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Pay-Per-Download site up and running!

I think it's now safe to say that my pay-per-download site is finally up and running. There are still some 'tweaks' to be done, like making the markup and CSS standards-compliant, as well as some imporvements to the admin side and the overall design, but these are minor matters and otherwise all is going to plan.
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PHP Output Buffer Rocks!

If you've ever seen those sites that magically highlight all the search terms you used when you arrive at them from a Google search, then you've probably seen the output buffer at work.
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The beauty of PHP's Output Buffer

Not long ago I uderwent something of a 'career change', and took it as an opportunity to spend some time working on largely-abandoned websites. Starting with VisaRus, I decided to give it a facelift and a CSS template.
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Google SEO Testimonial - topetersburgwithlove.com

I just wanted to say thanks and give praise to a very professional webmaster/SEO expert who through his diligence and hard work made my site appear on page 1 of google from absolutely nowhere in a space of just 12 months! Before I handed over my site to Mr.
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Experimenting with database-driven websites

I read a long time ago about how made-for-Google sites were 'destroying the internet'. The sale of databases designed for creating 'instant websites' led to thousands of sites popping up with massive amounts of duplicate material, all carrying AdSense or similar ppc adverts...
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Funny old thing, life...

I'm taking a trip home to my native Scotland, leaving tomorrow. Sadly, it won't be much of a break - I have lots of things to do there, including meeting the International Department at Caledonian University about student exchanges, seeking out a gallery and a theatre to take paintings and performers from Russia, discussing plans to export whisky and meeting an advisor to organise opening a representative branch of the Russian National Geographic Society.
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Scottish Club Website

Although I haven't yet managed to get a hold of the login and password for the Scottish Club website, I'm well on the way to formulating a plan of attack for the project. The most challenging part will be to adequately reflect all the activities the club is involved in - from charity work and cultural events to tourism and education.
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Private messaging spam

VisaRus has been getting hit by a lot of spammers lately. They're signing up and spamming penpal adverts, pm links in the forums, everything they can get their hands on. I've had more complaints this week than I usually get in two months.
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New web project - Caledonian Petersburg

After four and a half years in St. Petersburg, I finally met the most famous Scotsman in the city - Adrian Terris - who runs the Scottish Club, aka Caledonian Society, aka Caledonian Petersburg.
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About me

I'm not too keen on writing about myself, but people who are thinking of using my services often want to know a bit more about me. You can find my LinkedIn profile at http://www.linkedin.com/in/bobs12 for more about my education and employment history.
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