2 Ways to Create and Display Footer Widgets in WordPress

Here’s our initial static demo that we’re going to convert into a WordPress theme (the colors have been changed for the WordPress version): Make a Plan For this demonstration, we’ll create a new simple custom WordPress theme (Playground). Its file structure will look like this: The theme structure We’ll host it on a GitHub… Continue reading 2 Ways to Create and Display Footer Widgets in WordPress

Our desire for certainty can make us terrible planners

Memory, Image Theory, and the empty pursuit of certainty Midjourney Sometimes it feels like all we do is plan — and then plan for more planning. But what are the cognitive mechanisms we use to ‘plan’? and are they optimized for getting things ‘right’? If we were optimized to be right, we probably wouldn’t be so quick to… Continue reading Our desire for certainty can make us terrible planners

Designing together: the importance of shared principles for design teams

Maximilian Speicher · Follow Published in UX Collective · 6 min read · 4 hours ago — Share TL;DR: Design principles operationalize a team’s values into concrete guidelines that inform the design process. The specific steps we took for developing our own set of principles were: (1) Brainstorming already established principles, inspiration from other teams,… Continue reading Designing together: the importance of shared principles for design teams

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From toy to titan: the activations behind the Barbie effect

The marketing budget for Barbie was $150m, more than the $145m for the movie itself—and it shows. Barbie takes over the streets of Dubai. Credit Eye Studio. Operation Barbie Summer (the internal codename from Warner Bros) is in full swing. Since its release on July 21st, just two weeks ago, the Barbie movie has shattered 11 box… Continue reading From toy to titan: the activations behind the Barbie effect

Stress kills listening skills

Where we may normally struggle a little in getting our point across advocating for users and our true intentions for the success of the business heard, stress adds an extra layer of complication making it even harder to manage those complex stakeholder relationships and emotions. Suddenly, we are being misunderstood and perceived as negative and… Continue reading Stress kills listening skills

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LinkedIn is Experimenting with AI-Powered Microsoft Designer as a Tool for Designing Posts

Since launching in 2002, LinkedIn has slowly become the place to be for anyone looking to develop their career and build their network. The employment-focused social media enterprise allows users to post about their accomplishments, talk about new industry developments, and sell themselves to potential employers.  Unfortunately, LinkedIn’s popularity means it can be tough to… Continue reading LinkedIn is Experimenting with AI-Powered Microsoft Designer as a Tool for Designing Posts

How to ‘un-stuck’ your design work

Three lifelines to call on when you’re feeling stuck creatively I’ve been a professional designer for over twenty years, working across a wide range of media: UX/UI, motion, branding, web design, mobile apps, and creative coding. Most lately, I’ve been developing my font design practice. Design is a long journey of exploration and growth. You… Continue reading How to ‘un-stuck’ your design work

Speaking English so non-native colleagues understand

CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION International team collaboration. Josh LaMar (He/Him) · Follow Published in UX Collective · 14 min read · 12 hours ago — 1 Listen Share Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash Collaborating with colleagues around the world is a rich and rewarding experience. Exposure to new cultures and ideas stimulates new ways of thinking… Continue reading Speaking English so non-native colleagues understand

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How to Password Protect a Page in WordPress?

Are you worried about keeping your WordPress pages secure from unwanted visitors? Do you want to password protect your WordPress site webpages? Read on! By installing a WordPress plugin, you can password protect all of your webpages. Statistics show that nearly 70% of websites are prone to vulnerabilities, including data theft. This article will provide… Continue reading How to Password Protect a Page in WordPress?

Webflow to WordPress Migration: A Step-by-Step Guide

Transitioning from Webflow to WordPress can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. In this step-by-step guide, we’ll walk you through the process of migrating your website with ease. Jump to sections in this tutorial: Why Migrate from Webflow to WordPress? Webflow and WordPress have their own differences, but migrating from Webflow to WordPress… Continue reading Webflow to WordPress Migration: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Create a Multilingual Website: A Step-by-Step Guide

The importance of multilingualism on the web can’t be overstated. As businesses aim to reach wider audiences across the globe, having a website that speaks the language of your visitors isn’t just nice-to-have anymore—it’s a necessity. For that reason we’ve created this guide to walk you through the process of creating your own multilingual website,… Continue reading How to Create a Multilingual Website: A Step-by-Step Guide

Our dangerous tendency to hold on to losing bets

Tools to mitigate commitment bias and overconfidence Midjourney Last week, we wrote about how ‘conviction’ is a very human attribute responsible for our powerful, yet irrational ability to almost will positive outcomes into existence; presumably against all odds. Today we’ll cover the dark side of conviction and overconfidence — and unfortunately, the more common tendency to overcommit and… Continue reading Our dangerous tendency to hold on to losing bets

What goes in must come out

How to keep from getting overwhelmed or creating excuses not to be constantly learning more. Prioritize both your time and the content you want to consume. A lot of content exists out there and it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. Make a list of skills–hard or soft–you want to improve and learn… Continue reading What goes in must come out

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The Ultimate Guide To WordPress Maintenance Mode: What You Need To Know

WordPress maintenance mode is a handy tool that makes behind-the-scenes website updates simple and helps strengthen your marketing efforts. This guide will explore everything about the WordPress maintenance mode, from setting it up to troubleshooting common issues. Importance of Maintenance Mode Maintenance mode functions as a safety net for your WordPress website. It creates an… Continue reading The Ultimate Guide To WordPress Maintenance Mode: What You Need To Know

Accessibility of the Button: Should We Fix It or the Root Cause Problem?

Let me tell you a story along the lines of…Button, Button, Who’s Got The Button? Typical “how to” articles are dry laundry lists of tactical “do this/don’t do that” mechanics that do nothing to help you think about WHY you should do things differently. Today, I’m going to share a more strategic accessible design approach… Continue reading Accessibility of the Button: Should We Fix It or the Root Cause Problem?

How to Add a Layer in Photoshop

One of Photoshop’s most powerful abilities is its ability to create layers. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced user who has always worked with single-layer documents, learning how to create another layer in Photoshop is a must.  It’s quick and easy, so let’s learn how to add layers in Photoshop!  How to Add a… Continue reading How to Add a Layer in Photoshop

Three Ways to Handle Events in JavaScript

JavaScript is a versatile and powerful programming language that is widely used for creating dynamic and interactive web pages and applications. One essential aspect of building these  applications is handling events. Events are actions that take place in the browser, such as mouse clicks, keyboard inputs, or the loading of a webpage. By handling events,… Continue reading Three Ways to Handle Events in JavaScript

I sent an email, but nobody read it. So I sent out an invite.

When it comes to group dynamics, there are two key factors that play a crucial role: task-oriented and maintenance-oriented behaviors. As you plan your team’s agenda, consider how these factors influence the dynamics and productivity of the group. midjourney 2023 / prompt: Google calendar full of meetings “Not another meeting…” or “this could have been an email…”… Continue reading I sent an email, but nobody read it. So I sent out an invite.

The role of conviction and narrative in strategic decision making

Kyle Byrd · Follow Published in UX Collective · 9 min read · 1 day ago — 1 Listen Share Midjourney If you’ve been following these posts, you may have noticed the word conviction comes up quite a bit. In the particular case of navigating radical uncertainty, it’s the battleground between biases and heuristics (how… Continue reading The role of conviction and narrative in strategic decision making

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Accessibility Legislation & Regulation Roundup – A LOT Happened in Just July

A lot is happening in the US legislative and international regulatory space right now around accessibility. Not surprisingly, many of these actions were timed to the US’ ADA anniversary. It can be overwhelming. Here are some of the things my colleagues and I are monitoring for you right now and our take on what they… Continue reading Accessibility Legislation & Regulation Roundup – A LOT Happened in Just July