Archive : Seo

Content sites, such as blogs, article directories, image galleries, video galleries, etc. are a major category of sites and if you haven’t designed such a site until now, you can be sure that sooner or later you will. Designing a content site is in many aspects easier than designing a corporate site but it has its specifics. Most of the usability rules for content sites might seem obvious but if you have designed mainly corporate sites, the switch might be an uneasy one. In order to assist you in the transition, here are some rules to bear in mind. These rules are not arranged in order of importance because if they were, there would have been 3 or 4 Number 1 positions, 4 or 5 Number 2 positions, etc. Read the rest of the article on : Speckyboy Design Magazine

Every week we tweet a lot of interesting stuff highlighting great content that we find on the web that can be of interest to web designers. The best way to keep track of our tweets is simply to follow us on Twitter, however, in case you missed some here’s a quick and useful compilation of the best tweets that we sent out this past week. Note that this is only a very small selection of the links that we tweeted about, so don’t miss out. To keep up to date with all the cool links, simply follow us @DesignerDepot Take a look at the past: the Illustrated History of Web Forms http://ow.ly/8TBns Interesting article abo … Read the rest of the article on : Webdesigner Depot

Angular is a responsive WordPress Theme that’s perfect for a design portfolio. I love the simplicity of the theme and the clean design throughout. The way the grid responds to different browsers and zoom levels ensures that your portfolio always looks great. This design was featured on the Saturday 11th of February 2012. It falls under the category of Portfolio, and has a layout style of Grid. If you’d like, you can visit this site, or view all our other featured designs. … Read the rest of the article on : Design Shack

Every week we feature a set of comics created exclusively for WDD. The content revolves around web design, blogging and funny situations that we encounter in our daily lives as designers. These great cartoons are created by Jerry King, an award-winning cartoonist who’s one of the most published, prolific and versatile cartoonists in the world today. So for a few moments, take a break from your daily routine, have a laugh and enjoy these funny cartoons. Feel free to leave your comments and suggestions below as well as any related stories of your own… Read the rest of the article on : Webdesigner Depot

This is our weekly selection of our favorite web designs from the past week, thanks to everybody for their recommendations. Feel free to comment and let us know what you think. Have you tried StylesInspiration yet? It is our web design showcase that aims to not only showcase the best and most innovative web design styles currently available, it also aims to give you a visual overview of current web design trends and highlight the latest in innovative web technologies. You’ll love it Read the rest of the article on : Speckyboy Design Magazine

A brilliant site for a design agency that looks to blow the competition away. I like the use of typography throughout and the open nature of the site – although I’m not convinced by the cheeky head shots. This design was featured on the Friday 10th of February 2012. It falls under the category of Design, and has a layout style of Other. If you’d like, you can visit this site, or view all our other featured designs. … Read the rest of the article on : Design Shack

Social media applications such as Twitter can be effectively utilized as a tool for freelancers like yourself to promote your services. In a time when the world is connected through the internet, failing to employ such a simple strategy to connect with your potential and existing clients is a waste of opportunity. Remember that you are promoting to the rest of the world each time you post something in Twitter. (Image source: Fotolia) The content then, is what matters. You can update your exi … Read the rest of the article on : hongkiat.com

We have another fantastic book giveaway for you this week. Packt have given us two copies of the paperback book Google Plus First Look, written by Ralph Roberts, to giveaway to two lucky readers. All you have to do for a chance of winning one of these books is leave a comment below telling us why you would like this book. Please Note: This competition is only open to readers from the US and Europe. Read the rest of the article on : Speckyboy Design Magazine

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) is the latest version of the Android platform for phones, tablets, and more. It builds on the things people love most about Android — easy multitasking, rich notifications, customizable home screens, resizable widgets, and deep interactivity — and adds powerful new ways of communicating and sharing. It’s time to start thinking about Android Ice Cream Sandwich. 1. Huawei Mediapad (8 Approx) Huawei Mediapad What’s the story? Huawei’s 7-incher isn’t the thinnest tablet on the block (or slab), but it has a beautifully crafted aluminum body that feels just right in the hand. That … Read the rest of the article on : SaveDelete

A miscellaneous site that’s designed to explore type on the web through the use of a ‘Font Bird.’ I like the simple nature of the design and, predictably, the use of typography. This design was featured on the Thursday 9th of February 2012. It falls under the category of Misc, and has a layout style of Other. If you’d like, you can visit this site, or view all our other featured designs. … Read the rest of the article on : Design Shack