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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.

Even With Tools Like AI, Building a Great Website Is Still Hard

Even With Tools Like AI, Building a Great Website Is Still Hard

Web design is becoming increasingly automated, but building a great website requires much more than a slick UI or advanced algorithm.

How Social Media Uncertainty Reinforces the Importance of Websites

How Social Media Uncertainty Reinforces the Importance of Websites

In the early days of Facebook, I recall having a few conversations with people who wondered if the platform may one day serve as a website replacement. Facebook Pages, after…

Why You Should Conduct Annual Website Audits

Why You Should Conduct Annual Website Audits

We share some tips for auditing your own websites and those you manage for clients and what you can learn along the way.

Exploring Web Design with a 1990s Vibe

Exploring Web Design with a 1990s Vibe

While we have been living for almost twenty years in the new century (the magical number of 2020 is already looming), the last decade of the previous one makes its…

25 Login & Registration Forms with Creative Designs

25 Login & Registration Forms with Creative Designs

Ranging from minimal and modern to bright and colorful, this collection of designs will inspire you to create stunning login and registration pages.

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.

The Grumpy Designer’s 2023 Preview

The Grumpy Designer’s 2023 Preview

As with years past, my focus will be on things that matter to web designers. It’s all about the notable tools, people, and technology that keep our industry interesting.

The Grumpy Designer Asks: Are You Tired?

The Grumpy Designer Asks: Are You Tired?

Let’s talk about the pressures we face as freelance web designers, and maybe we’ll find some healthy ways to cope with them.

10 Inspiring Examples of UI Style Guide Design

10 Inspiring Examples of UI Style Guide Design

We share a fantastic collection of inspiring UI style guides that have all been perfectly crafted by each individual web designer.

Taking a Look at Google Analytics 4

Taking a Look at Google Analytics 4

With the help of a Google Analytics expert, we’ve put together a list of things you’ll need to know about the switch to GA4.

After Internet Explorer, Who Will Be the Web’s Next Nemesis?

After Internet Explorer, Who Will Be the Web’s Next Nemesis?

While no longer having to support IE is a reason to celebrate, what will we do without our favorite nemesis? Who or what could replace it?

Areas Where AI Can (and Already Is) Benefitting Web Designers

Areas Where AI Can (and Already Is) Benefitting Web Designers