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7 Ways to Know if a Development Project Is Worth Your Time





Remember the old 80/20 rule? The same applies to software development inquiries, as in 20% of sales inquiries result in 80% of new sales volume… Continue reading

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Top 4 Ecommerce Tools for WordPress





Remember when WordPress was used only for blogging?
Even all of the talk about WordPress being a true CMS seems to be old news these days. The… Continue reading

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20+ Essential Resources for Improving Your SEO Skills

Search engine optimization isn’t exactly something you can major in — at least, not yet. In fact, many professional search engine optimizers… Continue reading

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The Rise of the Distributed Agency Model





Across the world, but particularly within the web design industry, the distributed agency model has gained widespread popularity. Centered on t… Continue reading

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2012 Election: 3 Digital Platforms Poised to Change the Conversation




While not as sexy as politician elbow jabbing, the race to develop winning political platforms for the 2012 U.S. election cycle is a hot contest… Continue reading

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7 Best Practices for Improving Your Website’s Usability




The Web Design Usability Series is supported by join.me, an easy way to instantly share your screen with anyone. join.me lets you collaborate onContinue reading

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Supercookies: What You Need to Know About the Web’s Latest Tracking Device





Recently, online properties like Hulu, MSN and Flixster have been caught using a tougher version of the common cookie. These “supercookies”… Continue reading

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Why the EPA Wants You to Design America’s Next Top Environmental App




The Global Innovation Series is supported by BMW i, a new concept dedicated to providing mobility solutions for the urban environment. It deliveContinue reading

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10 Ways to Make Your Design Portfolio More Appealing to Employers


Employers who hire designers are often not designers themselves. That reality can cause a disconnect between what designers display in their portfoli… Continue reading

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17 Web Resources for Improving Your Design Skills





While summer vacation winds to a close and students prepare to go back to school, the days of brand new backpacks and crisp notebooks are long… Continue reading

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