Skill level: Easy Websites stand out when details are done right. There are lots of tools these days that help with the challenge of building responsive websites. There are templates and themes, plugins and Javascript. While all of these help you create designs and content that scale to viewport ..... Read more

Difficulty Level: Expert Recap Last month we introduced two of the most popular mobile-first CSS frameworks: Bootstrap and Foundation. Click here 1 to read the introduction article for a refresher on some basic concepts that we will build on in this article. Geared towards Intermediate and Expert ..... Read more

Local governments have a long wish list when it comes to websites and no wonder. Businesses can optimize their websites to target a specific customer audience, but state/provincial and municipal websites must address the information needs of residents, prospective residents, tourists, business ..... Read more

Skill Level: Beginner - Intermediate Last month we talked about responsive, mobile-first web design ( read the article 1 ) and the importance of factoring in different screen sizes and resolutions. One of the best ways to approach responsive web design (RWD) is to start with a mobile-first CSS ..... Read more

Skill level: Intermediate WordPress has been designed for ease-of-use, especially for content editors. “Easy” can be limiting however, when you’re using a theme that doesn’t support all the features you’d like. Text columns, for example, have become popular because of ..... Read more

Skill level: intermediate A bit of history Responsive Web Design (RWD) is not a new concept. If you’ve ever visited a website on your mobile phone/tablet, chances are that same website looks very different on a laptop or desktop computer. Ethan Marcotte originally coined the term Responsive ..... Read more

“Drupal is designed to support enterprise level security.” What does it really mean when you’re accountable for the security of your Drupal website ? The Internet is a dynamic environment. Software changes, new threats appear, and your website maintenance needs to keep pace. A 100 ..... Read more

If you talk to a web designer these days, you’ll probably hear the term ‘flat design’. This current trend in web design strips out 3D effects such as shadows and gradients in favor of clean, strong colors and purposeful use of typography. Microsoft’s Windows 8 Metro ..... Read more

Whether you are promoting a new product or service or releasing the latest news about your company, using a subscriber list is an efficient and cost-effective way to disseminate your message to a large audience. To develop or expand your email list, consider integrating an email marketing service with your WordPress website. Read more

Can it be done? How long will it take? How much will it cost? Those are the three questions every marketing manager asks when it comes to website issues and enhancements. If you’re a marketing manager who wants a productive discussion with a Drupal developer , it’s good to have a ..... Read more