Image via MidJourney prompt After pausing the release to avoid disrupting the U.S. midterm elections, Twitter launched their new verification system on Wednesday: Anyone willing to pay 8 bucks a month for Twitter Blue would now receive the long coveted (by some) “blue check mark,” which, of course, is actually a white check mark against… Continue reading Twitter UX nightmare: verification immolation
How to Fix WordPress Widgets Not Working or Showing After Update
After updating your WordPress version to 5.8 or higher, it’s common to encounter errors in your widgets section (Appearance > Widgets in your admin dashboard) or, in some cases, have it disappear completely. WordPress started using the block editor as of version 5.8.1. The editor allows you to add any block to your site’s widget… Continue reading How to Fix WordPress Widgets Not Working or Showing After Update
How to Make Email Clickable in WordPress
In this quick guide, I’ll show you how to link to your email address or phone number within your WordPress site. The first step is to identify the place on your website where you want your email address or phone number to be linked. This is typically done in the navigation bar, the footer section,… Continue reading How to Make Email Clickable in WordPress
Goodreads’s new book page design: a UX analysis
Goodreads are implementing a new design for their book page on the website — a look at the user experience Continue reading on UX Collective »
Becoming a customer-centric product leader
Investing in a culture of research and design gives a clearer direction, accelerates you as a product leader, and has a great proven ROI. Product Management teams all too often focus on delivery over customer outcome. This is a cycle that leads to poor financial results. Companies that invest in research and design are proven… Continue reading Becoming a customer-centric product leader
How to Sell on Pinterest Without a Website
You don’t need an online shop to sell on Pinterest, but owning one can give you the upper hand. The only problem is that managing an eCommerce store is expensive. On the other hand, selling on Pinterest has a low entry barrier. So it’s an excellent place to start even if you can’t afford a… Continue reading How to Sell on Pinterest Without a Website
How to Merge Layers in Procreate
Learning how to merge layers in Procreate is essential, whether we want to clean up our Layers panel, add a specific effect to a layer, or even decrease the size of our file. If you’ve ever used programs like Photoshop, learning how to merge layers in Procreate will be a piece of cake. If this is… Continue reading How to Merge Layers in Procreate
How To Create Custom Forms In WordPress
Forms enable you to collection information from your site visitors. Whether it’s registering for an account, logging into your site, giving you feedback about your product, contacting you, or signing up for your newsletter—you collect the data through forms. With WordPress, it’s quite easy to integrate a form in your website. Most themes will provide… Continue reading How To Create Custom Forms In WordPress
How to Change the Color of Clothing in Photoshop
If you want to learn how to change the color of clothes in Photoshop, in this tutorial I’ll show you a very simple method that works for all colors—even for changing a black shirt into a white shirt! What You’ll Learn in This Photoshop Tutorial How to change the color of clothes in Photoshop … Continue reading How to Change the Color of Clothing in Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator for Beginners
Learn how to use Adobe Illustrator in this free course for absolute beginners. By the end, you’ll know how to draw in Adobe Illustrator, how to make a pattern in Illustrator, and so much more. Watch the Full Illustrator for Beginners Course What You’ll Learn How to draw in Illustrator Working with color and… Continue reading Adobe Illustrator for Beginners
How to Display Posts and ACF Fields in WordPress (2 Ways)
Introduction For those of you who don’t know: ACF is a WordPress plugin that allows you to add custom fields and the reason we need a plugin like this, is that even though WordPress does support Custom Fields by default, they are pretty limited, so this plugin takes the functionality to the next level giving… Continue reading How to Display Posts and ACF Fields in WordPress (2 Ways)
How to Use “ACF Views” for Advanced Custom Fields in WordPress
In this tutorial I’ll show you how to use ACF Views; a really easy way to display ACF custom fields on the front end of your WordPress website. WordPress gives developers options where custom fields are concerned, but if you’re looking for greater usability ACF (Advanced Custom Fields) is the plugin you need. ACF Views… Continue reading How to Use “ACF Views” for Advanced Custom Fields in WordPress
How to Get Out of Outline Mode Illustrator
In this tutorial, you will learn how to go in and out of outline mode in Adobe Illustrator. Viewing your artwork in outline mode displays smoother paths and can sometimes help the performance whilst working, especially with complex compositions. Do you prefer video tutorials? Don’t miss this new quick video from the Envato Tuts+ YouTube… Continue reading How to Get Out of Outline Mode Illustrator
What Is Headless WordPress and Why Use It?
Headless CMSs are gaining more traction as developers look for web development solutions that offer more freedom and interoperability. But what exactly is a headless CMS? To help understand exactly what a headless CMS is, I’ll quickly break everything down into simplified terms. If you look at a vanilla WordPress setup, you’ll find that it… Continue reading What Is Headless WordPress and Why Use It?
What designers can learn from Apple’s new accessibility features
Connecting the physical and digital world to provide equal experiences and access for all Continue reading on UX Collective »
Web 3’s utopia, non-linear careers, why I moved on from Figma
“A quick internet search will direct you to plenty of articles about current or future design trends. For UI designers, neumorphism is in, and skeuomorphism is out. Logo designers should expect to see a lot of simple geometry and variable type. Literally today, I just read that parallax effects and horizontal scrolling are going to… Continue reading Web 3’s utopia, non-linear careers, why I moved on from Figma
How to Create an Elementor Landing Page for Free
Businesses all around the world regularly roll out new products and services. Simply developing a great product isn’t a guarantee of success. Internet and social media regularly bombard us with new information about exciting products being launched. One way to increase your chances of success with the launch of any new product or service is… Continue reading How to Create an Elementor Landing Page for Free
15+ WooCommerce Extensions for Better Black Friday Prep
Prepping your store for Black Friday means boosting your revenue in the long-run. Image from Envato Elements. You likely already know it’s a good idea to give your website a once-over prior to the holiday season just to make sure everything is working as it should be. But in addition to that, there are some… Continue reading 15+ WooCommerce Extensions for Better Black Friday Prep
Loading UX: make users not care about having to wait
An article about the psychology of waiting and how you can make this a positive user experience. Waiting. It’s something we all do every day. Waiting for a response to that message you sent, our food to be delivered, the traffic lights to turn green, and our computers to start at the beginning of the… Continue reading Loading UX: make users not care about having to wait
Data Storytelling Guide: Use a storyboard to present data like a Pixar filmmaker
Stop overwhelming people with numbers. Start with the takeaway. Photo by Klaas on Unsplash This article aims to help designers, product managers, and data scientists pitch data-driven ideas and present UX research. Write stories that don’t overwhelm people with numbers. Prevent data paralysis. Let’s assume that dozens of data points have been pulled as part… Continue reading Data Storytelling Guide: Use a storyboard to present data like a Pixar filmmaker
How to Fade an Image in Photoshop
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to fade an image in Photoshop. I’ll explain everything in so much detail that everyone can fade an image, even those who have just opened Photoshop for the first time. What You’ll Learn in This Photoshop Tutorial How to fade in Photoshop How to fade an image in… Continue reading How to Fade an Image in Photoshop
15 WordPress Themes for Fundraisers (for Charity Fundraising and Donations)
If you’re looking for a WordPress theme that will help you raise money for your favorite charity, look no further. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the best WordPress themes for fundraising. We’ll also discuss some of the features that make these themes so well-suited for charity work. Key Features to… Continue reading 15 WordPress Themes for Fundraisers (for Charity Fundraising and Donations)
How to Erase in a Straight Line in Photoshop
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to erase in a straight line in Photoshop. I’ll show you a quick and easy shortcut to help you erase a straight line in Photoshop using the Eraser Tool. If you’re a fan of video tutorials, then you can’t miss this new video by Jonathan Lam from the Envato… Continue reading How to Erase in a Straight Line in Photoshop
How to Draw a Fairy Step by Step
Fairies are mythical creatures that take many different forms in different cultures. In some they’re described as mischievous human-like spirits, and in others they’re simply a different species with magical powers. In the modern day, fairies are usually pictured as tiny humans with insect wings, living in a close relationship with nature. In this tutorial,… Continue reading How to Draw a Fairy Step by Step