Which Back-End to Choose? Node.js vs PHP

In this article, we’re going to discuss PHP and Node.js: two popular back-end technologies for web applications. We’ll discuss the key differences between them to help you choose the right back-end technology for your next project. Introduction First of all, let’s go through what exactly these two back-end technologies are and what they are used… Continue reading Which Back-End to Choose? Node.js vs PHP

How to Make a Horror Movie Poster

What You’ll Be Creating Today, we will be looking at how to make a horror movie poster using just two images in Photoshop! We’ll look at effective movie poster composition as well as your new go-to for horror movie poster typography. Did you know that horror movie posters are most effective when they are simple… Continue reading How to Make a Horror Movie Poster

Invisible women: When you only design for 50% of the population

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Over a year ago, my ex-boss sent me a screenshot of a book cover on Telegram. I just knew I have to read it. I know I am not supposed to judge the book by its cover but I did. Not because the cover is particularly spectacular but because the… Continue reading Invisible women: When you only design for 50% of the population

3 Essential Design Trends, December 2020

The end of the year tends to be busy for a variety of reasons and it can limit some of the freshness we see in designs during much of the year. Regardless, there are a few trending design elements. What we are seeing right now is rooted in deep simplicity with a focus on the… Continue reading 3 Essential Design Trends, December 2020

These Fun Games With Surely Test your Web Design Skills

September 23, 2020 by Sangalang Kristine Anyone could learn how to create websites through continuous training and practice. However, this could get eventually boring and de-motivating. The great news is that game devs have created games that help newbie web designers hone their skills for both web design and coding development. Here are a few… Continue reading These Fun Games With Surely Test your Web Design Skills

The Latest Research for Web Designers, September 2020

In today’s look at the latest research for web designers, we’re going to look at studies and reports from Payoneer, Robert Half, Hootsuite, and Contentsquare to see what they have to say about things like: Current freelancer demand Web designer earning potential A change in ecommerce shopping trends Unseen content rates 1. There’s Light At… Continue reading The Latest Research for Web Designers, September 2020

3 Essential Design Trends, August 2020

Do the lazy days have you longing for a new design technique to try? You are in luck. This month’s collection of essential design trends is packed with functional ideas to spruce up design projects. And all of them are fairly easy to accomplish and will give your project a modern – or intentionally old-school… Continue reading 3 Essential Design Trends, August 2020

Serif vs. Sans Serif Fonts: What Is the Difference?

Want to find out what the difference between serif and sans serif fonts? Join us in this quick article to find out the characteristics of serif vs. sans serif fonts. Serif vs. Sans Serif Fonts Do you know your typefaces? Knowing the ins and outs of different font styles is essential for any budding graphic… Continue reading Serif vs. Sans Serif Fonts: What Is the Difference?

Exciting New Tools for Designers, April 2020

While there’s a lot going in the world with the COVID-19 pandemic, the design world is also reacting. You’ll notice that some of the newest tools and resources for designers are for working through or with the virus’ impact or are inspired by this change to our lifestyles. Here’s what new for designers this month.… Continue reading Exciting New Tools for Designers, April 2020

Design for Browser Inconsistency With Lambdatest

When the web was young, a 56k connection was fast, CSS was new, and Flash was but a glint in Macromedia’s eye, there was a phrase that graced half of all splash screens: Best viewed in IE6. You see, back in the early 00s, the web was a lot less competitive. It was perfectly possible… Continue reading Design for Browser Inconsistency With Lambdatest

What Makes WordPress a Great Choice for Creating Websites?

If you’re planning on setting up a website for yourself or your business, chances are you’ve come across WordPress. You might be wondering what WordPress is and what sets it apart form other website systems. In this article, you’ll learn what WordPress is, how it compares to other web platforms and what its benefits are.… Continue reading What Makes WordPress a Great Choice for Creating Websites?

How to Delete Your WordPress Account or Blog

Is it time to say goodbye to your WordPress website? Maybe it’s time for a fresh start, or perhaps you want to distance yourself from the kind of content you used to create—whatever your reasons, you probably won’t want your abandoned website hanging around on the Internet forever. In this article, I’ll show you how… Continue reading How to Delete Your WordPress Account or Blog

Web Design History: Looking Back Through 20 Years of Design Evolution

The web has transformed how we do things. The first website went online nearly three decades ago and since that time, there has been a huge transformation. It is now possible for people to share information easily and efficiently. The evolution of the web has been marked by evolution in web design. Some of the… Continue reading Web Design History: Looking Back Through 20 Years of Design Evolution

8 Ways to Reduce Your Android App APK Size

Since the Android Marketplace launched in March 2012, the size of the average Android app has quintupled. Some of this increase makes sense: the memory available to the typical Android device has increased, so why not use this extra memory to deliver a better user experience? However, there is a point where all of those… Continue reading 8 Ways to Reduce Your Android App APK Size

Colour Palettes for Cities Around the World

Colour; it defines everything we do when it comes to design. The decisions we make when designing anything from a new website, to a piece of content, dictates the mood in which it’s perceived. Colours create cohesion and helps to plan a piece. Warmer colours tend to be inviting and cosy, whilst cool colours can… Continue reading Colour Palettes for Cities Around the World

Keyboard Accessibility Tips Using HTML and CSS

Making your website accessible for keyboard-only users is an important part of the bigger accessibility picture. Here are some keyboard accessibility tips you can quickly implement using basic HTML and CSS. A11y From the Beginning These tips are part of Web Accessibility: the Complete Learning Guide, where we’ve collected a range of tutorials, articles, courses, and… Continue reading Keyboard Accessibility Tips Using HTML and CSS

Resize and Manipulate Images in PHP (With Examples)

In my previous tutorial, we discussed basic image manipulation using the PHP GD library. In that tutorial, I gave a brief introduction to the library and showed you how to load images from a file or create them from scratch in PHP. After that, we learned how to crop, rotate, scale and flip an image… Continue reading Resize and Manipulate Images in PHP (With Examples)

11 Amazing jQuery Plugins To Handle Images On Your Websites

jQuery plugins are the great help for web designers and web developers for designing/developing websites. With the help of these plugins, designers and developers can easily make their website designs more attractive and eye-catching. In this collection, we are going to showcase pure and latest jQuery plugins for you. We are sure all these wonderful… Continue reading 11 Amazing jQuery Plugins To Handle Images On Your Websites

Design with the engineering constraints

No matter how good your engineers are, the application you are building will not feel the same between two devices. Internet speed, data usage, and device bandwidth are all technical limitations that result in distinct experiences. Network speed (3G, LTE etc) across the world and network quality across your living room may vary. In addition,… Continue reading Design with the engineering constraints

Why Web Devs Need To Know About Servers And Infrastructure In 2018

April 4, 2018 by Spyrestudios Blogger Web developers must always be up to date with the latest advancements in their field if they want to remain relevant and create future-proof websites. Since the computer industry is one of, if not the most, dynamic field of specialization, keeping abreast with what’s new is not as easy… Continue reading Why Web Devs Need To Know About Servers And Infrastructure In 2018

Why You Need to Tempt Blog Readers to Subscribe to Your Email List

Building a large email list is the smartest thing you can do as an online marketer. If done correctly, it’ll boost engagement, improve your brand’s reputation, and drive sales better than any other online communication platform. Here’s why you should be making efforts to add people to your email list in every piece of content… Continue reading Why You Need to Tempt Blog Readers to Subscribe to Your Email List

​IaaS, CaaS, PaaS, FaaS – How Do You Choose?

Before your business can adequately take advantage of the opportunities that cloud services offer in infrastructure and application deployment, there is a need to understand the various categories of these cloud services and how each of them can help your business grow. Understanding the fundamental differences between them will help you choose which one would… Continue reading ​IaaS, CaaS, PaaS, FaaS – How Do You Choose?

Manage Complex Projects with Merlin Project Express

February 8, 2018 by Alex Fox Managing a to-do list for an individual is a fairly straight-forward process. Write down all the tasks you need to do with their due dates. As you work, mark the items off as they get completed. When you’re done with the items on your list, you’ve completed your to… Continue reading Manage Complex Projects with Merlin Project Express

A Beginner’s Course on Blogging for Lawyers

There are few things about the legal field that are easy or simple. Potential lawyers need almost a decade’s worth of education just to become qualified, but then they still need to pass one of the more grueling, challenging exams in the professional world to begin practicing. Then there will be more years of learning… Continue reading A Beginner’s Course on Blogging for Lawyers