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For those of you who do not already know what Google Website Optimizer is, “it’s a multivariate web page testing tool that can help you understand which web page designs really work.” In other words, a free landing page optimization tool. (more…)
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Google has made it alot easier for anyone to add a Google Map to your blog or web site. All you have to do is copy and paste a snippet of code. You no longer need to get an API key, or even know Javascript.
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When you’re looking for a clean and simple navigation menu, CSS is the way to go. Aside from being easy-to-use, CSS menus are also pretty lightweight compared to their flash/javascript counterparts (not to mention much easier to set up and customize). We’ve got exactly what you need to build your entire CSS-based navigation. Be sure check out our article on color psychology when deciding on your navigation colors.
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The open source model has, over the last 20 years, proven that collaborative development is one of the best ways to incorporate the newest ideas and latest concepts into design.
In fact, the open source model, which began with programmers, has been so successful that it is currently being applied in government, media, education and private business. But despite these new applications, the unique combination of the open source model with the universalism of web design remains one of the ideal applications of open source. This pervasiveness of the open source spirit in web design now means that you can use open source software to design both graphics and your CSS and HTML, and you can also use the dozens of reliable open source code resources or thousands of web design templates to base your own designs on. In this article we highlight 100 open source web design templates, resources, and tools. (more…)
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Which color has a calming effect? Which one increases heart rate? Do certain colors make a customer more comfortable with buying from your site?
When visitors first load your website you have approximately 30 seconds to catch their attention. Your web design better be appealing, easy to view, and instantly captivate your visitor or you can say hello to Mr. Back Button.
The colors of the layout can largely affect a users perception of how easy to use, or professional you web site looks. (more…)
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It’s not 1999 anymore, so why do so many sites look like that’s where they came from? With all the hype surrounding Web 2.0, a site needs to keep up with all the latest trends to avoid spiraling into obsolescence.
New techniques and visual styles come out daily, so there’s really no excuse for having an ugly site. To help bring you up-to-date, we’ve scoured the net for some of the coolest tips and tutorials.
There’s a little bit of everything here; Flash, Photoshop, CSS, PHP, and more. Whether you’ve just started building your site, or you’re just looking to revitalize your old site, this list will help you get started. With your imagination and these tutorials, you’ll have your site looking good (or better) in no time.