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22 Amazing Gifts For Designers – 2019 Edition

We have collected 22 fantastic Christmas gifts for all your creative web designer and graphic designer friends out there. While not exhaustive, these are some of the best gifts for…

8 Git Cheat Sheets and Commands You Should Know

Every developer, especially those working on a team, likely knows about Git. The wildly popular version control system enables you to snapshot instances of your project as you code, so…

The Anatomy of a Webpage

What are webpages made of? Knowing the individual elements that make up a website can really help you understand how to craft an effective webpage. And if you’re new to…

Where to Find the Top Free Templates for Your CMS

When you’re trying to choose a CMS, there’s a lot to keep in mind. Features, price, and overall quality are all things to pay attention to. But there might be…

Web Design Color Trends for 2019

When designing a website, many people think very little of the color scheme. Some people just randomly pick their colors or simply choose their favorite colors whether they go together…

The Top 7 Biggest Mistakes When Building a Website

Having a unique and creative website that draws users in is no longer an option. In 2019 websites must have these features. Boring and old-style sites are no longer feasible…

Web Design & Development Games to Test Your Skills

There are a ton of ways to learn web design and development. Some people prefer video courses, while others love reading books and webpages and applying the knowledge themselves. Another…

Did You Remember to Do These 5 Things Before Launching Your WordPress Site?

A lot of hard work goes into building a website. And a site built with WordPress presents its own unique challenges. Not only do you have to ensure that your…

Bringing Accessibility to Your Web Design Process

The internet, by its nature, is a place people of all walks of life can visit. The physical barriers that people with disabilities face are lessened online. Sadly, many people…

Create an Effective Plan for Your Website’s Design

When designing your own website, it typically requires you to craft a detailed plan for creating it and oftentimes finding people to assist with the project. Sometimes the website design…

Should Your Web Project Be Static or Dynamic?

Did you know that it’s possible to group all websites into just two categories: static or dynamic? The distinction is fairly simple, but each of these categories has its pros…

The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Responsive Web Design

Table of Contents Grid Systems Scale Everything Down Consider Media Queries Getting Started with RWD Media Queries Responsive Grid Systems Responsive Web Frameworks Responsive Background Images Responsive Navigation Responsive Typography

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