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Don’t Let Legacy Software Stop You from Adopting the Latest Web Technologies

Don’t Let Legacy Software Stop You from Adopting the Latest Web Technologies

We share some of the reasons why you may not need to hold back on implementing the web’s latest and greatest technologies in your projects.

WebP Images: A Primer

WebP Images: A Primer

We take you on a tour of what WebP is all about. We also perform some tests to see if the format really does live up to the hype.

Exploring Image Usage Design Trends in Web Design

Exploring Image Usage Design Trends in Web Design

We delve into some of the latest stock image usage trends and offers ideas for using them on your own website.

My Approach to On-Page SEO

My Approach to On-Page SEO

We delve into the on-page optimization process to help your website rank better in search for specific keywords.

Image Management Best Practices

Image Management Best Practices

There’s no debating the fact that including images on your website or mobile app draws the interest of users and leads to stronger engagement. For example, posts that include images…

An Introduction to Progressive Image Rendering

An Introduction to Progressive Image Rendering

Images play important roles in websites, helping to improve conversions, enhance user experience and increase their engagement. There’s almost nothing better than an ideal image to draw the eye to…

The Challenge of Responsive Images

The Challenge of Responsive Images

Images are one of the most important elements on a web page in terms of user experience. Few objects on a page have the same impact on everything from emotional…

Image Loading, Reloaded

Image Loading, Reloaded

In the world of web design, what you don’t see can hurt you. Worse, it can damage your brand reputation, bottom line, or both. Specifically I’m talking about images. Images…

Selecting the Best Format for Image Content

Selecting the Best Format for Image Content

When it comes to adding images to a website, most developers have several formats to choose from – JPEG, JPEG-XR, PNG, WebP and GIF to name a few. But determining…

Avoiding Generation Loss with Web Images

Avoiding Generation Loss with Web Images

Everyone knows what happens if you make a photocopy of a photocopy: The quality deteriorates with each subsequent copy. This phenomenon is called “generation loss.” In theory, digital images shouldn’t…

Optimizing Your Media for Maximum Revenue Sponsored

Optimizing Your Media for Maximum Revenue

If you took economics in college, you probably heard about the Laffer Curve, which illustrates the point where the optimum tax rate will maximize tax revenue. The same concept holds…

How to Resize Images in an Article or Post with jQuery

How to Resize Images in an Article or Post with jQuery

If you own a blog, chances are you post pictures in your posts once in a while. Likewise, you have probably encountered the problem of resizing the images so that…

Auto Tagging: The Key to Streamlined Digital Asset Management

Auto Tagging: The Key to Streamlined Digital Asset Management

If your company has an enormous library of digital assets, finding a specific image for a new web project or targeted email campaign can be like trying to locate that…

How to Optimize Image Delivery Efficiently and Cost Effectively

How to Optimize Image Delivery Efficiently and Cost Effectively

Part one of this series examined mistakes you may be making when handling images, and the steps you can take to remedy them. In this article, you’ll learn about common…

How to Optimize Images on Websites to Improve Performance and UX

How to Optimize Images on Websites to Improve Performance and UX

As the number of images and videos on a website continue to grow, slower load times, which result in a negative user experience, are growing concerns for any company. An…

The Seven Best Strategies For Using Photos in Web Interfaces

The Seven Best Strategies For Using Photos in Web Interfaces

A memorable photograph on a website can single-handedly shape a brand’s entire identity, As sight-based creatures, we process visual data much better than any other input method (a lot better,…

Some Common Legal Misunderstandings About Image Usage

Some Common Legal Misunderstandings About Image Usage

The Web is visual. You have no option. Your website must use images. Colors and images create mood and emotion and both are important in buying decisions. But, where do…

Responsive Image Techniques & Resources

Responsive Image Techniques & Resources