The term CMS or Content Management System seems to be everywhere online if you’re a web developer. From forum posts to advertisements on websites, you’ve more than likely heard this term before. With that being said, you might be wondering: should a web developer use a CMS? Yes, a web developer should use a CMS …
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is a popular buzzword many people hear online but it can be difficult to understand what it means. It’s easy to get a sense of the tremendous benefits of SEO which makes us want to try our hands at it. With that said, you might be wondering: can you learn SEO …
Writing new blog posts can be a huge challenge, especially starting out on your blogging journey. Learning how to improve your blog post can be even harder. There are so many tips and tricks all over the internet that it can be difficult to know where to start. It becomes a mind-numbing process of trying …
Your SEO Ranking is an important factor in determining how many visitors you attract to your website. The simple fact is that people today rarely venture past the first or second page of results from a google search. It stands to reason then that if your website isn’t in the top 10/20 results then the …
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In order to assist the developers on the team where I work, I was tasked with creating a developer usability guidelines presentation. This would need to be an easy to follow presentation that would offer tips and advice for improving the usability of the applications being developed. As we are a small team, we don’t …
In order to develop my technical writing skills, I undertook a number of technical writing courses over the course of a number of months. Based on the research I carried out, I put together a useful slideshow that summarized what I learned so I could present this to the team where I work. Below you’ll …
The workspace is the hub of any designer, developer, and programmer’s world. From here you research, develop projects, mockup ideas, communicate with clients, the list is pretty much endless. Whether you work from home or in an office, having a clean and tidy work space is a simple way to keep a clean and tidy …
Color theory is a fundamental concept used in a wide variety of disciplines, from artists to architects to web designers. Ever wondered how interior designers create color schemes for their rooms? You can be sure they are using their knowledge of color theory. Knowing just a small amount about this subject will help you in …
When I began my new role as a UX/UI designer where I work, I undertook a number of User Experience (UX) related courses to learn more. Based on the research I carried out, I put together a useful slideshow that summarized what I learned so I could present this to the team. Below you’ll find …
There are numerous benefits to using social media for your business. Everything from promoting a new product or service you are offering, to generating new business. Social media can be used in a variety of ways to great effect. In this article, we’ll look at just some of the numerous benefits of using social media …
Project Background Each year, the company where I work organizes a bake-off / coffee morning in aid of Temple Street Children’s Hospital. We all bake something to contribute, sweet or savory. All of the other businesses in the building drop by to sample the tasty treats on display. The most popular sweet and savory entries …
The idea of a digital photo frame really appealed to me as I tend to take lots of photos but am reluctant to print them all. Having one would let me display all the photos I want in a nice display without the complication of sending them away to be printed, collecting the photos, putting …
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I have spent some time recently working on my Illustrator skills, the output of which has been some interesting social media icons. I’ve also managed to dig up an old set of icons I had created previously. Feel free to take a look for yourself and download one or all of the sets to use …
Christmas time is upon us again. To mark the glitteriest (definitely not a word) time of the year, here is a quick tutorial I put together to show you how I made a Christmas icon set. You’ll be able to follow along if you are so inclined, or you can simply download the finished product …
Setting up a home media server can seem daunting, especially when you don’t know where to start. You have a little experience with Raspberry Pis and with coding but would like to try something new. My interest was sparked in this area when a friend showed off his media server setup at his house. He …
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Building a retro arcade has been high up on my “want to-do” list for the better part of a year now. During my vacation from work, I finally decided to give it a go. To get some inspiration and to gather together some useful tutorials, I cultivated a pinterest board which you can check out …
We may not like to admit it, but security may commonly take a back seat when it comes to your Wordpress site. Wordpress is used in 27.5% (and growing) of all websites out there, so it’s not surprising that they can be vulnerable to attack.
Don’t lose heart though, there are a number of simple and straightforward steps that you can take today to improve the security of your Wordpress site.
Dealing with an office move, particularly one that happens rapidly, can be a stressful thing to deal with. The office is where you spend most of your time, let’s face it, so changing location is a big deal. Your environment, your routines, your car parking space are all going to change.
