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Hello Web Design’s Product Hunt launch recap
On January 19th (after fretting for at least two weeks), I finally launched Hello Web Design on Product Hunt (You know, my book/video course teaching design for non-designers. The post did way better than I hoped, becoming the #5 product of the day. Here’s my recap of the process and … Read more...
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Shipping and fulfillment for my self-published books (update since I’ve moved to Canada)
Since I’ve moved to Toronto, Canada, I’ve had to set up a completely new fulfillment system, so now that blog post is completely out of date. My current solution still has some kinks but lately I’ve had a few big “ah ha” moments (and a few shipping disasters, costing me … Read more...
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Tutorial: Setting up the password change functionality with Django
In the original Hello Web App book, I walk you through the process of setting up your registration and login pages so user's can join and log into your new app. We also set up the password reset views on the login form, so if a user doesn't remember their … Read more...
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Hello Web App: Intermediate Concepts has launched
I'm ridiculously excited to announce that my second book, Hello Web App: Intermediate Concepts, launches to the public today! Read more...
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Preview of Hello Web App: Intermediate Concepts
I started working on the design of Hello Web App: Intermediate Concepts yesterday! I recorded a quick screencast so you can check out the new book. I've only had one days worth of design time on it so far (so it's kind of rough) but since I'm using the design … Read more...
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The Hello Web App: Intermediate Concepts Kickstarter ends in less than a week
Just wanted to put out a quick post to remind y'all that the Hello Web App: Intermediate Concepts Kickstarter is ending in less than a week Read more...
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Designing and printing Hello Web App's PDF and paperback editions
Had I released Hello Web App as digital files only (as a lot of other self-publishers do), my life would have been a lot easier. However, I just couldn't say no to having and selling a gorgeous paperback book. Read more...
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Hello Web App's Kickstarter campaign: How I did it, what I regret
I recently released Hello Web App, my book teaching web app development with Python and Django aimed at designers and non-programmers.__ The year-long journey kicked off with a Kickstarter campaign in April 2014. The campaign went super successfully (as you can see!) and now seems like a great time to … Read more...
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Economics of self-publishing a book via Kickstarter: Hello Web App's story
About a year ago, I ran a Kickstarter for Hello Web App — and now that the book has officially launched, I thought it would be useful to run down how much money the Kickstarter raised and where it went! Read more...
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New photos of the final cover design
When I finished a preliminary version of Hello Web App, I immediately ordered a one-off copy with my draft cover from Magcloud, which is a really awesome print-on-demand service. It cost $26 but having a physical book in hand meant I could plaster this website and all marketing materials with … Read more...
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