30 results for: usability
6 Best Alternative Privacy Focused Browsers in 2021
In today's article we take a look at free private browsers which are relevant in 2021. We will compare their advantages and disadvantages, specs, etc. Let's get into it. What are alternative browsers? Alternative browsers are mostly trying to increase browser security, by various methods, such as browser hardening, sandboxing, encryption forcing, etc. When…
Category : Software 22-04-2021 by
What is the First Input Delay and why is it important?
First Input Delay (FID) is a Google usability metric that is part of the Core Web Vitals and, from May 2021, will be an SEO ranking factor. FID is the time it takes for the browser to respond to the user's first interaction on a web page while it is loading.…
Category : Seo & sem 25-03-2021 by Janeth Kent
Graphic design and its impact on Web Development
In today's article we will explain the concept of graphic design, its fundamentals and what it brings into web development. Graphic design is applied to everything visual, believe or not, it can aid in selling a product or idea, it's applied company identity as logos, colors, typography of the company…
Category : Web design 05-04-2021 by
A FULFILLED PROMISE - Using the FETCH API to make AJAX calls
In this article we talked about what AJAX calls are and how to use them in a traditional way, by using the XMLHttpRequest (XHR) object. In short, thanks to AJAX calls a web page can be partially updated without having to reload the whole content. This leads to better loading…
Category : Javascript 26-12-2020 by Iveta Karailievova
SEO Mistakes that Need to Be Avoided
In today's digital age, search engine optimization (SEO) plays a critical role in determining the success of any online business. However, implementing SEO strategies can be complex, and mistakes are common. To ensure your website achieves optimal performance and ranks well on search engine result pages (SERPs), it is essential…
Category : Seo & sem 15-06-2023 by Janeth Kent
Introduction to BEM (Block Element Modifier)
Problems with naming CSS classes I think I might not be the only one with this experience: after finally grasping all the important concepts regarding CSS I wanted to start giving what I thought would be beautiful yet simple style to my HTML code. But suddenly I ended up with class…
Category : Css 23-05-2020 by Iveta Karailievova
Online Marketing Strategies for your Ecommerce
The impetus and desire we have to launch our online store can be counterproductive if we have not defined a pre-launch strategy. If we are determined to launch our ecommerce without having stopped to think if we are doing it right, there is a good chance that we will fail. That…
Category : Web marketing 20-04-2023 by Silvia Mazzetta
How to find everything you need on the Deep Web and the Dark Web
How to find everything you need on the Deep Web and the Dark Web Best links, sites, markets what you can find on the Deep Web The Deep Web is also known as the Deep Internet is a sort of layer of content that is not indexed by the search engines…
Category : Security 10-05-2021 by Silvia Mazzetta
Best Open-Source Javascript Date Picker Plugins and Libraries
For date pickers, selecting menus is a common choice as they are simple to set up. But I suppose our customers deserve better after centuries of using MM / DD / YY menus. For many companies, datepickers are vital. They can also be used for any defined purpose to monitor time. It…
Category : Javascript 23-07-2021 by Janeth Kent
Advantages of Progressive Web Applications
The unstoppable increase in the use of mobile devices to connect to the Internet has resulted in the fact that it is no longer enough to have only one web page to have an online presence. Right now, any company that wants to stand out and build customer loyalty must also…
Category : Javascript 08-05-2019 by Janeth Kent
Tools to build PWA quickly
For quite some time now, UX has been the focus of modern web development. Several factors affect this, including page load speed, usability, scalability, and design. But now more customers prefer mobile web browsing over desktop browsing, any website— whether a niche blog or an e-commerce store — should begin…
Category : Programming 02-03-2019 by Janeth Kent
A Guide to the new Google Search Console
Google Search Console, before known as Webmaster Tools, is a decisive tool created to easily track the performance of your website, but also to improve its visibility and usability. Over the last year, the new Search Console has been growing and growing...Now you're wondering how to use the new Google…
Category : Seo & sem 29-01-2019 by Janeth Kent
UX-UI: How to design better forms
Whether it is a signup flow, a multi-view stepper, or a monotonous data entry interface, forms are one of the most important components of digital product design. This article focuses on the common dos and don’ts of form design. Keep in mind that these are general guideline and there are…
Category : Ui/ux design 02-05-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
Useful Free UX Ebooks
Design and user experience (UX) is becoming a key and fundamental factor for the development and creation of software products and web applications. Today, our UX team recommends a selection of the most interesting books on design and user experience. These books bring together a large number of techniques and methods…
Category : Ui/ux design 25-11-2020 by Janeth Kent
Top 7 UX Tools of 2017
In this years we see a surge in new tools and technology to make our marketing and creative lives easier. UX tools also continue to grow . Today we have listed 7 tools and resources to add to your workflows for 2017. 1. UX MAP An Axure RP library to create compelling UX documentation in no time. Add…
Category : Web design 11-07-2017 by Janeth Kent
PHP7: Guide and References to all the changes between version 5.x and 7 of PHP
PHP 7 was released on December 3rd, 2015. It comes with a number of new features, changes, and backwards compatibility breakages that are outlined below. Performance Features Combined Comparison Operator Null Coalesce Operator Scalar Type Declarations Return Type Declarations Anonymous Classes Unicode Codepoint Escape Syntax Closure call() Method Filtered unserialize() IntlChar Class Expectations Group use Declarations Generator Return Expressions Generator Delegation Integer Division with intdiv() session_start() Options preg_replace_callback_array() Function CSPRNG Functions Support…
Category : Php 27-12-2015 by Janeth Kent
The Best CSS Frameworks for Material Design
Material design is the googles new design practice, it is mobile first approach design system created by Google. The idea of material design is to make everything in a same simple way so anybody can understand them even if it is an app with brand new functionality. Material designis derived from…
Category : Css 16-11-2015 by Janeth Kent
Google's 200 Most Important Ranking Factors
Domain Factors 1. Domain Age: Matt Cutts states that: “The difference between a domain that’s six months old verses one year old is really not that big at all.”. In other words, they do use domain age…but it’s not very important. 2. Keyword Appears in Top Level Domain: Doesn’t give the boost that it…
Category : Web marketing 30-03-2023 by Janeth Kent
318 USEFUL TWITTER BOOTSTRAP RESOURCES #6
How Tos Tutorials and Instructions on using Bootstrap Articles CUSTOMIZING BOOTSTRAP Tips and recommendations on getting started with LESS and Bootstrap customization. TWITTER BOOTSTRAP TUTORIAL Up and running with Twitter Bootstrap in 20 Minutes ADDING SWIPE SUPPORT TO BOOTSTRAP'S CAROUSEL Justin Lazanowski writes up how he was able to get Bootstrap's carousel working for touch/swipe…
Category : Web design 18-12-2013 by Janeth Kent
Learning web design: 29 Sites Producing Podcasts And Screencasts for web Designers And Developers
We’ve gathered some resources and sites that produce audio and video content for web designers and developers. Of course, most of them offer RSS and also iTunes subscription options. And you? Are you subscribed to any of the podcasts/screencasts I listed? If so, which ones? Please share your personal recommendations in the…
Category : Web design 22-08-2013 by Janeth Kent
Learning web design: 13 e-books
E-books are great way to learn more about web design. E-books can truly provide you a fountain of knowledge of information and there’s a lot to be learnt. There are now e-books available on almost every aspect of design, from planning your business and managing your time, to designing web applications.…
Category : Web design 06-11-2015 by Janeth Kent
50 WordPress tutorials for designers and developers
Wall Street Journal, Ford, Sony, Katy Perry, GigaOM, CNN. Well-known brands. What do they all have in common? Although you probably won’t find this tagline on their sites anymore, under the hood they are “Powered by WordPress”. As we all know, WordPress is the world's most popular publishing platforms that powers…
Category : Web design 17-07-2013 by Janeth Kent
15 Essential Apps for Developers and Productivity
Today we have listed 15 extremely useful web apps for web developers; these great tools will help you become more efficient and also more happier because a working project keeps a developer happy :-D 1. Koding Koding (previously known as "Kodingen") is an Online Development Environment owned by Koding, Inc. which allows software developers to…
Category : Software 21-06-2013 by Janeth Kent
8 Lessons in Mobile Usability Testing
Mobile web browsing is expected to turn into the next major Internet platform. Designing for mobile devices needs to be simpler than its standard website and more task-based to get the job done because users look for something specific and urgent. To aid you in creating website that is accessible not just on desktop…
Category : Programming 30-05-2013 by Janeth Kent
Usability: why you should not use horizontal newsticker in your homepage
Recently, a client asked me my opinion on tickers. My response was, "They're great for the stock market, and bad for Web pages." A quick little Web search on usability expert Jakob Nielsen's Web site, useit.com, found this quote, from his commentary on Sun's Web site redesign, circa 1997: Almost all…
Category : Web design 17-05-2013 by Janeth Kent
Server-side HTML vs. JS Widgets vs Single-Page Web App
At the recent GOTO Chicago conference, I gave a talk on "Frontend Architectures: from the prehistoric to the Post-modern." In just my first 10 months at Coursera, I've experienced the joys and woes of many different frontend architectures, and I wanted to share what I learnt. I detail everything in the slides, but I'll summarize…
Category : Web design 11-05-2013 by Janeth Kent
3 Ways to Get High Rankings Despite Algorithm Changes
Representatives from Google have said they change search engine algorithms as many as hundreds of times per year. This reality hit the Internet world particularly hard in 2012, as many of the algorithm changes that occurred meant that people who specialized in search engine optimization had to completely change strategies…
Category : Networking 10-05-2013 by Janeth Kent
100+ Best Google Chrome Extensions
There are a lot of extensions specific to Google and its services, which isn't surprising considering Chrome is Google's browser. They work across operating systems. Best of all, every extension mentioned here is entirely free, so there's no harm in giving them a try. If you don't like one, just…
Category : Software 16-04-2013 by Janeth Kent
10 Killer SEO Landing Page Tips
When we talk landing pages, most online marketers think pay-per-click, where the input of a destination URL into Google's or Bing's paid search offerings allow marketers to drive keyword-targeted traffic to (hopefully) optimized pages. My previous article extolling the death of keywords talked about developing intent-based topics and building content that connects with…
Category : Web marketing 15-04-2013 by Janeth Kent
20 Best Wireframing Tools for Web Designers and Developers
A website wireframe also known as a page schematic or screen blueprint, is a visual guide that represents the skeletal framework of a website. Wireframes are created by User Experience professionals called Interaction Designers. The interaction designers who have broad backgrounds in visual design, information architecture and user research, create…
Category : Web design 11-04-2013 by Janeth Kent
