It is pretty widely accepted that SEO is a fundamental element of functional websites. But does having a website that is well optimised for search engines mean that it has to lack in other aspects such as design and user experience? As SEO practices have evolved over the years it could actually be argued that keeping the user at the forefront of any website experience is key – not just in terms of creating a…

Having a business usually means having a website, our customers expect that and whether you have a large, complex website or whether you have a smaller, simpler website, you will have to purchase web hosting. A web host, will, as the name suggests, hosts your website on the internet. In the same way that your computer hard drive stores your personal files, a server, will store the files and content for your website. By purchasing…

While writing a few decades ago took a typewriter, a few dictionaries, books, and, of course, one’s creativity, skills, and knowledge, we now have an array of writing tools to help us write better and with greater ease. That myriad of tools can actually get a bit overwhelming.  There are a few apps that have gained popularity for good reasons, though. Whether you’re new to writing or you want to refresh your writing tool kit,…

Turning your child into an educated person takes more than a monthly check at some fancy private school. Unfortunately, many parents think that paying for their children’s school gives them a free passage to be less interested and involved in the educational process, which often leads to generation gaps and conflicts.  If you want to keep your child on the right path and show genuine interest in his or her future, you need to learn…

Owning a pet is a great responsibility and not all people are up for the challenge. Apart from providing them with good food, a source of fresh, clean water, and lots of entertainment, animals will also require your free time and affection, which could be difficult given that most people have hectic working schedules.  However, if you want to enjoy the company of your beloved cat or dog whenever you come home from a long…

There are lots of educational sites but when we are talking about beautifully designed, it’s quite another story. Educational sites came to existence with the main purpose of giving information and being helpful for students, who work hard for their academic endeavor. That is why their design is often non-nonsense and austere. However, the engaging and fun-filled learning environment is what sets beautifully designed educational sites apart from the rest. Let’s admit it – eye-candy…

Today’s fast-paced world offers business owners multiple solutions for both cost and time efficiency. Outsourcing has become one of the most popular ways to ensure productivity and streamline costs, allowing companies to redirect part of their work towards professionals. This enables managers to focus on finding new solutions for business development. But the cases when outsourcing has proven to be more harmful than helpful are plenty. Some companies damaged their business by outsourcing too early,…

2019 has brought with it a whirlwind of changes. Businesses that have been around for decades are disappearing. Trends that dominated the 90s and 2000s have begun to sink back to the earth. The business itself has shifted from in-person mandatory meetings to Skype calls and Slack conversations. The biggest difference, however, is the noticeable difference in how retailers are operating. Retail has always been tied to American culture. Ads from the 20s until now…

A wholesale catalog or gloss magazine isn’t finished until it’s printed, but how do you get your booklet to that point? This easy guide to preparing your print file yourself means you can ensure that everything looks exactly as you want it. You may have put a lot of time and effort into designing artwork to showcase your company, but getting it ready to be printed is another matter. Normally, when you’re working with images,…

Working in an inspiring environment does wonders to boost creativity. Even when you’re not intentionally looking around at the walls, your subconscious mind takes in everything including the paint, windows, and décor. How you arrange your working space matters. The color of your walls matters. Your mood influences your ability to be creative, and your environment influences your mood. Creating a calm space will produce the calm mind needed to tap into your creative powers.…