When I wrote about App-pocalypse Now in 2014, I implied the future still belonged to the web. And it does. But it's also true that the web has changed a lot in the last 10 years, much less the last 20 or 30.
Websites have gotten a lot … fatter.
While I think it's irrational to pine for the bad old days of HTML 1.0 websites, there are some legitimate concerns here. The best summary is Maciej Cegłowski's The Website Obesity Crisis.
To channel a famous motivational speaker, I could go out there tonight, with the materials you’ve got, and rewrite the sites I showed you at the start of this talk to make them load in under a second. In two hours.
Can you? Can you?
Of course you can! It’s not hard! We knew how to make small websites in 2002. It’s not like the secret has been lost to history, like Greek fire or Damascus steel.
But we face pressure to make these sites bloated.
I bet if you went to a client and presented a 200 kilobyte site template, you’d be fired. Even if it looked great and somehow included all the tracking and ads and social media crap they insisted on putting in. It’s just so far out of the realm of the imaginable at this point.
The whole article is essential; you should stop what you're doing and read it now if you haven't already. But if you don't have time, here's the key point:
This is a screenshot from an NPR article discussing the rising use of ad blockers. The page is 12 megabytes in size in a stock web browser. The same article with basic ad blocking turned on is 1 megabyte.
That's right, through the simple act of running an ad blocker, you've reduced that website's payload by twelve times. Twelve! That's like the most effective exercise program ever!
Even the traditional advice to keep websites lean and mean for mobile no longer applies because new mobile devices, at least on the Apple side, are faster than most existing desktops and laptops.
The iPhone XS is faster than an iMac Pro on the Speedometer 2.0 JavaScript benchmark. It's the fastest device I've ever tested. Insane 45% jump over the iPhone 8/X chip. How does Apple do it?! ✨ pic.twitter.com/5nCKZUCAYK
Despite claims to the contrary, the bad guy isn't web bloat, per se. The bad guy is advertising. Unlimited, unfettered ad "tech" has creeped into everything and subsumed the web.
Personally I don't even want to run ad blockers, and I didn't for a long time – but it's increasingly difficult to avoid running an ad blocker unless you want a clunky, substandard web experience. There's a reason the most popular browser plugins are inevitably ad blockers, isn't there? Just ask Google:
In order for Google Chrome to reach its current user base, it had to support content blockers — these are the top most popular extensions for any browser. Google strategy has been to find the optimal point between the two goals of growing the user base of Google Chrome and preventing content blockers from harming its business.
The blocking ability of the webRequest API caused Google to yield control of content blocking to content blockers. Now that Google Chrome is the dominant browser, it is in a better position to shift the optimal point between the two goals which benefits Google's primary business.
The deprecation of the blocking ability of the webRequest API is to gain back this control, and to further instrument and report how web pages are filtered, since the exact filters which are applied to web pages are useful information which will be collectable by Google Chrome.
The ad blockers themselves are arguably just as complicit. Eye/o GmbH owns AdBlock and uBlock, employs 150 people, and in 2016 they had 50 million euros in revenue, of which about 50% was profit. Google's paid "Acceptable Ads" program is a way to funnel money into adblockers to, uh, encourage them to display certain ads. With money. Lots … and lots … of money. 🤑
We simultaneously have a very real web obesity crisis, and a looming crackdown on ad blockers, seemingly the only viable weight loss program for websites. What's a poor web citizen of the web to do? Well, there is one thing you can do to escape the need for browser-based adblockers, at least on your home network. Install and configure Pi-Hole.
Here's why it's so cool. If you disable the DHCP server on your router, and let the Pi-Hole become your primary DHCP server, you get automatic DNS based blocking of ads for every single device on your network. It's kind of scary how powerful DNS can be, isn't it?
My Pi-Hole took me about 1 hour to set up, start to finish. All you need is
I do recommend the 3b+ because it has native gigabit ethernet and a bit more muscle. But literally any Raspberry Pi you can find laying around will work, though I'd strongly recommend you pick one with a wired ethernet port since it'll be your DNS server.
I'm not going to write a whole Pi-Hole installation guide, because there are lots of great ones out there already. It's not difficult, and there's a slick, mature web GUI waiting for you once you complete initial setup. For your initial testing, pick any IP address you like on your network that won't conflict with anything active. Once you're happy with the basic setup and web interface:
Turn OFF your router's DHCP server – existing leases will continue to work, so nothing will be immediately broken.
Turn ON the pi-hole DHCP server, in the web GUI.
Once you do this, all your network devices will start to grab their DHCP leases from your Pi-Hole, which will also tell them to route all their DNS requests through the Pi-Hole, and that's when the ✨ magic ✨ happens!
All those DNS requests from all the devices on your network will be checked against the ad blacklists, and anything matching is quickly and silently discarded.
(The Pi-Hole also acts as a caching DNS server, so repeated DNS requests will be serviced rapidly from your local network, too.)
If you're worried about stability or reliability, you can easily add a cheap battery backed USB plug, or even a second backup Pi-Hole as your secondary DNS provider if you prefer belt and suspenders protection. Switching back to plain boring old vanilla DNS is as easy as unplugging the Pi and flicking the DHCP server setting in your router back on.
At this point if you're interested (and you should be), just give it a try. If you're looking for more information, the project has an excellent forum full of FAQs and roadmaps.
I avoided the Pi-Hole project for a while because I didn't need it, and I'd honestly rather jump in later when things are more mature.
Well, now is the time, and I'm impressed with how simple and easy Pi-Hole is to run. Just find a quiet place to plug it in, spend an hour configuring it, and promptly proceed to forget about it forever as you enjoy a lifetime subscription to a glorious web ad instant weight loss program across every single device on your network with zero effort!
Today, we’re going to discuss a rather difficult subject. But it’s one that every web designer should think about: If something happens to you, what happens to your business?
This is something that not only affects you as a business owner, but your family, colleagues and clients as well. And, if you’re not prepared, the results can take a difficult situation and make it even worse.
The good news is that taking a few basic steps now can make an unexpected absence less of a burden on everyone involved. While we can’t provide you with legal advice (you’ll need to speak to a lawyer for that), we can give some general tips on preparing for such a situation.
Get Organized
Running a business as a solo freelancer is an awful lot of responsibility. Just think about all of the websites, third-party services and clients you work with. And then there are the gigabytes worth of work-related files sitting on our hard drives.
Many of us attempt to keep track of it all in our heads. Or, maybe we document things in such a way that only we understand what it is we’re looking at (great for security, terrible for everything else).
Now, imagine that you become ill and can’t make it into work. Maybe your mind is a little foggy from the experience. You may be out of commission for a bit, but the world around you doesn’t stop. Clients still have needs and there are still bills to pay. All of that information in your head does no good in this scenario.
Therefore, it’s important to keep good records of your business. Things like client contact information and site logins are vital. The same goes for your financial and vendor accounts.
Security is of paramount concern, but there are ways to document these items safely. Good old pen and paper work, though it’s not ideal for maintenance. If you keep these records digitally, using encryption is highly recommended.
Enlist Someone You Trust
While keeping accurate, updated records is an important first step, you’ll also want to share this information with someone you trust. This could be a spouse, a friend or colleague. You can fill them in on where find things and provide some notes on what to do in case of an emergency.
The idea is that, should you be unable to work, this designee will at least have access to the basics that will keep your business afloat. This doesn’t necessarily mean that they will perform the work for you. Rather, they can at least make sure bills are being paid and that clients have access to the items they need.
If you so choose, this could be a great subject to discuss with a legal professional. There may be some temporary legal designations you can make to authorize someone to make decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so.
Provide Client Access Where Possible
There’s no single way to run a web design business. We all have our own policies and procedures. Not to mention the variety with regards to the types of services we offer.
Some of us work on monthly or yearly maintenance contracts. We might also offer web hosting or domain registration to our clients. And that’s just scratching the surface.
Within each of these areas, there could be a need for clients to access information. For instance, if you’re not able to manage their hosting and they have an issue, where do they turn? In these cases, it would be great to provide account information up front.
However, that’s not always possible. If you host multiple sites or run domain registrations through a single account, there may not be a way to divide up access. That could be a challenge if you’re away for any length of time.
In any case, provide access when you are able. Clients should always have a login to their website’s back end and have their contact information associated with any domains you’ve registered for them. The more they know, the better chance you have of avoiding major issues during time away.
Preparation Is Better Than the Alternative
Life is both busy and unpredictable. And while it’s often easier to spend all of your time focused on the tasks in front of you, it’s also worthwhile to think of what could happen. No matter how unlikely we think something like an unexpected absence is, we still need to prepare.
Having a plan in place now will bring peace of mind. Hopefully, you never have to use it. But if it is needed, you’ll have one less thing to worry about.
In this twelfth episode of "PHP Internals News" I talk with Sara Golemon (Twitter, GitHub) about the "Provide argon2i(d) implementations for password_hash() from ext/sodium" RFC.
The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 7.2.19. This is a security release which also contains several minor bug fixes.All PHP 7.2 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.For source downloads of PHP 7.2.19 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.
The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 7.1.30. This is a security release.All PHP 7.1 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.For source downloads of PHP 7.1.30 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.
The PHP development team announces the immediate availability of PHP 7.3.6. This is a security release which also contains several bug fixes.All PHP 7.3 users are encouraged to upgrade to this version.For source downloads of PHP 7.3.6 please visit our downloads page, Windows source and binaries can be found on windows.php.net/download/. The list of changes is recorded in the ChangeLog.
The above discussion should give you some ideas about hard fitness magazine. Compare not only their prices but also their performance.
List of Top best hard fitness magazine in 2019
Here is a short list of the top hard fitness magazineproducts from each of the price ranges. Don’t think that cheap means poorly made, often the difference in the products by price are in what features they include not the quality of their manufacture.
That’s why we’ve decided to do an in-depth research around these hard fitness magazine. Now, at the end of those hours-long using sessions and analysis, we are all set to recommend the best choices you’ll have in the hard fitness magazine category. Obviously, we have our picks from premium, semi-premium and budget-friendly sectors. Therefore, when it’s time, you can have the best hard fitness magazine .
Premium Segment
The premium segment includes products that are priced above a certain range. The quality of these and feature capabilities can make these hard fitness magazine deal for professional use.
Medium Segment
The medium segment of the hard fitness magazine market has a mid price range which fits those looking for best bang of their buck.. This is a very wide price range to find products with such similar features but what differentiates them from each other is the approach they take to their features. These are higher end consumer products, but not the pro-summer quality of the premium segment.
When purchasing a Product you want to make sure that you purchase the best hard fitness magazine available for the man/woman who will be on the receiving end. One of the ways to accomplish this is by comparing the different brands that are available and getting the features that fit within your budget.
There are other features that differ by brand also. For example some models will give you a choice of motor speeds. They will give you the option of two different speeds to choose from and other models will just have a standard non-adjustable speed. Having the option can come in handy especially for men that maintain a close cut.
Why do you need a hard fitness magazine
A hard fitness magazine is one of the most popular item that is going to be viral in coming years, due to its wide range of applicability in the industry. People may or may not be aware of the reason why people should buy a hard fitness magazine or why they need to have one.
How to choose the best hard fitness magazine for you?
To choose and buy the right kind of hard fitness magazine , you will have to be very careful in doing so. Because the hard fitness magazine come in a wide range of types, having different characteristics and capabilities and if you don’t concentrate on each and every aspect, then you surely would miss out the best one for you.
Here is a checklist you can use to double check your choice while selecting and purchasing it.
Determine the type and function you need
You should be very clear about the type of hard fitness magazine you need. Keep in mind the various types and determine the best on the basis of the feature you need and the purpose you need to accomplish. Like for a medium range product with a medium quality or a high end stuff.
Brand and price
If you have a particular budget or a specific brand in mind then do sort out the brand first and then look for further features.
Quality of the material
The first thing you should look at, is the quality of material and the sturdiness of the structure. It is important because the hard fitness magazine should be made of high quality and durable material to help it withstand normal day to day wear and tear.
Warranty and complimentary tools
If you can get a warranty from the manufacturer then it would be a plus, so look at this feature also. In addition to it you may also find some tool that some of the manufacturers offer, along your product.
Where to buy the best hard fitness magazine
Buying a hard fitness magazine could be hectic, if you don’t know where you can find the best brands and a wide range hard fitness magazine types to let you select the one you need. For this, you’ll have to search for the most trustworthy and reliable seller that will offer you all the best rated brands along with the best price available on the market. You can either look to buy it from a local market or through online retailer and stores like Amazon.
Most of the people have a tendency to prefer online stores like The amazon. The reason behind it is the availability of the wide range of quality products, trustworthy sellers and an opportunity to compare the products and pick the best one for you.
So, You can easily buy your hard fitness magazine on amazon at affordable rates and an assurance of a quality product.
The final word
This is just an overview of some of the best hard fitness magazine in each of the price ranges. The point is that no matter what your budget, there is a functional hard fitness magazine for you. Make sure you filter them for the ones that interest you so you know all the features and considerations of each. That can be the best way to identify what features you really need in a more expensive version.
As per the latest study by Persistence Market Research (PMR), the global weight loss dietary supplements market is anticipated to witness healthy growth. The market is likely to register 6.0% CAGR throughout the forecast period 2017-2026. The global weight loss dietary supplements market is also estimated to bring in US$ 37,177.6 million revenue by 2026 end.
With obesity becoming a global health concern, weight loss continues to be one of the most focused areas. Hence, increasing number of companies are coming up with the new products in weight loss supplements. The increasing consumption and demand for weight loss dietary supplements, regulations on the production of these supplements along with ingredients used are also gaining traction in various countries. The government in various countries are also focusing on the quality and quantity of ingredients used and if any of these ingredients can have severe side-effects, affecting the health of the consumers negatively.
Increasing use of Natural and Organic Ingredients in the Weight Loss Dietary Supplements
The negative effects of being obese and overweight are resulting in the increasing use of weight management products. Consumers are also adopting weight loss supplements in forms of pill, liquid, and powder. Hence, with the increase in the use of these supplements, manufacturers are also trying to produce safer products, thereby using organic and natural ingredients and plant-based ingredients. Among various ingredients, green tea extract is considered as one of the most popular and safest ingredients in the weight loss dietary supplements. Similarly, Garcinia cambogia is also being considered as an ingredient in the weight loss supplements. However, these ingredients have been reported to have adverse effects like a headache, constipation, UTI. Hence, there has been an increase in the investment in the research on other organic ingredients that can be used to produce weight loss supplements.
Global Weight Loss Dietary Supplements Market: Segmental Insights
The global weight loss dietary supplements market includes various segments such as end-user, form, ingredients, distribution channel, and region. Based on the form, the market is categorized into powder, liquid, and soft gell/pills. Soft gell/pills are expected to dominate the market during the forecast period. By the end of 2026, soft gell/pills are expected to exceed US$ 18,500 million revenue.
Based on the end-user, the segment consists of men, women and senior citizen. Among these, women are expected to be the largest users of weight loss dietary supplements. Women segment as the end-user is estimated to create an incremental opportunity of more than US$ 7,900 million between 2017 and 2026.
By Distribution Channel, pharmacies drug store is expected to emerge as the largest distribution channel for the weight loss dietary supplements. Pharmacies drug store is estimated to account for more than one-third of the revenue share by the end of 2017.
Based on the ingredients, the segment consists of amino acids, vitamins minerals, botanical supplements, and others. Vitamins minerals are expected to emerge as one of the largest used ingredients in the weight loss dietary supplements. By the end of 2026, vitamins minerals are estimated to exceed US$ 16,900 million revenue.
Region-wise, the market is categorized into Europe, North America, Asia Pacific Excluding Japan (APEJ), Latin America, Japan, and the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Among the given regions, North America is expected to dominate the global weight loss dietary supplements market throughout the forecast period 2017-2026.
Global Weight Loss Dietary Supplements Market: Competitive Assessment
Key players in the global weight loss dietary supplements market are Amway (Nutrilite), Abott Laboratories, GlaxoSmithKline, Glanbia, Herbalife International, Pfizer, American Health, Stepan, Nature’s Sunshine Products, and FANCL.
Table of Content
Chapter 1 Global Economical Outlook
Chapter 2 Global Weight Loss Dietary Supplements Market – Executive Summary
Chapter 3 Global Weight Loss Dietary Supplements Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Global Weight Loss Dietary Supplements Market Taxonomy
3.1.2 Global Weight Loss Dietary Supplements Market Definition
3.2 Global Weight Loss Dietary Supplements Market Size (US$ Mn) and Forecast, 2012-2026
3.2.1 Global Weight Loss Dietary Supplements Market Y-o-Y Growth
3.3 Global Weight Loss Dietary Supplements Market Dynamics
3.4 Dietary Supplements Market Overview
3.5 Major factors driving the supplements market
3.6 Safety Concerns
3.7 Porters Five Force
3.8 PESTLE Analysis
3.9 Product Life Cycle
3.10 Forecast Factors
3.11 Supply Chain Analysis
3.12 List of Key Participants
3.13 Key Participants Market Presence (Intensity Map) By Region
3.14 Consumer Sentiment Analysis
Chapter 4 Global Weight Loss Dietary Supplements Market Analysis and Forecast 2012-2026
4.1 Global Weight Loss Dietary Supplements Market Size and Forecast by Form, 2012-2026
4.1.1 Soft Gel/Pills Market Size and Forecast, 2012-2026
4.1.1.1 Revenue (US$ Mn) Comparison, By Region
4.1.1.2 Market Share Comparison, By Region
4.1.1.3 Y-o-Y growth Comparison, By Region
4.1.2 Powder Market Size and Forecast, 2012-2026
4.1.2.1 Revenue (US$ Mn) Comparison, By Region
4.1.2.2 Market Share Comparison, By Region
4.1.2.3 Y-o-Y growth Comparison, By Region
4.1.3 Liquid Market Size and Forecast, 2012-2026
4.1.3.1 Revenue (US$ Mn) Comparison, By Region
4.1.3.2 Market Share Comparison, By Region
4.1.3.3 Y-o-Y growth Comparison, By Region
4.2 Global Weight Loss Dietary Supplements Market Size and Forecast by End-User, 2012-2026
4.2.1 Men Market Size and Forecast, 2012-2026
4.2.1.1 Revenue (US$ Mn) Comparison, By Region
4.2.1.2 Market Share Comparison, By Region
4.2.1.3 Y-o-Y growth Comparison, By Region
4.2.2 Women Market Size and Forecast, 2012-2026
4.2.2.1 Revenue (US$ Mn) Comparison, By Region
4.2.2.2 Market Share Comparison, By Region
4.2.2.3 Y-o-Y growth Comparison, By Region
4.2.3 Senior Citizen Market Size and Forecast, 2012-2026
4.2.3.1 Revenue (US$ Mn) Comparison, By Region
4.2.3.2 Market Share Comparison, By Region
4.2.3.3 Y-o-Y growth Comparison, By Region
4.3 Global Weight Loss Dietary Supplements Market Size and Forecast by Distribution Channel, 2012-2026
4.3.1 Pharmacies Drug Store Market Size and Forecast, 2012-2026
4.3.1.1 Revenue (US$ Mn) Comparison, By Region
4.3.1.2 Market Share Comparison, By Region
4.3.1.3 Y-o-Y growth Comparison, By Region
4.3.2 Health Beauty Store Market Size and Forecast, 2012-2026
4.3.2.1 Revenue (US$ Mn) Comparison, By Region
4.3.2.2 Market Share Comparison, By Region
4.3.2.3 Y-o-Y growth Comparison, By Region
4.3.3 Hypermarket/Supermarket Market Size and Forecast, 2012-2026
4.3.3.1 Revenue (US$ Mn) Comparison, By Region
4.3.3.2 Market Share Comparison, By Region
4.3.3.3 Y-o-Y growth Comparison, By Region
4.3.4 Online Sales Market Size and Forecast, 2012-2026
4.3.4.1 Revenue (US$ Mn) Comparison, By Region
4.3.4.2 Market Share Comparison, By Region
4.3.4.3 Y-o-Y growth Comparison, By Region
4.3.5 Other Sales Channel Market Size and Forecast, 2012-2026
4.3.5.1 Revenue (US$ Mn) Comparison, By Region
4.3.5.2 Market Share Comparison, By Region
4.3.5.3 Y-o-Y growth Comparison, By Region
4.4 Global Weight Loss Dietary Supplements Market Size and Forecast by Ingredients, 2012-2026
4.4.1 Vitamins Minerals Market Size and Forecast, 2012-2026
4.4.1.1 Revenue (US$ Mn) Comparison, By Region
4.4.1.2 Market Share Comparison, By Region
4.4.1.3 Y-o-Y growth Comparison, By Region
4.4.2 Amino Acids Market Size and Forecast, 2012-2026
4.4.2.1 Revenue (US$ Mn) Comparison, By Region
4.4.2.2 Market Share Comparison, By Region
4.4.2.3 Y-o-Y growth Comparison, By Region
4.4.3 Botanical Supplements Market Size and Forecast, 2012-2026
4.4.3.1 Revenue (US$ Mn) Comparison, By Region
4.4.3.2 Market Share Comparison, By Region
4.4.3.3 Y-o-Y growth Comparison, By Region
4.4.4 Others Market Size and Forecast, 2012-2026
4.4.4.1 Revenue (US$ Mn) Comparison, By Region
4.4.4.2 Market Share Comparison, By Region
4.4.4.3 Y-o-Y growth Comparison, By Region
Chapter 5 North America Weight Loss Dietary Supplements Market Size and Forecast, 2012-2026
5.1 North America Market Outlook
5.2 North America Food Beverage Market
5.3 North America Weight Loss Dietary Supplements Market Size and Forecast, 2017-2026
5.3.1 Revenue (US$ Mn) Comparison, By Country
5.3.2 Revenue (US$ Mn) Comparison, By Form
5.3.3 Revenue (US$ Mn) Comparison, By End-User
5.3.4 Revenue (US$ Mn) Comparison, By Distribution Channel
5.3.5 Revenue (US$ Mn) Comparison, By Ingredients
Chapter 6 Latin America Weight Loss Dietary Supplements Market Size and Forecast, 2012-2026
6.1 Latin America Outlook
6.2 Latin America Food Beverage Market
6.3 Latin America Weight Loss Dietry Supplement Market Size and Forecast, 2017-2026
6.3.1 Revenue (US$ Mn) Comparison, By Country
6.3.2 Revenue (US$ Mn) Comparison, By Form
6.3.3 Revenue (US$ Mn) Comparison, By End-User
6.3.4 Revenue (US$ Mn) Comparison, By Distribution Channel
6.3.5 Revenue (US$ Mn) Comparison, By Ingredients
