Brenda Stokes Barron Author at 1stWebDesigner

9 Free Data Visualization Tools

Data can be beautiful. And if you’ve ever had to work with graphs and statistics in your web design work before, you know that the extra visual reinforcement is much…

The Keys to Advertising Your Web Design Business

If you’ve just started a new business, congratulations! Once you have your site up and running, now comes the real challenge: advertising. You may not even know where to begin,…

Stand Out with These Free Resume Templates

Creating the perfect resume isn’t easy, but a great one is all but required to land a job. While your skills and experiences are what really counts, if you fail…

Promote Yourself with These Free Business Card Templates

When you’re creating a business card, it’s imperative that you nail the design. This little piece of paper is the face of your business, and often a first impression of…

Free Styleguide Templates for Your Web Projects

Styleguides help you stay consistent when designing a website by collecting color palettes, images, and UI elements into one easy-to-reference place. This invaluable tool is all but essential for web…

When to Say No to a Web Design Client

Rejecting potential clients is an art that all freelancers and designers should know. Sometimes, you and the client just don’t work well together, and that’s okay! It just takes a…

How to Start a Newsletter for Your Website

Creating a newsletter for your website can be a great way to keep loyal visitors up-to-date on your adventures, while leaving them engaged and coming back for more. But where…

Inspiration for Creating the Perfect About Page

What’s more important than your about page? Letting your site’s visitors know who you are encourages them to trust you and learn more about your brand! You can talk about…

How to Choose the Right Fonts for Your Website

With thousands of fonts out there, it can be difficult to find one suitable font – much less pairs that look good together! When you’re building a website, how and…

The 4 Scrolling Types (and When to Use Them)

There’s more than one way to scroll down a webpage! There are four other notable types of scrolling that will allow you to add some extra spice to your website.…

8 Mood Board Makers for Web Designers

Mood boards are an important tool for many web designers. These stylish collages allow you to collect and organize a series of images, photographs, color swatches and typography to give…

Should You Choose a Dark or Light Color Scheme?

With many websites and apps making the switch to black and gray UI, you might be wondering: Which is really better? Light design is the safe choice, while dark is…

Author: Brenda Stokes Barron