A key part of any design project is to eventually strip away the dummy data and populate it with client-specific information. This can be difficult, however – especially if you’re relying on the client to provide content. The broad answer to this problem is to put a solid plan into place beforehand. This involves having a clear structure in place for the site itself, and knowing exactly what content you’re going to need. Then, you just need to communicate your requirements early and clearly. In this post, we’ll look at how to request the content you need from clients, and more […]
Torque Toons: Spring Cleaning
It’s the first day of spring and you know what that means!
The Dos and Don’ts of Responsive Web Design
Any time you see a WordPress web page that loads and navigates seamlessly (or as near to seamlessly as possible) across a range of different devices, know that all of that was made possible by good responsive web design. As more and more people utilize their mobile device(s) to access and surf the internet, having a website that is easy to navigate across operating systems and screen sizes will make or break your digital success. Responsive web design is not some flavor-of-the-week web design trend, but a necessity for succeeding in the new mobile digital economy paradigm. By the year […]
5 Plugins that will Skyrocket your Email List
Email marketing is one of the most successful, cost-effective ways to get in touch with consumers and increase conversions. For every dollar spent on email marketing, businesses get back a $38 ROI. If one of the goals for your business this year is to boost your list of subscribers, it’s important to figure out which plugins give you the highest chance at meeting that objective. Because there are hundreds of thousands of plugins in the repository, it can be hard to decide which one to choose. Let’s look at some of the best plugins you can use to build and […]
The WordPress Coding Standards: An Introduction
We often talk about how important it is to write quality code when it comes to creating WordPress products. However, that isn’t just about professionalism and pride. Practically any site can break due to poor-quality code, which could do serious damage to your professional standing. Fortunately, what ‘quality’ means has been distilled into the WordPress coding standards. These will help you ensure that your code is up to par, and give you a roadmap of sorts to follow when working on important projects. In this post, we’ll look at the WordPress coding standards in more detail. We’ll also introduce the […]

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