Halloween themed blog articles written by Jeremy Girard, Rhode Island based web designer

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My writings here on Pumpkin-King.com that have something to do with my 2nd favorite holiday - Halloween.

: The Halloween Box; Existing resources can be helpful in both web design and Halloween costuming, but sometimes you need to break away from established conventions and try something new.; Read this article

: Stormtroopers Don’t Wear Jackets; Every Halloween, kids everywhere have their costumes ruined by mothers insisting they wear a jacket. Similarly, many website designs are destroyed by last minute change requests.; Read this article

: A History Lesson; Each October, I read Ray Bradbury’s classic tale, The Halloween Tree, to get me excited for the season and also to remind me of the value of a history lesson.; Read this article

: The House at the End of My Street; Growing up, Halloween was a big deal in our neighborhood and there was one house that went so far above and beyond that it became a legend for trick-or-treaters.; Read this article

: Waiting for the Great Pumpkin; For my annual Halloween-themed article, I take a look at Linus' unwavering belief in the mythical Great Pumpkin and how similar it is to some of the companies I speak with about their outdated websites.; Read this article

: In Disguise; For my annual Halloween themed article, I wonder why so many companies want to wear a mask on their website instead of being real.; Read this article

: Of Tricks & Treats; A look at the similarities between awesome Halloween costumes and awesome browsers, and the treats that they each deserve to receive.; Read this article

: Product of the Environment; Appropriate design can help make great content event better, evidenced by the Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular’s 2009 return to familiar surroundings.; Read this article