accessiBe is a web accessibility solution for ADA and WCAG compliance. It enables websites to be accessible to people with disabilities. Web accessibility is important for two reasons: Being ADA & WCAG compliant is required by law (we’ll explain this further) so if your website isn’t compliant, you can get sued. It allows people with […]
Be honest, have you ever, ever created an amazing design or came up with a great idea and coffee was not involved? Because, I’ve got to admit… I’ve never had a good idea on a day I didn’t have coffee. And I might have a little bit of a problem. Recently, I’ve been drinking about 4 […]
Instagram is getting ready for National Voter Registration Day and so are we. Tomorrow is September 22nd, which means that it’ll be National Voter Registration Day and Instagram has been coming out with some amazing stickers in celebration of that. One thing that I love about Instagram is that they’ve been encouraging people to get […]
It’s fun to see new website design tools that reflect current times and the state of the world. That’s very true this month with new databases devoted to diversity and women in technology, as well and resources to make your design life easier. Here’s what’s new for designers and developers this month: Ztext.js Ztext.js […]
There’s nothing like creating an amazing design that your client loves, while also saving some money in the process. You don’t have to compromise on the quality of the fonts you choose, just because you’re not paying the big bucks for them. Better yet, why pay for fonts at all when there are some really […]
Every week users submit a lot of interesting stuff on our sister site Webdesigner News, highlighting great content from around the web that can be of interest to web designers. The best way to keep track of all the great stories and news being posted is simply to check out the Webdesigner News site, however, […]
Have you ever been working on a project, added some text, only to notice that you love the font, but something looks terribly, terribly off? That’s what we call a kerning issue. Today we’re going to go over some simple rules of kerning, tracking, and letter spacing in graphic design. Let’s do this! What is […]
As a freelance web developer, how many clients do you get from your website? If you’re like most, you’re probably lucky to get one client every 2-3 months. Unfortunately, that’s very common. These days it’s not enough just to be a web developer if you want to make really good money. You have to be […]
The global stock market is something that I think most of us are familiar with, but very few people know how to capitalize on. After all, it’s not as easy as simply sinking money into a stock and hoping it rises. With the global stock market, there are trends and data that you have to […]
Looking for a fresh approach to designing websites? One-page websites can create more memorable and less overwhelming experiences for visitors…when designed the right way. Smart design choices can help reduce the fatigue and frustration people would otherwise feel when using the web. There are a lot of ways web designers can minimize distractions, information overload, […]
Fasten your seat belts, ladies and gentlemen, because Rolls-Royce just went full-rebrand on us and I’m about to present to you their new and improved brand identity. Ah, Rolls-Royce. The British luxury car brand that we all know and adore. They have done a complete 180 and changed literally everything about their brand to please […]
In today’s look at the latest research for web designers, we’re going to look at studies and reports from Payoneer, Robert Half, Hootsuite, and Contentsquare to see what they have to say about things like: Current freelancer demand Web designer earning potential A change in ecommerce shopping trends Unseen content rates 1. There’s Light […]
Like many other incredible events this year, due to Corona, this year’s Adobe MAX event will be held online. This may seem like bad news, but there is a good side to it. This year’s Adobe MAX event will be free for everyone to attend! If you’re unaware of what an Adobe MAX event is, […]
Every week users submit a lot of interesting stuff on our sister site Webdesigner News, highlighting great content from around the web that can be of interest to web designers. The best way to keep track of all the great stories and news being posted is simply to check out the Webdesigner News site, however, […]
Every business owner wants more conversions. More conversions equal more sales, and more sales mean exponential business growth. But netting those conversions can prove challenging, especially if your website is not in the best shape. This is where web design plays a major role. The web design concepts you utilize directly impacts growth and how […]
A seasonal change is on the horizon and that always has me looking to refresh projects. This month’s design trends provide a few different ways to do that without ripping up your entire website. Here’s what’s trending in design this month. Animated Heroes (That Aren’t Video) Hero headers and screens that feature video animation […]
Yes, the rumors are true and we couldn’t be any more excited. Michelle Obama has just released a podcast and we’re absolutely obsessed with it. So basically, if you haven’t heard already, one of Spotify’s biggest original podcast bets, The Michelle Obama Podcast, premiered on July 29th, 2020. And who, you might ask yourself, had the […]
Every week users submit a lot of interesting stuff on our sister site Webdesigner News, highlighting great content from around the web that can be of interest to web designers. The best way to keep track of all the great stories and news being posted is simply to check out the Webdesigner News site, however, […]
It’s no secret that the senior population is growing. By 2030, people over the age of 65 are predicted to make up 20.6% of the population of the US. Around the world, people are living longer and remaining more active in the later years of their lives. What’s more, despite what you might have heard […]
Many of us are helping businesses that are facing hard times, or we’re facing hard times ourselves. If you’re working for a company (or client) that’s in trouble, the use of SMS chatbots could be a way for you to look outside your normal list of solutions and help them succeed in a completely different […]