Custom Apparel by insidiousDesign

Pinterest - Get pinning!

2012-01-14T11:08:00.000-06:00

A pinterest button recently showed up on my squidoo lenses. What is this pinterest I asked, and why am I only just now learning about it?

Pinterest is kind of like an online scrap book. You can pin content from any website and include a comment and a picture. You can create multiple boards for pinning content and people can repin your content.

I find it to be neat way to discover new things that I otherwise didn't know existed. Every topic imaginable is covered and it's a great place to find new resources and even promote your own creations.

Ability to Sort by Character

2012-01-06T08:50:00.000-06:00

Image via Wikipedia

I've added the ability to sort by character for the Streetfighter and SpongeBob Squarepants category. This should make it easier for people to find exactly what they want.

I am looking into implementing a more robust navigation menu on the left hand side to allow more sorting options.

I also am continuing to evaluate the viability of a search capability, but so far there are some technical details that bar it from being an effective tool.

Is there any way to see who has +1 a link?

2012-01-05T16:08:00.005-06:00

My guess is no, based on:

http://analytics.blogspot.com/2011/06/1-reporting-in-google-webmaster-tools.html

"Finally, the Audience report shows you aggregate geographic and demographic information about the Google users who’ve +1’d your pages. To protect privacy, we’ll only show audience information when a significant number of users have +1’d pages from your site."

So it seems +1'ing is more of a pseudo public action.

ZSB - Where did the Zoom go?

2010-11-11T12:50:00.000-06:00

I'm back!

After a short hiatus I am back and ready to continue this journey down the zazzle brick road. If you've used the zazzle store builder (also known as zstore, zsb) then you've probably noticed that unlike the zazzle marketplace, your store is left without the zoom ability.

Wouldn't if be nice if you could use the zoom feature in your own store? Well you can, thanks to Sam Henry. It just takes a few small changes to your zstore.php, zstore.css, and your site pages. Visit Sam Henry's page for instructions on how to implement the zoom feature.

ShopKeeper Highlight - S.T. Lewis: Cartoons & Things

2010-02-14T09:54:00.000-06:00

Shane Lewis is a storyboard artist from Utah who works for Avalanche Software which makes video games for Disney. Below are just a few examples of the fine illustrations you will find in his store.

“Jumping into Leaves” Poster by stlewis75

Hot-Diggity-Dog Shirt by stlewis75

Sheep in Wolf's Clothing by stlewis75

ShopKeeper Highlight - Adrian's Sketches & Stuff

2010-02-07T08:37:00.000-06:00

Adrian Ropp is an animation director, producer, and writer currently working in Salt Lake City, Utah as a story artist for Disney Interactive. Below is just a sample of the amazing artwork you will find at his store.

The Walrus and the Carpenter by adrianropp

Penguin and Seal Valentine's Day Card by adrianropp

Desert Dessert by adrianropp

Buffalo and Friends Poster by adrianropp

Free SEO Toolkit from Microsoft

2010-02-02T22:15:00.001-06:00

Microsoft has released a free SEO (search engine optimization) toolkit. My guess is this is their way of competing with google webmaster tools and to get people to start optimizing their pages for bing. I've been using it for a couple days now and I must say it is extremely handy and simple to use. There are several things that I would have overlooked otherwise that it pointed out to me in a clear concise fashion. It even highlights the offending code if you have any. Great stuff, I highly recommend you check it out.

Increase Website Traffic and Revenue
Analyze your website and find ways to boost your number of hits. Use SEO recommendations to improve traffic and increase your revenue stream.

Influence and Update Search Engines
Control the access and display of your content in search results. Keep search engines current with the latest information from your website.

Improve Customer Experience
Discover and solve common problems in your website content and design to enhance your end user experience. Make it easy for your customers to find what they’re looking for.

ShopKeeper Highlight - Callicoat Art & Design

2010-01-24T12:42:00.000-06:00

BeckCalli operates Callicoat Art & Design and has some amazing art available for purchase. Below are just a few of the wonderful designs you will find at her shop.

"Realms of the Subconscious"- (no type) Poster by BeckCalli

Firefighter Superhero poster by BeckCalli

Flamin' Flamingo (horrified version) sticker by BeckCalli
Browse other Beckcalli Stickers

Miscellaneous - Now in the works...

2010-01-24T12:31:00.000-06:00

I finally made it through the skulls section and am now working on the miscellaneous category. What's in the miscellaneous category? Good question. Pretty much random designs that are mostly one offs, as in I don't have enough in that genre to warrant creating a category specifically for that design.

ShopKeeper Highlight - Myka Jelina

2010-01-19T22:58:00.002-06:00

Myka has been a zazzler for 5 years now although she has creating art for most of her life. All of the art you see below comes from her original paintings. Her use of vivid color contrasts is simply breathtaking and the intricate detail is stunning.

"Sonya" Rainbow Believe Dragon Art Poster by mykajelina

"Melita" Gothic Tribal Fusion Dancer Art Poster by mykajelina

"Kayla" Steampunk Fairy Mouspad by mykajelina

Still working on skulls...

2010-01-18T21:26:00.000-06:00

Still working away on skulls. I'm about half way through at this point. I would probably be finished by now except I spent all day today working on the official website. I have added the ability to sort by product type (as opposed to just design). Check it out - www.insidiousdesign.org. In the mean time, here are a few of the products that have been added to the skulls section.

Demon Skull Binder by insidiousdesign

Freak Aid Long Sleeve Shirt by insidiousdesign

Fallen Angel Skull Poster by insidiousdesign

Skulls, Skulls, & more Skulls.

2010-01-13T21:58:00.000-06:00

Meh. I've been kind of burned out lately after all the work on the website... but the show must go on. I will now begin to finish work on the Skulls category. If you like skull t shirts, we've got you covered...literally! Well, if you buy a shirt that is...

Captain SharkBait T-Shirt by insidiousdesign

Skull Fly T Shirt by insidiousdesign

Screaming Skull T-Shirt by insidiousdesign

Official Website is now up!

2010-01-10T20:09:00.000-06:00

I just couldn't take anymore. There are so many things that I want to do for SEO purposes but at every turn I am limited by what I can do with my zazzle page. So, I spent the better part of this weekend fumbling through php and css to create an official website: www.insidiousdesign.org Stop by and take a look see!

ShopKeeper Highlight - TheDancingMu

2010-01-08T13:19:00.002-06:00

TheDancingMu is another one of my personal favorites. There you will find products featuring the fantasy artwork of Teal Newcomb, AKA "thedancingemu", featuring dragons, otherworldly creatures, fantasy landscapes, anthropomorphic characters, mermaids and more.

Sea witch mousepad by thedancingemu
More Mermaid Mousepads

Please don't feed the birds poster print by thedancingemu
Browse other Teal Posters

Lion fish chimera mug by thedancingemu
View other Monster Mugs

Working on Lil Punks...

2010-01-05T12:40:00.001-06:00

Do you like the emo look or are you a punk yourself? Check out our Lil Punks section. I'll be concentrating on adding products to this genre for now.

Lil Punks T Shirt by insidiousdesign

Working on Lil Angels...

2010-01-03T10:40:00.000-06:00

I am now concentrating on the Lil Angels section of the store. Do you like guardian angels, wings, or just angels in general? Stop by and check out our Lil Angels.

Lil Angels T Shirt by insidiousdesign