spicyPXLShutterstockBreadcrumb navigation, or breadcrumb trail, helps your website visitors find their way around more easily. It provides a quick overview of the site structure, selected filters, or parent categories. In this article, we explain what breadcrumb navigation is, why it’s important for…
Sergey NivensShutterstockJPG vs PNG: Our comparison shows the advantages and disadvantages of the two most popular formats for image files. Which format should be used for what, and what are the differences between JPG and PNG? How do different compression rates affect image quality and file size, and…
Elena DijourshutterstockThe WhatTheFont tool from MyFonts allows you to find the web fonts you love. The latest winner of our ‘Web App of the Week’ series, this free tool identifies typefaces based on the nuances in their own, unique designs. All you need is a screenshot of some sample text; WhatTheFont…
UnbekanntShutterstockIt’s rare to see creative information directly placed into HTML code. Colours, fonts, and sizes of HTML elements are normally defined in style sheets, such as CSS. The more complex a website becomes, the more the range and amount of required CSS files increase. The extra burden…
REDPIXEL.PLShutterstockWebsites need to look great and be easy to navigate not just on desktop PCs, but across all devices. Responsive design ensures that content automatically adapts to different screen sizes—from tablets to smartphones and beyond. Creating effective mobile navigation is one of the…
Africa StudioShutterstockComputer storage capacity continues to grow year after year. However, even with more gigabytes and terabytes at our disposal, it’s still important to keep file sizes as small as possible—especially when running a website. Smaller files mean faster load times, improved user…
CSS commands work together with HTML to create the look of a website. With CSS, content and design are kept separate. Some commands are used repeatedly and it’s important to incorporate such commands into the code of the CSS file following clean code principles. So which commands…
Rawpixel.comShutterstockThere are various image editing software options available on the market that are both free and packed with features. But with so many to choose from, how do you actually find the software that’s best for you? Our dedicated article introduces you to some of the best free photo…
With the mobile first strategy, website creation is optimised for mobile devices first. And for good reason because Google’s mobile first indexing has been using mobile landing pages as the basis for indexing since 2021. We show you what you need to look out for if you want to…
For professional and aspiring creatives, InDesign and other programs from Adobe are standard tools of the trade. Quality software and a brand name come at a cost though. The monthly fee that Adobe charges can be discouraging for both freelancers and smaller businesses. Luckily,…