Google Maps: a refreshing turn in the right direction

Finally! Google Maps gets a much-needed makeover… and we’re here for it. Sometimes, a reroute is all it takes to rediscover the joy of the journey — Google Maps’ latest update is a testament to that. What’s New Since My Last Rant A few months back, I ripped into some serious user experience flaws in Google Maps. Google Maps: about that… Continue reading Google Maps: a refreshing turn in the right direction

AI in education: a savior or a threat?

Are threats to global education driven by AI or human factors? Photo by Andy Kelly on Unsplash As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to gain ground in education, the question arises: is AI the hero we’re looking for, or does it pose a potential threat to the future of learning? It’s a captivating subject, given the paramount importance… Continue reading AI in education: a savior or a threat?

200+ Best Color Paper Textures (Construction Paper Textures)

Color paper textures including construction paper textures from Envato Elements and GraphicRiver bring vibrancy to your design projects. Today we’ll look at 200+ of these textures. There is definitely something for you here. Just have a look! Unlimited Color Paper Textures at Envato Elements Download unlimited paper textures for your design projects from Envato Elements… Continue reading 200+ Best Color Paper Textures (Construction Paper Textures)

42 Cool Fonts to Draw (For Calligraphy and Handwriting!)

Looking for cool easy fonts to draw by hand? In this article, we’ll look at some simple fonts to draw and where you can find them. We’ll also look at what you need to know about using cool fonts to draw by hand. There are some easy, cool fonts to draw out there, but you’ll… Continue reading 42 Cool Fonts to Draw (For Calligraphy and Handwriting!)

Why UX Personas Matter in Web Design (+2 Persona Examples)

What’s the one thing that designers, coders, and writers all seek in unison? Besides an easy to work with clients, of course.  It’s clarity.  When achieved, it makes quick work of even the most daunting task. If absent, even a mind-numbingly menial job can break a seasoned professional down to tears.  It’s always a lack… Continue reading Why UX Personas Matter in Web Design (+2 Persona Examples)

50 Best Sans-Serif Fonts For Graphic Designers

73 Shares Due to living in a digital age, we seldom see handwritten or casual script on websites. However, that is gradually changing. The sans-serif fonts are very useful font style and typeface that is now being used in numerous design projects. This typeface is greatly used in casual script, despite not being used in… Continue reading 50 Best Sans-Serif Fonts For Graphic Designers

Customer Experience Improvements for eCommerce Websites

Websites that sell products pose special problems for web designers and developers. Not only do you need the site to look great, but you need it to function in a way that promotes more sales. eCommerce websites have so many competitors out there that if you don’t maximize each opportunity on the site, they’ll likely… Continue reading Customer Experience Improvements for eCommerce Websites

20+ Best Free Elegant Fonts (Stylish Fonts to Download)

Simplicity, symmetry, and timelessness are all hallmarks of elegance, and there’s nothing guaranteed to elevate your design more than an elegant font.  Gladiolus is an example of the elegant font styles you can find at Envato Elements We’ve scoured the internet to find the best collection of free elegant fonts available, but we’ll also share with you a… Continue reading 20+ Best Free Elegant Fonts (Stylish Fonts to Download)

8 of the Top WP Multipurpose Themes That You Can Use

More than a few multipurpose WordPress themes have become big sellers in recent years, and for a reason. Actually, for several reasons. One reason is they serve as excellent toolkits for web designers who have large and varied clienteles. The best multipurpose themes, like those presented here, are popular for other reasons as well. They… Continue reading 8 of the Top WP Multipurpose Themes That You Can Use

How to Add a Page or Post in WordPress

In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to add a post in WordPress and how to create a page in WordPress. I’ll explain the difference between posts and pages and will also explain featured images, trackbacks, pingbacks, and more. This video is taken from my course A Beginner’s Guide to WordPress. You can watch the entire… Continue reading How to Add a Page or Post in WordPress

20+ Best Premium News WordPress Themes for Modern 2020 Media Sites

Ever since the first publication of a newsletter back in 1609, right up until modern day, newspapers and magazines have been an effective and convenient way to receive and consume information, especially news.  Although physical newspapers are still widely available, printed newspapers saw their popularity peak in 1990 and have since seen a downfall and wide decline… Continue reading 20+ Best Premium News WordPress Themes for Modern 2020 Media Sites

WordPress Page Builders Make It Easy to Create a Website

If you’re looking to build a WordPress site but are nervous about beginning because you’re not a coder, this article is for you. It will introduce you to a super useful tool, the WordPress page builder, and help you identify the best available on CodeCanyon today.  What Is a Page Builder? A WordPress page builder… Continue reading WordPress Page Builders Make It Easy to Create a Website

UI/UX 101: Break Into Secret Room of Lazy User Psychology

Admit two facts. First, you’re lazy. Second, you’re a user of something. You’re using something every day, from a coffee maker on the kitchen counter to website and mobile app interfaces. Remember how sometimes you’re really stuck while using an interface of something. Randomly clicking on every button, nav element, and link to achieve action… Continue reading UI/UX 101: Break Into Secret Room of Lazy User Psychology

Top 20 (Most Popular) Premium WordPress Themes of 2019

One of the reasons WordPress is so popular is the sheer amount of themes available for almost any niche imaginable. Whether need a small business website or a personal blog, you’re bound to find a theme that suits your needs. Even though there are plenty of great WP themes designed with specific industries in mind,… Continue reading Top 20 (Most Popular) Premium WordPress Themes of 2019

Top 10 Things You Need to Know Before Using WordPress

As one of the best content management systems (CMS) on the internet, WordPress attracts many users from different levels of expertise. Whether you are a newcomer or an already established internet user, WordPress could be the best CMS to fit your needs. But so far, how well do you really know about this platform? Listed… Continue reading Top 10 Things You Need to Know Before Using WordPress

Rank High and Win $25K: The Battle between Wix Enthusiasts and Sceptics

Wix is quite a popular platform among the masses. The platform openly claims to rank well on search engines. Considering the importance of a high SERP, it isn’t a surprise that various website owners build their sites on Wix. At the same time, many are sceptical about this claim. Recently, Wix announced that it is… Continue reading Rank High and Win $25K: The Battle between Wix Enthusiasts and Sceptics

Build Your Own CAPTCHA and Contact Form in PHP

People write code every day to automate a variety of processes. We exploit the fact that computers are a lot faster and more accurate than humans, which lets us simplify a lot of mundane tasks. Unfortunately, these same abilities can be used to program computers to do something malicious like sending spam or guessing passwords.… Continue reading Build Your Own CAPTCHA and Contact Form in PHP

Ipapi: IP Targeting Made Easy

Gone are the days when mass marketing was considered to be effective. Now, micro-marketing has taken over. We don’t just want our communications to be relevant to our needs. But, we also need them to be pertinent to our cultures and region. This is where IP targeting comes in handy. Interactive Advertising Bureau defines IP… Continue reading Ipapi: IP Targeting Made Easy

The Impact WordPress Has Had on the Web

WordPress recently celebrated its 15th birthday. Not only is it quite an achievement for anything web-related to last that long, it’s also impressive to see that the content management system is still at its peak relevancy. That got me thinking about the impact WordPress has had on the web and specifically on web designers. Frankly,… Continue reading The Impact WordPress Has Had on the Web

11 Super Simple WordPress Themes

As we most of the time looking for minimal themes for our websites, so, we have put our efforts to collect few most simple wordpress themes in one place. In this post, we are going to share with you some super simple WordPress minimalist themes that help you in creating your simple blogs. All these… Continue reading 11 Super Simple WordPress Themes

9 Effective Invoicing and Time Management Apps You Should Pay Attention To

Posted · Category: Best Collections  “Time is money” may be a business cliché, but its truth is not to be denied. How you use your time when working for a company can influence your salary and your job security.  How you do so if you are self-employed can impact your earnings. One way to use… Continue reading 9 Effective Invoicing and Time Management Apps You Should Pay Attention To

Looking for great WP Plugins for your website? They are in this article

Posted · Category: Best Collections Success breeds success. It’s an adage, but recent scientific studies have shown that once you achieve some success, more is apt to follow. That’s also true of WordPress, the premier website and blog creating platform. WordPress’s popularity continues to grow. More web design entrepreneurs and companies are turning out more… Continue reading Looking for great WP Plugins for your website? They are in this article

Design is not Design, thoughts on IxDA 2018

From 6 Feb to 8 Feb, the conference had separate subjects for each of the three days. I am going to recommend and elaborate on one talk for each day to explain the thoughts behind the above statement I made. At the very end of this article, I will also recommend talks that I think… Continue reading Design is not Design, thoughts on IxDA 2018

Some of the Best WordPress Plugins That You Should Use in 2018

Posted · Category: Best Collections Creating a website that gives its visitors exactly what they are looking for is not that easy. It often involves a certain amount of trial and error, the use of analytics, and other approaches. Sometimes, the difficulties you experience in your work to please visitors are not what you think.… Continue reading Some of the Best WordPress Plugins That You Should Use in 2018