Getting started with Webpack 3
Webpack is a javascript module bundler that became one of the most popular and important front-end tools for modern web development. This blog post walks you through setting up Webpack 3 with Gulp so you can start to utilise it’s powerful features.
A starter's guide to web accessibility
Digital is now the new normal, and your online presence can often be the first point of contact a customer has with your brand. Just as high street stores have to cater for the needs of the physically impaired, businesses also need to ensure that their sites are accessible to everyone, including those who might have disabilities or physical impairments which might affect how they interact with websites or digital products.
Render Conf 30th March 2017 - A review
On 30th March, I took the many trains over the many hours required to get to Oxford from Brighton and attended Render Conf. In it’s second year, this conference already seems to have gained quite an online following. The line-up was jam-packed full of reputable names you’ve heard and people with brains jam-packed full of info.
5 essential points to remember, when defining your USP
Key to any design briefing will be the agencies ability to understand you, what you do and how you interact with your customers and stakeholders.
Did the Wordpress theme kill web design?
Web design is rapidly being commoditised....so what role is left for the designer....has the Wordpress theme replaced them?
The pros and cons of having a retainer contract with your digital agency (and how to avoid the cons)
Whilst it isn’t recommended that you redesign your website too frequently, work on a site doesn’t stop after launch. There’s content to keep up-to-date, landing pages and calls-to-action you may wish to add, and, now and then, a redesign of the home page or site architecture may be needed. In order to make these assessments on an ongoing basis, you’re going to need agency services every month.
Branding banks - austerity and the rise of the banking startup
In these times of post-brexit uncertainty it seems the banking industry is ripe for a little disruption. Seen as the architects of the 2008 financial meltdown and the resulting state-sponsored austerity we are all living in, the reputation of banks and bankers is at rock bottom in spite of the government's best efforts to deflect blame and responsibility away from the banking sector.
How can I score 100 on Google PageSpeed Insights?
PageSpeed Insights (PSI) is a tool developed by Google to rank the speed of your website. There are a few things it doesn’t look out for, such as code validation or usability but it’s a good starting point at getting your site up...
What does Google look for in my article: Headlines & Titles?
This is the first post in a series which will be looking at exactly what Google looks for in your article and focusing on how you can utilise these things to include your keywords and engage your readers.
Why we need to challenge our design tools & assumptions
Powerful new CSS advancements have resulted in a fundamental shift in what can be achieved efficiently. This affects everything from the ground up; from our design tools to our way of thinking.
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