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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…

The Grumpy Designer’s 2023 Preview

The Grumpy Designer’s 2023 Preview

Web Design

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.

After Internet Explorer, Who Will Be the Web’s Next Nemesis?

After Internet Explorer, Who Will Be the Web’s Next Nemesis?

Web Design

While no longer having to support IE is a reason to celebrate, what will we do without our favorite nemesis? Who or what could replace it?

How to Ensure that the Grumpy Designer Never Buys Your Product

How to Ensure that the Grumpy Designer Never Buys Your Product

Web Design / WordPress

If you’re looking to win this grumpy designer over, you’d better avoid these shady sales tactics and practices.

What to Know Before Using Social Media APIs on Your Website

What to Know Before Using Social Media APIs on Your Website

Web Design

Tapping into a social media API shouldn’t be taken lightly. There are some risks involved and scenarios where it’s overkill.

The Grumpy Designer’s 2022 Preview

The Grumpy Designer’s 2022 Preview

Freelance / Web Design

These aren’t the play-it-safe web design predictions you’ll see elsewhere. They are the boldest of the boldest predictions for 2022.

How to Navigate Harsh Judgements and Self-Worth in Web Design

How to Navigate Harsh Judgements and Self-Worth in Web Design

Freelance / Web Design

How can we deal with all of the noise in the web design community without taking it personally? Here’s some advice for tuning out the darkest parts.

How to Find the Real Value of Social Media for Web Designers

How to Find the Real Value of Social Media for Web Designers

Freelance

A few years ago, social media was the apple of every marketer’s eye. It was supposed to boost our businesses and provide a whole new level of engagement with potential…

Social Mail: How To Use Email Marketing To Build You Social Following

Social Mail: How To Use Email Marketing To Build You Social Following

Marketing

In modern day digital marketing, utilizing one or two communication channels won’t cut it anymore. You’ll need to make the different channels you’re in work together for you. So while…

Which Social Media Platform is The Best for Your Brand?

Which Social Media Platform is The Best for Your Brand?

Marketing

Introducing your brand on social media platforms can be intimidating. It’s your brand’s big debut on a platform and could increase your exposure by 89%; you want to make a…

15 Important Things You Can Learn About Your Audience From Social Listening

15 Important Things You Can Learn About Your Audience From Social Listening

Marketing

Social media and social networking comprise the present revolution of online interaction, eclipsing email and other tools as people’s default means of communication. With staggering amounts of information being sent…

Why Influencers Should be Part of Your Social Media Marketing

Why Influencers Should be Part of Your Social Media Marketing

Marketing
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