The Pros and Cons of Responsive Web Design in 2023

Minimal styles with big, bold text is the biggest trending website design element of 2023 so far. There are many projects out there that are text-heavy without a lot of other embellishments or imagery. You’ll see a lot of that here, with a few other goodies mixed in. Here’s what’s trending in design this month. 1. White On Black Black and white styles are a timeless classic. Designers use this simple color(less) duo because it is simple,...

WordPress is a highly flexible content management system for website creation. A key reason for this flexibility is the wide variety of plugins available. You can add features and other improvements to your site. The thousands of available useful WordPress plugins cover almost every feature for any type of website. Your website’s niche determines the kind of plugins you should have. There are some great WordPress plugins that every blog...

With the new year comes a host of new websites. Some of these sites have been brewing for months, and others were developed over the holidays, but they’re all having a big impact this month. Here’s our roundup of the twenty best new websites released in the past four weeks. Enjoy! MCO Millor Creative Office uses scroll detection to pull in a burst of color thanks to a video of ink in water. Keep scrolling, and you’ll find the site is filled with...

Have you been searching in vain to find a great WordPress theme that you can use to create a website that will perfectly match your brand and vision? Building a top-of-the-line website is no longer the complicated process you had to contend with only a few short years ago. More often than not, it was something best left to the developers. The WordPress platform has changed all that with its thousands of quality WordPress themes to choose from....

It’s the start of a new year, and product designers are already launching thousands of new apps, tools, and resources. In January’s edition of our monthly roundup of the most exciting new downloads for designers and developers, there’s everything from full-blown applications to helpful little side projects. Enjoy! Observable Observable lets you explore, analyze, and explain data as a team to uncover insights, and make better decisions....

Welcome to our annual guessing game of what the next twelve months will bring. As ever, the design world isn’t isolated from the world in which it exists, so when events shape our lives, they impact our work, the work clients ask for, and the work that inspires us. According to Collins Dictionary, the word of the year for 2022 was permacrisis. And frankly, 2023 doesn’t look any less turbulent, with some good and some bad things already on the...

As we move into 2023, there are an increasing number of ways companies can engage with their customers. And as the number of apps, browser extensions, social media feeds, newsletters, vlogs, and podcasts grows, you can be forgiven for thinking that websites are a little less essential than they were in say, 2021. However, the truth is that websites remain an irreplaceable part of the digital landscape and they will continue to be into 2023 and...

Choosing the right typefaces for your website can elevate a design from dour to delightful. The right typeface gives personality to your brand voice and can make sure your content gets read. And so, every month, we put together a roundup of the best new fonts for web designers. In this roundup of the year, we look back at the past twelve months and showcase our forty favorite fonts of 2022. Enjoy! Tellumo Tellumo is an elegant geometric sans-serif...

Finding a good web design agency is challenging, especially if you’re doing it for the first time. With so many options, it’s challenging to determine which best meets your needs. The obvious place to start looking for a web design agency is by asking friends, family, and colleagues for personal recommendations, but bear in mind that they may not be qualified to judge your options objectively, and you’ll need to carry out due diligence...

If you don’t keep in touch with your customer base, it can become easy for them to drift away. Newsletters are an affordable and effective way to check in with your audience. However, you will need to craft well-designed newsletters to have the desired impact. Your newsletters should include engaging content, including images and written content. They should look highly professional and aesthetically appealing, so people are encouraged...

The best CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software solutions help sales teams streamline critical processes to improve productivity, track customer interactions and gain actionable insights to deliver a personalized experience to sell smarter, shorten the sales cycle and drive better retention rates. This article reviews the 21 best CRM software to help you streamline your searches. We'll cover the key features, user experience,...

We’ve seen some incredible websites in 2022. There have been more than the usual number of sites with a political mission, and plenty that made us want to travel. The big design trends were brutalism, huge typography, and bold positive color. We’re looking forward to what the web will bring in 2023, but in the meantime, take a look back at the best 50 websites of 2022. Enjoy! Justice Reskill Justice Reskill used bright colors and positive,...

Christmas is just around the corner, and these free Xmas patterns are a great way to get into the Christmas spirit! There are so many different ways to enjoy these Christmas patterns, from cards to ornaments, and everything in between. Why not design your own custom wrapping paper, or print garlands to hang throughout the house? These illustrated Christmas patterns are also the perfect way to add some holiday cheer to your business’ marketing....

We're living in a world where video content is everywhere. So if you're not creating videos, you're probably consuming them. It's a massive part of our online lives. Video is also more popular than ever before. According to statistics, 78% of people watch online video content weekly, while about 55% of internet users view videos daily. And that number is only increasing as time goes on. That means that if you want to be successful, it's essential...

Designing a website or app can be a daunting task. But with the right design tools, it can be a lot easier. In this article, we’ll introduce you to some of the best tools, apps, and resources available right now. From client management to AI-powered design tools, there’s tons here to round out the year in style. Enjoy! WelcomeSpaces WelcomeSpaces is a collaborative tool for professional designers. Communicate with clients, share files,...

Many firms’ design and development decisions are increasingly oriented toward human-centered innovation. Instead of rushing goods to market, these firms are using a user-centered design approach. Design and development teams build high-performing digital products or websites that uniquely meet customers’ demands by concentrating on the user experience. After all, a good web design is helpful in boosting the business reputation...

As we head into the final month of 2022, plenty of new ideas and website design trends are still emerging. The evolution throughout the year has been exciting and designed to help website designers and developers create greater engagement and interactivity while pushing the envelope. These trends are no exception. Here’s what’s trending in design this month. 1. Video Game Inspiration That space where reality and virtual reality merge...

Tis (almost) the season to be jolly, and with Christmas Day just one month away, it’s high time to start putting together your Winter holiday promotions. Today, we want to share some incredible free Xmas illustrations. There are several greetings card-style designs that are just perfect for sending to customers as part of an email campaign. You’ll also find dozens of Christmas-themed items that can be combined to create your own seasonal...

Looking to save big and make your web design job easier at the same? This carefully picked list includes top-tier quality items that have already been used by hundreds of thousands of people like you. From WordPress themes, plugins, web apps, website builders, and illustrations, this list has everything for everyone. Check all these 10 excellent deals for designers below: 1. Amelia Amelia is a WordPress booking plugin that saves businesses...

Designers have a wide range of lucrative career options. This resource puts together some of the best small business ideas to help chart your career path.  It covers the market size, earning potential, estimated startup cost, the target audience, and the value they bring to the table. You'll also learn how to launch the business, the required training and licenses, and a few companies already killing it in the space for your inspiration....

Nothing breathes life into your designs like the typefaces you choose, so every month, we put together this roundup of the best new fonts we’ve found online. This month, a distinctly medieval aesthetic permeates some of the designs. You’ll find plenty of rebellion in fonts that break the rules for fun. And as always, we’ve included some excellent practical options. Enjoy! Arnika Arnika is a relaxed typeface with much more character...

Artificial intelligence is the latest buzzword in the tech world. It’s everywhere and has been for a while, but AI-powered writing software is a relatively new concept. AI Writing Software uses artificial intelligence to write articles, blog posts, and other content in your voice. The goal is to provide a tool that will save you time and energy so you can focus on different aspects of your business or life. To help you get started, we’ve...