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Nataly Birch (70 Articles)

Nataly is a web developer from Sevastopol, Ukraine with a passion for WordPress and IT writing. She runs her own blog where she shares helpful stuff, articles and tutorials.
10 Beautifully Designed Portfolio Websites that Tell a Story

10 Beautifully Designed Portfolio Websites that Tell a Story

When done well, like in these examples, storytelling in portfolio design can make a powerful impact on visitors and leave a memorable impression.

Code Snippets That Demonstrate the Repelling Effect in Web Design

Code Snippets That Demonstrate the Repelling Effect in Web Design

A collection of inspiring examples, complete with code snippets, to showcase the beauty and intrigue of the repelling effect in web design.

8 Inspiring Examples of Sticky Vertical Navigations in Web Design

8 Inspiring Examples of Sticky Vertical Navigations in Web Design

Everything you need to know about designing and implementing a sticky vertical navbar, including inspiring examples and best practices.

8 Inspiring Examples of Brand-Related Splash Screens in Web Design

8 Inspiring Examples of Brand-Related Splash Screens in Web Design

These beautifully crafted examples of brand-related splash screens all help to support brand identity and maintain design consistency.

12 Stunning Retro Neon Effects in Web Design

12 Stunning Retro Neon Effects in Web Design

Evolved from the Geissler tube, the neon sign was a characteristic trait of America from the 1920s to the ’60s. It has marked several decades and created its own distinct…

8 Excellent Examples of Using Stacked Text Blocks in Web Design

8 Excellent Examples of Using Stacked Text Blocks in Web Design

Stacked text blocks can be seen everywhere. But, the problem with them is that sometimes designers can get carried away and include a wealth of information, resulting in TL;DR-like content….

8 Inspiring Examples of Isometric Illustrations in Web Design

8 Inspiring Examples of Isometric Illustrations in Web Design

Illustrations in web design never fall off the radar. Creatives love to play with various genres of them. They even manage to set new trends every now and then. Only…

8 CSS & JS Snippets for Creating Stunning 403 Pages

8 CSS & JS Snippets for Creating Stunning 403 Pages

Web designers have gotten used to turning errors into opportunities. It’s no secret that the common, most widely occurring (and surprisingly recognizable) HTTP status code 404, aka “Not Found,” was…

10 Modern Examples of Slide-Out Sidebars

10 Modern Examples of Slide-Out Sidebars

Slide-out sidebars are invaluable. And some helpful CSS & JS code snippets that give you a perfect base for creating your own, are always welcome.

Using Images to Enhance the CSS Hover Effect

Using Images to Enhance the CSS Hover Effect

Hover is one of the oldest selectors in the CSS family. While we are accustomed to believing that it only pairs up beautifully with a link, in fact it can…

Harnessing Liquid Effects in Web Design

Harnessing Liquid Effects in Web Design

If you want to stand out from the competition and make yourself heard, you need to go the extra mile. That’s the first rule of the online jungle of these…

Beautifully Designed Examples of Asymmetrical Split Screens in Web Design

Beautifully Designed Examples of Asymmetrical Split Screens in Web Design