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ByJake Rocheleau
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Hero images are the large background photos you see in website headers. They’re prominent on ecommerce sites but have branched out to every major type of website. These large hero images are a staple of modern web design but they all come with their own techniques. In this post I’ll showcase a bunch of hero…
ByJake Rocheleau
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WordPress security should be at the top of everyone’s priority list. It doesn’t take much effort to keep your website secure, but that small effort goes a long way and helps you avoid headaches down the road. The simplest approach is to secure your login page with custom WordPress plugins. And in this post I’ve…
ByJake Rocheleau
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Designers often work project-to-project which can leave gaps in earnings. But this can be solved by creating digital products to sell for some backend income. All designers have a skillset that can offer something valuable to the world. Whether it’s a website template, an iconset, or a video course, there’s always room for more resources…
ByJake Rocheleau
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The toughest part of creating a great design is gauging the quality. When you work in a team it’s much easier to get critiques that help you along the way. But working by yourself or for a client leaves a lot of room for interpretation. Clients don’t know how to critique so it’s up to…
ByJake Rocheleau
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Digital UI kits are extremely popular amongst designers because they help save time designing interfaces from scratch. If you’re constantly working on new design projects then you’ll know the importance of a great GUI kit. For this post I’ve curated the freshest UI kits from all around the web organized into one list. These are…
ByJake Rocheleau
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Increasing signups on your site is not a straightforward task. You can tinker with form fields, adjust copy, and offer giveaways that can all show varying results. But the best way to improve signups is through a quality signup page. If you can build an experience that people enjoy then you can run split tests…
ByJake Rocheleau
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Websites are built for a purpose. This usually revolves around user behaviors like reading articles, signing up to a newsletter, or getting more people to create user accounts. The best way to encourage user behavior is with a Call To Action, or CTA button. This is extremely common on single page designs and landing pages…
ByJake Rocheleau
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From email opt-in forms to clickbait headlines and shopping cart checkouts, everything relies on copywriting. And the specific style of copy can have a dramatic effect on user engagement. When you’re designing or launching a website you always want to check your work and see what converts best. Each audience is different and their needs…
ByJake Rocheleau
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Designing a website used to be just creating for fixed resolutions. But in our modern mobile world things have changed. How you style your site should vary based on target devices. Mobile users browse the web differently than desktop users and you’ll need to design for these differences. I’d like to share my go-to strategies…
ByJake Rocheleau
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Smartphones handle interactions far differently than desktops. Users have a much more intimate relationship with their phones and tablets because they work solely on touch, swipe, tap, and finger movements. The best mobile apps use interaction states & animations to create a lifelike experience. It can seem like a complex topic but in this guide…