January, 2012
Below are links to articles posted in January, 2012
Drupal 7 Views with Faceted Filters, without ApacheSolr
Search facets and filtering are a great way to guide your user to the information they are looking for. With facets, we can create an intuitive way for users to narrow down the items that are visible on the screen. Drupal’s core search capability does not provide a way to implement facets, so we need to look at contributed modules to achieve this. In Drupal 6, we would reach for the Apache Solr Search module. This is a great, high performance solution, but it has it’s drawbacks. Installing Solr on your web server can be tricky, and with most shared hosting accounts not even permitted. Fortunately, with Drupal 7 and a few API modules, we can incorporate these wonderful little facets without the need for a full-blown Solr setup.
Three Reasons to Use Pinterest to Boost Your Brand Image
Growing up, I remember ripping pages out of magazines to save beauty tips, pretty pictures of models, coveted clothes and shoes, and do-it-yourself crafts. As my pile grew and my “idea” box got heavier, I thought, “There’s got to be an easier way.” And there was. My life got easier and a bit more fun when Pinterest, an online pinboard where you can “organize and share things you love,” launched just this last year.
