The popularity of social networking has converted a lot of websites to be more user-centric. This means you can find loads of new profile features and direct-connect OAuth apps through Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Pinterest, and others. Typically the profile photo is a common facet to each profile webpage design. Photos or avatars can be uploaded by the user, and sometimes pulled directly from...
read more Posted by Steven Snell on Apr 23, 2013 in Graphic Design blog, Vandelay Design | Comments Off Keyword research is a big part of online marketing and search engine optimization. For some types of websites, niche sites in particular, effective keyword research can be one of the biggest factors in the success of the site. In order to be effective and efficient with keyword research you will need to have access to the right tools. Depending on your needs you may be able to get what you need...
read more Posted by Ally Biring on Apr 22, 2013 in Graphic Design blog, Vandelay Design | Comments Off Unless you’re reading this from 1995, you’re probably aware that most websites have a large visual element. Amazon, Play.com, eBay, Apple Store… open any of their homepages and you’ll instantly be bombarded with tasteful product shots designed to lure you in. Clearly, photography is a big part of online product marketing – and why shouldn’t it be? For decades, creative photography...
read more Posted by Steven Snell on Apr 18, 2013 in Graphic Design blog, Vandelay Design | Comments Off Today we have a free set of 3 black and white textures from PhotographyPla.net. The textures are free samples from their set of 20 Black and White Textures. The textures are 3600 pixels by 3600 pixels at 300 dpi, so they are suitable for web or print projects.These textures are free for use in your own personal and commercial projects. Download the textures (17 MB zip file)...
read more Posted by Steven Snell on Apr 17, 2013 in Graphic Design blog, Vandelay Design | Comments Off If you’re looking to make a strong impression or a bold statement with a website, one option for doing so is to use a large full-screen background image. This design approach involves a homepage very little text or content, at least above the fold. In some cases the entire homepage may consist of a logo, navigation menu, and a large photo. While this approach will not be a great fit for...
read more Posted by Steven Snell on Apr 16, 2013 in Graphic Design blog, Vandelay Design | Comments Off If you’re looking for a solution for a quality hotel website the options can sometimes be underwhelming. Whether you are looking for a website for your own business or working on a client project for a hotel, inn, or bed and breakfast, WordPress presents some attractive options. There are an increasing number of quality WordPress themes that are created specifically for hotels. Most of...
read more Posted by Stan Byme on Apr 15, 2013 in Graphic Design blog, HTML5 | Comments Off I moved to a rural part of Japan six years ago with no prospects. There was no job waiting for me and I didn’t have a college degree to help me become employed. My Japanese speaking skills were nonexistent unless you want to give me credit for mistakenly asking people if I could “have” their toilet. I knew I needed to figure out a way to earn a living. I tried several ideas...
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