Being a ‘web designer’ has changed SO much over the years. There used to be a clear cut distinction between graphic designer, front-end developer and back-end developer. These days those lines are blurred and have crossed over more than at any other time. So how do you become great when you’re starting out? Continue reading
I built my first website in 1997. In that time I’ve worked on a huge amount of small projects and several multi-million pound projects. We all learn from our mistakes so here are my top tips for anyone starting out as a freelance web designer. Continue reading
Many business faithfully rely on newspaper and magazine advertising for their business. I have come across many business that are spending hundreds of pounds a month to reach a smaller and smaller audience. So why go online?
It looks like the latest update to Plesk has broken the way Plesk points to the WordPress installations. They are aware of this and should have an update to fix this issue by the 14th December.
See: http://talk.plesk.com/threads/pppm-3732-wordpress-toolkit-problem-after-check-for-updates.336168/
Thinking of getting a camera for Christmas? Want to start but don’t know where to begin? This handy guide to photography could be exactly what you need! Continue reading
Have you ever wondered just how much global web traffic there is in 60 seconds? Ever wondered how many Facebook likes, youtube videos get posted in a minute? Continue reading
Whether you’re ready on not, mobile web browsing is increasing and it isn’t just enough that your web site is mobile friendly, your ecommerce website needs to be as well! Continue reading
Quite a few people have been affected by the recent Google algorithm changes. Times have changed immensely since I first started working with search engines (anyone still remember HotBot and Alta Vista?). Things that once worked back in 2005 can now have a dramatic impact on your website if those methods can still be found. Continue reading
Ever wondered what the most common fonts and colours are being used for the Worlds top brands? Continue reading
If you get the logo right, it will become memorable and really emphasise precisely your business or products. A lot goes into creating a logo but what are all things you need to consider to make a truly great logo? Continue reading