The Five Forgivable Sins of a Freelance Designer

The Five Forgivable Sins of a Freelance Designer

The web is full of advice for freelance web designers. Certainly, I’ve offered up my share. But, while it’s often well-meaning, there is an unintended consequence. It can lead us…

Why You Should Fire Your Worst Design Clients

Why You Should Fire Your Worst Design Clients

As a creative professional, you need to know what you are capable of by creating new opportunities, and not be afraid of eliminating what’s not working.

How to Help Your Clients Master eCommerce

How to Help Your Clients Master eCommerce

We show you how, with a little patience, you can teach clients how to manage their eCommerce websites, and guide them toward success.

How to Evaluate the Value of Commercial WordPress Plugins

How to Evaluate the Value of Commercial WordPress Plugins

Not all commercial WordPress plugins are created equal. We’ll help you evaluate whether a commercial plugin is worth the investment.

10 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Text Distortion Effects

10 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Text Distortion Effects

We have a collection of CSS & JavaScript text distortion effect snippets that you can freely use to create stunning headlines and taglines.

Why You Should Simplify Your Designs for the Smartest User

Why You Should Simplify Your Designs for the Smartest User

We talk about simplifying your designs using the Pareto Principle to ensure that you make the best possible decisions for your clients.

20 Examples of One-Page Websites for Design Inspiration & Ideas

20 Examples of One-Page Websites for Design Inspiration & Ideas

A curated collection of one-page or single-page websites that you can use for web design inspiration on your next project.

50 Cheatsheets & Guides for JavaScript

50 Cheatsheets & Guides for JavaScript

JavaScript is at the forefront of powering the web. To help you sort through it all, we have compiled this collection of cheatsheets and reference guides.

Hacked: What to Do When Your WordPress Website Has Been Compromised

Hacked: What to Do When Your WordPress Website Has Been Compromised

It’s perfectly normal to feel scared or frustrated when your WordPress site has been compromised. Take a breath, and follow this guide for dealing with a hacked WordPress website.

Why Is Focusing on Long-Term Goals So Difficult?

Why Is Focusing on Long-Term Goals So Difficult?

As tough as it sounds, having long-term goals is important and you need them to keep growing and evolving along with the web. The following are some ways to help you home in on the future of your design business.

How Simple, Classic Design Should Work

How Simple, Classic Design Should Work

Simplifying features and information is one of the most important steps toward creating the best user experience possible.

How to Critique a Client’s Ideas

How to Critique a Client’s Ideas

Building a website is a collaborative process. It works best when both clients and designers can openly exchange ideas.

Taking Inspiration from the Humble Shopping Cart

Taking Inspiration from the Humble Shopping Cart

We explore the history of the humble shopping cart, taking lessons from its design and marketing that you can apply to your design process today.

8 React JavaScript Snippets That Improve Everyday UI Elements

8 React JavaScript Snippets That Improve Everyday UI Elements

A collection of excellent snippets that demonstrate the impact React JavaScript library can have on a user interface.

How to Get out of the Freelance Pricing Trap

How to Get out of the Freelance Pricing Trap

As there are so many things you already have to deal with as a freelancer, you really want to avoid stumbling into the freelance pricing trap.

Tips for Collaborating with Other Web Designers

Tips for Collaborating with Other Web Designers

Effective tips for web designers on successful collaboration, improving project outcomes, and team dynamics.

A Comprehensive Guide on the “Whys” of Site Optimization

A Comprehensive Guide on the “Whys” of Site Optimization

A comprehensive guide to understanding the importance of site optimization for better performance.

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Notification UIs

8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets for Creating Notification UIs