The web design industry adores buzzwords. We use them to describe everything from design fads (hello, Claymorphism) to build technologies (nice to know you, headless). It makes sense, as there needs to be a common way to refer to these entities. But sometimes these terms end up being incredibly abstract. …
The hamburger menu has become synonymous with mobile apps and websites. It neatly hides navigation items until users need them. They’re great for saving space when screen real estate is limited. And we’re also seeing them utilized more on desktop devices as well. This makes sense for large, complicated menus …
The following article is an excerpt from PHP & MySQL: Novice to Ninja, 7th Edition, a hands-on guide to learning all the tools, principles, and techniques needed to build a professional web application using PHP and MySQL. In this final tutorial in the series, you’ll learn how to take information …
Automated email marketing is the best option for sending personalized messages. Thanks to automation workflows, you can send personalized offers to customers at the relevant time, laying the groundwork for increased revenue. In this article, we’ll take a look at: what email marketing automation is the benefits of email marketing …
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 …
So you want to create an online business? Welcome to the club! The freedom of releasing your own content or products for anyone in the world to access is liberating. Your website could lead to fame and fortune … but where do you start? This article lists the best website builders and …
The educational opportunities afforded to web designers are nearly endless. The chances to sharpen our skills and learn new technologies abound – and many don’t cost a thing. The evolution of tools such as WordPress has made publishing this content easier. Writing up a tutorial or sharing a code snippet …
If you’re looking to add professionalism to your branded videos and marketing campaigns, consider using an animated logo reveal. An animated logo can be a great way to stand out from the competition by capturing the attention of your audience as they scroll through their newsfeed. Luckily, you don’t have …
Airtable is a cloud-based application that combines the best of both spreadsheets and databases into one collaborative environment. No matter the task list or project, you can manage just about anything with Airtable. Whether you’re in need of a way to organize your tasks, or if you want to be able to work …
