How to Start Freelancing on the Side

0 Shares The freelance industry has received a lot of attention in the past year. This is due mainly to the industry’s success during the Covid-19 pandemic. While most other sectors were negatively affected by the pandemic, the freelance industry flourished. In 2020, freelancers constituted 36% of the American workforce. This number is steadily increasing.… Continue reading How to Start Freelancing on the Side

5 Top Rated Backend Web Development Tools In 2021

There are plenty of important backend web development tools to begin working with in 2021. Web development tools have come a long way in recent years. Leveraging this progress, programming teams can optimize workflows, maximize productivity, and accelerate product delivery. On top of that, developers can also bolster collaboration, project management, and overall efficiency. As… Continue reading 5 Top Rated Backend Web Development Tools In 2021

Key and Surface Tracking Comes to Chrome

[– For those that didn’t spot it: this post was an April Fools joke, no one can track you by the way you type! –] This week Google announced further details of its plan to remove cookies from ad tracking. The strategy, which the ad giant expects to be fully implemented by 2022, has come… Continue reading Key and Surface Tracking Comes to Chrome

What is Shopify?

Shopify is an eCommerce platform for online stores and POS (point of sale) systems for retailers. It includes a huge selection of tools for anyone looking to start an eCommerce business. Arguably it’s not just software; it is a platform, an ecosystem for eCommerce. It differs from self-hosted eCommerce solutions like WooCommerce, Magento, and OpenCart… Continue reading What is Shopify?

Hand Lettering: How to Vector Your Letterforms

What You’ll Be Creating I remember a year ago I was having so much trouble vectoring my letterforms. I had a decent understanding of the Pen Tool, but had no idea that learning just a few minor techniques would do wonders for my type and help create those smooth curves I was looking for.  This… Continue reading Hand Lettering: How to Vector Your Letterforms

8 Best Free Live Chat PHP Scripts

Are you thinking of adding a free live chat feature to your website? Do you want to give personalized live chat support that will improve your visitors’ website experience? Do you want your forum members to chat with each other in real time?  Fortunately, there are free PHP scripts available to help. Free PHP live… Continue reading 8 Best Free Live Chat PHP Scripts

Logo Templates: 28 Creative Logo Templates For Inspiration

2 Shares Modern stylish logo templates that you can use for branding projects, labels, apparel design, typography and any business. Logos all fully editable with well organized Photoshop and Illustrated files. Logo templates are design with using creative methods so that you can easily make a guess about the brand by looking at the logo only. Logos… Continue reading Logo Templates: 28 Creative Logo Templates For Inspiration

A to Z of Illustrator: Tips, Tricks, & Hacks!

Get ready for some rapid-fire tips and tricks on how to use Adobe Illustrator! In this tutorial, we’ll take a look at 26 tips, tricks, and hacks, from A to Z. For all the featured images and resources, check out Envato Elements! With one subscription, you’ll have unlimited access to assets such as graphics, video templates,… Continue reading A to Z of Illustrator: Tips, Tricks, & Hacks!

Understanding Variable Scope in PHP

Variables are an important part of any programming language. You can use them to store all kinds of information like integers, floats, strings, arrays, the contents of a file, etc. The data stored in variables can then be manipulated by adding or removing information. Using variables also allows us to create loops and perform some… Continue reading Understanding Variable Scope in PHP

20 Best Etsy Banner Designs (Using an Etsy Banner Maker)

If you have an Etsy shop, you need an eye-catching banner to make sure your page stands out from the crowd.  Don’t worry—you don’t need to waste time trying to figure out how to make an Etsy banner yourself. That’s because Placeit’s Etsy banner maker will help you create an eye-catching banner in a matter… Continue reading 20 Best Etsy Banner Designs (Using an Etsy Banner Maker)

The Ultimate Landing Page Checklist for Lead Generation

Web designers often have to wear many hats. It’s not uncommon for designers who are self-employed or work for a family business to also be involved in online marketing campaigns. With this in mind, many designers will appreciate that getting traffic to a website is hard work and often expensive. Whether you are using Google… Continue reading The Ultimate Landing Page Checklist for Lead Generation

10 Free File Sharing Tools for Sending Big Data Online

There is no better way to send big files than through cloud storage services. However, free file sharing tools for sending big data online may be a good alternative as well. Cloud storage keeps data in for an indefinite period of time. This means that you can keep it there as long as you choose… Continue reading 10 Free File Sharing Tools for Sending Big Data Online

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

Portugal by Sebastião Rodrigues’ pencil

[unable to retrieve full-text content] A journey that merges with the country’s history © Tamanna Rumee The recent history of design in Portugal in general and graphic design, in particular, is certainly still to be written. In other words, it is a story that is written every day, thanks to the work, often in difficult contexts,… Continue reading Portugal by Sebastião Rodrigues’ pencil

Landing Pages and Banners for St. Patrick’s Day 2021

March 3, 2021 by Sangalang Kristine Are you in serious need of cool and unique  St. Patrick’s Day landing pages and banner designs? This article exhibits many of the best, free St. Patrick’s day landing pages and banner designs. Usually celebrated with fun costumes, parades, and a whole lot of booze, the Feast of St.… Continue reading Landing Pages and Banners for St. Patrick’s Day 2021

How to Convert Bootstrap Pills (Tabs) Into a Dropdown Menu

In the past, we’ve discussed various Bootstrap 4 extensions. Today I’ll show you how to convert Bootstrap pills (tabs) into a dropdown. Most importantly we’ll keep both these components in sync. We’ll use pills for the desktop layout and a dropdown for mobile screens. Note: for this exercise, I’m going to use Bootstrap 4 latest… Continue reading How to Convert Bootstrap Pills (Tabs) Into a Dropdown Menu

Where to Get Free Sound Effects in 2021

February 22, 2021 by Sangalang Kristine Any content creator or designer must have a few free sound effects website on-hand and ready for every need. Video blogs, commercials, ads, and the like would be dull and lifeless without sound or sound effects. Even minor changes in background music can create a vast range of reactions… Continue reading Where to Get Free Sound Effects in 2021

Graphic Design Trends 2021 Designers Should Follow

15 Shares You cannot maintain relevance in the graphic design world if you remain static. Investing in the right graphic design tools is the first step. That is why you spare no expense on specific devices. You probably have the best laptop for graphic design with all the latest updates. Efficiency and performance are critical… Continue reading Graphic Design Trends 2021 Designers Should Follow

5 Smart Tools to Protect Your Online Accounts

0 Shares Everyone who does any work online, especially those in the logo design industry, should learn a thing or two on how to protect their online accounts. By doing so, you will safeguard your sensitive information and protect your accounts from hackers. Today, we will be looking at 5 smart tools that will help… Continue reading 5 Smart Tools to Protect Your Online Accounts

Showcase Of 50 Stunning Portfolio Website Designs

June 12, 2009 by Mike Smith 85 Comments Showcasing your work is an art (pardon the pun) and in this article I am showcasing 50 of the most stunning portfolio websites out there. These designers are all class acts and well worth being hired for any type of work you may have. If you’re a… Continue reading Showcase Of 50 Stunning Portfolio Website Designs

20 Amazing Brush Fonts and Script Fonts for Headlines

26 Shares Amazing hand-picked brush fonts and script fonts collection. Fonts are bold, condensed font, with brushy imperfections and an earthy realism. There are big bold, vintage and brush script font, with a slight punk attitude. Would be perfect for posters, packaging, advertising, headlines, branding, signage and anything where you want that urban look and… Continue reading 20 Amazing Brush Fonts and Script Fonts for Headlines

How To Create A Great Ad To Showcase Your Web Design Skills

More often than not, web designers tend to create ads assuming that those who see their ads will immediately hire them for their services.  It may work in the past, but times have changed, and there are many more web designers now. Web design services are no longer scarce. In fact, the internet has an… Continue reading How To Create A Great Ad To Showcase Your Web Design Skills

Top 9 Tips For Optimizing Images in 2021

The ‘need for speed’ is an essential item on every website’s bucket list these days. And why not? Enhanced speed is directly responsible for converting traffic into paying clients. Anyone in any industry wishes to boost their website’s loading speed, providing an improved user experience. Plus, don’t forget that escalated site speeds also escalates the… Continue reading Top 9 Tips For Optimizing Images in 2021