What Are Flat-File Content Management Systems for Websites?
Is Flat-file the future of CMS? There seems to be a trend appearing recently among web designers for simpler CMS systems – and flat-file CMS are definitely more simple…
WordPress vs Drupal: Which CMS to Use?
Two of the most popular open source CMS systems for web sites today are WordPress and Drupal. The best CMS to use for most websites often depends on a few key factors – mainly depending on the type of website and the level of technical expertise or abilit
Bitmap vs. Vector Images: Understanding Graphic Types
When it comes to computer graphics, there are a lot of programs available for creating, manipulating, and saving image files. Some graphic programs work primarily with bitmap images, some with vector images, and some can work with both (or a combination
E-Commerce & Selling Online: An Introduction
Four Steps to Getting Started in E-Commerce Selling online is an opportunity to reach new customers and markets. However, it you are unfamiliar with it, getting started in e-commerce can seem a bit daunting. There are four basic steps needed for selling
Annual Website Review & 10 Point Website Maintenance Checklist
Whether your website isn’t performing as you expected (and needed!) or you just need a new look with updated content, it’s always a good time for businesses to assess their corporate website and to set goals. Here are a few things you can do as you evalua
Website Content Development – 10 Quick Tips for Writing Web Content
The Internet can be an impersonal place. Unless your company or brand is well known, chances are users found your web site through a web search and may not know much, if anything at all, about your company, what you do, or what services and products
Why Using CSS in Web Design Layout is Better than Table-based Layout & Why Clients Should Care
The Web is constantly evolving. Think back to just a few years ago when the internet was full of websites with blinking, animated icons and background midi music … lots of people thought it was really great. Advance a few years forward and now
Selecting Fonts for Print Design and Web Design Projects
With the thousands of fonts available today, selecting an appropriate font for your print or screen design projects can be a daunting task. The fonts you use add to the overall “look and feel” of the piece and to the visual impact the piece has
Image Resolution for Web Design & Print Design Projects
When graphic designers and printers start talking about image resolution, most client’s eyes start to glaze over. While it’s true that image resolution sounds complicated and tricky (and it certainly can be!), understanding a few simple concepts
Website Planning
Planning is crucial to the success of a website. Spending time to adequately plan your website will save you both time and money in the long-term and will result in a website that better serves your marketing goals and increases your return on investment.
