As most of you already know, forms are a great way to gather information from your visitors and allow them to submit information to your web server(s) for processing to…
Read moreFree or inexpensive file transfer apps and web-hosting providers
Last week I highlighted some low- or no-cost web design tools, particularly image editors. Continuing in this series that covers free or very low-cost tools for web developers, this week…
Read moreQuick Tip: Make content king on your websites
You want to give your website visitors something that makes them come back for more and you can include added value experiences such as audio, video, commenting, community, and social…
Read moreFree or inexpensive online web design tools
For the budding newbie web designer who is not entirely sure if this is the correct career path, or for experienced web professionals who might be looking to economize their…
Read moreQuick Tip: Selecting the right doctype
This tip is an oldie but goodie: it might seem standard these days, but you would be surprised how selecting the right doctype can become a decision point for some…
Read moreUniversal design and usability: Accessibility issues and how to address them
Universal design and usability is the measure of effectiveness determined by accessibility, access requirements, equitable use, and user research for a given website or Internet access project. Making your digital…
Read moreQuick Tip: Five don’ts of web design
There are a plethora of best practices and guidelines for web design, and many fall within two categories, either the do’s or the don’ts. These might change places every now…
Read moreDesigning websites for total user experience: Elements checklist
Getting the customer to “yes” can be a daunting task, especially when they are not entirely sure what it is they want their website to accomplish. They see all the…
Read moreQuick Tip: Provide unique, creative 404 Pages
Do your web server error pages result in generic ones like this displayed in Figure A? It may not look exactly like this one, but something close to it can…
Read moreTips for optimizing your web images
There are several image editing and manipulation tools, programs, and applications available for web and graphic designers, and you probably already have your favorite “prepare for publication” imaging tool in…
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