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Sufyan bin Uzayr

Sufyan bin Uzayr is a contributor to a variety of websites and blogs about technology, open source, web design, content management systems and web development. He is a published author, coffee lover and you can learn more about his works on this page.

Free WordPress Themes: September 2015 Edition

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October 2, 2015

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As always, the month of September saw the release of several awesome free WordPress themes. While most eyes are fixed on the rapid pace at which Twenty Sixteen is being developed, there were several other theme releases this month as well. In fact, Automattic released a couple of new themes in September (apart from Twenty Sixteen). Also, the trend this month was in favor of child themes. So all said and done, let’s sum up the top WordPress themes from September 2015. Launch Released by WP Kube, Launch is a free WordPress theme meant for placeholder purposes. So if you […]

Create A Job Board Using WordPress Job Board Plugin

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September 29, 2015

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The best thing about WordPress is that it can be used to power a wide variety of websites. Be it an e-commerce site, a portfolio, a blog, or magazine site — WordPress can handle it all. So, what if you wish to run a job board using WordPress? Is it possible? Of course it is! By using the right tools for the right job, you can run a job board directly via WordPress. In this post, I will be taking a look at one such tool: the WordPress Job Board plugin. Introduction WordPress Job Board plugin, as the name suggests, […]

10 Free And Clean WordPress Themes

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September 21, 2015

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The best part about WordPress is the easy availability of awesome free themes. No matter what type of website you are running, you can get a free theme that is both well coded and well designed. In fact, the official WordPress repository is full of such amazing themes that don’t cost a dime. In this post, I’ll discuss 10 themes that feature clean layout, the right blend of minimalism, and above all, good typography. Now, picking 10 among hundreds is always a tough job, especially because new WordPress themes are released almost every other day; so I limited myself to […]

Top Slider Plugins For WordPress Users

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September 9, 2015

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Sliders can play a very important in the overall design of your website. If you have a corporate or business site, or a portfolio, sliders can obviously showcase important work and portfolio pieces. However, even if you are running a blog, sliders can be used to present your content in an attractive manner. For all practical purposes, homepage sliders are losing their charm in favor of content-centric design and minimalism. Yet, if used wisely and judiciously, sliders can enhance and improve your overall content presentation. In this post, I will be taking a look at some of the top slider […]

Comparing AngularJS And React

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August 27, 2015

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When it comes to creating dynamic web applications, JavaScript has long enjoyed popularity among developers. And, speaking of JavaScript, both AngularJS and ReactJS are two of the most popular open source libraries for JavaScript. Both Angular and React have their own advantages and disadvantages, and while comparisons are often drawn between the two, it is nearly impossible to pick a clear winner. There are cases where Angular performs really well, especially when you require an MVC architecture. Similarly, there are times when React proves its worth, like following a one-way data flow and making the developers’ lives easier. So, what […]

Guide To Front-end Prototyping

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August 5, 2015

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In web design, prototyping can help you assess the growth of your project and keep track of the features that need to be added or removed. Unfortunately, prototyping is often underused or ignored. The reality is, however, that if properly executed, prototyping can make a positive difference to your project. Front-end prototyping, as the name suggests, is the process of creating an early model or sample of a given product, in order to assess its features and flaws. In this post, I will discuss front-end prototyping: its uses, considerations, and the different types. Front-end Prototyping A prototype helps you test […]

Media Queries In Responsive Design

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July 29, 2015

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Since its inception, responsive design has found good response from the design community, with more and more designers and developers favoring responsive design, owing to the steady rise of mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones. Speaking of responsive design, media queries form an integral and essential part of the responsive web design process. While a large number of responsive frameworks do exist—including responsive WordPress themes—nearly all of them rely on media queries to differentiate one screen size and resolution from another. So, what exactly is a media query? Are media queries the ultimate means to achieve responsive design? In […]

Is Web Design Dying?

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June 29, 2015

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For a good period of time, web pages have served as the axis mundi of the Internet. As such, designing those pages has also had its periods of glory. However, as of lately, web design in itself is playing second fiddle to certain new trends that are on the rise. In fact, because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, web design is no longer the same. In this post, we discuss factors that have recently affected the world of web design. The Rise of Mobile It is no secret that mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets have risen to […]

Safari 9: What’s in Store for Web Designers and Developers?

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June 18, 2015

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At the recent WWDC, Apple made several huge announcements. These included the new version of Mac OS, named El Capitan, as well as Apple’s new streaming music service, and a lot many other things. One such announcement was related to Apple’s flagship web browser: Safari. The new version of Safari will have many changes and features in store for web designers and developers alike. What sort of changes and new features can we expect from Safari 9? In this post, I will attempt to answer this question. Safari 9: What’s in Store for Web Designers and Developers? Unprefixed CSS and […]

Avoiding The WordPress Theme Lock-in Effect

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June 12, 2015

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Quite possibly the best thing about WordPress is the accessibility to a large number of themes and plugins. No matter what type of functionality or feature you are looking at, there are specialized themes and plugins for the job—be it for forums, magazine sites, portfolio blogs, tumblogs, and so on. That said, there is also a fine line between themes and plugins in terms of functionality—themes give a distinct look and feel to your WordPress site, whereas plugins allow you to extend your site or do more with it. But what happens when themes decide to cross that fine line and perform […]

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