Gravity Forms is one of the most versatile WordPress plugins out there. Yes, it creates forms – and quite well. But its capabilities go well beyond your standard contact form. A default installation of this commercial plugin can add all manner of conditional logic. That’s pretty powerful in itself. However, throw in the many available…
We’ve all seen examples of classic design – work that gets talked about for months, years, and even decades after it has served its initial purpose. Even people who have no idea what the original design was even used for will discuss its beauty, simplicity, and timelessness. What goes into creating work of that caliber?…
Need to design something? It can be tempting to start with a computer-based tool, e.g. wireframing software like Balsamiq, or design tools like Photoshop or Figma. These have their place, but I would recommend stepping back and starting with the humble pen and paper. Sketching by hand can feel unfamiliar and uncomfortable to those who…
Design tokens are a way to easily identify and understand the elements in a design system. As more designers and companies adopt use of design tokens, their value will continue to grow. The key to design tokens is that they facilitate cross-disciplinary collaboration. More people on a team can understand and use design values without…
It doesn’t matter if you are running a simple blog or a proper business through your website. Providing a proper channel for communication between you and your clients or visitors benefits everyone. You can do this either via comments, social media accounts or a contact form etc. Each of them have their own advantages and…
Creating online courses has never been easier. Thanks to content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress, along with the plethora of available plugins, developers can build courses to fit every need. It’s no wonder that organizations are increasingly moving their in-person educational programs online. But online education isn’t a one-size-fits-all proposition. For example, a corporate…
WordPress comes with a default login page. But the default login page is basic and bland. You can customize your website login page to reflect your unique style and brand. This is where custom login plugins come in. They are very easy to use—you don’t need to have any coding knowledge at all. Hero Login…
(This is a sponsored post.) Got a WooCommerce store? It behooves you to offer a variety of payment methods. Just anecdotally, I’m sure both you and me have been annoyed and even abandoned purchases when a merchant, online or otherwise, doesn’t take the payment method we want to pay with. That’s just straight-up lost sales…
While most people browsing the web on a computer use a mouse, many rely on their keyboard instead. Theoretically, using a web page with the keyboard should not be a problem — press the TAB key to move the keyboard focus from one focusable element to the next then press ENTER to activate, easy! However,…
A search feature is essential for an excellent user experience on any website. It makes it easy for users to find the content that they are looking for. Easy search on a store reduces friction to sales! WordPress comes with a standard search that offers basic functionality. It’s perfect for simple websites or blogs. But…