A top WordPress developer moves far beyond the basics, and pushes the very boundaries of what is possible. They innovate, contribute to the community, and demonstrate mastery in the work they do. In this post, Jonathen Wold wants you to have some tips to become one of the best WordPress developers.
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Brad Frost analyzes the websites and techniques of the two US presidential candidates of 2012: Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. Why did the candidates attempted to create mobile-optimized Web experiences? Learn more about an early case of a link between a presidential race and making websites mobile-friendly.
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Tone of voice isn’t what we say but how we say it. Robert Mills shares some cases and tips about how to find the right tone for your project or brand. Stand out from competitors and create a consistent user experience.
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Reda Lemeden covers some basic notions that are key to understanding the challenges and constraints of designing for multiple display densities, and invites Web designers and developers to offer a pleasurable viewing user experience regardless of the display they are using.
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Events in browsers are incredibly useful. In this article, Christian Heilmann gets back to the basics of events and gets you in the mood to start playing with them.
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Axure enables you to quickly create a prototype for a mobile app or website, with no investment in development. In this article, Will Hacker goes through some of the capabilities of Axure by showing how he used Axure RP 6.5 to prototype a theoretical iPhone app for the Chicago chapter of the Interaction Design Association (IxDA).
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What print and online publications would you recommend and why? Here, we bring you an overview of useful magazines from purely online publications to monthly, glossy print editions, where all subjects relevant to art and design are being investigated in colorful, eloquent detail.
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A good contract ensures that you and your client have the same expectations, and protects you in case things go south. In this article, you will find a set of 10 basic agreements for a variety of common business situations that creative professionals face.
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A wide range of variables can affect the probability of a lasting impression, although very often luck, coincidence or timing helps. This article brings together a collection of memorable projects and tries to identify how designers have made them unforgettable.
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This overview features the most popular (and still relevant) collections of free WordPress themes that have been published on Smashing Magazine in the last years.
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