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If you use Umbraco and you create forms using MVC and razor, perhaps a contact form, you might want to populate a dropdownlist with data controlled by the Umbraco backoffice. This post shows you how to do that.
dotnet How to move your code out of the controller and into a helper classThis video expands on what I said in my tutorial and actually shows you how to move your code out of the controller and into a helper class.
tools TaoTronics Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Headphones TT-BH07 - Review and UnboxingThese are literally the best headphones I've ever owned. I bought them last year and they were fantastic for noise cancellation, volume, sound quality and convenience.
tools How to create a responsive website without knowing how to write code - Bootstrap StudioBootstrap studio lets you build fully responsive websites without having to know how to write CSS, HTML or JavaScript.
dotnet How to inline CSS and JavaScript bundles in MVCThis post shows you how you can combine bundling and minification with inline styles and scripts in MVC.
umbraco How to deploy an ASP.NET website using Umbraco as an exampleThis post gives you step by step instructions for how to deploy an ASP.NET website. In the video I'm using an Umbraco site as an example, but it applies to any ASP.NET website. If you are unsure of any of the steps then watch the video.
dev How to make money from your blogIn this post I share 6 ways which you can make money from your blog.
dev How to optimise your website for search engines. SEO in UmbracoThis post shows you how you can add the meta tags which are required for search engines and sharing on facebook and twitter.
dev How to get a free HTTPS Certificate (SSL)This post shows you how you can get a free HTTPS (SSL) certificate for your website
dev The four stages of Code Review Feedback - DAWAThis post teaches you about the 4 stages of feedback, and uses an example of a code review. Once you have read this you will be able to identify these stages in your working life, and sometimes in your home life too.
dotnet How to fix the error 'The name 'Scripts' does not exist in the current context'This post shows you how to fix the error 'The name 'Scripts' does not exist in the current context'
dotnet What is .NET Core? 7 Things you should know.This post explains to you what .NET Core is, what it is used for and tells you whether you need to use it or not.