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Whether looking for the skills to help build a career in web design, or simply want to learn for personal projects, we offer many articles to get you the knowledge you need.

Diving into WordPress Custom Post Types & Taxonomies

Diving into WordPress Custom Post Types & Taxonomies

With custom post types and taxonomies you can create highly-specific ways of organizing content. We show you how you can use them in your own projects.

The Importance of Keeping Up with the Latest CSS Techniques

The Importance of Keeping Up with the Latest CSS Techniques

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Even if your current solutions work adequately, there are still reasons to invest in learning the latest CSS techniques.

8 CSS Snippets for Creating Interactive Web Elements

8 CSS Snippets for Creating Interactive Web Elements

We share a handful of code snippets that you can use for creating common interactive elements using just simple HTML and CSS.

What’s the Environmental Impact of Your Website?

What’s the Environmental Impact of Your Website?

We examine the relationship between the web and the planet. We’ll show you how to measure your website’s impact and offer tips for reducing its carbon footprint.

Scenarios Where WordPress May Not Be the Best Option

Scenarios Where WordPress May Not Be the Best Option

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.

What AI Can Teach Web Developers About WordPress

What AI Can Teach Web Developers About WordPress

AI can do more than write code. We show you how to use AI to explain WordPress snippets, compare different ways to build a feature, and review code for security, performance, and maintainability.

How to Manage Your Website’s Technical Debt

How to Manage Your Website’s Technical Debt

Website technical debt builds up as tools, code, hosting, themes, and plugins age. Learn how to reduce future problems by choosing stable tools, following best practices, and auditing your site regularly.

How to Target Design Elements with the CSS :not Pseudo-Class

How to Target Design Elements with the CSS :not Pseudo-Class

:not allows you to target elements that do not match a list of provided selectors. The result is more control over niche design features.

How CSS Variables Can Improve Efficiency & Consistency

How CSS Variables Can Improve Efficiency & Consistency

Learn how CSS variables can improve efficiency and consistency in your projects, allowing for easier maintenance and streamlined updates.

50+ Free eBooks for Web Designers & Developers

50+ Free eBooks for Web Designers & Developers

A huge collection of our favorite free web design and development books. Topics include CSS, HTML, JS, WordPress, UX, Git, and much more.

Tips for Taking Event Registrations on Your Website

Tips for Taking Event Registrations on Your Website

Online event registration has become a popular feature in web design. But, before you start taking online registrations, read our tips for choosing the right tool.

Tips for Streamlining Your Web Development Workflow

Tips for Streamlining Your Web Development Workflow