The redesign of a website can be a pretty daunting undertaking, with so many details to consider. It can be overwhelming and difficult to know where to start. But the process can be made much more manageable, if it is...
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4 Things to Keep in Mind When Designing a Logo
The process of designing a logo can be quite arduous – and arguably should be, if done right. But it doesn’t necessarily have to give you gray hairs and make you feel like knocking your head against your desk. The...
How Websites Used to Look in the ‘90s
Back when I was finishing up college in the late ‘90s it was an exciting time to be a web developer (and it’s still exciting of course – it’s just a lot different nowadays). I had landed a wonderful job as...
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Business
I have a background in website development and graphic design that goes back some 20+ years, and was employed at a 9-to-5 corporate job for most of those years. Those years brought me so many lessons, helped me acquire a...
Website Focus Indicators for Accessibility
One of the most important aspects of building or designing a website for a client is ensuring that the website can be accessed, navigated through and read by individuals who use assistive technology. For extensive reading on this subject,...
Key Questions to Ask a Client When Designing or Redesigning Their Website
OK, so you’re at the point where the client loved your proposal and wants to work with you (now that’s a great feeling!) They are sufficiently convinced of the many benefits of having a website for their business or nonprofit,...
How to use CSS Animation to Reveal a Logo Hidden Behind an Image
My husband and I were working recently on a big project, creating a new website and logo for our hometown library. We decided it would be nice if, in the header section, we could hide the logo behind an image...
How to Create a Poster Using Photoshop
Even though I’ve been using Photoshop for years, I’ve always used it to touch up photos, create graphics, illustrations and patterns – and to play around creating lots of cool effects. But I had never used Photoshop to create a...
An Overview of How to Start a Freelancing Business
If you are looking to start your own small business there are several different options available to you. Among them are options to form an LLC, an S Corp or a C Corp. You can start working as a Sole...
How to Use Inline CSS on Your Blog or Website
There are several ways to use CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) to enhance the look and functionality of your blog or static website. One of those ways is to use inline CSS. I use this method mainly on a temporary basis,...