By now Flash probably has an extension that does this, but since MM/Adobe are incapable of making anything small actually *be* small, here is a very efficient guide to creating handy drop down menus...

This function will take a string and convert it into a folder/file friendly name.

I use it in conjunction with url rewriting, deriving the filename from the title of an article.

I wrote this function about a year ago, it's very useful for generating safe file or folder names from text that a user inputs.

One method I use this for is storing the filename in the database...

The little menu system Digg has for reporting posts can be used to simplify a lengthy list of options.

I decided to do something similar and then I thought I'd give it away because it's really...

The little comment boxes on Digg are nicely done, allowing you to expand or collapse them with a nice little JavaScript transition.

This is an example of how you can do it. It is also licensed...

An interesting by-product of Javascript's XMLHttpRequest is that it can be used to get whether images or other files exist.

The old method of checking if a file existed with JavaScript was messy...

My name is Ben. For the last 9 months I have been travelling the world trying to find the right place and person to live with.

To date my travels have taken me from Brisbane, Australia (where I...

Hi splink, you're most welcome to.

There's a module I've written for ImgFree that lets forums integrate it directly with their post options as an 'upload image' button.

They might be interested...

Hi guys,

I run an image hosting site and have prepared a special integration module that lets forum owners add it to their site as an 'UPLOAD IMAGE' button in the regular post options.

It's...

Hi guys,

I've completed a new feature for ImgFree, one that's being very well received.

You can now integrate it on your forums (tested with phpbb, ipb, smf).

This gives your users the...

I think for the market that buys jewelry online and doesn't do it with a 5 digit credit card in their hand, it's good.

It's very simple - which is a good thing since I imagine your audience is...

Heh it's insane what really works for visitors - look at sites like slashdot.org, myspace.com etc ... they're all so ugly, but *hugely* popular with people. It boggles the mind.

Hi guys,

Please review my new site, imgfree.net (http://www.imgfree.net).

I've spent a fair amount of time on it, because I don't want people to have the impression it's another "free script"...

The images are very pixelated, except the home / sitemap links which really look out of place because they're so crisp. The shadows down the side cut off maybe 1cm from the base of the page too.

Yes, definitely get a template. www.wwdg.com (i think it's that url) is a free pile of templates. Your site could definitely benefit from one. I don't mean to offend, but it's a very out-dated...

I like it.

It's a very simple layout, but it's also simple to use / understand.

The only part I don't think is quite so good is the grey background / top and bottom borders on the categories. ...

Very nice. A few things though:
- the white-on-yellow "New holiday accommodation ...." would probably be better with non-white writing
- the hit counter is cheesy, try an "invisible" one like...

I think it's too simple - there's nothing about the site that catches the eye. At first glance I thought it was a blog ... you need to spice up the header or the fonts & colours so it'll draw and...

Overall it looks good, but the logo looks like it was a last-minute "what font will I use" kind of effort.

Because the domain has a quality "despite my job" I think you could do something to show...

Looks really nice. I think the "e" in the domain is a bit redundant, but it's such an effort finding an available domain I can understand why you went with it.

TechFiend looks generally okay except there's an unfinished feel to the layout.

For instance:
- the image in the left column is thinner than the column
- the header is so white, it could use...

.TK sucks. Yahoo have domains for $1.99 at the moment, you should probably get one while they're so cheap :)

I think you need to put something between the columns to seperate them a little better.

It looks good, but I think with some borders between the columns it could look better.

I like the skin, it's very nice. Looks like you're on your way to a nice community there.

Looks good.