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Grids, Alignment, and Hierarchy in Web Design

Previously, I’ve discussed how web design is modeled after magazine…
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How Page Speed Makes or Breaks a Website

Instant access to information is the norm these days and…
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Web Animations and Best Practices

As I’ve explored in previous articles, using animations in web…
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Shapes, Patterns, and Web Design

After a couple days of essay length posts, today, I…
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AI vs. Creativity

Trends for the latter half of 2024 and into 2025…
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June 16, 2024 Digest

A little bit of everything this week. Some posts that…
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Graynoise: Music to Web Design

I previously wrote about the history of self-publishing and how…
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A Landing Page that Converts

Today I want to go over some information I wish…
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Visual Hierarchy in UI Design

This should have a part of my series on the…
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A Few Words about Webflow

Over the last few years, Webflow has emerged as quite…
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What to Ask and What to Expect in a Web Design Consultation

Creating or revamping a website can be a daunting task.…
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No Code Builders vs Self-hosted WordPress

First of all, when it comes to building for the…
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June 6, 2024 Digest

This past week I went over the basics and sometimes…
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Logo Design: Memorable Monoliths

Although the psychology behind a logo is basic, the rudimentary…
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Layout: Magazine Spreads and Website Design

Layout is the simple act of arranging elements on a…
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Typography Trends and Shaping Your Designs Through Text

Typography—the art of arranging type—plays a pivotal role in design.…
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Responsive Design: Beyond Mobile

The third article in this week’s series on design (Color,…
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Enhancing User Experience (UX)

When designing a site using WordPress, you have a unique…
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Color Psychology in Design

The world of color psychology is a fascinating and foundational…
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Custom Domain Email: Privacy, Security, and Capabilities

I’m looking for a new custom domain email host with…
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BuddyPress: Build an Online Community

BuddyPress stands out as a my a great solution for…
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WooCommerce vs. Shopify: E-Commerce Comparison

Let’s dig into the world of e-commerce platforms and explore…
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The Psychology of Engagement

Promoting yourself online is, by now, a decades old pursuit.…
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AI Assistants for Web Designers: Gemini vs. Copilot

I’ve encountered and used AI assistants like Gemini and Copilot…
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Gutenberg vs. Elementor: WordPress Page Builders

I’ve mentioned before that I’ve seen the development and evolution…
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Is SEO Dead?

I saw a post on LinkedIn earlier joking about the…
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Leveraging LinkedIn for Freelance Web Development

LinkedIn isn’t a new tool for web development success. It…
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From GeoCities to TikTok: The Evolution of Online Self-Publishing

I have lived through several big moments in internet history.…
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Generative AI and Web Development: Efficiency Generator

Continuing with the previous article covering the history, benefits, and…
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AI, Innovation: From the ’90s to the Future

I began my journey in the twilight of the 20th…
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The Evolution of WordPress: Shaping the Web’s Identity

In the vast tapestry of the internet, WordPress has emerged…
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SEO: The Key to Unlocking Business Success Online

Welcome to the world of SEO, or Search Engine Optimization,…
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The Bedrock of Online Presence: WordPress Hosting Explained

As a web developer, I’ve witnessed the evolution of WordPress…
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VPS Management

In the sophisticated landscape of web hosting, Virtual Private Servers…
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New Site New Life

After many long years of not really publishing anything here,…
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Introduction To Linux Commands

Smashing Mag continually publishes great work. This tutorial/Beginner’s Guide is…
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Some Good Advice About the viewport meta tag

Stop using the viewport meta tag until you know how…
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Mobile’s Influence On Startup Design

Interesting article talking about how the relatively new world of…
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Rendering a Web Page

Here is a brief overview of the steps taken when…
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Fullscreen Video Slideshow

Awesome! I will be trying this out very soon with…
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