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10 Fresh Redesigns from the Design World

10 Fresh Redesigns from the Design World

Posted on09. Mar, 2010 by Shawn Ramsey.

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Every so often there comes a time when you need to sit back, take a look at your website and start asking yourself if the time has come for a facelift. Web standards are constantly evolving and usually for the best interest of the reader and the site developer/owner as well. Taking advantage of new and upcoming trends both visually and for SEO optimization is key for keeping you blog at a healthy stance.

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The Cluttered World Of Weather Websites

The Cluttered World Of Weather Websites

Posted on03. Feb, 2010 by Shawn Ramsey.

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Over the years I have developed a love and respect for the weather. It all stemmed from my job working for a landscaping company many years back. The weather was the #1 factor in determining how our day would play out. If it was raining outside, you could pretty much guarantee that you wouldn’t be working that day. So, needless to say, since the weather directly affected my paycheck, I kept up with it through a variety of different sources.

With my love for web design and the often overlooked aspect of user-experience, I have been disappointed for sometime in the overwhelmingly cluttered world Of weather websites. Some of the most popular and trusted weather related websites have neglected to release a web design that is both aesthetically pleasing and easy to navigate.

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Creative Use Of Thumbnails In Web Design

Creative Use Of Thumbnails In Web Design

Posted on18. Jan, 2010 by Shawn Ramsey.

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Other than a title, your blog post thumbnail speaks volumes for the content that lies beneath. They help visitors to navigate your site, preview your articles and a whole host of other ways that you may not be familiar with.

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10 Details Not To Neglect On Your Blog

10 Details Not To Neglect On Your Blog

Posted on11. Jan, 2010 by Shawn Ramsey.

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We’ve all heard that “content is king,” and by all means I completely agree with this. People visit websites to read interesting articles, watch cool videos and to simply find resources that wrap around their interests and hobbies. It’s pretty much the heart of your site and without it, what good would a navigation bar, [...]

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Characteristics Of A Professional Web Design

Characteristics Of A Professional Web Design

Posted on30. Dec, 2009 by Shawn Ramsey.

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We’ve all come across a website for the very first time and thought to ourselves “Wow, this is really nice. Can I just live here for a while?”. Professionally designed websites are easy to spot. Everything is well placed, navigation is a breeze and every single element ties into the overall look of the design [...]

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How To Keep Ideas Flowing Smoothly On Your Blog

How To Keep Ideas Flowing Smoothly On Your Blog

Posted on17. Dec, 2009 by Shawn Ramsey.

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Have you ever wondered how in the world some blogs can generate amazing new content on a regular basis? I’m not talking about the big guys who can hire other authors to write for them, I’m speaking of the individually operated blogs whose content is written by a single source. It’s no secret that these guys have found an amazing formula and have stuck with it.

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10 Effective Ways To Improve Online Readability

10 Effective Ways To Improve Online Readability

Posted on09. Dec, 2009 by Shawn Ramsey.

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You could write the best article with the most original content that has ever hit the web, but if you don’t present it to you audience in a nice neat fashion, it’s likely to never gain any steam. User readability is one part of your website that should not be overlooked.
People visit your site to [...]

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