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How to create custom single-post templates in WordPress
Have you ever seen a post details page with a completely different layout from other posts on the same site? That’s probably because it’s using a custom template. You can assign a custom template to individual posts, giving you increased flexibility over the appearance of your site. Interested in learning how to create a custom…
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How to migrate WordPress sites to a new hosting company
Let me guess: You currently house your WordPress sites at a host you’re not too happy with. (Or worse, they’re spread across multiple hosts, everything is everywhere, and your current setup is a bit of a mess.) You know it’s time to find a new hosting solution, but where do you even start? How do…
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10 steps to design a wildly effective CTA that converts
You know the main goal for your website, but do your visitors? You might have the best product on the web, a gorgeous website with a user-friendly interface, and be generating loads of traffic from your effective SEO techniques. But if it isn’t crystal-clear what you want your visitors to do when they land on…
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8 web design trends for 2018
With each new year come new web design trends we see across platforms and designers alike. There are some types of design that hit home with audiences, bring a sense of nostalgia, and simply look striking on all kinds of sites. These 8 design trends for 2018 do all of that (and more)! To kickstart…
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The best free stock photo sites in 2018
With the web becoming more and more visually oriented, images are becoming a more important part of any web design. In many markets, good photos can make or break a website’s effectiveness, so any pictures you use have to be good, and they can’t be the same pictures everyone else is using, either. But we’re…
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How to choose the best CSS unit to create better site layouts
CSS units are one of the most fundamental aspects to consider while creating a site layout. These units will define how your design will interact on various devices. But when it comes to CSS units, there are many options to choose from and all options are not equal. CSS units are not limited to fonts…
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The best LinkedIn profile tips for creative job seekers
LinkedIn: It is the equivalent to the older, more professional and sophisticated sibling to other social media platforms. While Instagram is for artfully curating and highlighting your life in hopes of receiving double-digit likes, and Twitter is for composing thoughtful, witty statements in 280 characters or less, LinkedIn is for presenting your best self as…
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18 free & affordable productivity apps for freelancers on a budget
Ever feel overwhelmed? Stuck in a rut? As a freelancer, you promise to not waver. You vow to persist. You will take control of your life, yes, but right now work feels just a bit too much. Your task list towers like the pile of laundry you’ve yet to sort out. You need systems. You…
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The beginner’s guide to CSS specificity
Have you ever tried to override a CSS rule, only to find it not working as it should have? Or noticed when one element is targeted multiple times with different CSS selector combinations, only one rule is applied at a time? This is all because of CSS specificity rules. CSS specificity rules can be one…
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A guide to effective use of white space in web design
Designers love it, yet website owners want to fill it. White space is often regarded as a waste of valuable screen space. Yet it isn’t a waste of space; it’s an essential design element and a powerful tool for effective web design. In fact, it’s equally important as website content. It helps to create a…
