Editor’s Note: This post, originally published on February 12, 2012, has been updated for accuracy and up-to-date information. First, what is a watermark? A watermark is a branding embedded in the paper stock. When you hold some paper up to the light, you can see noticeable brand or logo or wordmark that is brighter than […]
This is a bit beyond the semantics of it: there is a big difference between being “in control” of your website and “having control” of it. Why is this important? Many people feel that if they have full admin access to their website that they in control of the site. But this is simply not true, and can lead website owners to falsely believe that they are in control of a healthy website. Here’s why.
Here is how MailChimp’s Groups and List Segmentation can help you not only notify your tenants of upcoming alarm tests or rent meetings, but also be able to target certain floors, type of units, or rental situation such as month-to-month.
Social media today is teaching kids, students and grandmothers alike that they have the ability to copy and share anything with anyone, while news media and courts tells them that sharing certain documents, music, movies and even homemade videos of roommates is illegal and punishable. Why that and not this?
In this post, I will be comparing cheap websites to cheap coffee, or better yet, how the two have so much in common. Why? People understand bad, cheap coffee, but often don’t see that a cheap website is just as lousy and forgiving as that cup of Joe eating a hole in your stomach. And […]
There are an uncountable number of posts written on the subject of how to break designer’s block. Many say the same thing: relax, go outside, go somewhere creative. And some of these work well for others. I have found more specific ways that tend to work for me. Not to say the others don’t work, […]
Page Curl is our latest email template built specifically for Campaign Monitor’s template editor. It is being offered as a free download for a limited time (while we put the finishing touches on it and get it ready for submission to ThemeForest.)
I’m amazed at the versatility of Nike Dunks. The basic model is so clean that the mood and impact of the shoe are as limitless as the colors, textures, and materials Nike has at its disposal. The recently released “Black and Tan” and “Guinness” Dunks feature a classy neutral palette and textured leather worthy of “dress sneaker” designation. Both shoes are limited-editions and the release coincides with the St. Patrick’s day holiday. Looks aside, Nike is receiving strong criticism for the names of the sneakers, particularly the “Black and Tan.”
I just received my jacket from Derby of San Francisco. I’ve needed a good jacket for awhile now, and have been waiting for its arrival after we got a ‘VIP discount’ offer, and then had to wait for hours while the website crashed under all the pressure of the launch. Supposedly they sent out 500 […]
To help prepare web design students for real world web design, Colleges and Universities today must offer courses focusing on User Experience and User Interface design. You can have a complete, functional and informative website without Flash, video, and even jQuery, but you cannot do without solid, logical user experience and user interface implemented.
WordPress is an excellent platform to create your website on, but it does have its shortcomings: security, speed, and data backup. With the addition of the following 4 plugins, your WordPress site will be faster, more secure, and have a complete backup copy stored away.
