3 critical design mistakes that cost me tens of thousands of dollars
Running an ecommerce store is a lot different than running a blog or an affiliate marketing site. The sole purpose of…
By Steve Chou
Could Google's Penguin kill the franchise?
Creep up behind the nearest SEO specialist and whisper "Penguin!" in their ear. Now watch as they cough, splutter and…
By Ben Moss
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?…
Would you Like-A-Hug?
For too long we've been trapped behind our desks, starved of human contact, linked only by the chirps of a push alert,…
By Ben Moss
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,…
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…
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…
By Jerry King
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'…
By Ben Moss
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…
By Ben Moss
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…
By Rob Bowen
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,…
By Keenan Payne
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…
By Matt Russel
Tips for improving your online branding
Some people think that branding is a highly expensive marketing activity that can only be pursued by multinationals…
By Ray Vellest
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…
By Jerry King
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…
By Dan Johnson
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…
By Ben Moss