You can’t judge an international marketplace by wandering around an exhibition of its products for a day or two. This is a simple fact overlooked by a new piece in Dezeen which declares that desks are finished. This notion is based on a trip to the Orgatec furniture fair in …
Nobody can fail to notice that mental health is high on the agenda for companies, employers have increasing expectations of their employers as well as increasing momentum from organisations such as the Health & Safety Executive to treat mental health risks in the same way as physical health risks. There …
Flexible working is the key to make construction a more attractive and progressive career choice for female talent, according to a RICS poll which claims the top recommendations industry professionals believe will help employers encourage more female talent into the property sector. Women make up around 14 percent of the …
Today, user experience (UX) has a considerable impact on search engine optimization (SEO). How did we reach a point where UX SEO matters so much? SEO has evolved drastically over the past decade. Years ago, you were able to achieve first-page ranking on Google by just stuffing your website full …
Every product here is independently selected by Mashable journalists. If you buy something featured, we may earn an affiliate commission which helps support our work. Like a baby learning how to walk and talk, the Apple Watch can finally stand on its own two feet and proudly say “Look world, …
As the world’s largest retailer, Walmart boasts a massive selection on everything from staples like groceries and clothing to camping equipment and pet supplies. However, don’t let the retailer’s 5,000 location footprint lead you to believe that you’re always getting the best deal. Here are the 12 best and worst …
New research from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) claims that recently trained managers use on average 50 percent more of the structured management practices associated with increased labour productivity than those not trained within the last 12 months. The research, involving 940 managers, revealed that managers who received management training …
I’ve been thinking a lot about Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s Blackout battle royale mode. It is Treyarch and Activision’s answer to the competitive threat in the multibillion-dollar shooter market from Fortnite and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. And I now think it’s going to be huge. I played it during the beta, …
Iron Fist, Marvel’s least-loved Netflix series, has been canceled after two seasons. With pretty poor reception of the first season in 2017 and mixed reactions to its recent second season, the immortal Iron Fist (a.k.a. Danny Rand) will no longer have his own show like Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, and …
Having a pleasant working environment is essential to maximum productivity. You are less likely to get things done in a cluttered and unattractive workspace. Research actually shows that clutter can decrease productivity, which is not ideal for a space with is meant to be dedicated to working. Whether you have …
Since the dawn of commerce, marketing has been a part of our world. Whether it was getting three figs for the price of two at the bazaar or saving a few hundred dollars on that new electric car – everybody’s trying to sell us something. Web designers, and particularly those …
Go to your bosom: Knock there, and ask your heart what it doth know. William Shakespeare Follow your heart and it will enrich your soul, which is the most essential part of your existence. We tend to forget that our soul needs to be fed with our hearts desires in …
Are you looking for an introduction to WordPress plugin development that will discuss all of the important steps and hold your hand along the way? If so, you’re in luck. This tutorial will outline the basics of what you need to know about designing your own plugins and some pointers …
A $200 keyboard is unnecessary. You can get a great mechanical gaming keyboard for $70. You can add RGB LED for a bit more. And really what else do you need? Well, Razer has some ideas about that, and it put them into its Huntsman Elite mechanical gaming keyboard. The Huntsmasn Elite …
Achieving life goals need persistency and being completely focused. A life goal can be finishing up your degree, thesis, getting a professional certification or similar. However, be careful about not mixing up your day-to-day goals with your bigger personal goals. Crossing off items from your daily to-do list is a …
A good website is all about the little things. Every detail counts, even though it may seem that the only role it should serve is to stay in the shadows. Today, our spotlight shines on the background. It has been a while since we spoke about backgrounds in terms of …
Retail business can grow bigger in a number of different ways, including expansion to other markets or opening stores in new locations. However, launching an online commerce is the single most productive way to grow your company quickly. According to the report, the global online retail sales should reach almost …
RETENTION Defining the Customer Funnel: Retention Raven Brajdic, Content Writer @ Article-Writing.co The marketing funnel doesn’t end once a customer’s purchase has been made. The steps that a company takes after a sale has been completed can make the difference between securing a return customer that spreads the word …
Work is underway to deploy Corti, an AI system that detects heart attacks during emergency phone calls, and it could be coming to some of the biggest cities in Europe. Following plans announced earlier this year to roll Corti out in more cities, this summer the European Emergency Number Association …
This article was originally published in February 2015, and was updated in 2018 to adjust the version, as well as other minor edits and additions. Web Icons Users arriving at a website are focused as much on the visual design of a website as they are on the content they …
A business can thrive or decline depending on the type of payment processor that is used. Before settling on a particular payment gateway, you have to ensure that it presents a secure way of requesting payments from your clients. Selecting the right gateway will require a merchant to carry out …
The questions almost sound a bit silly. But, when you book a new project, who exactly are you designing for? Are you looking to satisfy your client or add another notch to your portfolio? You’d like to think that most designers are ethical enough to keep their focus entirely on …
Major League Baseball attendance dropped 4 percent this year, continuing a steady decline for “America’s Pastime.” It’s the lowest league-wide attendance since 2003 and the largest single-season drop in a decade. What does that mean for a team’s bottom line? Bloomberg News crunched some numbers to get a better understanding. …
Are you financial prepared for dips in the market? A new study reveals that about half of Americans (52 percent) feel financially prepared, yet surprisingly only 28 percent have a financial plan in place. With us here today to talk tips for financial literacy is Doyle Williams, EVP of COUNTRY Financial. The post Study – Americans Don’t Have Plan …
Google is about to have its Cambridge Analytica moment. A security bug allowed third-party developers to access Google+ user profile data since 2015 until Google discovered it in March, but decided not to inform users. When a user gave permission to an app to access their public profile data, the …
Speed up alignment in CSS with Flexbox utility classes – Take the pain out of aligning elements with these tips. Six lessons learned by creating a design system at a fast-moving start-up – Advice for teams looking to build their own design system. 9 Custom Open Source File Upload Field …
The world of work is evolving. Geopolitical change, digitalisation of the workplace and increased regulation are just some of the changes that businesses and their employees have to navigate. This disruption can feed into employee stress levels, impacting their happiness at work. Maintaining good mental health in the workplace is …
Is this real life? It appears Donald Trump, former reality TV host and current President of the United States, just announced plans to impose sanctions against Iran on Nov. 5, via a fake Game of Thones-esque poster on Twitter. WHAT? Truly what? pic.twitter.com/nk2vKvHuaL — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 2, …
In many ways, the web is a great equalizer, granting access to a treasure trove of information and connections to all who log on. But imagine for a moment that you can’t use your keyboard due to a severe tremor or paralysis and that operating your mouse is impossible. How …
A designer’s portfolio is not something out of the ordinary. It is not extravagant or luxury. On the contrary, it is an ordinary thing that we meet on a daily basis while surfing the web. We are witnessing an era of personal websites that pop up here, there and pretty …
