Blog Archive: October 2013

Building a website, whether it's using Drupal or not, requires careful planning and consideration. It's important to determine what the purpose of the website is, who the target audience is, and what value it will bring to your business. For instance, if the website is for a tourism company that offers fishing, hunting, and skiing tours, the…

Lately, more and more webmasters (including me) are complaining about huge increase in (not provided) keywords in their Google Analytics reports. Well this actually started to happen, since Google introduced it's new TOS back in March 2012. [block:block=38] Update: This tutorial originally was written back in 2013, but it still applies in 2017…

The recently released BBC documentary sheds light on the experiences of life in East Germany, providing a deeper understanding of the country's tumultuous past. The film focuses on the deportations of ethnic Germans to Siberia in the late 1940s and early 1950s, highlighting the extreme measures taken by the East German government to maintain…

I recently wrote an article exploring the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Baltic states, and Georgia in 2012. Now, I'm turning my gaze to the future and examining what the economies of the former Soviet Union republics may look like in 2018. Why 2018? I'm relying on IMF forecasts, and as of now, the…

Upgrading a website can be a daunting task, especially if you're not familiar with the process. But upgrading your Drupal site is necessary for security, bug fixes, and new features. In this article, I'll be discussing the process of upgrading a Drupal 7.10 site to the newest version of Drupal, a minor upgrade. Before you start, it's important to…

I first met Giorgi from Georgian fishing tours back at the end of 2013, when we did a fishing tour at Jandari lake organized by his company. I noticed a free fishing tour offer on their Facebook page. I claimed that offer and I was the lucky to actually get a free fishing tour. Make sure you follow their Facebook page as well - who knows, maybe…

The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 marked the end of a massive political and economic entity, leading to the creation of several independent states. The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Baltic states, and Georgia are some of the countries that emerged from the Soviet Union's ashes. But what happened to these countries after the…

Yesterday, Georgia held a presidential election and the winner, according to exit polls, is Giorgi Margvelashvili. He will serve as the country's president for the next five years. In a previous article, I stated that I had limited knowledge about Margvelashvili. Despite this, I predicted his victory. And now, I have a feeling that after his five…

TinyMCE is a popular WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editor used in Drupal and many other content management systems. It is a powerful tool that allows users to easily create and edit rich content, including text, images, and videos. However, one feature that is missing from the default TinyMCE editor is a spellchecker, which can be a major…

In a previous tutorial, I showed how to use Views to filter popular posts on a Drupal site. Today, I will demonstrate how to filter popular posts within a specific time frame, such as a week or a month. Note that this tutorial will only apply filters to the most viewed nodes based on their publishing date, not to all nodes within a certain time…

Georgia is a country with a rich political history, with many notable figures serving as its prime minister. In this article, we will take a closer look at the prime ministers of Georgia, highlighting their contributions to the country and their impact on Georgian politics. Tengiz Sigua (1990-1992) Tengiz Sigua was the first prime minister of…

Georgia is a country known for its stunning mountainous landscapes, with several peaks reaching over 4,000 meters in elevation. From the Caucasus range to the Svaneti region, Georgia offers a plethora of opportunities for mountaineering and hiking enthusiasts. Here are the highest mountains in Georgia that are worth exploring: Mount Shkhara:…

Creating a webpage can be a daunting task, especially for those who are new to web development. However, with the right tools and guidance, it is possible to create a professional-looking website. In this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to create a webpage, with a focus on using Drupal as a web development platform. Step 1:…

In Drupal, pagination is a common feature that allows website visitors to browse through a long list of content, such as blog posts or products, by breaking them up into smaller, more manageable pages. By default, Drupal offers a built-in pagination system that works well for most use cases. However, as your website grows, you may find that your…

The European Union, with 28 member states and a population reaching over 500 million, may sound like the world's largest economy when viewed as a whole. In 2012, the EU's GDP was $16.6 trillion. But let's break things down and take a closer look at what makes up the European Union. In this article, I will talk about the smallest economies in the…