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Five Meta Tag Facts

There are two major components to a web page’s code. The top or Head, is the machine readable portion of the page that provides additional information called Meta tags to search engines. The rest of the page, or the body is the part seen by us humans. The importance of the tags is often overstated […]

5 Rules of Blogging Decorum

With over 200 million blogs worldwide, it can be tough to be accepted in the blogosphere. As a courtesy to your readers and fellow bloggers, there are five blogging commandments that a good blogger must never break: 1. Obey copyright and creative commons If you’re going to republish someone’s content, ask their permission first. Some […]

The Importance of Usability

Regardless of its style or category, any website’s success hinges on its ease of use. According to Jakob Nielsen, an eminent usability expert, “If a website is difficult to use, people leave.” A website should: 1. State plainly what it offers. 2. Be easy to navigate. 3. Be easy to read. 4. Offer answers to […]

Five Design Pitfalls to Avoid

The goal of any design is to effectively communicate a message. Typically this means promoting a brand or selling a product. 1. Less is more. Every element added to a design increases cognitive dissonance, meaning that it makes the site’s message more difficult for the customer to find. It will take some constraint, but I […]

5 Rules for Choosing a Professional Web Designer

It is no longer good enough to just have a website to set yourself apart from your competitors. A professional design is more important than ever, but how do you choose a designer? By making the following five observations, you can choose the designer who’s right for you. 1. Proven Portfolio Any competent agency should […]