Web designers get asked all sorts of questions. We’re queried for advice on aesthetics, marketing, technology – and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Being an endless fountain of knowledge is just part of the job. 😉 Our answers tend to come from experience (or a quick search). Yet, …
If you’re interested in developing WordPress themes, you could start by building from scratch. While a noble pursuit, it can also be quite inefficient. That’s especially so if you plan on creating multiple themes over time. The repetitive nature of a theme’s structure means that you’ll be doing a lot …
It wasn’t so long ago that meetings were primarily held in person. Much to the chagrin of many web designers (myself included), remote get-togethers weren’t widely embraced by clients. What a difference a few years makes. Meetings were slowly trending towards remote platforms. Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Suddenly, Zoom …
Our world is changing faster than ever. A lot of today’s jobs were beyond the scope of imagination just 20 years ago. That introduces a certain dilemma. Which skill should you focus on if you don’t know what’s in demand tomorrow? The answer: learn how to learn. Being able to …
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 …
Elementor is one of the rare WordPress plugins that has spawned its own ecosystem. How did it happen? Well, the page builder is in use on millions of websites and is often bundled with themes. And it’s also built with extensibility in mind. Put it all together, and it’s no …
So much of being a freelance web designer is about balance. Make sure to take time for yourself. Create efficient processes or even outsource tasks to ensure that you have time for your projects. But what about the projects themselves? When you have multiple clients to please, finding balance can …
When it comes to products and services geared towards web designers, the “hustle” is unique. The classic methods of marketing in-person or on a printed page aren’t as relevant. That means the real legwork has to be done online. It’s a monumental challenge. The chaotic noise of social media, the …
Setting up a new typography system is always a complicated task with literally hundreds of tweakable variables. The best way to save your sanity is a design system that can answers most of those little questions. Continue reading Web Typography: Establishing a Strong Typographic System on SitePoint. Source: Site Point …
