It's an enormous privilege to create a client's first website. They have chosen you from millions of other web designers/developers and companies out there – and they could have tried to do it themselves. But now you have secured a new bit of business, it's not the time to congratulate … [Read more...]
Comparing Photoshop and GIMP for Web Design
The financial barriers to entry to most online pursuits are extremely low. It should never cost more than a few dollars to set up and maintain a website. Web design is the same – you can edit code, HTML and CSS using free text editors. However, there is one expense that stands head and … [Read more...]
My Biggest Web Design Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
I first designed websites back in 2005. I think I've made every possible mistake along the way. "If I could do it all again I wouldn't change a thing." Scratch that! That's rubbish! If I could do it all again I would cut out the bit when I was banging my head against a brick wall because I … [Read more...]
Using Developer Tools To Change Your Website Design
There is a simple tool that exists on most computers that will help you understand web design. It's called Developer Tools. What I am about to explain will give you important insight into how your website works. Knowledge is power! What are Developer Tools? Every browser comes with … [Read more...]
Web Design Questionnaire (FREE Document Download Available)
The secret of running a successful web design business is communication. You could be the best web designer in the world but, if you can't easily find out what your clients want, then you won't go very far in this business so, here, to help you I have a web design questionnaire. Sample of a web … [Read more...]
Ideas into Pixels: Designing Websites For Clients
As web designers, we are regularly engaged in one of the most challenging practices: transforming ideas into pixels. The process starts with a conversation and ends up with a website but, how do we get there? Is it always via the same route? How can we avoid some of the pitfalls? The initial … [Read more...]
Growing and Selling Websites with Jon Phillips
Download this podcast The next guest in my series of interviews for the Design and Marketing Podcast (please subscribe and/or leave a review) is Jon Phillips. http://youtu.be/ksXa6_IINv8 These interviews are mainly of designers who run their own businesses. While Jon may not … [Read more...]
How To Build A Website For A Client
I have been designing and developing websites for my graphic design clients for over 7 years. It's not always been easy and every client is different. But I have learned some "best practices" which I would like to share here. Anyone can create a website... It's never been easier to create a … [Read more...]
Designing Websites for the iPad
The iPad is implanted in our conscious as the high end tablet of choice for professionals. Remember: CEOs love their iPads. Who buys iPads? The majority of people who buy iPads already have desktop computers, laptop computers and smart phones. The iPad is a luxury purchase. And, with the cheapest … [Read more...]
How To Make A Favicon For Your Website
The "halo effect", as I mentioned in an article about why I'd never use cheap website builders, suggests the way we look, dress, speak and the sort of homes we live in influence other people,s impressions of us. This is why, when you're designing a website for yourself or a client, you should … [Read more...]
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