As a web designer a big part of the job is recognizing how changes in web use and technology will influence website viewers. Upon a last assessment it has been noted that approx. 80% of people who regularly browse the web will do so, at least in part, on some form of mobile device. No…
In previous blog posts I have written about the increasing use of mobile devices to view web pages. Since the month is ending I wanted to get the facts about my client’s mobile visitors, and to do this I visited my current Google Analytics clients, which currently numbers 20. I looked at each account for…
I recently began development on a responsive web design using a WordPress theme. As I’ve touched upon in previous posts a responsive design can be an effective option for a website that wants their primary site to be viewable on mobile devices. The important thing to note is that just because a theme/template is noted…
The jQuery Mobile framework is still relatively new, yet in an attempt to stay current we have been learning how to best implement the jQuery HTML5 platform to build stand-alone touch-enabled mobile websites. In previous posts I’ve illustrated the coding structure and files needed to create a mobile website, and in this post I wanted…
I have talked a lot about being wary of emails promising to provide guaranteed SEO results, online marketing, and the like. I recently received an email from a client which read: “I have a deal for you that you cannot pass up. I charge 500.00 for this and a 50.00 per month hosting and maintenance…
If you’ve been thinking Mobile, I expect you’ve been questioning if it is better to have a dedicated mobile site, or a responsive XHTML site? Well, there are advantages to both, and here is some info to get you up to speed. First off, the general rule of thumb is that if you have an…
The Blueprint for Designing a Responsive Website In an era where web browsing devices range from pocket-sized smartphones to colossal desktop monitors, designing a responsive website isn’t just an option; it’s imperative. Responsive web design (RWD) ensures that your site delivers a seamless, optimized user experience across all devices. But how exactly is such a…