The secret power of bookmarklets
Bookmarklets are special links that users can add to their browser’s favorites. These special links include code (i.e. not just…
How Facebook Comments is changing commenting on the Web
Facebook Comments is a recently released plug-in commenting system by Facebook that allows commenters to use their Facebook identity to…
Ultimate guide to crafting extraordinary headlines
No amount of effort put into a pixel-perfect design, with eye-pleasing typography, and heart-warming content can ever offset the importance…
HTML5 and CSS3: Wireframing in the final product
It’s a classic case of Photoshop versus website. Existing wireframing and prototyping tools are incapable of accurately reflecting the environment…
5 incredible hosted CMS’ reviewed
Selecting a content management system on which to run a business website is an important decision. Businesses have needs that…
Web Culture: Grid-based Layout Designs
The semantic web has brought on a new generation of Internet technology. As designers and developers work together to redefine…
7 Ways to Garner Local Clients and Referral Business
It is assumed in the online business, especially in the design field, that most big clients are international. But that…
Creating Flash Websites with Wix
There are some definite downsides to building websites with Flash (key being the lack of support for Flash on iOS),…
How Old-Fashioned Marketing Can Supercharge Your Design Business
Search for any design-related term and you’ll be greeted by a wall of competition. From invasive AdWords pitches to aggressively…
The 7 Personality Types of Bloggers Today
We have looked at the different types of designers, developers and clients in previous articles, but there is one viewpoint…
How to Use LinkedIn for Your Web Design Business
Maybe you’re already one of the 85 million users on LinkedIn, or perhaps you’re just getting started. Regardless of where…
50+ Awesome CSS3 Techniques for Better Designs
CSS3 is gaining momentum, despite the fact that the standard hasn’t even been finalized. There are hundreds of tutorials out…
Generative Artwork with HTML5
It seems like we’re still just scratching the surface of what HTML5 is capable of, and different people and organizations…
Book Review — HTML5: Up and Running
As far as web design literature goes, I think it’s safe to say that 2010 has been the year of…
Adding Transparencies and Gradients With CSS
The way you handle color in your web designs is about to change. Perhaps you’ve been playing around with hexadecimal…