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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.

Why It’s Getting Harder to Trust the Software We Use

Why It’s Getting Harder to Trust the Software We Use

As web designers, we put trust into many apps (particularly open-source), and many have third-party dependencies. It can be a huge risk.

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.

Perusing the Digital Junk of a Web Designer

Perusing the Digital Junk of a Web Designer

If you’re not sure how long you’ve been in the web design industry, take a look at your data. It says a lot about who you are and the things…

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…

Should You Charge for Website Project Estimates?

Should You Charge for Website Project Estimates?

We discuss the pros and cons of freelance designers charging a fee for project estimates. In many cases, it does make sense to do.

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.

How Writing Can Help Your Web Design Career

How Writing Can Help Your Web Design Career

I’ll fill you in on what writing has meant to me as a web designer. Along the way, I’ll share some tips for making the most out of the experience.

Tasks Freelance Web Designers Should Consider Outsourcing

Tasks Freelance Web Designers Should Consider Outsourcing

As every freelancer has different strengths and time can often be limited, there are some tasks you may want to pass along to someone else.

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.

50 Tiny Little Web-Based Tools for Web Designers from 2022

50 Tiny Little Web-Based Tools for Web Designers from 2022

A huge collection of time-saving apps and tools that will help with many of the web design tasks you will need to perform from time to time.

Tips for Building Charity & Non-profit Websites

Tips for Building Charity & Non-profit Websites

The web serves a crucial role in the non-profit sector. It’s a way to connect with prospective donors and members. In addition, an organization’s website can be a difference-maker when…

The Web Has an Outdated Software Problem

The Web Has an Outdated Software Problem