Category: Tutorials

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What Is Composer for PHP and How to Install It

Today, we’re going to discuss one of the most important tools in PHP: the dependency manager Composer. In this article, we’ll look at the ins and outs of Composer and how to install it and use it in your day-to-day PHP development.  If you’ve been coding in PHP for some time, you’ll be aware of how PHP libraries… Continue reading What Is Composer for PHP and How to Install It

WordPress Secure Setup: Top Tips for Securing WP Admin

Welcome to the WordPress Secure Setup Guide. In this tutorial, I’ll show you a number of ways to secure the WordPress admin area. Before I show you these, consider whether the WordPress site has an SSL certificate. An SSL connection helps secure any website and is recommended, especially for use on WordPress sites.    This video… Continue reading WordPress Secure Setup: Top Tips for Securing WP Admin

Hosting WordPress on AWS: Pros and Cons and How To

If your WordPress website is going to be a success, then you need the right hosting provider! In this article, I’ll tell you some pros and cons of hosting WordPress on AWS. Then I’ll show you how to launch a website with Amazon Lightsail. Choose the right provider, and you’ll enjoy faster loading times, improved… Continue reading Hosting WordPress on AWS: Pros and Cons and How To

Illustrator’s Pen Tool: The Comprehensive Guide

If you use Adobe Illustrator, then it’s almost certain that you use the Pen Tool when creating your paths. This comprehensive Pen Tool Illustrator guide aims to introduce or remind you of features, shortcuts, and methods for working with what is arguably Adobe’s most essential tool.  In this Illustrator Pen Tool tutorial, you’ll become comfortable… Continue reading Illustrator’s Pen Tool: The Comprehensive Guide

20 Best WordPress Movie Themes 2024

Whether you’re a moviemaker or film blogger, you should understand the value of a website. This is especially important when promoting a film or a new business. As such, choosing the right theme is key. Thankfully, WordPress doesn’t fall short when it comes to movie-related templates. We’ve taken the time to create a list of… Continue reading 20 Best WordPress Movie Themes 2024

How to Redirect With PHP

Redirection allows you to redirect the client browser to a different URL. You can use it when you’re switching domains, changing how your site is structured, or switching to HTTPS. In this article, I’ll show you how to redirect to another page with PHP. I’ll explain exactly how PHP redirects work and show you what… Continue reading How to Redirect With PHP

37 Best Handwriting Fonts (Fonts That Look Like Handwriting)

There’s something charming and organic about fonts that look like handwriting. They’re like small works of art that delight the eye but also deliver practical information.  Just one of the many beautiful handwriting fonts from Envato Elements If you love handwriting fonts and are looking for one with the right vibe to complement a new project,… Continue reading 37 Best Handwriting Fonts (Fonts That Look Like Handwriting)

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)

How to Build a Grayscale to Color Effect on Scroll (CSS & JavaScript)

In this new tutorial, we’ll start with some grayscale images and learn how to smoothly reveal their colored variants on scroll. To achieve the desired effect, we’re going to take advantage of different modern front-end features like CSS Grid, the clip-path property, and the Intersection Observer API. Our Grayscale to Color Effect Without further intro, let’s check… Continue reading How to Build a Grayscale to Color Effect on Scroll (CSS & JavaScript)

The Psychology of Fonts (Fonts That Evoke Emotion)

Designers have used powerful fonts to give designs a certain mood and feel for decades, but the power of font psychology to shape individuals’ emotional responses to a brand or logo has only been fully realised in recent years. Fonts that provoke a psychological reaction can be used to make a brand feel more trustworthy,… Continue reading The Psychology of Fonts (Fonts That Evoke Emotion)

10 Best Responsive HTML5 Sliders for Images and Text… and 3 Free Options

In this post, I’ll show you some of the best free and paid HTML5 sliders. We’ll see responsive text sliders, responsive image sliders with text, banner sliders and more. All built with HTML5 and CSS. Why Use a Responsive HTML5 Sliders? HTML5 enables users to have a better and more consistent web experience across several… Continue reading 10 Best Responsive HTML5 Sliders for Images and Text… and 3 Free Options

How to Use Elementor Templates: A 101 Intro

There’s a reason why so many people have turned to WordPress page builder plugins: they can make building even the most complex page layouts and features a relative breeze. It’s no wonder then, that Elementor has become the go-to page builder on the market. It not only simplifies content creation; the plugin also boasts some… Continue reading How to Use Elementor Templates: A 101 Intro

What Does PHP Stand For?

In this quick post, we’re going to discuss what PHP stands for and what you can build with it. If you are new to PHP, this article should help you to understand the basics. What Is PHP? PHP is an open-source, server-side scripting language which is mostly used to build web-based applications. You could use… Continue reading What Does PHP Stand For?

20 Best Face Mask Mockups (PSD, Mockup Generator)

With the battle to contain the spread of Covid-19, face masks have now become a necessary and unavoidable part of our daily lives, and designers across the globe are making sure that we protect ourselves in style.  Check out the terrific face masks mockups available from Envato Elements, GraphicRiver, and Placeit If you’re looking for a face… Continue reading 20 Best Face Mask Mockups (PSD, Mockup Generator)

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?

Why Use WordPress?

In this quick tip I’ll tell you why it’s worth using WordPress to create your website. We’ll look at a number of convincing points WordPress has in its favor—let’s dive in! Why Use WordPress? What is WordPress? We’ll begin by answering a simple question: what is WordPress? WordPress is a CMS (a Content Management System) and… Continue reading Why Use WordPress?

How to Create an Instagram Ad Template

What You’ll Be Creating Learn how to create an eye-catching ad by using an Instagram post template, without Photoshop. If you want to promote your brand or your product at a low cost, and still reach your target audience effectively, you can do it with the help of Instagram. An eye-catching Instagram post will make… Continue reading How to Create an Instagram Ad Template

15 Fonts Similar to Helvetica

Looking for fonts similar to Helvetica? Here you’ll find 15 cutting-edge alternatives to the designer’s favorite sans serif, the Helvetica typeface.  Exensa Grotesk font family From styles which lift inspiration from the Helvetica typeface to the closest fonts to Helvetica Neue, you’ll be sure to find a Helvetica alternative here that might convince you to… Continue reading 15 Fonts Similar to Helvetica

How to Run a PHP File

Today, we’re going to discuss how you can run PHP files. If you’re new to PHP programming, this article will help you learn how to run PHP scripts. PHP is a server side scripting language which is mostly used to build web based applications. These may range from a very simple blog website to a full-fledged… Continue reading How to Run a PHP File

The Best Note-Taking Apps for Android and How to Make Your Own

Note-taking is a simple yet essential activity for businesses and general consumers as well. There are tons of note-taking apps for Android, ranging from simple to advanced.  Some of the uses of note-taking apps include: recording meetings jotting down ideas shared editing of a document In this post, I’ll show you some of the best… Continue reading The Best Note-Taking Apps for Android and How to Make Your Own

How to Build a Simple Toggle Switch Component With the CSS Checkbox Hack

In this short tutorial, we’ll learn how to build a CSS-only switch component by taking advantage of the “CSS checkbox hack technique”. Along the way, we’ll also look at other switch implementations on Codepen. Sound like a good challenge? Our Switch Component Here’s what we’ll be building during this tutorial–a simple todo checklist: For design… Continue reading How to Build a Simple Toggle Switch Component With the CSS Checkbox Hack

32 Best Free Vector Textures (Backgrounds, to Download Now)

When it comes to adding quick detail to an image or design, there aren’t many better ways to do it than by adding a vector texture. Texture can completely turn a design around, taking it from something flat and lifeless to almost popping off the screen! Luckily there are quite a few free texture background… Continue reading 32 Best Free Vector Textures (Backgrounds, to Download Now)

How to Make a Comic Book Cover

What You’ll Be Creating Truth be told, yes, you should judge a book by its cover, especially when it comes to comic book covers. Read this tutorial to learn some rules for designing a stand-out cover for your graphic novels. Want to create a comic book covers to attract readers and entice people to buy… Continue reading How to Make a Comic Book Cover