Google’s first local algorithm ‘Pigeon’ rolled-out globally last December. When this happened, search engines suddenly became aware of the “local factors” behind user queries. This brought a significant change in all search results. Read More
All sites need to be mobile responsive and if your site isn’t, its time to revisit the mobile responsive development strategy. We live in a world where each person uses a different technology to access the web. I like my mobile. My daughter uses her tablet. My sister goes desktop. According to comScore research, 49% of time spent online is now via mobile devices. People are no longer using their desktops to surf the web like days of yore. So, how does one website become readable to all these devices? Mobile responsive web design is the key. Read More
The website development industry remains divided into two separate thoughts. One school of thought says that developers should use tables for designing web pages. While other group claims that Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) are the best tools for building portals at faster pace.
Do you know what the benefits of using CSS are? Read them here.
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The success of a website is defined by a good user interface. Sites and applications that do not provide a good user experience are often frustrating to users. You could have very good content on your site but if the user interface is not appealing, customers will ignore it.
- A site needs to be easy to use and navigate
- It should not be too congested
- It should have appealing colors
- A site should have the right balance of graphics and text content
Your goal when designing a user interface should be to please the visitors who will visit your site. You have to consider what they want and endeavor to give it to them in a simple yet tasteful and uncomplicated manner.
Changes are inevitable part of a life. There come times when you need to bring down some structures of your home or office. Demolition sets the tone of your future endeavour however there are some aspects you need to know before beginning the process. Read More
WordPress has become the go-to place for blog and business sites alike. The hosting platform was first released in 2003, and according to Wikipedia, the most recent data suggest WordPress powers an astounding 23% of the top 10 million websites. That’s pretty impressive. Let’s take a look at what WordPress is all about, the pros of using it for your business website, and what to keep in mind when it comes to development. Read More
When it comes to writing for the web, we’ve all heard the terms SEO, keyword density, and optimization. But then you find yourself staring at a blank screen, wondering how it all comes into play and trying to come up with the right words. And it can be more than a little overwhelming. This is especially so since copywriting trends always seem to be on the go. It’s important to keep up with the ever-evolving trends of search engine optimization or SEO copywriting, but basic writing principles are as relevant as ever. Let’s go over a few important things to keep in my mind as you’re creating copy for your website or a brand presence on the web. Read More
Chief executive Satya Nadella helps Microsoft take a step in to the present with the introduction of a dominant Office Software that is tailored for Apple’s Ipad Microsoft Office for IPAD. The move comes on the back of former CEO Steve Ballmers. Steve focused too heavily on the dependence of the Windows software.
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This week we celebrate the birthday of one of the most world changing inventions of the past 100 years: The Web. It is the brainchild of Tim Berners-Lee. The web re-imagined the internet as a place where documents could be interlinked and be stored anywhere. Thus the web was born as the most powerful platform application that has been built on the internet. What fuels this application? Web Development. Read More
Last week, Apple released that there is a system vulnerability in its key encrycption technology for IOS devices (for IPhones, IPads, and ITouch devices) that can impact your communication with websites. The patch released last week corrects what apple calls a “fix for SSL Bug a connection verification.” Read More
Looking at code gives me anxiety. The same level of anxiety I receive when I’m trying to practice my Spanish at the local Mexican restaurant. I start to sweat a little and my eyes cross. Then, there is the overwhelming thought that I would rather run a marathon than go through with the task ahead. Whether it is fixing code, or ordering quesadillas, I do not want to do it. Read More
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