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:: By DJ Miller :: Stagnant websites simply can't keep up in the continually evolving online world. Those that update often and experiment bravely with an eye to gorgeous, yet functional design are sure to grab visitors' attention...
Whether it’s completing a project or taking an action, people will take as long as you give them to do it. This is why in business, deadlines (enforceable ones) work and why, on the Web, call-to-actions (good ones) are integral...
There are millions of websites on the ’Net, so how do you get yours to stand out from the competition? While the answer to this question depends a great deal on the type of site you run, implementing a combination of design best...
As designers - from novice to ninja-like - increasingly turn to frameworks such as Bootstrap and others (see here and here ) as the ‘structure’ of their websites, opportunities are emerging which help those new to design...
Navigation is a key element in any effective web design but often it plays only a secondary role. Sure, parallax websites completely weave navigation into the design experience but some might argue it’s, well, let’s just...
Microsoft captured 7.4% of the global tablet OS market according to preliminary figures from Strategy Analytics ' Global Tablet OS Market Share: Q1 2013 report, with three million Windows 8 tablets shipped in Q1 2013. Microsoft’s...
Purchasing apparel online is a bit like rolling virtual dice. Unless a consumer has previously tried on the item, he or she is taking a gamble that it will be a flattering fit – or will even fit at all. Combine this risk with...
Face it; you're not a Web designer. You may try your digital best, but hey, you've never been trained in the art of virtual aesthetics. But that’s okay, because we can't all be Web Van Gogh's. However, for those...
Chances are that you already put a lot of time and energy into your social media campaigns, so why not promote this effort with your website or mobile app? Social media aggregation platform Tint enables users to embed social content...
Data aggregation platform Gnip announced the addition of public APIs for Instagram, Reddit, bitly, Stack Overflow, Panaramio and Plurk to its Enterprise Data Collector. Gnip, the firm responsible for marketing the Twitter and Tumblr...
What is more challenging than moving to the cloud? You guessed it - moving from one cloud platform to another. Fortunately, solutions such as Cloud Converter are able to reduce or eliminate most (if not all) of the transition troubles...
One of the most effective ways to introduce website users to new features is through guided tours. Developing these guided virtual introductions can be cumbersome however - at least without the right scripts! With a little help from...
Social sign-in has been a helpful feature to site owners and visitors alike – it enables visitors to log into a website with existing social profiles, while also increasing engagement levels and enabling site owners to gather...
Like it or not, the Web is an increasingly social place, and in order to successfully market a brand and reach out to consumers, utilizing the various social media resources at your disposal is quickly becoming an essential part of...
Popular Web hosting provider, 1 &1 , has launched a new set of inclusive features for its MyWebsite package, which aim to enhance the appearance and capability of small business websites. The new tools enable users to add video...
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