takes the first image attached to a post and samples colors from it for use in the surrounding layout. The only draw back is lack of gallery features.
   
9. Photos site: A simple clean website template is waiting for you to add your work and photos. Simply change the text and your images and you’re ready to go.
   
10. Dynamic Flash Gallery: This is a dynamic flash website template with a Gallery section added in as an additional section with a navigation bar, so you can easily display your photos and designs.

We will admit that we are not all that great when it comes to photography and web design ( although Jason totally rocks ), I think we did a pretty good job compiling some free templates and themes. If we missed any or there are any you would like to add to the list, feel free to drop a link on the comments section.

**Are you looking for a way to jumpstart your photography business? Check this out – Easy Photography Business. It won’t make you millions, but it’s a good second income…**

Giveaway Of the Day is a website that gives away free licensed versions of software and games every day. The main object of the site is for the readers to sample the site’s sponsors’ offerings. You get free “pro” versions of software of Premium Booster, Advanced Windows Care and stuff. You’ll be given one copy of the software free everyday.

Although you get these licensed softwares for free, you cannot update the software and cannot claim tech support either. You must install and register the software on the same day. They also give away some small games like the “Brave Dwarves Pack” everyday. Besides there is a great forum where they have a list of freeware alternatives for essential software. There’s no registering on the site. Just open the site and start downloading.

When it comes to money its always fun to pay less and get more. And with the economy going down the hill we certainly want to bargain to extreme. I tend to bargain a lot considering the fact that might my wife is a “shopoholic” and everytime Christmas rolls around my wallet takes quite a beating. Today we bring you 5 sites that might help you save money and hopefully get you better at bargain hunting if you aren’t already one.

Here we go,

1. Netmarket : Netmarket offers discounted rates on electronics, computers, home decor items, and health products. Members do need to pay an annual fee to enjoy these discounts but at the end it does seem to be a pretty good deal.

   

2. Bargainist : This site provides information on discount offers and coupon codes for items from major retailers and stores. Extremely helpful if you are always looking to save a little before heading out to shop at big brand retailers.

   

3. Pricegrabber : Pricegrabber is a comparison – shopping site that offers a full list of merchandise in almost every category. It allows users to compare prices from different vendors and choose the price that best fits their budget.

   

4. TheBudgetFashionista : A blog that provides excellent news and deals on how you can look your best. This site also offers a community forum, podcast and a men’s section as well. A must bookmark site if you are into fashion and following the latest trend while still keeping your budget under control.

   

5. FrugalLiving : This blog is managed and hosted by Families.com. Mary Ann Romans offers advice on ways to live well without over spending. If you have a family and want to keep your budget under control while still living within your means this is another must visit blog.

   

Hope these sites will help you manage your money well and become a pro at bargain hunting.