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Web Design

You will find articles, tutorials, and resources covering all areas of web design. Topics include CSS, HTML, Javascript & jQuery, responsive techniques, mobile-first resources, UI templates, HTML templates, web frameworks, and so much more.

Dealing with Terrible Business Ideas from Your Clients

Dealing with Terrible Business Ideas from Your Clients

Knowing how to spot a bad business idea or tell when a particular business relationship looks rickety is an important skill every designer should learn.

The Good & Bad of Stock Photography

The Good & Bad of Stock Photography

We look at the impact stock photography has had on web design, covering both the good and the bad. Plus, tips for finding the best images.

Creativity Hasn’t Left Web Design – It’s Just Different

Creativity Hasn’t Left Web Design – It’s Just Different

It sometimes feels like web design has lost its creative flair. Has it? Or have we changed how we use our creativity?

How to Increase Revenue From Your Existing Web Design Clients

How to Increase Revenue From Your Existing Web Design Clients

Learn effective strategies to boost your revenue from existing web design clients, including upselling, cross-selling, and offering additional services.

Should a Web Designer Ever Provide Discounts?

Should a Web Designer Ever Provide Discounts?

Discounting services is not really a good move. But, there are some scenarios where it does make sense to offer a lower price for services.

10 Beautiful Free Themes for Sublime Text

10 Beautiful Free Themes for Sublime Text

Customize your web development environment exactly how you want it with this collection of beautiful free themes for Sublime Text

Things That Will Scare Your Web Design Clients

Things That Will Scare Your Web Design Clients

Dealing with concerned clients can be a challenge for numerous reasons. I liken it to running around with a fire extinguisher, desperately trying to put out blazes large and small….

Could Niche Web Communities Come Back?

Could Niche Web Communities Come Back?

There’s an adage that says everything is cyclical. You can see examples of it everywhere. Things like fashion, music, and books all come back into the mainstream after some time…

Separating Your Personal & Commercial Design Work

Separating Your Personal & Commercial Design Work

Is there a difference between so-called “commercial” work and work that’s done purely for the joy of creating? Should they be separated?

5 Ways You Can Contribute to the Web Design Community

5 Ways You Can Contribute to the Web Design Community

We share ideas that will hopefully inspire you to give a little bit of your time and skills to make the web design community a better place.

Networking For Designers 101

Networking For Designers 101