Should your web design workflow be ready for print media?
Websites aren’t a complete solution for most small businesses, so it’s inevitable that some web design clients will need to have print work done. The problem comes when what they want printed is already designed for the web. Here we cover the technical differences between web and print design and a simple workflow solution to prepare your web designs for print.
7 ways to master the art of tableless web design
The longest journey begins with a single step, and the mastery of tableless web design is no different. Here we introduce seven deceptively simple ways to perfect your skills in crafting tableless layouts. The key to all of them is to take consistent steps in the direction you want to go and, with practice and patience, you’ll get there.
5 useful habits to avoid the most common mistakes in web design
It’s only natural that the more you design, the more habits you collect. Some can prove useful, while others may be your undoing. Here we’ll reveal five simple design habits that can help you avoid some of the most common mistakes in web design and make it easier for you to transform your mockups into finished websites.
The Ultimate Hand-Coding Toolbox
If you’ve considered building websites from scratch but haven’t made the jump from WYSIWYG to hand-coding, now’s your chance. Here we’ll cover all the tools you need to hand-code tableless web designs, from text editors and browsers to FTP clients and local server setups. And every one of them is available for free.
What used car salesmen can teach about designing above the fold
No cash? No credit? No problem! Used car salesman seem to have the magic touch when it comes to sealing a deal. Here we’ll look at some of the strategies they use to make it easy for prospective buyers to take that next step or stay in touch, and we’ll show you ways to work these tactics into your web designs as you layout the space above the fold.
