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Quickie ExpressionEngine Plugin: URI Prettify

Quickie ExpressionEngine Plugin: URI Prettify

Posted on 08. Sep, 2009 by Jack.

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wrote a plugin to take any string, such as {segment_3}, and strip out the "_" or "-" delimiters and set words to title case. Parameters exist to uncapitalize words such as "and", "for" and "the". Give it a try, it just might come in handy in a pinch.

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Dealing with WYSIWYGs – Taming TinyMCE

Dealing with WYSIWYGs – Taming TinyMCE

Posted on 20. Jun, 2009 by Jack.

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There are 2 main problems with the default install of TinyMCE. The first: it's ugly, bloated and unintuitive. The second: the code that might come out of it when clients take control. Let's get to work:

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Optimizing ExpressionEngine Sites for Minimum Load Times [Part 1]

Optimizing ExpressionEngine Sites for Minimum Load Times [Part 1]

Posted on 04. May, 2009 by Jack.

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Load Optimization is a lot of little things added together for the greater good. When combined, page weight can be cut in half, or even more, with no change in functionality. Start with the lowest hanging fruit and move up to the more complex and more gritty as needed.

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