Web Design Articles
Free Retina Wallpaper: Retinearth
A free wallpaper image that is optimal for high-resolution retina displays.
For Web Designers: How to pitch a website in 2013
How to pitch a website in a way that helps people understand what websites can really do for them.
My Proudest Moments as a Web Designer
I’m a proud daddy of three now. My daughter Lucy Jane was born two months ago, and I love to hold her, try to make her smile, and imagine what she’ll be like when she grows up.
Conquer your website writing mental block with this quick exercise
If you already have a website that’s not generating much traffic, and wish there was more you could do about it, this simple exercise may surprise you.
Buying into the Social Media Machine: Are you a happy customer?
Let’s say you invited a salesman in one day, and he sat you down and convinced you to purchase a new invention called a “Social Media Machine.”
“Everyone’s buying them! Customers demand them,” he said, shortly before you wrote out the check.
My Secret Ingredient: Timelessness, Simplicity, and Elegance in Web Design
Occasionally a customer of one of my clients will contact me to tell me why they like my client’s website. I love it when that happens! Here is what I usually learn from them…
Writing for the Web: Are you using progressive disclosure to keep your visitors happy?
If you’ve ever sighed at the idea of reading a web page with many long paragraphs of content, I’ve got a new term for you to use: Progressive disclosure.
Romancing the Mobile Web: Questions to ask yourself in 2012, even if you don't own an iPhone
Are you speaking the right love language to your iPhone, iPad, and other mobile device users?
Open the Castle Gates: How should I integrate my website with Facebook and social media?
Facebook recently made changes that allow Facebook Pages (a feature used by businesses and other organizations) to behave more like a website. This is a terrific change.
Let It Snow with a Snowflake Control Panel in Textpattern
In this tutorial I’ll show you how to set up a Snowflake control panel in the Textpattern CMS.
This tutorial assumes you know your way around Textpattern’s control panel, can install a plugin, and can upload a JavaScript file to your server.
Should my website be mobile?
Sure, mobile websites for smart phones and handheld devices are the latest thing. But is a mobile website a good idea for your business? Here are some tips for making the right decision.
10 Rules for a Fantastic Website
Don’t settle for mediocrity! Give your customers the website they want, and do it right the first time.