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When installing Drupal, you can choose a “demo” profile that showcases various functionalities. It’s a fun…
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If you want to create a hero image or hero header for your website, social media…
Knip: An Automated Tool For Finding Unused Files, Exports, And Dependencies — Smashing Magazine
Most of the projects have at least a few unused files, exports, and dependencies lying around,…
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The global pandemic had profound impacts. But for me, isolation wasn’t one of them. You see,…
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In Part 2 of the series, Hannah Milan reviews in detail various accessible text over images…
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Many of us crave comfort. That could be a favorite food, a warm blanket, or our…
Running A Page Speed Test: Monitoring vs. Measuring — Smashing Magazine
What does your performance “stack” look like? There are all kinds of tools available for measuring…
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Learning new skills on the job can be difficult for web designers. And client projects aren’t…
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The web design community is supportive and giving. Being a part of it is a perk…
Using Friction As A Feature In Machine Learning Algorithms
Friction often has a negative connotation in user experience design, but it actually has many benefits….
8 CSS & JavaScript Snippets That Feature Wood Textures
Wood textures are perfect for achieving an earthy look. And just like their natural counterparts, there…
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Adapting Typography to User Preferences with CSS – A way to ensure that users are comfortable…
Designing Accessible Text Over Images: Best Practices, Techniques, And Resources (Part 1) — Smashing Magazine
In this two-part series of articles, Hannah Milan covers the best practices when using various accessible…
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Liran Cohen and the team at Bookaway, a travel booking service, dramatically improved their site’s performance…
How to Help Your Clients with Website Content Strategy
Content is often the trickiest part of putting a website together. Web designers are usually left…
How Tracking Backend Activity Improves WordPress Security
Website security is among the biggest challenges that web professionals face. It’s a constant battle to…
Smashing Podcast Episode 64 With Alvin Bryan: What Is A Headless CMS? — Smashing Magazine
We’re talking about headless content management systems. What are they, and how do they differ from…
CSS And Accessibility: Inclusion Through User Choice — Smashing Magazine
It is challenging to accurately understand the preferences of over 7.8 billion people at any given…
The 20 Best Business & Project Proposal InDesign Templates
Bringing a new business idea to life requires a great deal of planning and preparation. One…
Living In The Moment (August 2023 Wallpapers Edition) — Smashing Magazine
New month, new wallpapers! In this post, you’ll find unique and inspiring wallpapers for August 2023….