Choosing to become a freelancer is a career decision many web designers consider. There are many benefits to going freelance, but it isn’t always easy to know how to get started or whether you can make it work. Below is some information to help you decide if it’s the right move for you and how to get your new freelance career off the ground. The Pro and Cons of Freelancing The biggest benefit of becoming…
When it comes to buying new software, there are many outlets online that claim to give you the best deals and quality service – but how do you know whether you can trust them? With a range of options to choose from, it can be quite challenging to determine whether you rely on a quality software reseller and whether your purchase is safe. One of the essential pieces of software for anyone with a computer…
Anyone who possesses a basic knowledge of website design in relation to online retail sales is well aware of the importance of choosing a quality e-commerce provider. These bundles are essential in managing day-to-day activities such as sales, client interactions and countless other embedded functions. However, what if this framework is no longer functioning as it should? Whether the result of an upgraded website, outdated APIs or a greater level of inbound traffic, this problem…
Designers and developers’ job roles are very different, but they do overlap when creating a website, app, or other product. It is, therefore, essential that both communicate well with each other. Face-to-face Communication Creates a Better Working Relationship For designers and developers who work from home or in different buildings or departments, communication can become primarily text-based via email and platforms like Slack. Having a mostly text-based rapport means it can be challenging to…
Before a customer can patronize a business, they must first recognize the business and then understand what it does. After all, you wouldn’t buy a product or service that you didn’t know anything about. As such, education plays a crucial role in the modern marketing and sales process. Indeed, many businesses offer new, unique, or very niche products or services. This means that they must inform their customer base before they try to persuade them.…
Application programming interfaces (APIs) can be thought of as a set of protocols that create a dialogue between two separate apps or machines. Through an API, these two discrete sources can exchange information, often in a way that improves the overall functionality and value of each. But to someone unfamiliar with APIs, they can seem like a mysterious force. What exactly are APIs? How do they work? And what should you know about them before…
Right now, the global economy exists in something like suspended animation; brought to a halt by the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). For businesses, it’s been a trying time, and one filled with frantic efforts to find ways to keep on working despite the crisis. For many, the existence of digital platforms like Zoom and its brethren has been a life-saver, keeping workers connected and businesses operating. But there’s another reality taking shape for…
There are several essential Docker development practices to accelerate your software delivery pipeline. Many experienced development teams are leverage the power of containerization strategies, along with the efficiency of advanced container platforms like Docker in order to accelerate their software delivery pipeline. By utilizing containerization and platforms like Docker, you can make efficient use of your system resources, speed up software development life cycles, as well as enhance application portability. At the same time, with…
A look back at one of computing’s most powerful software solutions While it may seem hard to believe, Microsoft Office turns 30 in November this year: it was first released to the world on November 19, 1990. In that time, the software suite has become a core component of the workplace, a veritable titan of productivity, and a household name to most. In April 2020, Microsoft announced MS Office was being renamed Microsoft 365 to…
It’s a fallacy that people are one or the other: creative or STEM-oriented. Many talented individuals have a knack for both and seek out careers that combine both gifts into one exciting career. Not convinced? We’ve rounded up seven of the best jobs that blend technology and design and will keep you engaged and innovative all day long. Plus, these jobs tend to be high-paying in addition to fulfilling. 1. Web Design Sometimes, the responsibilities…