UITest.com is a nice resource of online tools for web designers and site owners. The “Analysis” section has a collection of useful tools covering areas such as accessibility, linking, SEO and page validity. Read More
Author: Christian Watson
Wanted: CSS Expert to Work Temporary Contract On-site
Now that Keith has left our hospital web team we’re looking for a web designer to temporarily fill the void.
Search Engine Optimization is Easy
Okay, so maybe SEO isn’t as “easy” as my somewhat contentious title suggests, but it’s a lot simpler than many people make out. Once again, it’s our friend the page <title> that seems to provide the biggest bang for the buck and some fast results.
A Couple of New Web Tools
A couple of interesting web-based services have recently launched.
Read MoreFree Stock Photography Web Sites
I’m always on the lookout for good free (or cheap) stock photography sites. If you’ve done any searching for free photos, you’ll know that there are a lot of free photo sites on the web, most of them with a small selection of fairly poor quality images.
Read MoreNightmare Clients and How to Avoid Them
I get a few inquiries a week from people looking for a new site or a redesign. However, you might be surprised to learn that often I don’t respond to even one. Why? Two main reasons: Read More
A Good Source of Web Design Gigs
The hardest thing for anyone starting out in the web design business is to actually get any business in the first place. Read More
Having Faith in Yourself as a Web Designer
A recent post by Eris Free on her “binary roots” struck a chord with me, especially:
Read MoreAre Web Sites Becoming Irrelevant?
Jacob Nielsen’s most recent Alertbox – When Search Engines Become Answer Engines – makes for an interesting (if not earth shattering) read. Read More