Archive for February, 2011

jQuery UI Autocomplete: One Field Searching for First and Last Names

In the application I’m working on, jQuery UI Autocomplete is used to search for people using their first and last names. The MySQL statement for retrieving names based on an input value was as follows: This worked fine until I did some usability testing. I found that a lot of users typed in the first AND last [...]

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Search Engine Optimization Workshop

This Friday, Chad Huntley will be presenting for the Grand Haven Chamber’s Friday 2E Social Media Workshop. This workshop will focus on search engine optimization, and how to apply various strategies and techniques to your own website. If interested in attending The Chamber’s 2E Network – A Social Media Workshop, register by calling 616-842-4910 or [...]

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Scholarship Application Management System

The Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities at Michigan State University has just launched an online scholarship application system. Developed by Element Design, the online system eliminates the need for paper during the entire process, saving hundreds of pieces of paper. The system directly integrates with student’s existing MSU login credentials, adding a level of [...]

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