Design
5 tips for planning successful user testing
In a perfect world, the first design would be the perfect design. Users would love it, easily interact with it, and there would be no… Read More
Business
5 key elements of a strong client testimonial
As a freelancer, one of the most effective ways to sell yourself to new clients is to allow your old clients to… Read More
Design
4 lessons learned from famous design flaws
As designers, we can point out brilliant design in a second and poor design in a half-second. In fact, bad design is so noticeable that… Read More
Design, Marketing
Avoiding Dark UX Tactics in Website Design
The goal of UX design is to use design techniques and messaging to guide visitors to a certain path and ultimately to conversion on… Read More
Design
7 ways to entice your users to scroll through your entire site design
Once, long-scrolling sites were deeply unpopular. Websites were all about the concept of “above the fold,” a term named for the important content… Read More
Business
Positioned for profit: capitalizing on a niche market
Small and mid-sized agencies looking to increase their revenue and client base certainly have options. Unfortunately, when you’re in the throes of everyday operations, it… Read More
Business
10 time management strategies for web designers
Everyone gets the same 1,440 minutes in a single day. As web designers, there are a lot of moving parts to your role like planning,… Read More
Business
Why properly setting expectations is crucial in any business relationship
At some point in their careers, most creative professionals have to relay bad news or project updates to their team, boss, or clients. Many people… Read More
Business, Marketing
5 Facebook advertising tools to increase sales
“No matter who you want to reach, the odds are that you’ll find them on Facebook. ”… Read More
Business
So you want to design for nonprofits? Here’s how to actually make that work
“All of us have a desire to do good in the world. Kind of an ethical lifestyle. We care about stuff. We care about people,… Read More
Development, WordPress
How to run a usability test on your WordPress site
Usability testing is all about understanding how your users interact with your website, what decisions they make, and most importantly, why they make… Read More
Marketing
7 website goals to set this year
Have you ever thought about setting specific goals or objectives for your website? It’s easy to get into the habit of just “maintaining” your… Read More
Design, Marketing
Creative 404 pages
Uh oh! You’ve stumbled on a 404 page! Generally speaking, landing on a 404 page is frustrating for your users. It’s also bad for your… Read More
WordPress
Full Site Editing: What does it mean for web designers?
If you’re tapped into the world of WordPress, you may be familiar with Full Site Editing—a new approach to site building… Read More
Design
How to establish your web design style
Web design is creative work, and it’s a skill that you develop. Like anything that takes nothing and turns it into something, design work is… Read More
WordPress
12 must-have WordPress plugins for your business site
Starting an online business or taking your current business online is no easy feat—you wear a lot of hats to ensure your site or the… Read More
Design
8 logo redesigns you can learn from
When your brand is feeling stale, dated, or like it’s no longer resonating with your customer base, a brand refresh may be in order. A… Read More
Business
9 tips for starting your own WordPress design agency
Whether you currently work for an existing company and dream of setting off on your own, or you’re already freelancing and want to expand, starting… Read More