Archive for the “How To’s” category

How to Grow as a Designer or Developer

by Robert Bowen on June 22, 2011


  

   For many of us in the design and development communities, when we first begin down this path, we tend to go in hungry searches for knowledge and like a sponge we soak up all we can find. However, at times we can come to a plateau where we comfortably set up our virtual camp [...]

How to Design and Program a Facebook Landing Page

by Jonathan Goldford on June 21, 2011


  

   We all know that Facebook provides a great opportunity for organizations to connect with their target audience and interact with their clients. To do this more effectively, organizations are creating custom Facebook pages to differentiate themselves and represent their brands on Facebook. But how does one go about creating one? How exactly should one [...]

Speeding Up WordPress

by Alex Denning on May 25, 2011


  

   Whether you’re using WordPress as a CMS, a blog or somewhere between the two, as a portfolio site, making sure your site runs quickly is absolutely paramount in this day and age. This article and screencast combo takes you through how to use a variety of tips, tricks and techniques in order to make [...]

Distraction Management: How To NOT Procrastinate or Get Distracted

by Robert Bowen on May 20, 2011


  

   Whenever we are working on a design, facing a deadline, it is of the utmost importance that we stay on track and power through til the end. Doing whatever is necessary to keep us walking with progress over stalling with digression. All too often, we find ourselves facing a project that is somewhat hampered [...]

Building Manageable Growth on the Web

by Robert Bowen on May 10, 2011


  

   One of the greatest things about the web can also prove to be its deadliest of business snares at the same time. That is the opportunity it provides for growing and expanding your business via the internet. Which is one of the main reasons that the web based business market continues to grow at [...]

Showcase of Excellent Graphic Email Newsletter Designs

by Nousheen Akhter on April 19, 2011


  

   Sending email newsletters is an effective way of marketing and communicating with your clients and customers, and can serve you best when designed properly to attract potential customers, as well as the attention of your existing customers. Email newsletters are a powerful medium to maintain an extra connection with your audience beyond just the [...]