The Unpredictable Life of a Freelance Web Designer
I’ve been a freelance web designer since 1999. And I know where I’ll be most days….
A High-Level Overview Of Large Language Model Concepts, Use Cases, And Tools — Smashing Magazine
While AI remains a collective point of interest — or doom, depending on your outlook —…
Gatsby Headaches: Working With Media (Part 1) — Smashing Magazine
Gatsby is an exceptionally flexible static site generator with a robust community and ecosystem to extend…
Where Does Dreamweaver Fit in Modern Web Design?
Dreamweaver has long been a staple for web designers. The trailblazing tool was first released back…
Weekly News for Designers № 715
Animated Background Videos – A free collection of looping 4K background files for your next video…
Re-Creating The Pop-Out Hover Effect With Modern CSS (Part 2) — Smashing Magazine
In a previous article, Temani Afif demonstrated modern CSS features used to re-create an older demo…
How to Build a 404 Page with the WordPress Site Editor
A great website has many ingredients. But some tend to fly under the radar. The venerable…
The Impossible Question: How Long Does It Take to Build a Website?
Web designers get asked all sorts of questions. We’re queried for advice on aesthetics, marketing, technology,…
The Problem With WordPress Is Positioning, Not Plugins — Smashing Magazine
Geoff explores a divide between WordPress.org and WordPress.com, shedding light on the blurred lines between open-source…
WaterBear: Building A Free Platform For Impactful Documentaries (Part 2) — Smashing Magazine
In this second article of a two-part series, Adrian shares insights about building WaterBear — his…
Here’s What It Was like to Build a Website in the 90s
I’m still fascinated by all aspects of the 1990s. Coming of age during the decade is…
Dancing Leaves And Spooky Fellows (October 2023 Wallpapers Edition) — Smashing Magazine
How about a little inspiration boost? Well, we might have something for you: desktop wallpapers created…
Re-Creating The Pop-Out Hover Effect With Modern CSS (Part 1) — Smashing Magazine
This article is all about experimenting with modern CSS features. If you are wondering what the…
Weekly News for Designers № 714
A (More) Modern CSS Reset – Here’s a CSS reset that considers current browsers. Read morePatching…
Exploring Enhanced Patterns In WordPress 6.3 — Smashing Magazine
Reusable blocks and block patterns are two powerful WordPress editing features that came with the transition…
The Difference Between Cheap & Budget Clients
Web designers don’t always have the luxury of working on big projects. We usually start small….
50+ Best Branding Identity Mockup Templates in 2023
Branding isn’t just what you do. It’s also how you present yourself. So when you’re creating…
Getting Started With Neon Branching — Smashing Magazine
Branches are a really nice (and safe) way to configure or reconfigure your database without fear…
Smashing Podcast Episode 65 With Alex Older: How Do You Run A Grassroots Conference? — Smashing Magazine
We’re talking about running grassroots conferences and meet-ups. What does it take to organize a small…
Is the ‘Fast & Cheap’ Website Still Realistic?
Freelance web designers exist to serve clients. We build and maintain websites for a variety of…
WaterBear: Building A Free Platform For Impactful Documentaries (Part 1) — Smashing Magazine
Adrian’s kicking off a two-part series, sharing his journey as a lead developer. Join him as…