The most important building block of any website is knowing the intent of your users. With over 1 billion websites in existence, if yours is nothing more than an online brochure it has very little chance of selling anything in the crowded Internet marketplace. People go online to find information. Few people get on the internet thinking, “I can’t wait to see
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What to expect when building your new website
Whenever you take on a big task, knowing what to expect at each step before you start can help conquer any small hurdles you experience along the way. By having a clear roadmap and laying the groundwork, you will greatly improve the quality of your website and speed up the overall production time. 1. Planning and Strategy If your website basically an
RGB vs. CMYK: Which colors are best for designers?
Color Models Explained In the digital imaging industry, colors are represented by using what is known as a color model. A color model is simply a combination of few colors blended together to create multiple colors. In this article we will briefly examine the two most common color models: RGB and CMYK. The RGB Color Model This particular color model theory is
What is Image Resolution and Aspect Ratio?
Image resolution is one of thee most important factors that determine the overall quality of your print project. The higher resolution, the sharper the image will be when resized or printed. Lower resolution images appear fuzzy, jagged, or blurry. The settings used during the original “capture” of an image determine its base resolution. Resolution can only be improved by decreasing the image
Don’t use stock images until you understand these important copyright basics
The Creative Commons copyright licenses give everyone from individual creators to large companies and institutions a simple, standardized way to grant copyright permissions to their creative work. Creative Commons is a nonprofit organization that works to increase the amount of creative works available in “the commons” — the body of work that is available to the public for free and legal sharing,
Copyright exceptions to know before using public domain images
Creative Commons (CC0) images are copyright free in most cases but here are some important exceptions you should know about before using them in your next design project. It’s important to understand that “public domain” grants you permission use an image freely without asking permission from the image author but it’s your responsibility to make sure the depicted content doesn’t infringe on
How to take better photos that sell
Photography helps you capture anything you feel is important to remember. Not only are pictures more effortless to recognize and process than words, but they are also easier for your memory to recall. A good set of photos to complement your products will help convince prospective buyers and increase your website sales. Product photography is a great tool to show your potential
10 Internet Browsing Tricks You Probably Never Knew Existed
Learn how to get free music downloads, access blocked websites, and optimize your internet browsing with these cool tips. 1. Get Free Music Downloads With the use of some clever Google operators, you can easily find free music downloads online. Simply type the following in your search bar and replace “your favorite band” with the artist you’re searching for: -inurl:(htm|html|php) intitle:”index of”
Beginners Guide to Android Encryption
As people transition from desktops to mobile computing it has become more important than ever to keep your data secure. Learn how to encrypt your android device and safeguard your personal information with this guide. Have you ever thought about what you would do if your mobile device fell into the wrong hands? How easy would it be for someone to flip
How to Stop Facebook from Collecting your Browsing History
Facebook has announced that it plans to start using information gathered from your browser history to better serve its advertisers. Here is how to stop them. Facebook has promoted the use of “like” buttons and comment boxes across the web in order to collect valuable data about its users. Now, the platform has announced its passing this information along to its advertisers