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Ajax Apps w/ XMLHttpRequest

Ajax type behavior can be created in Web applications a few different ways. One of the more “old school” and cross-browser compatible methods was using a hidden IFRAME element to perform client-server transactions in the background. This can still be an appropriate technique today, but most modern browsers have some degree of support for the [...]

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Quick Search Menu for phpLinkBid

It’s easy to create a quick search menu for phpLinkBid like the one seen on Link Bid Guide (left hand column – under Quick Search of course). These menu items are added in the header template, but a link to a phpLinkBid search can be placed anywhere. These quick search links can help your visitors [...]

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phpLinkBid v1.4.1 fixes link approvals, adds CAPTCHA

phpLinkBid v1.4.1 has been released and is available for download immediately. This update resolves the annoying link approval bug, adds CAPTCHA to the contact form, paging to Links Admin and fixes a few minor bugs. No template files have been modified from v1.4 release. If you’re using a custom template download the Changed Files Only [...]

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Rand Fishkin Discredits Directories

Rand Fishkin of SEOMoz.org makes several points in this new video diminishing the value of Web directories. I believe Rand made some good points about general link quality that directory owners need to think about whether they like it or not. However his video is an example to me of how little he understands directories. [...]

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phpLinkBid Latest Links MOD

Many phpLinkBid users have been asking about adding a feature fairly common on many directories – a list of the latest links added to the directory. Now you can stop looking and use this free and easy MOD to add a Latest Links page to your phpLinkBid directory. “This MOD will let you add a [...]

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