You’re Failing as a Web Developer — and Here’s Why
There is endless content available in the world of web design blogging telling us how to do things right, and…
Fight Div-itis and Class-itis With the 960 Grid System
Years ago, HTML tables were the standard for laying out web pages. CSS and semantic thinking changed that, and today…
WordPress vs. ExpressionEngine: Apples and Oranges?
This post has been a long time coming. Whether on Twitter or in the blogosphere, the question often arises, and…
How to Build a Footer That Doesn’t Stink
As the first thing visitors see, home pages and headers often steal the design spotlight. But above-the-fold thinking neglects the…
Free Speech and Freedom of Information: Advice for Bloggers
The information bloggers choose to put out there often has a huge impact on how they’re perceived and what others…
How to Plan for the Absence of JavaScript
Though the methods used to gather website traffic statistics call into question the validity of the stats themselves, the fact…
CSS Transitions 101
Despite people’s expectation of change and movement on the screen, CSS and HTML have few controls that allow you to…
40 Excellent Websites Showcasing Expression Engine
ExpressionEngine by EllisLab is a powerful, flexible content management system (CMS) that many designers (and their clients) love. Various modules…
24 Clever Website Designs That Combine jQuery and Illustration
Thanks to the might of JavaScript, the words “dynamic” and “illustration” no longer apply exclusively to Flash-based websites. Now that…
Solutions to 5 Common Ajax Problems
The modern web developer who does not consider Ajax when planning or building their websites is potentially missing out on…
WDD Launches Mobile Version with Mobify
Today we’re pleased to announce the official launch of the mobile version of Webdesigner Depot. Thanks to the awesome team…
Coding a Web Design for Speed and Quality
The beauty of being a web designer is creating a detailed, creative, and original web design in Photoshop, without having…
Blog Headers: 20 Great Examples and Best Practices
The header is likely the first thing a new visitor sees on a blog, so it is the first impression…
How to Blog Effectively
A blog is a great tool with which to express your opinions, build a community, network with others and drive…
250+ Resources to Help You Become a CSS Expert
CSS is the second-most-important thing you can master when it comes to web design, right after HTML. And the capabilities…
Freelancing and the Power of Partnering
When a business decides to outsource, it is looking for a solution. It has a pressing project but lacks the…
5 CSS3 Design Enhancements That You Can Use Today
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) is the language of Web design, and the next generation of CSS design properties are just…
9 Marketing Tips from a Six-Year Old’s Lemonade Stand
The other day my daughter, Sophia, announced that she wanted to set up a lemonade stand. Seeing as how I…