2013 Web Design Trends and Tips
In the past few years, we have seen some major changes in how web designers are approaching new website builds. There are now new browser web standards, many new unique design ideas and new thresholds in design. It can seem like a lot to keep up with but honestly, as a web designer, just keeping…
Read MoreBranding and Website Design- Bringing it all Together
When it comes to designing a website for a business or individual, there are many factors involved. A website can be a very important part of the branding process and to fully understand this, we need to understand what a brand is. First, a brand is a symbol. It represents something else. In this case,…
Read MoreKeyword Crafting Sells Your Site
So you want to develop an online presence for your business, and you know search engine placement is the key to expanding your clientele. How to pick the right keywords? What if your site never gets seen? These search engine optimization (SEO) tips will help you craft the right keyword phrase and use it to…
Read MoreWeb Design Basics for Bloggers
You need a web site, but you’re not interested in paying a professional to design and maintain it. You can save money and control your own content by using a blog that allows you to simply plug in text and images. You don’t need to know anything about web design, right? Wrong! Even with a…
Read MoreQuick and Simple Tips for Great Website Design
When it comes to website design, there are far too many important things to mention in just one article. Some people go to school for a very long time to master the art of website design and others still spend years upon years honing their craft. However, there are some basics you can learn about…
Read MoreWeb Design Tips for Working with Your Designer
When you hire a professional web designer to build you a website or renovate the design of your existing site, you are putting your faith in them and trusting them to create the website of your dreams. The problem is that many times the website owner does not fully understand the limitations of a design…
Read MoreBest WordPress Plugins to Consider
WordPress is a very popular content management system (CMS) used today, in part because of the ease of use for the layperson. You do not have to have a lot of experience to use this CMS efficiently and there are many excellent plugins available to help you customize it specifically for your site. Using WordPress…
Read MoreUnderstanding What Responsive Design Cannot Do
It’s important when we talk about responsive design that we also understand what it can’t do. While responsive design is the new catch phrase of the season, and it’s really quite fascinating what it can do, there are some limitations to what it can do and it’s important that designers and website owners alike understand…
Read MoreLaunching a Website in the New Year
With New Year’s Resolutions abound, many people are looking to launch a new website in the New Year. If you’re building a new business, revamping an existing business or building a personal project, a new website may be the perfect way to announce what you’re doing and connect with your target market. With the New…
Read MoreDon’t Forget the Basics of Web Design
In web design and website development, it’s sometimes good to push the envelope, to try something new or to break the “rules”. Some of the greatest new trends come about that way. However, it’s important not to forget the basics of web design and even if you’ve been doing this for some time, it doesn’t…
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