How a Website Can Help Your Business Grow

The only thing you have to do is learn to take advantage of the opportunities that the Internet offers you. Web pages are one of them. That's why today we will show you how having a website will help you grow your business.
How a Website Can Help Your Business Grow September 04, 2023 5 min read

How To Build Your Brand Identity

What is a brand identity and how do you create and build one? We dive into the details and nuances of the process to help you get started.
How To Build Your Brand Identity December 01, 2022 13 min read

How long does it take to build a website

We look at the many factors that can impact a web design project’s launch date, and share tips for determining its length more accurately.
How long does it take to build a website June 21, 2022 5 min read

How website UX applies boost to SERPs

Explore ways you can apply UX principles to your client’s image on search engines
How website UX applies boost to SERPs December 02, 2021 13 min read

Trends shaping the world of Web Development

Brand loyalty is a thing of the past and so the way to capture market share is to offer the best experience on your website
Trends shaping the world of Web Development October 27, 2021 15 min read

How to successfully plan web design projects

Planning a website is not an easy task. There are many considerations that need to be made and there are often lots of people involved in each step of the work
How to successfully plan web design projects September 14, 2021 10 min read

How to write effective meta-descriptions for SEO

When putting together content for your website, you may find that the task of crafting meta-descriptions places a giant question mark above your head.
How to write effective meta-descriptions for SEO May 21, 2021 11 min read

Helping clients with website content strategy

For small and medium-sized organizations, content is usually the trickiest part of putting together a website
Helping clients with website content strategy April 20, 2021 6 min read

Competitive analysis done right

How to research and learn from your competitors to find the right opportunities and build a killer experience for your users
Competitive analysis done right March 22, 2021 9 min read

Digital features that assist our online behavior

Over time, digital devices have moved from the sidelines to take center stage in our lives
Digital features that assist our online behavior December 22, 2020 9 min read

Common issues that can arise when a client is new to website creation process

Before jumping in with your chosen creative agency, it will pay you to consider these four common issues faced by agencies that can be avoided with a little forethought
Common issues that can arise when a client is new to website creation process November 19, 2020 6 min read

Creating the perfect UI dashboard

The importance of user experience is more emphasized than ever. As a result, the number and variety of dashboard UI tools is on the rise. These tools are used as an essential piece in any good customer experience strategy. But, here comes the hard part.
Creating the perfect UI dashboard October 12, 2020 5 min read

The most common web developer interview questions and answers

Whether you are a front-end, back-end, or full-stack software developer, these common computer science interview questions will help you in your preparation for the next coding interview
The most common web developer interview questions and answers August 25, 2020 10 min read

SEO belongs in your web design process

The word "SEO" holds a lot of weight. We know how critical it is to the success of a website and, yet, it often becomes one of those things that's left until the very end of a web design project to deal with
SEO belongs in your web design process July 30, 2020 10 min read

Why every website wants you to accept its cookies

Cookies alerts are supposed to improve our privacy online. But are they?
Why every website wants you to accept its cookies June 29, 2020 7 min read

O’ Captain My Captain: lifeboats in the time of coronavirus

In the months to follow, all of us who are captains to our businesses will have some size of “boat” to steer, crews to support and passengers to care for. Only the ones that are most responsive and adaptable to the change that is coming will survive
O’ Captain My Captain: lifeboats in the time of coronavirus April 29, 2020 6 min read

Know your email intro etiquette

Email remains the backbone of what we do
Know your email intro etiquette February 28, 2020 6 min read

The importance of CAPTCHA in web security

In this post, we will reveal the significance of CAPTCHA in web security and why you should use it on your website
The importance of CAPTCHA in web security January 07, 2020 5 min read

Website personalization importance

Customers wants to feel like their needs matter and should be catered for on a personal level
Website personalization importance December 12, 2019 7 min read

SEO myths busted

Google doesn't hate your website, AdWords don't impact SEO and 'freshness' and keywords are not as important as you think
SEO myths busted November 26, 2019 9 min read

Messaging is the future of market research

Many people go to their inboxes with one main purpose: To delete emails and spam before it takes over
Messaging is the future of market research November 08, 2019 4 min read

How to test successfully User Experience

Measure the success of your UX efforts and improve your conversion rate
How to test successfully User Experience October 07, 2019 5 min read

Why you should make your ‘digital consultants’ work on-site

Traditional firms must upgrade their technological capabilities to match those of their competitors — else they face extinction
Why you should make your ‘digital consultants’ work on-site September 18, 2019 5 min read

Ecosia is a search engine that uses profits to plant trees

For every 45 inquiries conducted on its search engine, Berlin startup Ecosia has a seedling planted somewhere on the world
Ecosia is a search engine that uses profits to plant trees August 29, 2019 12 min read

How Instagram’s algorithm works

Instagram users were missing 70% of all posts and 50% of their friends’ posts before the app ditched the reverse chronological feed
How Instagram’s algorithm works July 04, 2019 4 min read

10 Year Challenge: Popular websites changes

As the #10yearchallenge is making its way around the internet, I thought I would look at how some of the most visited websites on the internet have aged over the last 10 years
10 Year Challenge: Popular websites changes January 24, 2019 8 min read

Why chatbots will never be popular

Let’s be honest: most chatbots, if not all of them, aren’t real artificial intelligence
Why chatbots will never be popular November 01, 2018 3 min read

The Holistic Web Design approach

Whenever you go to build something new, or change something already on the web, you need to look at how it will affect everything
The Holistic Web Design approach September 17, 2018 5 min read

5 website metrics you can’t ignore (and how to design for them)

If you aren’t tracking analytics on your website, you need to start right now
5 website metrics you can’t ignore (and how to design for them) July 04, 2018 9 min read

Building a better Homepage

When you redesign your website, the homepage seems like a blank canvas. It’s your company’s “Hello, World!” and you can put anything on it
Building a better Homepage June 01, 2018 5 min read

We are hiring - Web Developer

The Smiling Hippo is hiring and is looking for awesomeness incarnate!
We are hiring - Web Developer April 12, 2018 2 min read

When has a client gone too far?

How do we know when a client has gone beyond the breaking point? Here are some signs to look for that will help you make the right decision
When has a client gone too far? April 02, 2018 6 min read

How to deal with bad design suggestions

Gracefully respond to unsolicited design ideas, and prevent them from derailing good design
How to deal with bad design suggestions March 14, 2018 8 min read

GDPR: Why data protection doesn’t have to be a headache

If you work with data or IT at some level, then you’ve probably heard people talking about the General Data Protection Regulation, better known as GDPR
GDPR: Why data protection doesn’t have to be a headache March 08, 2018 5 min read

2018's Biggest Social Media Trends For Business

There is a growing realization among businesses that social media is the single most effective way to reach audiences
2018's Biggest Social Media Trends For Business February 13, 2018 4 min read

Starting A Side Project In 2018? Here’s How To Make It Successful

Side projects help us uncover new interests, promote divergent thinking and can potentially take your life in an unexpected direction
Starting A Side Project In 2018? Here’s How To Make It Successful February 05, 2018 6 min read

Web Design Trends 2018: What Will Make an Impact This Year?

The subtle shift from UX design to digital service design is going to continue
Web Design Trends 2018: What Will Make an Impact This Year? January 30, 2018 17 min read

Typography trends for 2018

From custom type to colour fonts, leading designers forecast the biggest type trends of 2018
Typography trends for 2018 January 22, 2018 6 min read

5 logo design trends for 2018

We forecast the five biggest trends that will shape logo design in 2018.
5 logo design trends for 2018 January 11, 2018 6 min read

How Project Managers Improve Design

We share how even project managers play a supporting role in the design process.
How Project Managers Improve Design January 04, 2018 9 min read

We are pleased to announce that our new website is now Live!

We are pleased to announce that our new website is now Live! November 28, 2017 2 min read

Why is Whitespace in Web Design So Powerful?

Whitespace, also known as “negative space”, is the space in a design occupied by nothing other than a background colour or a faint background image.
Why is Whitespace in Web Design So Powerful? July 14, 2017 6 min read

How to create the perfect design resumé

Follow these 16 pro tips to help your resumé stand out from the crowd and snag that all-important interview.
How to create the perfect design resumé June 20, 2017 8 min read

This is How to Recover From a Social Media Disaster

Managing your company reputation can be challenging in today's volatile online world. This is how to plan, respond, and recover from a social media disaster.
This is How to Recover From a Social Media Disaster April 20, 2017 4 min read

Make sure your users trust your website

Yes there are ways to make your website more trustworthy and they will help you to retain more of your website’s visitors.
Make sure your users trust your website February 22, 2017 7 min read

10 website navigation trends for 2017

I’d like to share the top 10 emerging navigation trends that’ll keep growing well into 2017.
10 website navigation trends for 2017 February 06, 2017 13 min read

More than just pretty: How imagery drives User Experience

Images are more than just decoration; they have the power to make or break a user’s experience.
More than just pretty: How imagery drives User Experience January 23, 2017 14 min read

How to grow your email list fast

You want more email subscribers. Here are some easy ways to get them.
How to grow your email list fast December 16, 2016 4 min read

Myths about new domain names

Choosing a domain is hard. For most new companies, it comes with the difficult branding decision of naming your company.
Myths about new domain names December 06, 2016 6 min read

UX design trends to watch out for in 2017

How are you and your business going to cope up with the ever changing happenings of the world of the web and mobile experience?
UX design trends to watch out for in 2017 November 10, 2016 8 min read

Landing page mistakes that you make

Some of the top mistakes people make on their landing page and how you can avoid the same fate.
Landing page mistakes that you make October 18, 2016 11 min read

The surprising history of emojis

You encounter emojis on a regular basis in your 21st-century, tech-savvy lifestyle, but what is the history of emojis?
The surprising history of emojis October 12, 2016 19 min read

Mobile apps are crucial for customer loyalty

Business is a numbers game. So how do you get and keep more customers at lower costs?
Mobile apps are crucial for customer loyalty September 30, 2016 6 min read

Still hashtagging every word? You could be hurting your Brand

Ever had a friend on social media who #turns #every #word #into #a #hashtag? If you have...
Still hashtagging every word? You could be hurting your Brand September 23, 2016 5 min read

YouTube is embracing the social scene

YouTube has confirmed the launch of YouTube Community – a social networking feature that gives video creators new and expanded ways to engage with their subscribers.
YouTube is embracing the social scene September 16, 2016 6 min read

SEO techniques that you're doing all wrong

Great online content doesn't matter without an equally smart strategy to get your message in front of key audiences.
SEO techniques that you're doing all wrong September 09, 2016 7 min read

Why you should make your own chatbot

Chatbots are starting to make their way into all aspects of our online lives.
Why you should make your own chatbot August 30, 2016 3 min read

A comprehensive guide to building a better content marketing strategy

Content marketing is the leading marketing strategy among today’s digitally savvy businesses. And, as a result, many businesses do it, but few businesses really understandhow to do it effectively.
A comprehensive guide to building a better content marketing strategy August 04, 2016 5 min read

Startups: How to survive the Gartner Hype Cycle

If you’re working on a startup in an industry that is getting a lot of hype, the Gartner Hype Cycle adds a lot of pressure to get your product out there
Startups: How to survive the Gartner Hype Cycle August 03, 2016 5 min read

Getting practical with Microcopy

The tendency among most clients and design teams is first and foremost to establish on-screen interactions, pattern libraries, wireframes and workflows and to release the latest and greatest features
Getting practical with Microcopy July 28, 2016 31 min read

Web technologies that (thankfully) died

Here are a few items that were once all the rage. In hindsight, they turned out to be clunky technologies that were once a necessary part of our job.
Web technologies that (thankfully) died July 15, 2016 8 min read

You made everything perfectly clear by email. Now what?

There are many options in trying to find out what happened to a well-crafted email. Here's what to do...
You made everything perfectly clear by email. Now what? July 08, 2016 4 min read

What is a landing page?

They’re laser-focused web pages on specific topics that help to (a) bring in more visitors or (b) convert visitors into leads and sales.
What is a landing page? July 04, 2016 13 min read

Writing habits that you should develop for better website content

Whatever the case may be, there are certain habits we as writers can nurture and develop to remain inspired, focused and with a razor sharp tool set.
Writing habits that you should develop for better website content June 29, 2016 4 min read

Photography trends you need to know about

From new technologies to resurgent techniques, we list the biggest trends in contemporary photography and what’s behind them.
Photography trends you need to know about June 16, 2016 6 min read

Why the sound of a brand name matters

Brand names reveal a lot more than you think, as the fascinating science of "sound symbolism" suggests.
Why the sound of a brand name matters June 01, 2016 5 min read

The case for parallax design in 2016 and beyond

Design techniques are fleeting, so it’s hard to determine what’s simply trendy, and what actually works. If you haven’t experimented with parallax design, now may be the time to give it a try.
The case for parallax design in 2016 and beyond May 25, 2016 3 min read

The greatest UX breakthroughs of the 21st Century (so far)

Here are ten of the biggest UX breakthroughs that have helped to shape this century of tech (so far).
The greatest UX breakthroughs of the 21st Century (so far) May 19, 2016 11 min read

Common mistakes that designers make

All designers make mistakes. Here are the most common, and how to avoid them.
Common mistakes that designers make May 18, 2016 7 min read

The blue color is trending worldwide. Here’s why.

How did humble blue go from having no name in the antiquities to being the world’s favourite and most used color?
The blue color is trending worldwide. Here’s why. February 22, 2016 6 min read

Don't design for mobile, design for mobility

Just when we were starting to get used to the tools, frameworks and methodologies needed to design good mobile apps, we find the device landscape is changing again
Don't design for mobile, design for mobility February 11, 2016 8 min read

Typography trends for 2016

Design trends. You can hardly do anything without seeing them, they pop up everywhere, and they can give your design feel “current” when used well.
Typography trends for 2016 February 03, 2016 9 min read

Making the user trust your UI

You cannot design a good user interface without taking into consideration the importance of user confidence
Making the user trust your UI February 03, 2016 13 min read

How to optimize your site for mobile

When the world shifted from desktop computers to mobile devices, designers became even more focused on UX. Although the user interface plays an important role in creating mobile-friendly designs.
How to optimize your site for mobile January 29, 2016 8 min read

The value of consistent design

To many designers, consistency doesn’t scream sexy. But to anyone with an understanding of user experience, there couldn’t be a bigger turn on.
The value of consistent design January 27, 2016 6 min read

Hot web design trends from 2015

In 2015, web design moved away from information overload to an aesthetic revolving around empty space and simplicity.
Hot web design trends from 2015 December 22, 2015 9 min read

How to design UX for millennials

It’s no surprise that some in the design community are also turning their attention to specifically figuring out how to design for millennials.
How to design UX for millennials December 14, 2015 7 min read

Choosing a website hosting company

There are a number of important factors to consider when deciding on a web hosting company.
Choosing a website hosting company December 01, 2015 5 min read

Things you should know about mobile advertising

App install advertising is on fire. US mobile app install ad revenues will top $4.6 billion this year and grow to $6.8 billion by the end of 2019, growing by 14% a year from 2014.
Things you should know about mobile advertising November 24, 2015 11 min read

Is custom web design over? Hell no...

Template-based website platforms are driving the web design industry by providing the tools required to create an elegant, responsive, and optimized site. But does this mean that the age of custom web design is over?
Is custom web design over? Hell no... November 18, 2015 10 min read

Web design mistakes (and how to correct them)

Here we’re going to take a look at a few common design mistakes and how to avoid or correct them in the design process.
Web design mistakes (and how to correct them) October 21, 2015 9 min read

Busted myths about responsive web design

The need for addressing the importance of responsive web design has long since passed. Now it’s time to focus on how to make the most responsive design possible.
Busted myths about responsive web design October 09, 2015 12 min read

How to build long-term customer relationships with mobile

What customers really want is to build a long-term relationship with your organization – and a mobile app is one tool to do that.
How to build long-term customer relationships with mobile October 01, 2015 4 min read

Does your website suck?

Does your website suck? I’m not asking to be mean. Really. Building a website that meets the needs of your business and your customers is a tricky balancing act.
Does your website suck? September 16, 2015 7 min read

Is QR Code on the verge of extinction in the mobile arena?

The QR code was originally created for Japan's automotive industry in 1994. At present, QR codes are used for product-tracking, item identification, and many other apps aimed at delivering a great UX.
Is QR Code on the verge of extinction in the mobile arena? September 10, 2015 10 min read

Likes aren’t enough. Now Facebook pages need you to add them to “See First”

Facebook told businesses to buy Page Likes for years, saying that’s how they could reach people through the News Feed.
Likes aren’t enough. Now Facebook pages need you to add them to “See First” September 01, 2015 5 min read

The latest web design trends you need to know about

When it comes to web design, there’s a further trend towards making websites much simpler in terms of user interface and much easier when it comes to user experience.
The latest web design trends you need to know about July 06, 2015 2 min read

Online music services with killer UI

Music streaming increased by 54 per cent in 2014 compared to the previous year's figure and this robust growth is expected to continue as more and more services become available.
Online music services with killer UI June 26, 2015 7 min read

How cards are taking over web design

Those little rectangles full of inclusive images and text have been so successful in web design that they’ve almost become a default option when it comes to
How cards are taking over web design June 23, 2015 12 min read

The digital marketer’s mobile optimization checklist

Every good marketer knows that one of the key elements to success is making it as easy as possible for your audience to consume and share information.
The digital marketer’s mobile optimization checklist June 15, 2015 4 min read

Embracing emptiness in web design

In web design, white space, or negative space, makes the difference between an ordered layout that’s easy to comprehend, and a chaotic, cluttered mess.
Embracing emptiness in web design June 11, 2015 10 min read

Minimalism in Web design: past and future

Minimalism is one of the most enduring visual frameworks in Web design given its timeless elegance and clear presentation of content.
Minimalism in Web design: past and future June 05, 2015 11 min read

User experience and user interface designers make great partners

If you want a hot date that will also make a great life partner, user experience and user interface designers should be your number one picks
User experience and user interface designers make great partners June 02, 2015 6 min read

Three things to consider before investing in Ad Tech

People aren’t putting money in ad tech, and the players are playing a bloody game. Yet ad tech revenue is projected to reach $100 billion in five years.
Three things to consider before investing in Ad Tech May 25, 2015 7 min read

Community management: can you really handle it?

Perhaps you have forgotten, in-between your unrivaled push to create the perfect content, that there is another, really important portion of the social media function that we are missing terribly
Community management: can you really handle it? May 22, 2015 4 min read

Making the decision: web designers vs site builders

Nowadays, site builders are basically a magic toolbox to everyone who is not a web designer. Building a website, which was once out of reach, can now be done with little effort – but ...
Making the decision: web designers vs site builders May 21, 2015 3 min read

Is this Facebook’s most small business-friendly offering yet?

Facebook announced the launch of its local awareness ads last fall. These enable local business advertisers to target Facebook users based on their location
Is this Facebook’s most small business-friendly offering yet? May 20, 2015 4 min read

The future of interaction design

Gone are the days when users were impressed by simple interactions like a bit of unexpected animation – now animations are almost required
The future of interaction design May 18, 2015 14 min read

Say goodbye to these web design trends

Web design has changed drastically since early 2000 and it appears to be changing trends again
Say goodbye to these web design trends May 14, 2015 3 min read

Why brands bypass agencies to go directly to production companies

Clients are bypassing agencies and going direct to production companies in search of efficiency and nimbleness
Why brands bypass agencies to go directly to production companies May 12, 2015 4 min read

The most amazing professional fonts of 2015

We have put together a list of 20 Amazing Professional Fonts that are both of a superior quality and produce readable, high quality publications
The most amazing professional fonts of 2015 May 11, 2015 8 min read

How to design copy on the Web

Love it or hate it, your writing has an enormous impact on your website (or app),
How to design copy on the Web May 09, 2015 7 min read

IBM announces marketing partnership with Facebook

IBM and Facebook are teaming up to offer marketers new integrations between the two platforms
IBM announces marketing partnership with Facebook May 08, 2015 2 min read

Google shows off new AdWords formats and tools

Google made a bunch of AdWords announcements at an AdWords event on Tuesday. This new generation of ad experiences includes new features for the automotive, hotel, and mortgage categories.
Google shows off new AdWords formats and tools May 06, 2015 4 min read

Browser testing is no fun, but these tools will help make your life easier

Many people who feel their jobs end after designing and launching a site are potentially missing out on tons of visitors. Why? Here’s a guide to why browser testing may not be the most fun part of developing a site, but it’s just as important as picking t
Browser testing is no fun, but these tools will help make your life easier May 06, 2015 13 min read

The best branded Instagram videos from April 2015

April features a variety of goodies, from free-form architecture, to made-up sports, fictitious holidays and other weirdness, replete with all the stunning insight you’ve come to expect from this beloved round-up
The best branded Instagram videos from April 2015 May 05, 2015 4 min read

Facebook’s algorithm update: what it means for marketers

There has been another algorithm change that less attention has been paid to, but could perhaps be just as important. Facebook's new attempt to balance content from friends and pages.
Facebook’s algorithm update: what it means for marketers April 30, 2015 2 min read

How social media is impacting web design

It is often noticed that social media has its impact on the offline world as well. So, it is quite obvious that the world of the Internet...
How social media is impacting web design April 27, 2015 4 min read

How great startups build brands with the right words

It’s your chance to define who you are and what you do. This could be any marketing assets ranging from the headline and images on your website to advertising
How great startups build brands with the right words April 24, 2015 12 min read

How to create top content on any topic

If you’re willing to invest some time, resources and brainpower, you can create the top content on any topic
How to create top content on any topic April 14, 2015 14 min read

Using email marketing for business growth

How are you going to make sure you stand out from the crowd?
Using email marketing for business growth April 07, 2015 11 min read

Vintage trend is back

Fashion for retro and vintage style has gradually moved from podiums and fashion shows to website design.
Vintage trend is back March 30, 2015 3 min read

How to use social media and mobile to grow your business

With the mighty hand held device probably in your customer's hands right now, one of the things they will probably do when they next look at their phone is check their text messages and have a browse through their social media accounts
How to use social media and mobile to grow your business March 24, 2015 7 min read

Why a good User Experience is an overlooked SEO strategy

Your content is a well-cooked piece of meat, but to enjoy the meal, your users must also have the proper table settings
Why a good User Experience is an overlooked SEO strategy March 18, 2015 7 min read

The marketing of the future

The incorrect assumption is that traditional and Internet marketing are entirely different things that need entirely separate approaches
The marketing of the future March 11, 2015 19 min read

Today's most successful websites and how they looked when they first launched

Many of today's most successful websites bear only a small resemblance to how they looked when they were first launched.
Today's most successful websites and how they looked when they first launched March 03, 2015 2 min read

Why your business doesn’t need a physical store

Having a business that is solely online and not in a store, at one time, may have sounded like a shortcoming but now it can actually put you ahead of the game
Why your business doesn’t need a physical store February 26, 2015 4 min read

How to engage customers with your website

Your customers are busy professionals. Often, businesses publish their blog post and let it sit in their blog’s archives. The best way to get your customers to read your blog is to
How to engage customers with your website February 16, 2015 5 min read

How hashtags work on Twitter, Instagram, Google+, Pinterest, Facebook, Tumblr, and Flickr

A hashtag is the wonder of the past decade. It was born to address the need to organize and make sense of the overwhelming social media buzz
How hashtags work on Twitter, Instagram, Google+, Pinterest, Facebook, Tumblr, and Flickr February 13, 2015 8 min read

How to use LinkedIn to grow your business

Anyone who's serious about growing a network of business contacts uses LinkedIn. Take it from John Patrick, founder of architecture and design agency Above the Fold, who says he has used the professional network to take his company global. Here's his advi
How to use LinkedIn to grow your business February 11, 2015 3 min read

How to get your management team to buy into marketing strategy

just imagine how dull the world would be if we were all in agreement all the time
How to get your management team to buy into marketing strategy February 11, 2015 5 min read

The most creative 404 error pages on the Web

We browsed through the blog FourZeroFour to round up some of the best 404 pages on the web
The most creative 404 error pages on the Web February 04, 2015 5 min read

How to become the content innovator in your organization

There’s no denying that selling your organization on content will be tough, but the results make it well worth the effort.
How to become the content innovator in your organization January 28, 2015 6 min read

Facebook SEO and post search: What it means for brands

If you’re doing a client announcement, using Facebook search to see what others are saying about the news...
Facebook SEO and post search: What it means for brands January 16, 2015 3 min read

Top 25 viral Tumblr blogs of 2014

The pop star's personal Tumblr page, beloved among the hoards of blog-dwelling teens, was just one of the top 25 most viral blogs of the year
Top 25 viral Tumblr blogs of 2014 December 15, 2014 7 min read

Google's 2014 redesign: Before and After

I thought it would be worth a quick stroll down memory lane and a look at the future of Google
Google's 2014 redesign: Before and After December 02, 2014 7 min read

SEO is dead: Long Live OC/DC

Yes, SEO is officially dead. Not the practice, but the term
SEO is dead: Long Live OC/DC November 20, 2014 9 min read

Why do brands need enemies

Coca Cola cannot live without Pepsi; without Coca-Cola, Pepsi will not innovate to build its brand further.
Why do brands need enemies November 04, 2014 5 min read

Which social platform affects your SEO?

With so many highly evolved social media platforms, it’s hard to decipher which platforms have the most impact on SEO
Which social platform affects your SEO? October 29, 2014 3 min read

How to know when your web design is done

It’s the question that haunted every first-year art student. It kept us up late adding, adding, adding layers of complexity to our pieces, sometimes to our detriment.
How to know when your web design is done October 20, 2014 7 min read

How often should I post?

Social Media is a lot of things and part of it is about creating new relationships and growing brand exposure among many other things.
How often should I post? October 04, 2014 4 min read

Use Google Analytics to build a smarter mobile website

Countless helpful and not-so-helpful articles proclaim the rise of mobile, but what practical steps can you take to make your brand more approachable for mobile users?
Use Google Analytics to build a smarter mobile website September 30, 2014 10 min read

Can mobile games make a global difference? (and still be profitable)

As members of a rapidly maturing industry, it’s time for mobile publishers and developers to launch charitable and educational campaigns of their own.
Can mobile games make a global difference? (and still be profitable) September 25, 2014 5 min read

Why marketing automation fails

“It’s an important tool for bringing order to the warring worlds of marketing and sales by improving lead scoring and nurturing.”
Why marketing automation fails September 15, 2014 6 min read

Online marketing trends you can no longer afford to ignore in 2014

it can be a challenge to keep up but the internet has become that important and know-how is so freely available
Online marketing trends you can no longer afford to ignore in 2014 September 03, 2014 6 min read

Why creative geniuses often keep a messy desk

Environments have historically played a major factor in how creative our minds are
Why creative geniuses often keep a messy desk August 29, 2014 4 min read

How about some creative content ideas

word-heavy articles are by no means the only type of content that should be part of your company’s content marketing plan
How about some creative content ideas August 22, 2014 8 min read

How to create images for your blog posts in less than 5 minutes

A stock photo is worth a thousand words, but a custom image is worth a thousand page views
How to create images for your blog posts in less than 5 minutes July 28, 2014 11 min read

The must know Digital Marketing definitions

With words such as conversion and acronyms like SEO thrown casually in conversations, you can feel left out
The must know Digital Marketing definitions July 24, 2014 8 min read

Instagram 101

Instagram makes a strong case, if you’re interested in raw numbers and unique appeal. Instagram has 200 million active users and provides a huge asset for visual content
Instagram 101 July 08, 2014 16 min read

The first Instagram catalogue website by IKEA

I certainly felt moved reading all the fuss about it and I think it worths mentioning it.
The first Instagram catalogue website by IKEA July 06, 2014 1 min read

Can movie trailers teach you about content marketing?

While we love to hate trailers, the reality is that we never complain when one clenches our attention and refuses to release until the title appears
Can movie trailers teach you about content marketing? July 03, 2014 6 min read

Why this is a great time to lead marketing

Sometimes it is difficult to see through the smoke when in the midst of a revolution
Why this is a great time to lead marketing June 24, 2014 5 min read

What makes a great search interface?

While having a great search box might not be the most fun part of the design process, it is often an essential part of your site
What makes a great search interface? May 09, 2014 7 min read

Why web design typography is a big deal

why unload a bunch of technical definitions on the hapless common man who has just as much to do with web designing as I do with cooking?
Why web design typography is a big deal May 02, 2014 9 min read

Why emerging countries are driving enterprise investment deals

Armed with open-source tools and a deep-and-getting-deeper engineering bench..
Why emerging countries are driving enterprise investment deals April 29, 2014 5 min read

How to publish an app on the Google Play Store

Today we’ll be looking at how to set up and publish for Google Play.
How to publish an app on the Google Play Store April 15, 2014 4 min read

Ηow does your own brand name sound ?

Some researchers of marketing, recently started to explore new aspects of the strategies that businesses use to create effective brand names.
Ηow does your own brand name sound  ? April 14, 2014 3 min read

How designers can make the most of Social Media

If you're posting on a few different social sites, it's tempting to link them or just repeat content across platforms, but you should be aware that a lot of your followers will be adding you on a few different networks
How designers can make the most of Social Media April 07, 2014 6 min read

Responsive design frameworks: Just because you can, should you?

As responsive design frameworks became popular, a big debate emerged: Why would a professional designer use a responsive design framework?
Responsive design frameworks: Just because you can, should you? March 26, 2014 12 min read

Is Brand Management important for your design website?

I was reading about a recent six-figure purchase of the brand.com domain name and researching into brand.com reviews online when...
Is Brand Management important for your design website? March 18, 2014 7 min read

Making vintage design work for You

Today, we will look at how you can create and establish a great palette for a vintage-style design from color to type to texture choices...
Making vintage design work for You March 17, 2014 7 min read

Is 2014 the year of Parallax?

Parallax scrolling effects are fun, user friendly and allow for new types of creative thought in the website design process. The end result is a technique that can be...
Is 2014 the year of Parallax? March 13, 2014 8 min read

SEO in 2014: Be ready

Although nothing is for certain, there are a few challenges looming on the horizon that you should be ready for. Keep reading to get the scoop on these challenges so you’ll be ready to face them...
SEO in 2014: Be ready March 11, 2014 4 min read

The content marketing forecast: 10 Predictions for 2014

As Marketing Week mentions, 2014 is the year when the content marketing category finally matures...
The content marketing forecast: 10 Predictions for 2014 March 09, 2014 6 min read

The attributes of usability and how to exploit them

The importance of a strong online presence exponentially increases as time goes on. Companies need to follow their audience...
The attributes of usability and how to exploit them March 05, 2014 8 min read

A world without Web Designers

As you might understand, a world without the Internet would have serious consequences that would leave a lot of people lost. Since the World Wide Web was developed in the early 1990's, it has undergone quite a few changes...
A world without Web Designers March 03, 2014 6 min read

The World's Most Innovative Companies 2014

Take a peek at the world's most innovative companies for 2014. Yes it is not a typo, 2014, these companies will continue to shine and display what innovation means.
The World's Most Innovative Companies 2014 February 26, 2014 5 min read

Optimise your brand

So just how important is the look and tone of your brand and website when it comes to getting potential customers to buy into you business?
Optimise your brand February 24, 2014 5 min read

Top 10 brand campaigns of 2013

Creativity knows no limits. Watch some of the best campaigns released in 2013...
Top 10 brand campaigns of 2013 February 22, 2014 8 min read

Does print marketing still matter in the Digital Era?

Marketing can be looked at as an organizational function and a set of processes for creating, delivering and communicating value to customers...
Does print marketing still matter in the Digital Era? February 20, 2014 3 min read

The evolution of "Password"

The first computer password was developed in 1961 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, for use with the Compatible Time-Sharing System (CTSS), which...
The evolution of Password February 17, 2014 2 min read

Why Flat Design will continue to rule the world in 2014

Flat Design is a minimalist aesthetic principle or design language currently used in various graphical user interfaces. At present...
Why Flat Design will continue to rule the world in 2014 February 11, 2014 4 min read

Tips for getting active Instagram followers

So, you are stuck with the same followers and have the need to expand?...
Tips for getting active Instagram followers February 07, 2014 4 min read

Jobs that did not exist ten years ago

Thinking about a career change? Technology, cultural shifts and changing demographics combine to create new career fields all the time...
Jobs that did not exist ten years ago February 05, 2014 4 min read

The most exciting open source projects on the web

The open source movement involves web designers and developers volunteering their time to make the web a better place...
The most exciting open source projects on the web February 03, 2014 2 min read

Want to learn how to use the new DSLR you got for Xmas?

So, you got a new DSLR as a present for Xmas and you are not sure what to do with it?
Want to learn how to use the new DSLR you got for Xmas? January 29, 2014 2 min read

Are QR codes dying?

Does that mean that QR codes are a failed concept? Not quite...
Are QR codes dying? January 27, 2014 2 min read

The myth of the brainstorming session

To have an effective brainstorming session...
The myth of the brainstorming session January 25, 2014 5 min read

Ogilvy rules that still apply to Digital Media

Before there was Don Draper, there was David Ogilvy. “The father of advertising,” as he is sometimes referred to...
Ogilvy rules that still apply to Digital Media January 23, 2014 1 min read

Browser wars

Chrome rules the web...
Browser wars January 21, 2014 1 min read

The most popular Bing homepages for 2013

The Most Popular Bing Homepages for 2013...
The most popular Bing homepages for 2013 January 20, 2014 0 min read

Best Global Brands 2013

The top 100 list view..
Best Global Brands 2013 January 17, 2014 0 min read

The moment Google had to restart the project "Android"

Google had started on a secret mobile project when Apple, announced the iPhone...
The moment Google had to restart the project Android January 15, 2014 6 min read

Top Pins 2013

Take a look at the most visited Pins of 2013
Top Pins 2013 January 13, 2014 0 min read

Top iphone app downloads of 2013

Candy Crush Saga, the smash hit game that millions played, was the No. 1, most downloaded free app for the iPhone in 2013...
Top iphone app downloads of 2013 January 10, 2014 1 min read

Designing a website for 2014

The first thing we have to make sure is our website is mobile compatible and optimized for smaller screens...
Designing a website for 2014 January 08, 2014 2 min read

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