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Jun 25, 2014 in Web Design Principles

The Unexpected Risks of Website Design [From the Developer's Perspective]

As a developer in charge of developing websites you are more than aware of the ups and downs of the industry, especially if you're doing freelance work. There are times when you are swamped with a number of projects, while other times you'll take what you can to make sure the bills are paid.It's in these moments of desperation where you might bend your set of rules and take on a client that deep down you know aren't the type you like to deal with. Here is your guide to how to avoid it

Jun 18, 2015 in Web Design Principles

Bootstrap Templates, What are They and Why You Need One?

If you are looking for a highly responsive, easily customizable and beautifully designed web template you need one built with Bootstrap. What is so special about Bootstrap and why should you care what your template is built with? Well, let's find out, shall we?

Jun 12, 2014 in Web Design Principles

10 Free and Recent CSS Tools For Professionals and Amateurs

CSS has long ago become an indispensable part of web design. We gathered 10 of the free CSS tools that were released recently. Some of them will be of use to the professionals, others will benefit even those who know nothing about web design and development but own an online business and want it to perform better.

Jun 10, 2014 in Web Design Principles

How a Keyboard Should Improve the Mobile User Experience

Even though mobile is ever-growing these days as a format, there are still challenges to using it satisfactorily. For instance, have you ever tried typing out an email or a text message with proper spelling and grammar on your little smartphone? Here are some awesome ideas on how a keyboard can improve the mobile user experience instead of frustrating it (as many keyboards do!)

Jun 04, 2014 in Typography

Basic Guide to Typography

Typography is an essential part of web design. Here you will learn why and how to be a pro in it.

Jun 02, 2014 in Web Design Principles

Flat Design: Everything You Should Know

While Microsoft and Apple may be at odds on many fronts one area in which both tech giants can agree is on the use of flat UI for their smartphone. Since 2010 the Windows Phone has featured a flat design and since iOS7 came out in 2013 the iPhone has also featured this design trend. Browse some of the more trendy websites out there as well and you are bound to see a number of other examples that feature this trend because people really like using it.

May 30, 2014 in Web Design Principles

Killer Tips for Getting Better Conversion Rates

Many websites sell something. They can be B2C (business-to-consumer), B2G (business-to-government) or B2B (business-to-business). In each situation, getting conversions is the one, overriding goal of the entire website. Conversions don't necessarily have to mean that your site visitors actually buy something - a product or a service - from your site. Conversions just mean that site visitors complete a call to action of some sort.

May 26, 2014 in Web Design Principles

How to Design a Website for Women

Women look at colors and designs from a different perspective. Men usually allow women in their life to make decisions about color harmony in home design. They even ask women to shop for their clothing knowing that women have better perception when it comes to color combinations.

May 19, 2014 in Web Design Principles

Black and White - Returning to Prominence in Website Design

Creativity often changes into something different and usually into a more complex and better form. It can also be a gradual development that draws inspiration from old designs. Web design and templates follow the same creative evolution.

May 14, 2014 in Web Template Customization

10 Easy to Use Zen Cart Templates

Zen Cart is maybe the best choice for your E-commerce website. This user friendly content management system for your online shop will help you push your business into the online field easily. Zen Cart has been used by thousands of online stores.

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