How to Simplify Website Navigation Design
Imagine you're in a shopping mall and are in search of a specific store. There are no maps posted, the storefronts have tiny signs, and they're all located in maze-like…
Design Your Site On Paper First
We live in a digital world, and so it's tempting to do everything digitally. Maybe it's ironic, but the best way to start designing a website is an old analog…
Should I Use a Slider on My Website?
Sliders, otherwise called carousels, are a controversial web design element. They exploded in popularity a few years ago. Since, they've been the object of praise and derision. Ultimately, you need…
Ways to Declutter Your Website
Clutter is your enemy when it comes to website design. Flashing banners, ads crammed all over, buttons, menus, photos, etc. can start to crowd your site without your even realizing…
What Is a Mood Board in Graphic Design?
Designers of all stripes, including web designers, use quite a few tools to be creative and perfect their craft. One of them is the mood board. If this is an…
Flesch Reading Ease and SEO
As you use the Yoast WordPress plugin, you'll likely notice something called the Flesch reading ease score. The plugin assigns a numerical value to each post, as well as a…
Keywords and Natural Language Processing
You've likely used keywords to one extent or another to draw traffic to a website. There are many methods for optimal application of keywords, and they're evolving over time as…
Design Your Website to Generate Sales Leads
Website design is an area many talented people dedicate their life to mastering. If you own one or more websites, it's a good idea to use professional website designers, because…
How to Write an About Us Page for Your Website
Your website should have an About Us page. It helps add a personal touch, so visitors feel a connection with who you are and what you're about. The fact is…
How to Speed Up Web Page Loading
Just a millisecond in web page loadings times can have big negative effects for visitors. Some will leave your site and go elsewhere. Many will feel less satisfied, and that…