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Optimization doesn’t have to be a scary word in digital marketing. Perhaps the term makes you think of search engine optimization (SEO) and rigid, restrictive keyword requirements. Or maybe you associate optimization with stripping any sense of creativity from your marketing. Read moreInstalling and Configuring your OnApp CloudThe reality, though? Social media optimization (SMO) is…
The web team at Canonical run two-week iterations building and maintaining all of Canonical websites and product web interfaces. Here are some of the highlights of our completed work from this iteration. This iteration, part of the team joined the Product Roadmap sprint. Meet the team Hey, I’m Pete and I joined the Canonical team…
When it comes to building and managing strong client-agency partnerships, no detail is too small. It’s often the repeated micro-interactions that create a foundation for long-term trust and loyalty. Consider your status check-ins, inquiries and of course, approvals. These everyday communications can make a huge impact on how your client understands your work. A few…
Lisa Gade reviews the Alienware m15 R5 Ryzen edition 15.6” gaming laptop with their updated “Legend” design that we’ll also see in the just announced Alienware m15 R6 with Intel 11th gen CPUs. The R5 is available with AMD Zen 3 Ryzen 7 5800H and Ryzen 9 5900HX 8-core processors and NVIDIA RTX 3060 and…
Building a website sometimes becomes a race to cram the most features into the final product. This rings especially true when it comes to eCommerce, where massive amounts of bells and whistles have become the standard. This methodology can produce mixed results. In some cases, all of the fancy functionality and effects can be distracting….
Build a simple landing page with a terminal feel using HTML, CSS and the WinBox.js library Code: https://github.com/bradtraversy/terminal-landing-page Demo: https://upbeat-allen-ed0aef.netlify.app/ Read moreWhat is the difference between shared & dedicated hosting?WinBox.js Library: https://nextapps-de.github.io/winbox/ Tiffany White’s Blog (Design Inspiration): https://tiffanywhite.dev/ Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 1:58 – Getting WinBox Bundle 2:34 – The HTML 6:05 – The CSS…
Is TCP/IP required in networks? Do switches require that hosts use TCP/IP? Is it possible to run a non-TCP/IP network? Need help for your CCNA exam? Join my Discord here: https://discord.com/invite/usKSyzb Menu: Is TCP/IP required in networks? 0:00 Do PCs need to use TCP/IP? 0:30 Network devices: 1:10 Network Topology: 1:39 IPX/SPX example: 2:00 Protocols…
There are several ways to test and improve your typing speed. You can use online tools, install dedicated applications on the desktop or test in the Linux terminal. Linux terminal? That’s right. From browsing internet to playing games, you can do so many fun things in the mighty Linux terminal. Testing your typing speed is…
Typography is one of the most important aspects of good design. In this course, you’ll learn all you need to know about creating good typography as a UX Designer: how to choose a typeface; what to look for when laying out type, how to create typographic hierarchy, laying out type, and creating responsive typography. ??…
Pocket Casts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, RSS, or wherever you like to listen. “Why would the best employees in the world choose so little autonomy in the third of their day or more that they spend working?” Matt Mullenweg asks Jason Calacanis in a recent appearance on the long-running This Week In Startups. The angel investing-themed…
Here’s how to make money with Google Adsense, automatically. Watch my Google Adsense tutorial. Adsense is one of the best ways to make money online, because you don’t have to sell anything to anyone. All you do is just post high-quality content on your site, people come and read that content, and you can earn…
Abstract art is, at its core, a visual representation of something that most of us will neither see nor understand. Sad to say, unless you’re an art critic, the meaning behind most pieces of abstract art will be completely lost on you. That doesn’t mean we don’t think they look good. As meaningless as they…
If you’ve got gorgeous art your audience loves, don’t just settle for presenting it through prints. Instead, use mockups and show them what your work would look like in their apartments. Therein lies the magic of poster frame mockups. Used by both artists and graphic designers, mockups open new possibilities. Poster frame mockup templates are…
Brief: An interesting open-source peer-to-peer audio streaming app which offers a simple user interface with powerful functionalities. SonoBus: Cross-Platform Audio Streaming App Audio streaming services are extremely popular nowadays when listening to music. However, a local collection is still a useful way that does not require to be constantly connected to the Internet. Even though…
Writing seems simple enough, but writing a compelling text that keeps the attention is quite hard. Especially online. To keep people on your page, you need to write quality content that’s easy to read. Easier said than done? You’re absolutely right. That’s why we introduced a readability analysis in our Yoast SEO plugin five years…
When it comes to writing, it can be hard to look at your work objectively. Of course, most of us are able to write a few paragraphs or article on a certain topic. But making sure that your text is entertaining and easy-to-read is where it gets more challenging. Using too many difficult words, long…
Throughout 2020 and into 2021, social media became more important than ever as a way for people to maintain instantaneous connection, find new trends and hobbies and stay up to date on current events. Brands had to pivot to thrive in an unexpectedly rapid digital transformation, and social marketers had to combat burnout as the…
It’s tough selling your web development services when you’re new to the freelance market. Programming is a very competitive field because coding is becoming a more common skill each day. Many web developers choose the freelance path whether it is to find more variety in their work or to be their own boss. There are…
Building a great website takes more than just a beautiful layout and slick functionality. It also requires a healthy dose of communication between a designer and their client. Because, without client input, how can you possibly achieve a project’s goals? Ideally, you’ll have a single point of contact to gather information and discuss ideas with….
Zlib is an open source library for used for data compression. As an end user, you are likely to encounter the need of installing Zlib (or zlib devel package) as a dependency of another application. But here comes the problem. If you try installing Zlib on Ubuntu, it will throw “unable to locate package zlib”…