63 results for: user experience
The meaning of negative spaces in web design
As designers we must help others understand why it is important to maintain white space within our website and why it is important to the user experience. As early as the Victorian era, Mario Praz, an Italian critic and researcher associated this fear with the term "Horror Vacui" which was used…
Category : Css 12-05-2023 by Laura Celis Ballesta
Top JavaScript libraries and frameworks part 1
JavaScript libraries and frameworks make it easy to develop websites and applications with a wide variety of features and functionality, all with dynamic, flexible and engaging features. According to a 2020 StackOverflow survey, JavaScript remains the most widely used programming language (for the eighth year), with 67.7% of respondents using it. Its…
Category : Javascript 06-05-2021 by Janeth Kent
Use the SRCSET attribute to improve your SEO
There is a new standard HTML attribute that can be used in conjunction with IMG called SRCSET. It is new and important as it allows webmasters to display different images based on the size of the device, and without using javascript or other special code. This means we can serve…
Category : Web design 21-03-2024 by Silvia Mazzetta
Top tools for UX design and research
This article is a compilation of the "ux tools" I have tested in recent years. I've separated the tools by categories, although I recommend you to take a look at all of them, you might find some you didn't know. - Conceptualisation and project management tools - UX testing and research tools - Analytics…
Category : Ui/ux design 23-04-2021 by Silvia Mazzetta
SEO: How to choose the best Anchor Text
Anchor Text are the words used to insert a link within a piece of content. This text can be anything from "click here" to the name of a brand or even a series of keywords or phrases. When choosing the best anchor text, always put the user experience first. Since the launch…
Category : Seo & sem 15-03-2021 by Janeth Kent
Top 7 Potential Tools for Automation Testing
Today's digital economy has significantly changed how organizations deliver products and services. Many organizations are gravitating towards smart methodologies and automated tools to spark customer interest in their products and increase revenue to ensure quality and speedy deliveries. These testing tools help organizations to determine the expected and actual product delivery…
Category : Web marketing 12-02-2021 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
Cumulative Layout Shift, what is and How to optimize CLS
Cumulative Layout Shift, one of the new Core Web Vitals metrics, is the first metric that focuses on user experience beyond performance. Unexpected movement of web page content is a major source of irritation for users on the web. The new cumulative design change metric helps developers understand the impact of…
Category : Seo & sem 14-01-2021 by Luigi Nori
Understanding LCP, CLS, FID. All about Core Web Vitals in Google Search Console
A few months ago we talked about certain Google metrics that were displayed in Search Console. The reason for writing another post on this topic is that Google has changed this again, giving priority to other metrics. Interestingly, we thought in that previous study that the FCP and FID were not…
Category : Seo & sem 14-01-2021 by Laura Celis Ballesta
Cross cultural challenges in web design, an overview
The user experience design of a product essentially lies between the intentions of the product and the characteristics of your user. - David Kadavy - The task of building a culturally appropriate website for a new market can be challenging: in this article we are going to talk about the impact of national…
Category : Web design 21-12-2020 by Maria Antonietta Marino
Making AJAX requests to a REST API using vanilla JavaScript and XHR
Imagine you just build your first static web page and you would like to add some functionality to make it more attractive and generally more usable. Perhaps you would like to entertain your web page visitor with randomly generated cat facts, jokes, or, (preferably not randomly generated) weather forecasts or…
Category : Javascript 25-11-2020 by Iveta Karailievova
What's the Difference between Google TV and Android TV?
At the end of September, Google launched the renewal of its classic dongle. The new Google Chromecast didn't arrive alone, but added two very important innovations compared to the devices of previous generations that have been turning normal televisions into smart TVs since 2013. The first of these novelties is the…
Category : Software 27-10-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
How to write our own Privacy Policy
In this article we will talk about Privacy Policy statements, how you can write one and implement it on your page. Why did it pop up? These days when we browse on any new page, or when we visit the site for the first time, most of the time we have to…
Category : Development 13-12-2023 by
How to comply with Google's quality guidelines in 2020
Google provides a set of guidelines on what your website's content should look like in order to appear in search results. There are several categories within the Google guidelines: Webmaster Guidelines. General guidelines. Content-specific guidelines. Quality guidelines. In this article we will focus on the Quality guidelines. Quality guidelines, describe techniques whose use is prohibited and which,…
Category : Seo & sem 09-09-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
Why is Website Performance Important for Online Businesses?
Your web is the site where most individuals will connect with your business. Your digital marketing processes will most probably send customers to your website. It might be to get information concerning your products and services, obtain contact information, or make purchases. Website performance, also known as web optimization, is a…
Category : Web marketing 24-07-2020 by Janeth Kent
A collection of interesting networks and technology aiming at re-decentralizing the Internet
The decentralised web, or DWeb, could be a chance to take control of our data back from the big tech firms. So how does it work? Take a look at this collection of projects aimed to build a decentralized internet. Cloud BitDust - is decentralized, secure and anonymous on-line storage, where only…
Category : Networking 27-08-2020 by Janeth Kent
WSL2 is released to run Linux distributions on Windows
If you are reading about this for the first time, the Windows Subsystem for Linux is a kind of virtual machine that allows you to run the Linux terminal on the Microsoft system (Windows). From this terminal we can use tools as long as the necessary packages are installed. Now with…
Category : Servers 07-07-2020 by Janeth Kent
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
5 ways to improve your user experience
As a brand, UX is incredibly important when it comes to keeping your customers happy and on your site. Afterall, the longer they are on your site, the more likely they are to spend, and the more likely you are to hit your targets and KPI’s. Also, the better the…
Category : Ui/ux design 09-04-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
7 Step Guide to Writing for SEO
SEO optimization is constantly evolving, and it doesn’t include only writing and SEO-friendly blog post. Some of the requirements are a mobile-friendly website, fast loading time, and support for Google crawlers. Let’s say you’ve got that covered. Then It’s time to turn to SEO writing was in the last couple of…
Category : Seo & sem 06-04-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
10 SEO trends for 2020
In "Ma-No" we have tried to make some predictions with our digital crystal ball and (knowing that we will be wrong about many things) about what will happen in SEO in the next months. These are the ten trends that could mark the evolution of web positioning in 2020. 1. More…
Category : Seo & sem 01-01-2020 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
Now you can download the new Windows terminal: new, modern, fast, efficient, and powerful.
Microsoft has announced its new Windows Terminal, which will bring together PowerShell, CMD and WSL, includes a real Linux kernel that allows you to run more Linux software on Windows and with better performance than WSL 1 in one place to end the diversification that currently has the operating system…
Category : Software 26-06-2019 by Janeth Kent
How To Create a Logo SVG Animation Using Only CSS
Web animations are a joy. They enhance the user experience by providing visual feedback, guiding tasks, and vitalize a website. Web animations can be created in several ways, including JavaScript libraries, GIFs, and embedded videos. But for a few reasons, the simple combination of SVG and CSS is attractive. Comprised of code…
Category : Css 29-09-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
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
Stunning React Boilerplates and Starter Kits for 2019
As React progresses and helps us build and compose the UI of our applications, more React applications are created every day. In the past few years, the community has indeed created multiple projects to help you save time and kick-start these apps. But it's not always as simple as it seems to…
Category : Javascript 10-02-2019 by Janeth Kent
Fullscreen Background Video HTML5 And CSS cross-browser
Full-screen Background Video is a way to present your website playing a video in the background without disturbing its content. It makes your website very modern and different. So, in this tutorial we will show you how to add fullscreen background video using only HTML5 and CSS and make it…
Category : Web design 10-05-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
4 Ways To Quickly Improve Your Online Business
It’s great to be an online business in an era where technology is continuously growing and expanding, but it can be difficult to succeed because there’s also a lot of competition in the space. This is why it’s important to always be looking at how you can be improving your…
Category : Web marketing 07-11-2018 by Janeth Kent
10 JavaScript podcasts for web developers
1. Syntax.fm Full Stack Developers Wes Bos and Scott Tolinski dive deep into web development topics, explaining how they work and talking about their own experiences. They cover from JavaScript frameworks like React, to the latest advancements in CSS to simplifying web tooling. 2. Front End Happy Hour A podcast featuring a panel…
Category : Javascript 05-10-2018 by Janeth Kent
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
Useful jQuery code snippets for responsive websites
When you have to manage a web project, jQuery can be of great help. In this article, we have compiled some jQuery tips and tricks for making and enhancing responsive sites. Detect viewport size CSS media-queries allow you to detect the viewport size and apply different CSS style to elements depending on…
Category : Javascript 21-06-2018 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
Useful technical SEO checklist for developers
Let's start from the beginning. What is SEO? When we talk about SEO we are talking about Search Engine Optimisation: we are talking about the organic positioning of a web page in search results. And when we say organic positioning we mean unpaid positioning. SEO is a discipline, strategy or set…
Category : Seo & sem 15-05-2023 by Janeth Kent
5 best open source version control systems tools for sysadmins
As a system admin, the chances are you collaborate with multiple people across the company, therefore you will probably know the stress of constantly transferring files and version controlling the changes. Version control tools are a great way to enable collaboration, maintain versions, and track changes across the team. Perhaps the…
Category : Software 13-05-2017 by Janeth Kent
Ideas shaping web design today
Web design in order to succeed needs two things: innovation and imitation. Unfortunately, the last one often wins. Web designers love to learn, study and use the latest trends, and then look desperately for the next big thing. Think about sliders. They were "trendy" couple years ago. Today, they feel dated. What to do?…
Category : Web design 22-04-2021 by Janeth Kent
The Best Free SSH Tabbed Terminal Clients for Windows
PuTTy is an emulator for the terminal. It allows you to log into another computer that can be on the same network or accessed via the internet. The basic program has no security, but you can add authentication and encryption to SSH to protect internet connections. The tool also includes…
Category : Networking 18-12-2023 by Janeth Kent
86 Must Have WordPress Plugins Of 2013
Today we are going to share Best 85 WordPress Plugins for 2013 which will help WordPress Webmasters all over the world. 1. ALL AROUND WORDPRESS CONTENT SLIDER CAROUSEL All Around wordpress content slider is a multi-purpose all-in-one slider solution for your website. It supports both images and video. It can be an…
Category : Software 09-12-2013 by Janeth Kent
WebDev:32 New Tools and Services for Web Developers
Web developers should always be aware of the current news. In order to help them in their work brilliant web developers from all over the world always try to invent new tools and find bright decisions. We want to bring to your attention a selection of some useful tools such…
Category : Programming 28-11-2013 by Janeth Kent
8 SEO fundamentals for marketers and developers
Over the past 18 months or so, Google has made big changes to its algorithms. So what does all this change mean for online marketers who use SEO techniques? SEO experts agree that creating high-quality content, still is the best SEO practice. "What was important to do years ago is still important," notes…
Category : Web marketing 05-11-2013 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
Top Tricks for Speeding Up Your Android Device
In today's fast-paced digital world, a sluggish Android device can be a source of frustration. Slow app launches, laggy performance, and delays in responsiveness can hinder your productivity and overall user experience. Fortunately, there are several tricks and optimizations you can employ to speed up your Android device and regain…
Category : Operating systems 28-06-2023 by Janeth Kent
10 Best Free Ecommerce Solutions On The Market
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, ecommerce has become an essential part of businesses worldwide. Entrepreneurs, small businesses, and even established enterprises are seeking robust and costeffective solutions to set up their online stores. In this article, we will explore the ten best free ecommerce solutions available on the…
Category : Software 21-07-2023 by Janeth Kent
Visualize Your Data: 25 Javascript Visualization Libraries
You have a huge amount of data that you need to present to your website visitors in a clear and concise way. First of all, you have to organise that data so that it's understandable to everyone in some way, right? That's where graphics come in. In web design, graphs…
Category : Javascript 03-05-2021 by Silvia Mazzetta
A Guide To Understanding Structured Data and Schema Markup
When it comes to managing a website, one of your primary goals is to ensure its visibility and comprehension by search engines. To achieve this, employing structured data and schema markup is essential. In this article, we will explore the fundamentals of structured data and schema markup, including their functions,…
Category : Programming 21-06-2023 by Janeth Kent
71 Social Media Monitoring Tools
If you want to monitorize the "social world web" you need social media monitoring tools. Before you reach for your wallet and start to spend money try out some of the free social media monitoring services. We have collected Free social media monitoring tools. In the first group are the most popular Social Media Monitoring…
Category : Social networks 27-06-2013 by Janeth Kent
Mastering JavaScript: Top Resources to Propel Your Learning Journey
Learning JavaScript is a valuable decision if you're interested in coding and pursuing a career in the tech industry. JavaScript holds the top spot as the most popular programming language on GitHub and is widely used by professional developers, as indicated by the Stack Overflow Developer Survey. It's worth noting that…
Category : Javascript 23-06-2023 by Janeth Kent
Content Experiments API implementation: Google Analytics becomes A Robust A/B Testing Platform
Google Analytics renovate Content Experiments last summer. Now, an year later, Google Team announced new improvements, including API calls. Google announced the launch of an API for Content Experiments. The same tool that allows users to use A/B content tests on their site is now available through an API. The new content experiments API allows developers to…
Category : Programming 12-06-2013 by Janeth Kent
318 useful twitter bootstrap resources #1
Display BOOTSTRAP-MAXLENGTH Uses badges to display the maximum length of the field where the user is inserting text. This plugin uses the HTML5 attribute "maxlength" to work. WATABLE a pretty decent jQuery table plugin BOOTSTRAP-TIMEPICKER A simple timepicker component for Twitter Bootstrap. BOOTSTRO.JS Guide users through your application via a series of Bootstrap popovers NOD!…
Category : Web design 17-05-2013 by Janeth Kent
Google I/O Expectations: The Developers Guide
If you like Google, mobile development and cloud platforms, this is going to be a good week for you. Google will have lots of goodies this week for developers - and consumers - at its I/O developer conference in San Francisco. We might see some new hardware, a couple updates to Google’s major…
Category : News and events 15-05-2013 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
5 Simple Landing Page Optimization Tips
A well-optimized landing page is a crucial component of any successful online marketing campaign. It serves as the first point of contact for your potential customers, often determining whether they stay and explore your website or leave immediately. To maximize conversions and improve the overall user experience, it's essential to…
Category : Web design 08-06-2023 by Janeth Kent
A Year Later, What Google Drive Means for Startups
A year ago, we were a launch partner when Google unveiled Drive. Much has been made of what this means for Google or the cloud storage wars, but there’s been an even bigger impact for startups targeting prosumers and SMB: The opportunity for profound growth using platforms like Drive as…
Category : Software 07-05-2013 by Janeth Kent
Essential Tips To Get A High Page Rank
Web design is often related to aesthetics, presentation and eventually user experience. While it is important for websites to cater to user expectations in terms of site design, presentation, content, ease of use etc., it should be noted that the buck does not stop with creating a great website. The…
Category : Web marketing 29-04-2013 by Janeth Kent
Top Google Website Optimization Resources
Search engine optimization (SEO) professionals, web designers, and bloggers read a lot of tips from various experts to stay fresh and up on the current trends in website optimization. But what does Google have to offer on the subject? Find out in this collection of tips, guides, resources, and tutorials…
Category : Web marketing 26-04-2013 by Janeth Kent
Ubuntu Releases 13.04
The release demonstrates consistently faster boot speeds than earlier versions — down to about 40 seconds on Intel and AMD-based Acer Veriton desktop machines — shrinks memory usage by as much as 50MB, reduces image size and cuts power consumption, according to Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu. "We've been driving Ubuntu to be a coverged OS across different…
Category : Operating systems 25-04-2013 by Janeth Kent
Accelerating Page Loads with Lazy Load
In today's digital age, website performance plays a vital role in delivering an exceptional user experience. Slow page load times can frustrate visitors, leading to high bounce rates and reduced engagement. One effective technique to optimize page loading speed is lazy loading. This article explores the concept of lazy load, its…
Category : Javascript 29-05-2023 by Janeth Kent
How to Create a Responsive Centered Image in CSS3
Image gallery lightboxes have been around for many years. They generally provide a great user experience until you attempt to load an image which is larger than the viewport dimensions. Developers often forget this important check and you’re presented with a centered image which is difficult to remove. The problem…
Category : Css 24-04-2013 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
SEO Basics: 8 Essentials When Optimizing Your Site
Basic search engine optimization (SEO) is fundamental. And essential. SEO will help you position your website properly to be found at the most critical points in the buying process or when people need your site. What are search engines looking for? How can you build your website in a way that…
Category : Web marketing 11-04-2013 by Janeth Kent
A More Efficient Embedding Method for YouTube Videos
When you embed any YouTube video on a website using standard IFRAME tags, you’ll be surprised to know how many extra pounds that video adds to your page. The web page has to download additional ~400 kB of resources (CSS, JavaSript and Image files) for rendering the video player alone and…
Category : Programming 11-04-2013 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
10 Tools for Evaluating Web Design Accessibility
Web design accessibility plays a vital role in ensuring that websites are inclusive and usable for all users, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. Evaluating the accessibility of web design is crucial to identify and address potential barriers that may hinder users' access to information and services. Thankfully, there are…
Category : Web design 29-05-2023 by Janeth Kent
