Rick's TikiWiki Blog

For the past week, I've been playing with Conduit's platform for creating mobile apps. It is nothing fancy, but it does cover my "Three Fs" of development:

• Fast
• Free
• Flexible

It provides a quick and easy way to "get mobile." Basically, it works by syndicating website info to the app (which is available for all major patforms: iPhone/iPad, Android, Win-OS, Blackberry, etc.).

Of course, being the Tiki-affecinado that I am, I started building a Tiki mobile app. Here's a sneak peek:



What do you think? Would you install it on your mobile device?

Are you ready for Tiki 9.0? I know I am... It promises to be another great release, with lots of new features.

Here's a quick look (courtesy of Tiki for Dummies Smarties). I'll be adding more videos in the coming weeks.

As always, feedback and comments are greatly appreciated.

Here's your chance to take a sneak peak at the next Tiki for Dummies ''Smarties ' publications...



If you want to help, let me know...

In case you missed the announcement, I am preparing to to release a German translation of Tiki Essentials, thanks to Torsten Fabricius. If you're interesting in publishing a translation of any of my Tiki books, just let me know.

Oh... and be sure to check out my new Tiki for Smarties portal. Any (and all) feedback is greatly appreciated!

I've (finally) had a chance to start playing with the Tiki 8.0 Beta... once again, another awesome release by the Tiki Community.

I'm currently updating Tiki for Dummies Smarties and Tiki Essentials, as needed.... as well as the Tiki Documentation. I'd love to have some help!

It took a while (don't ask me why), but the paperback edition of Tiki for Dummies Smarties is finally available from Amazon.com.

Read this announcement for details.

I've never been shy about tooting my own horn or patting myself on the back.... Two Tiki sites that I admin were recently received an Award of Excellence in the 23rd annual APEX (Awards for Publication Excellence) awards. I guess it is time to submit them as Featured Tiki sites.

Read more on my blog...

Woo-hoo indeed.... Both the paperback and ebook versions of Tiki for Dummies Smarties are skyrocketing up the charts. They are ranked #47 and #16, respectively, in LuLu's "Computer and Internet" category.


Thanks to everyone who has purchased a copy — I hope you find it useful. Please consider writing a review, too!

Oh... and there's still time (and room) left if you want to submit a quote for the limited edition, hardback version, of Smarties. Read more....

I am planning to produce a limited, one-time-only, hardcover edition of Tiki for Dummies Smarties, and you can be included!

This is your chance to see your name in print and become the envy of all your Tiki friends. Get all the details, here...

You can now purchase your very own copy (ebook or paperback) of the #1 (OK, the only) beginner's guide for Tiki: Tiki for Dummies Smarties.

Once again, I've self-published published through ))LuLu.com. Currently, Tiki for Dummies Smarties is available only through?LuLu.com(( (where I am offering a 20% discount), but it should appear on other sites (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBookstore, and so on) shortly.

As with Tiki Essentials, I've published Smarties under a Creative Commons license. You are free to improve upon my work and republish it, as your own contribution to the Tiki Community. Be sure to see the full copyright statement for complete information, including proper attribution.

To purchase your very own copy of Tiki for Dummies Smarties, please see http://twbasics.keycontent.org/Buy+the+Book .

A special "thank you" to everyone who helped me in this endeavor!