This is not a regular Smashing article. Over a decade ago, we set out to send a truly smashing newsletter with useful tips and techniques for designers and developers. The first issue was sent out in early 2009. And we would have never imagined that we’d reach 190.000 wonderful folks like you, who read email…
DetailsLet me start off by asking you a question. How many of you have switched toothpaste brands over the course of your lives? How about deodorant, shampoo, or motor oil for your car? Have you ever thought about what makes one brand of these items different, or better, than the others? What is it about…
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3D text is a great way to make your text pop and you can use it in a number of different projects. For example, you can use it as a text opener in a branding project. You can also use 3D text in an ad campaign or in a movie poster. And with a tool…
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iPhones have become a synonym for quality, and so what better device to help you showcase your own designs’ quality? Previously, showcasing your designs on devices like iPhones and iPads was a huge hassle. From photographing the screens right, to dealing with static and numerous other errors, it was impossible to provide photo-realistic results to…
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What is static site Generators? Static site generators (SSGs) are tools that let you create HTML pages in minutes using a single command. Unlike a website builder, their sole purpose is to generate static HTML pages. Most static site generators use open source code or CMS frameworks that you can freely edit and customize using…
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Designing the perfect logo for a brand or business is a long and difficult process that requires a lot of time. You have to wait for inspiration, figure out a layout, come up with symbol and icon designs, and go through many drafts to get it done. What if we tell you that you could…
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Hello there! I’ve recently started my personal blog and created a webpage dedicated to it. Unfortunately for me, my webpage is not that popular yet. I wonder if there are any tips on how to increase the number of viewers for web pages? I would like to tell you in advance that I’m looking for some organic and low-cost methods to increase the number of visitors.A couple of years ago, I created my account on Instagram, where I shared some lifestyle tips and tutorials. I posted many pictures of the stuff I’m interested in, and I’ve gained some audience that supported me in my views. Some people have shared with me their problems, and I helped them with the solution. I always give advice or some recommendations in certain life situations and how to overcome them.Luckily for me, I quickly gained many followers on Instagram. They motivated me to create my own Youtube channel, which I also promoted through my Insta account. As a result, I’ve got many viewers on my YouTube channel. I even started to make some money on it. Of course, it wasn’t a lot, but at least that money helped me cover my internet bill and some other utility bills. Anyway, my viewers stimulated me to take another step and create my own webpage, where I post some articles about lifestyle hacks and tips.Unfortunately for me, my webpage is not that popular, while I thought it could bring me some income. For some reason, not so many people read what I’m writing about. I even suspect that my followers on YouTube and Instagram don’t check my webpage.At the same time, I heard that it is possible to increase web traffic organically. I know that companies like this one — https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/services/seo/ can help in increasing web traffic and promoting a site. I wonder if one of you has tried their services and did they bring any result?Besides, can you please share some tips on how to promote a webpage for free?
DetailsBuilding a website sometimes becomes a race to cram the most features into the final product. This rings especially true when it comes to eCommerce, where massive amounts of bells and whistles have become the standard. This methodology can produce mixed results. In some cases, all of the fancy functionality and effects can be distracting.…
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As a little hobby of mine I love digging through network requests in web apps and trying to use them. Everytime I do this I learn something new about web development. Today was no different!I decided I wanted to mess with Walmart (despite them having a public API) and noticed no requests were returning JSON data. Instead, Walmart product pages return HTML pages with a JSON object embedded into the HTML code. (Example: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sony-PlayStation-4-1TB-Slim-Gaming-Console/101507200)Does anyone know why they do this? I assume it’s something to do with server side rendering and not doing extra network requests. However, if anyone else has any info I’d love to know.
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If you’re trying to raise awareness for your brand, adding your name or your business name as a graphic overlay at the bottom of your video is a great way to build brand recognition. You can use the same effect to also include highlights or important bullet points that you want your audience to remember.…
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