Tuesday, March 2, 2010
∗ Web Design Debates : My Answers
Just read an article recently ("
Top 5 Web Design Debates That Cause the Most Riots") and I thought I'd drop in my two cents:
- On links opening a new window - I typically open new windows because I don't want them leaving my site. Users aren't as dumb as they used to be. They won't get lost...I don't think this is a big deal.
- On using the words 'Click Here'...hell no. This a strict ADA compliance no-no. People who use screen readers or keyboards cannot 'click' anything, so don't even say it. Be more descriptive with your text.
- On using <b> and <i> tags...weren't these two tags deprecated?? Why are people still using them?
- On enclosing a logo with the <h1> tag...I've never done this, but since Google and other search engines are no longer using the <h1> tag to index sites, why not?
- On making your sites viewable in IE6...depends on your target audience. Normally, I would say who cares about IE6, but if many of your users have it, then you have to design for it...
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
∗ Redesign/Enhance Your Site: Think Before You Leap
Many clients think that it's easy to just redesign their site. "Just change how it looks." But it's so much more than that. The content is what they're coming to your site for, but the site presentation enables them to access that content. Your site represents your company and every little detail conveys meaning to the user. If the user is confused or frustrated with your site, you'll lose their business. The same is true of adding enhancements to your site. Keep in mind that it has to add functionality to your site, not make things worse or more complicated. Change takes time and thought. If you're going to do it, take your time and do it right.
Monday, February 8, 2010
∞ The Ultimate Website Prelaunch Checklist
All of a sudden the site you have been working on for months is approved and the client wants it live. However, things can still go horribly wrong if you are not prepared.
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
♥ Some Great Mindless Apps for the iPhone
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Vladstudio Puzzles
Enjoy more than hundred of jigsaw puzzles made of unique and fun artworks. The new game, written specifically for iPhone, will keep you entertained for hours!
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Ramp Champ
A new twist on the classic boardwalk games skee-ball and pinball, Ramp Champ will delight and challenge players young and old. Flick your finger to roll balls down each of the themed ramps to earn virtual tickets which can be redeemed for prizes and digital loot.
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Zombie Pizza
The sun has gone down and it's up to you to feed a hoard of organ-hungry Zombies. This horror puzzle will have you racing to assemble pizzas topped with eyeballs, guts, and brains.
Monday, January 25, 2010
∞ The Best Web Design Conference
Smashing Magazine recently published
an article listing all the web conferences around the globe. Their first listing under General Web Design Conferences is probably the best one.
An Event Apart is put on by Jeffrey Zeldman and Eric Meyer, two of the most well known icons in the industry. The conference visits 4-5 cities each year and is well worth attending. I have personally been to two of these conferences (New Orleans in 2008 and Chicago in 2009) and came away with an incredible amount of new ideas and inspiration. Just being among your peers in this conference is an amazing experience. I highly recommend attending...
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