Archive for 'Content'
Want More Users and Customers? Stop Talking About Yourself
In today’s society where social media rules, people can’t stop talking about themselves. That’s fine if you’re an interesting person, and that’s what your friends and family want to hear.
Read more »6 Surprising Bad Practices That Hurt Dyslexic Users
Web accessibility doesn’t only extend to color blind users, but dyslexic users too. Dyslexia is a learning disability that impairs a person’s fluency or accuracy in being able to read, write, and spell [10].
Read more »Why You Should Never Center Align Paragraph Text
Text is a beautiful thing. It not only has function, but form as well. When you’re creating text, it’s likely that you’re not only thinking about what your text should say, but how it should look.
Read more »How to Use Color to Successfully Brand Your Website
Have you ever met someone who had such a strong personality that when they entered a room they would grab your attention, and when they left they would leave an imprint in your memory?
Read more »Why You Should Never Pair Green and Red Together on the Web
Everyone would agree that green and red are colors that pair well together on Christmas. But on the web, pairing these colors together can present problems for your users. There are three reasons why you should avoid using green and red together on your website.
Read more »5 Different Ways to Customize the Display of Content
How many ways can users view your content? Chances are there’s more than one. Right now, you’re probably displaying your content one way. This is fine if the amount of content you have is small.
Read more »Grooveshark’s Drag and Drop: A Case for Color Transparency
If you’re a big fan of Grooveshark, then you’ve probably seen their new HTML5 interface. It’s a huge improvement from their old Flash one. It’s leaner, faster and smoother.
Read more »What Headlines and Images Can Do for Your Home Page
Does your website offer value to users? The chances are that it does, but users can’t see it. If users can’t see the value of your website, chances are they won’t stick around for long.
Read more »Applying the Golden Ratio to Web Layouts and Objects
1.618 is a number all serious designers should know. It’s known as the golden ratio found throughout nature, art and architecture. Seashells, the Mona Lisa and the Parthenon all show the golden ratio.
Read more »7 Useful Design Strategies for a Successful Pricing Table
One of the most important and difficult pages to design for web applications is the pricing table. When users get to your pricing table, they likely have a basic understanding of your web application and what you offer.
Read more »How Color Saturation Affects User Efficiency
Have you ever decided to pass on a product because you didn’t like its colors? Colors affect the way we see products, but they can also affect the way we see websites.
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