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Web Design

You will find articles, tutorials, and resources covering all areas of web design. Topics include CSS, HTML, Javascript & jQuery, responsive techniques, mobile-first resources, UI templates, HTML templates, web frameworks, and so much more.

Could Niche Web Communities Come Back?

Could Niche Web Communities Come Back?

Web Design / WordPress

Niche web communities may be ready for a comeback. This article looks at why social platforms feel less stable, how ownership and portability matter, and how WordPress, membership tools, and the Fediverse can help.

The Importance of Storytelling in Design

The Importance of Storytelling in Design

Design / Freelance Design / Web Design

Several years ago, I worked as an in-house copywriter and designer for a prominent marketing firm. When I first applied for the job I didn’t have any of the credentials…

How to Build & Grow Your Freelance Web Design Personal Brand

How to Build & Grow Your Freelance Web Design Personal Brand

Freelance Design / Marketing / Web Design

A step-by-step guide on how freelance web designers can build and grow their personal brand that will cost nothing but a bit of time.

Networking For Designers 101

Networking For Designers 101

Freelance Design / Web Design

We share some much easier and more effective methods for making networking connections as freelance creative designers.

How to Handle Major Software Updates on Your Website

How to Handle Major Software Updates on Your Website

Web Design / WordPress

Updates to system software and site components mean extra work. Here are some tips for managing those software changes that may impact your website.

Things Every Website Owner Should Know

Things Every Website Owner Should Know

Web Design / WordPress

Essential insights every website owner must know to ensure their site’s success, from design to functionality.

Do Clients Need To Know How Their Website Works?

Do Clients Need To Know How Their Website Works?

Web Design

We explore the challenges in educating clients about their websites. Along the way, we share thoughts on why knowing it all isn’t all that great.

How to Manage Your Website’s Technical Debt

How to Manage Your Website’s Technical Debt

Web Design / WordPress

Website technical debt builds up as tools, code, hosting, themes, and plugins age. Learn how to reduce future problems by choosing stable tools, following best practices, and auditing your site regularly.

How to Calm Down a Panicky Design Client

How to Calm Down a Panicky Design Client

Freelance Design / Web Design

We discuss panicky clients and cover methods that will not only de-escalate their panic but also bring them around to your point of view.

Your Web Design Business Has Grown: How Do You Manage Legacy Clients?

Your Web Design Business Has Grown: How Do You Manage Legacy Clients?

Web Design / WordPress

One thing you may not expect with web design business growth is the continued pull of legacy clients. So, how can you keep old clients happy while forging ahead?

How to Combat AI Bot Traffic on Your Website

How to Combat AI Bot Traffic on Your Website

Web Design / WordPress

AI bots are straining our websites by ignoring robots.txt and scraping our content. Learn how you can fight back with tools, plugins, and CDN services to block unwanted AI crawlers and protect resources.

When Website Builder Tools Get in the Way of Best Practices

When Website Builder Tools Get in the Way of Best Practices

Web Design / WordPress
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