We talk a lot about WordPress, because we think it’s an exceptional content management system for many different reasons. But there are tons of pretty cool facts about WordPress that you might not know, including how long it’s been around! Check out our list of WordPress facts and let us know the most interesting thing you learned in the comments below or if you have another fun fact to add! As of…
Typography brings such a big design element to any website, and just by changing the font you can change the whole look of the site. We love using Google Fonts for great free fonts that are easily embedded in websites. They have hundreds of fonts to choose from, everything from handwritten fonts to special stylized fonts, and cursive fonts to big blocky fonts. There are tons of unique choices that can fit…
Did you know that 27% of the web is powered by WordPress? Considering how many websites are out there, that’s a large percentage! More and more websites are switching over to WordPress because it’s user-friendly, it’s easily customized, it’s secure (and constantly updated to keep it that way), and the community is very supportive and active. Many big sites and celebrities are now using WordPress including The Walt Disney Company, Dole, Chicago Sun Times, Glad,…
We talk a lot about website security on our blog, because it’s so important for website owners to be knowledgable about it. More websites are getting hacked every day and are losing potential business from their websites because of downtime or are showing malicious content so users leave. The best way to fight a potential attack on your website is to be diligent about maintenance and to be proactive with preventative measures. We’ve compiled a WordPress…
We recently launched a sleek new website for Advanced Cryotherapy – a new business in Grand Island, Nebraska providing cryotherapy services. Cryotherapy exposes you to extremely cold air for a few minutes and can help reduce inflammation, relieve sore muscles, increase metabolism, burn an extra 500-800 calories, and can help get you a good night’s sleep. With bold eye-catching photos, lots of great white space, and a polished appearance, this website does a great job of showcasing…
Security has always been a big concern for any website owner, you want to keep your site secure and free from attackers. You also want to make sure your users are secure on your site and the information they submit is protected and transmitted in a safe manner that will allow it to stay protected and out of harm’s way. Over time, Google has been implementing more and more things that encourage website security…
Happy New Year! A new year brings a new set of trends in the ever-changing web design world. Each year we see trends rise and fall in popularity and are largely dictated by changing technology and how we use it. Mobile usage has been steadily on the rise, and the web has changed greatly because of it. We’ve seen responsive design grow because of the growing amount of mobile users as well as a…
We recently launched a new website for The Flair Index, a chic new blog run by Jennifer Alfano. Jennifer blogs about people, places and things that have flair, featuring great women, stylish clothing finds, and other fun things like the best place to find vintage Levi’s in New York. She features Flair Finds as well, which are products that fall under the categories of beauty, books, clothing, and jewelry. The style of the site is…
We recently launched a new website for Jennifer Alfano, who designs beautiful jewelry in New York City. We’ve worked with Jennifer for a few years now and have loved seeing the evolution of her jewelry and her website. She offers 2 different lines of jewelry, the newest one launching with this website, Lapis Jennifer Alfano. Her original line, Jennifer Alfano Fine, includes pendants, earrings, necklaces, and rings, with many that include birthstones in the pieces. They…
Having a fast loading site is very important, not only for your users but also for SEO. Users expect sites to load quickly and can become frustrated when they take too long and may leave. You usually only have a few seconds to capture a user’s attention so you don’t want them to spend those precious moments waiting for a slow site to load. Speed is also a factor in search engine rankings, so…