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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.

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.

Why Web Design Is Never Simple

Why Web Design Is Never Simple

We take a look at ways to both understand and communicate to clients the true complexities of a building well-built website.

Proprietary vs. Open-Source: How to Choose the Right CMS

Proprietary vs. Open-Source: How to Choose the Right CMS

We explain the differences between the two types of systems. The goal is to give you the information you need to make the right choice.

The 10 Best YouTube Channels For Learning UX Design

The 10 Best YouTube Channels For Learning UX Design

Free video content that goes beyond typical user experience work by delving into all sorts of key topics relevant to web designers.

The Grumpy Designer Wonders: Why Are Clients So Cheap?

The Grumpy Designer Wonders: Why Are Clients So Cheap?

We discuss cheap clients and how they limit what a designer can accomplish. And, how we can convince them to see the error in their ways.

Why Web Designers Should Learn Multiple Content Management Systems

Why Web Designers Should Learn Multiple Content Management Systems

We live in an era where web designers have become ultra-specialized. Many tend to have a narrow focus regarding the tools they use and types of projects they accept. It…

Critical Info: The Story Behind Building a Government COVID-19 Website

Critical Info: The Story Behind Building a Government COVID-19 Website

Insights into building a user-friendly government website for COVID-19 information and resources.

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…

Are Google’s Core Web Vitals Metrics Unreasonable?

Are Google’s Core Web Vitals Metrics Unreasonable?

We discuss what Core Web Vitals means to sites that run on a tight budget or content management system (CMS). Is Google asking too much?

Inspirational Examples of Dual-Toned Color Schemes in Web Design

Inspirational Examples of Dual-Toned Color Schemes in Web Design