Things on the web can break — the odds are stacked against us. Lots can go wrong: a network request fails, a third-party library breaks, a JavaScript feature is unsupported (assuming JavaScript is even available), a CDN goes down, a user behaves unexpectedly (they double-click a submit button), the list goes on. Fortunately, we as…
Whether you’re a designer wanting to show off work or have a request to create one for a client, a lookbook can be an effective way to showcase a variety of elements in a single design. A lookbook is a portfolio of sorts and has wide application in a number of fields, including website design,…
Web Features That May Not Work As You’d Expect – A look at web elements that require a little more effort than meets the eye. How To Migrate From WordPress To A Headless CMS – This guide will help you migrate your website from WordPress to Storyblok Headless CMS. The performance effects of too much…
Studies show that Half of Websites Aren’t Even showing up near the First Page of search engines: What Can You Do to Fix This? Introduction It’s no secret that websites are struggling to rank on the first page of Google. In fact, research shows that over 50% of webpages aren’t even showing up! But what…
Testing the mobile responsiveness of websites and web apps is one of the most frustrating tasks every web designer and developer has to tackle. It usually involves hiring expensive agencies and buying subscription plans. But there are now more affordable solutions as well, like the LT Browser. LT Browser is a new browser made just…
The ability to work from virtually anywhere is one of the true benefits of being a web designer. It affords us the freedom to get out of the office and still remain productive. And it might even be a way to boost creativity. Some freelancers take advantage by hitting the road and setting up shop…
Most designers are visual learners. You learn more from looking at another design than reading about it. But that doesn’t mean you can’t learn design from books. In fact, books are the best source for learning techniques and gaining knowledge from experts. According to a report, reading physical books helps you to think outside the…
Networking is an important part of almost every career, especially web design. And being part of a community related to your industry can bring many benefits. When you join a community, you’ll always have a place to turn to when you want to seek advice, get feedback on projects, find a solution to a problem,…
Perhaps it sounds ironic, but one of the hardest parts of a web designer’s job occurs before the project actually begins. Figuring out website project requirements can stump even experienced designers. Why is that? Quite often, it comes down to communication. Clients can understandably struggle with articulating their needs. Terminology is one part of the…
Without a doubt, word-of-mouth recommendation is an incredibly desirable way to win work. It requires zero marketing efforts and typically converts at a higher rate as your agency has been recommended. You should always be seeking to nurture word-of-mouth recommendations, and projects which come this way should make up a significant percentage of your income.…