Category: Web Development
Migrating Your Data from Drupal 7 to Drupal 10
Migrating from Drupal 7 to Drupal 10 involves several steps and careful planning to ensure a smooth transition. This guide will walk you through the essential steps and considerations for successfully migrating your data. Table of Contents Understanding the Migration Process Preparation Backup Your Current Site Review and Audit Existing Site Set Up a Development…
Material Design 1 vs Material Design 2 vs Material Design 3
It is impossible to overestimate the importance of a user interface (UI) that is both aesthetically pleasing and straightforward to use. Google’s Material Design language has become a standard for creating intuitive, flexible, and visually appealing interfaces. About Material Design In 2014, Google chose to share with the public the new design system that it…
15+ Top Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals for Developers and Designers [2023]
Black Friday is around the corner! We all know that it is supposed to be the best time of the year to make purchases, and we should all take advantage of it. Why? Because all brands are competing with each other in bringing the best deals for their customers. Read moreDan Zarrella Talks About Re-TweetsLooking…
WordPress For Business Presentation
I was kindly invited by the SoCal WordPress Meetup group, run by Natalie MacLees, to give a presentation at their next meeting in Los Angeles on November 19th. It’s free, but you must RSVP at Meetup.com. I’ll be talking about…
Here’s What It Was like to Build a Website in the 90s
I’m still fascinated by all aspects of the 1990s. Coming of age during the decade is a big reason why. But there’s more to the story. The 90s were also a golden age for technology as well. The personal computer made its way into the mainstream. And so did the World Wide Web. As such,…
The Difference Between Cheap & Budget Clients
Web designers don’t always have the luxury of working on big projects. We usually start small. That’s OK because it provides a path for learning and growth. But “small” is a relative term. A project can be small in terms of profit. Yet that doesn’t mean that it’s quick or easy. You may still need…
Is the ‘Fast & Cheap’ Website Still Realistic?
Freelance web designers exist to serve clients. We build and maintain websites for a variety of organizations. But you soon realize that some clients have high expectations and a low budget. What do they want? The traditional “fast and cheap” website, of course. These clients expect us to perform Herculean tasks for peanuts. And they’d…
How To Rethink Your Customer Segmentation Efforts To Be More Profitable – eCommerceFuel
Courtney Goudswaard • September 6, 2023 Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto once observed that 20% of the population owned 80% of Italy’s land. This seemingly simple observation led to the “Pareto Principle” or “80/20 rule.” Translate that to customer segmentation: 20% of your customers could generate 80% of your profits. Or, as Drew Sanocki, Founder of…
19 Web Design Resources and Tools for Designers and Agencies (2023 Updated)
What first attracts you when you visit a website? Is it your initial visual impression of its design? Or perhaps it’s the functionalities and the ease of going from one page to another. Either way, you’re not likely to keep your clients satisfied with boring web layouts, graphics, or poor functionality. This is why helpful…
Looking Outside of the Web for Inspiration & Ideas
It makes perfect sense. If you want to design a compelling website, find other sites that inspire you. It’s an effective strategy. But it might not be the best for originality. The web is becoming increasingly homogeneous. This encompasses the tools we use and the designs we implement. Thus, it can be hard to distinguish…
The Dos & Don’ts for Styling Hyperlinks
In the days before CSS existed, the web looked different. Or perhaps I should say that it all looked the same. There were few styling options, after all. Text-based hyperlinks are a great example. Virtually every website used the same default shade of blue. It was possible to change the link color. But most sites…
Twitter/X Is Doing Its Best to Chase Away Web Designers
Twitter has been my go-to social network for over a decade. I found community there. For all its faults, there are also benefits. There are always interesting people to talk to – regardless of subject. It’s a place where I could talk about web design. But also a spot to follow my favorite sports teams….
How Online Privacy Is Impacting Web Designers
Websites are becoming more complex. And the same can be said for the online world as a whole. Thus, being on the web is no longer simple. It has become more important to think about the tools we use. Nowhere is this more evident than in online privacy. The potential ramifications are serious. That’s due…
How Being Uncomfortable Can Make You a Better Web Designer
Many of us crave comfort. That could be a favorite food, a warm blanket, or our ideal work environment. We feel at our best when at ease. But it’s possible to become too comfortable. OK, maybe not when it comes to food or a blanket (one can’t have enough snuggling and pizza, right?). But it…
An Insider’s Perspective: Are Amazon Sponsored Ads Worth It? – eCommerceFuel
Courtney Goudswaard • Today at 00:00 ? Fact: Amazon’s algorithm gives weight to sales velocity, improving organic placement in search results. ? Opinion: Striving for top organic product listings on Amazon requires an investment in Amazon advertising. Read moreDan Zarrella Talks About Re-Tweets? Proof: With the help of the smart folk in the eCommerceFuel (ECF)…
What Your Clients Need to Know About a Website Redesign
There are a lot of misconceptions about web design. And clients may not realize how much work goes into building a great website. Thus, they may ask for features without understanding the requirements. Not to mention the associated costs. Redesigns are among the toughest concepts for clients to grasp. They may believe a website redesign…
eCommerce Accounting: Your Gateway to Sustainable Growth – eCommerceFuel
Patrick Rauland • Yesterday at 00:00 Running a business is hard. Running a cash-intensive business like eCommerce is even harder. Many eCommerce businesses close shop not because they aren’t selling products but because they run out of cash and can’t order more inventory. Small businesses have a limited budget, so every dollar you spend matters….
Everything You Need to Know about Product Liability Insurance – eCommerceFuel
Patrick Mulligan • Yesterday at 00:00 If you’re sending thousands of products out into the world, the unfortunate reality is that eventually someone will be injured (or will allege they’ve been injured) by a product you’ve sold. The best way to protect yourself and your business from financial ruin is product liability insurance. Product liability…
The 5 Biggest Pains in Website Maintenance
Website complexity has trended upward. Why? Technology empowers us to do more than ever. High-end functionality is at our fingertips. We see it with content management systems (CMS), code frameworks, and other advancements. They have raised the bar on what we can achieve. And client expectations are higher than ever. This evolution has brought a…
How to Start Your Career as a Web Developer with Internship Jobs
Web development is an in-demand and popular skill in today’s digital age. The field provides several career opportunities and an incredible potential for growth. However, you must hone your coding abilities if you want to succeed as a web developer. But the challenge is that learning programming isn’t for everyone, and the syntax of each…