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The Responsibilities of Making Money with Open Source Software

The Responsibilities of Making Money with Open Source Software

Freelance / WordPress

What follows isn’t a definitive answer. It’s a collection of thoughts on how we might reach a better understanding of the issue, along with some simple actions we can take.

Why You Should Consider Updating Your Web Design Workflow

Why You Should Consider Updating Your Web Design Workflow

Freelance / Web Design

Reasons to reconsider and update your web design workflow for efficiency, creativity, and client satisfaction.

Scenarios Where WordPress May Not Be the Best Option

Scenarios Where WordPress May Not Be the Best Option

WordPress

We take a look at those scenarios when it may be wiser to steer clear of WordPress – or any CMS, for that matter, and just use static HTML.

The Challenges of WordPress’ Massive Market Share

The Challenges of WordPress’ Massive Market Share

WordPress

We take a look at the biggest challenges facing WordPress (as we see them) and discuss how its size impacts the efforts to tackle them.

Keeping Barriers Low for Clients Who Update Their Website

Keeping Barriers Low for Clients Who Update Their Website

Web Design

Learn how to keep website update barriers low for clients while improving client relationships and website maintenance processes.

How To Convince Clients To Invest in a Custom Website

How To Convince Clients To Invest in a Custom Website

Freelance

Learn how to convince your clients that a custom website is worth the investment. Read tips and strategies to help you make a compelling case.

Why Modern CMS Shouldn’t Do Everything

Why Modern CMS Shouldn’t Do Everything

Web Design

Discover the pros and cons of relying on a modern CMS. Learn why specialization can provide a more efficient and flexible solution.

WordPress Turns 20: Its Secrets of Success

WordPress Turns 20: Its Secrets of Success

WordPress

Let’s pretend we’re back in the year 2003. You and I are sitting in a coffee shop. And I casually mention this new blogging software called WordPress. We discuss some…

How Web Designers Are Adapting to Industry Changes

How Web Designers Are Adapting to Industry Changes

Freelance / WordPress

In my thoroughly unscientific observation, web designers appear to be frustrated with the state of things. We take a look at why that is.

How Social Media Uncertainty Reinforces the Importance of Websites

How Social Media Uncertainty Reinforces the Importance of Websites

Web Design

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 Market Share Matter When Choosing a CMS?

Should Market Share Matter When Choosing a CMS?

Web Design / WordPress

When choosing a CMS, should market share factor into the decision? Should it matter at all? We attempt to answer those questions and more.

The Line Between Custom Websites and DIY is Becoming Blurred

The Line Between Custom Websites and DIY is Becoming Blurred

Web Design / WordPress

The line between custom and DIY is becoming increasingly blurred. What does “custom” even mean these days?

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

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

Web Design

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.

Why Web Designers Should Learn Multiple Content Management Systems

Why Web Designers Should Learn Multiple Content Management Systems

Web Design

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…

Wix Goes After WordPress: One User’s Take

Wix Goes After WordPress: One User’s Take

WordPress

This isn’t exactly a Coke vs Pepsi type of rivalry. In terms of market share, it’s more like an ant (Wix) flicking a spec of dirt on Godzilla (WordPress).

2020 Web Design Year in Review

2020 Web Design Year in Review

Web Design

We look back at some of the most important and most interesting developments that impacted web designers this past year.

5 Simple & Lightweight CMSs for Web Designers

5 Simple & Lightweight CMSs for Web Designers

Web Design

We take a look at a collection of innovative, lightweight systems that are challenging the notion of what a Content Management System has to be.

The 10 Best Free Responsive Joomla Templates

The 10 Best Free Responsive Joomla Templates

Web Design
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