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Web Design Tips – Improving Page Speed

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 04:12:19 +0000

In this week’s web design video blog Nick and James share 5 tips for improving page load times on your website. Increasing the load time of your web pages not only improves the user experience, but also works to improve your on-site optimisation. You can find the supporting blog post at: www.crearedesign.co.uk

Present Your Best Work: Web Design Portfolio

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 04:07:55 +0000

As a web designer your final work is very important when looking to secure potential leads. The work must provide viewers with the evidence needed to show the capability and unique artistry you possess. Above all, every aspect should speak quality.

A web design portfolio is a collection of work that is a representation of your development as a designer. Portfolios normally contain every piece of formal work you have completed and any other kinds of work that will give potential clients a good sense of the dealings and progress you have gained. Because your work will be looked at without you in attendance, you should dedicate your time perfecting it. Let your work speak for itself! It’s worth taking a moment to get into the mind of the person who may be your possible client.

It is assumed that potential clients hope to hire someone or a company with a web and design background; more than likely someone who is capable of doing the job they are hired to do. They are searching for a web designer who will compliment their business, be able to complete all projects, and who understands how to get it done.

When presenting a web design portfolio, be sure to place your best pieces upfront. Potential clients may not have enough time to look through majority of your designs, so don’t scare them away by placing your best work in the back.

Please note, not every company or individual will know what type of work they need done. Usage of your web design portfolio will help to educate them about offered services and how they may be beneficial to their company’s development.

Critical Tips for a Web Design Portfolio

Verbalize how you benefit businesses List your services along with details Explain portfolio pieces Include any client testimonials Place your best work up front Be Professional!

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Microsoft Publisher Web Design made Easy – Web Forms

Sat, 18 Sep 2010 04:08:37 +0000

This tutorial covers how to create form fields, submit and reset buttons in Publisher. I also describe the requirements for your ISP for the form to work. Because servers do all the heavy lifting or work of Web forms, you must contact your ISP to inquire whether they support FrontPage extentions or .cgi scripts.

How do you export a web design created in adobe illustrator to dreamweaver or online?

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:07:51 +0000

I want to make a web design in adobe illustrator but I don’t know how to get it to dreamweaver.

Do I save it as an image and then plot the links out?

Law Firm Marketing & Web Design for Lawyers & Attorneys

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:15:43 +0000

AttorneysMax.com, offers a variety of services including; content management, web design, search engine optimization and marketing, content writing, domain name sales, marketing consulting and more. We are proud of the results we give our clients as they always walk away with a smile.We are the online leader in attorney marketing as, you can see in our top ranking websites section. Every website we promote hits first page rankings.

Great web design/development resources

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 04:07:09 +0000

veerle.duoh.com www.dezinerfolio.com www.tutoogle.com www.psdtuts.com ——-Extra(i forgot this one)—– www.layersmagazine.com

Web Design Tutorial – CSS Backgrounds

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:07:30 +0000

Nick and James form Creare demonstrate the basics of implementing backgrounds in CSS for you website. The tutorial covers standard colour, tiling a graphic, applying gradiants and fixed graphic backgrounds. Check out the supporting blog post at www.crearedesign.co.uk

Affordable Web Design and Hosting

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:22:23 +0000

Affordable website design and hosting for small business owners, professionals and entrepreneurs.
Affordable Web Design and Hosting

Fireworks CS4 New Features: Prototying a Web Design (lynda.com)

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 04:07:09 +0000

www.lynda.com www.lynda.com Fireworks can play an important role in website production. In this movie, Jim Babbage explores new layout feature enhancements added to Fireworks CS4, including pixel-precise guides, the new smart guides, tooltips, which contain X and Y coordinates to help you place elements in your design. He also reviews changes to the Pages panel, the new ability to wrap text using the Text In Path feature and lastly, using symbols and nested symbols in your web design.

What is the best web design and development school?

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 04:07:24 +0000

What are the schools with the best curriculum in web design and development? The best one that I found that had both is Full Sail in Orlando.

Please don’t answer by saying it is best to learn by practice or interning, because it is irrelevant to the question. Thanks in advance.