Claire Ryan

Contributing Writer

Claire Ryan - Denis Ryan

I'm a graphic designer by trade, but a writer by vocation. I know far too much about computers for my own good. My experience is primarily in Indesign, but I also use Illustrator, Photoshop, and a slew of open source graphics programs in the course of my work.

I'm good at data analysis, with my speciality being SQL integration with Excel. I do a lot of work with marketing data and analyses of advertising returns.

I have a LinkedIn profile - http://ca.linkedin.com/in/claireryandesign - and I'd really like to make some connections with other writers or designers.

Latest Articles

The Limits of the WordPress Editor

WordPress uses the TinyMCE WYSIWYG editor for every page and post. This editor has a few quirks that webmasters need to be aware of.

Apr 18, 2012 - Claire Ryan

Encoded Links in a WordPress Theme

Some WP freemium theme makers include links which cannot be removed without breaking the entire theme. Here's what every blogger needs to know about them.

Apr 10, 2012 - Claire Ryan

How to Add Your Suite101 Articles to a Wordpress Site

Having an automatic feed of your Suite101 articles on your site is an excellent promotional option for writers. This can be easily done through Wordpress.

Apr 3, 2012 - Claire Ryan

Review: MyPaint, Open Source Graphics Illustration

MyPaint is an open source illustration program designed for use with a tablet that is an excellent alternative for beginner digital artists.

Apr 2, 2012 - Claire Ryan

Inkscape vs. Illustrator: The Immediate Differences

Inkscape is the major open source contender for Adobe Illustrator's vector graphics crown. What major differences can a designer expect to see between them?

Mar 28, 2012 - Claire Ryan

Open Source Design: Now a Professional Option?

Open source design programs such as the GIMP have been freely available for years, but have they matured enough for professional use?

Mar 25, 2012 - Claire Ryan

Team Fortress 2 Achievements: First Do No Harm

A guide on how to get the 'First Do No Harm' achievement in TF2.

Sep 4, 2011 - Claire Ryan

Review: Enslaved - Odyssey to the West

A review of the Xbox 360 game based on the famous Chinese fable.

Sep 2, 2011 - Claire Ryan

Team Fortress 2 Achievements: Medical Breakthrough

A guide on how to get the 'Medical Breakthrough' achievement in TF2.