In web design, animation is often used as a way to draw attention. Movement compels users to focus on a specific element – such as a button or an image. But animation can also be used in more subtle ways. Animated backgrounds, for example, often forego the bells and whistles …
Setting the right business goals can provide your business with a sense of direction and allow you to measure your progress. But business goals shouldn’t be static and unchanging. Instead, they should adapt as you learn more about your business and your industry. So how often should you reevaluate your …
With more than 60 million items in its marketplace and total sales of over $3 billion after three quarters of 2021, Etsy is one of the most popular platforms for online sellers. While many of its users sell their wares simply to share their creative works or supplement their incomes, …
Hey everyone! I’m home after 3 months in Thailand. I had a great time there, but wow, it is so nice to be back. There really is no place like home. Unfortunately, Japan Airlines’ “Chewing” millet pasta gave me food poisoning (stomach cramps and diarrhea). I was in pain for …
Every designer has run into “that” client. The one who dissects every aspect of your work and asks you to change the same thing a dozen times. It’s as if there’s no way to please them. They can be incredibly difficult to deal with. In some cases, you may be …
10 Tools & Resources for Building a WordPress Staging Site – Test software updates and experiment with your own staging environment. WeekToDo – Check out this privacy-focused free planner app for Windows, macOS, Linux, and your browser. 33 JavaScript Concepts Every Developer Should Know – A handy reference of concepts …
Most often, the word “encryption” brings to mind decryption keys and complex processes that cause friction to the end users in order to access data. Because of the friction these processes create, it’s common for businesses to use alternate forms of encryption such as disk encryption to meet business or …
Now in its second (or third or fourth) leg, the global pandemic – which could soon be called an endemic – made its mark by creating obstacles for everyone. Every business, big and small, experienced its fair share of challenges. Yet, in the height of the pandemic, minority-owned small businesses …
I know, I know. You’re probably thinking – Joe has gone too far this time. However, this isn’t as uncommon as you’d think. According to a Pew Research survey, about a third of Americans like or even love doing their taxes. Most of these people said they like doing taxes …
As a developer, it’s important to always be learning. The industry is constantly changing, and if you don’t keep up, you’ll quickly fall behind. In this blog post, we will discuss seven learning habits that every developer should master. These habits will help you stay current in your field, and …
Good grooming is booming, especially when it comes to making your personal brand something elegant and distinctive. So…why not brush up? According to the findings of an eye-opening study conducted by CraftJack, grooming and Zooming have an inverse relationship. Hey, just look at Dolly Parton. In other words, if you …
Glitch effects are pretty impressive. Not only do they catch the eye, but they also make a real statement. Of course, trying to make any aspect of this kind of effect on your own is daunting. That’s why it’s such a great idea to use a Photoshop action instead. What …
