I may have a somewhat biased opinion of using a Content Management System. For over the past 5 years I have worked… Continue Reading What are some of the Pros and Cons of using a Content Management System (CMS)?
How does User Experience Design differ from what we traditionally call Web Design? Why is each important? In a broad sense, UX… Continue Reading What is UX Design?
Just placing content on a web page can make the content available for reading or viewing. Design can enhance the experience and… Continue Reading In what ways is design effective in improving the online experience?
Using a web design process is essential to managing a project and outlining goals. It simplifies project management, makes objectives clearer, and… Continue Reading Web Design Process Summary
Why is writing so important to website engagement? According to Farhad Manjoo’ , readers lack focus.[i] They are constantly skimming for relevant… Continue Reading What does web content have to do with design?
Following are instructions on how to add drop shadows on a WordPress slider using CSS3. Easily create multiple drop shadows (outer or… Continue Reading How to add drop shadows on a WordPress slider using CSS3
How can the work done behind-the-scenes to ‘design’ information affect the visual design the user interacts with? The two articles “Creating a… Continue Reading Work Behind the Scenes
Ultimately what differentiates a good web designer above the rest is the ability to have a comprehensive understanding of the client’s problem… Continue Reading Technical knowledge aside, what makes for a good web designer?
One of the main reasons for creating a child theme is to separate your custom changes from the main theme. A child theme sits on top of a parent theme and the custom file take precedence over the parent theme files. If you edit an existing theme any changes will be lost when the theme is updated. With a child theme, whenever the parent theme is updated (enhancement, security or […] Continue Reading Why Create a Child Theme?
Community Management is critical in building a social community to support your online marketing efforts. Just having a website is not enough.… Continue Reading Why build a social community?