Freelancers: it's not you, it's them

The customer is always right? No, not always, especially not when you're a freelancer. Had a bad experience recently?…

Fireworks as you've never seen them before

Fireworks displays are a popular part of many celebrations, holidays, and festivals around the world. But regardless of…

What's new for designers, October 2012

The October edition of what's new for web designers and developers includes new web apps, JavaScript and jQuery tools,…

Comics of the week #150

Every week we feature a set of comics created exclusively for WDD. The content revolves around web design, blogging and…

9 essential WordPress plugins for your business

A basic WordPress install offers one of the most fantastic blogging experiences available, but with a selective eye for…

Microsoft's TypeScript receives a mixed reaction

The one ECMAScript it's still okay to like, JavaScript has in recent years shrugged off its 'under-powered', 'bloated'…

The warning signs of a trouble client: real emails of lunacy and horror!

Sure, it’s happened to all of us. A prospective client contacts you and something just doesn’t feel right. The hair on…

Monstrously beautiful font

We're all familiar with the parable of the ugly duckling; spurned by its peers for being too ugly, it is miserable…

Land your dream design job with the perfect résumé

In the densely populated design field, we are always looking for ways to make ourselves stand out from the crowd. Never…

Plunk: mobile click testing made easy

Usability testing is key in developing any kind of website. There are tons of tools out there for testing the usability…

Creating a modal window with HTML5 & CSS3

Modal boxes are a frequently utilized tool in the web developer's arsenal. Used for, amongst many things,…

Facelift for VEVO

When VEVO redesigned their website back in March of 2012 and added Facebook Connect functionality, they saw a 600%…

20 stunning Tumblr portfolio themes

If you want to stand out in today’s digital age, it’s vital that you establish an online presence. Whether you’re a…

Tips for improving your online branding

Some people think that branding is a highly expensive marketing activity that can only be pursued by multinationals…

Comics of the week #149

Every week we feature a set of comics created exclusively for WDD. The content revolves around web design, blogging and…

The Weirdest images from Flickr

If you have ever flicked through the digital pages of ‘The Commons’ section of Flickr, you will have inevitably have…

Migrate a local WordPress installation in 5 minutes

If you build new WordPress websites on a regular basis, you may be familiar with the process of setting up a local…

Creating more purpose for content-light websites

Not every company or designer has a lot to say. There are people who believe in letting a product or service speak for…

Easy form creation with MachForm 3.3

[This is a sponsored review for MachForm, the opinions expressed in the article are the author's only] Creating forms…

Worldwide conferences 2012 – 2013

After a packed summer of seminars, inspirational talks, and crowd-pleasing predictions, we've reached the tail end of…

Welcome to the new face of social media, we call it erm... Myspace

Facebook is a stupid name for a social media site. Facebook: a book of faces; a directory of the cool kids; an elitist…

When pages are not paper: the designer's guide to layout code

InDesign boxes are as simple as click-and-drag. Photoshop’s layers let painters color pixels anywhere they please. But…

Adobe "Create the Web"

Yesterday, Adobe used the keynote slot of their 'Create the Web' event in San Francisco to preview what they hope, will…

35+ awesome and free @font-face kits

With the right fonts, we can do anything, and create anything. Fonts help portray a mood or emotion. Your font choice…