I’m going to assume you all know you can’t just google for pictures and grab them off websites right? Images are creative works and even if no copyright is displayed, it does not mean it is public domain and available for use. Permission is always required. So be sure to always check the licensing on … Read more
Wahoo – free images from Getty! Sounds awesome doesn’t it? If you missed it, Getty now offers no-cost images from part of their large collection for noncommercial purposes. The question is, is this really a good deal? Prepare for Some Hoop Jumping After reading a few articles on the topic, I have to agree with … Read more
Why You Should Care About Your Website Fonts? Fonts are great communicators. Wording is a large part of websites and this gives you the opportunity to communicate not only your message, but visually connect with your audience. After all, aren’t you trying to reach them and convince them you are a great fit? Why ignore … Read more
Most Asked Question I Get About Websites Whoa – what? I have gotten a few surprises with questions at some of the presentations I have made the last few months with webinars and two conferences I just did. This particular question I get every time. My Client Wants Autoplay for Their Video (or Audio), is … Read more
During the Q&A portion of a webinar I presented recently, the question came up "how often should I update my website?" I’m assuming they mean to redesign their site, not updating individual pages with edits and blog posts. There isn’t a hard and fast rule on this but here is what I consider when initially … Read more
Recently, one of my clients asked me to set up a commercial template they purchased. What immediately grabbed my attention with the template was the font size – it was non-standard. In fact, it was two sizes below what is recommended by usability experts for websites and W3C – the web standards organization. Make Your … Read more