Archive for the ‘Design’ Category
Favorite Web Tools

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Here is my list of my favorite web tools 1st of all mozilla firefox as my browser. For me it’s much easier to used and according in one of a magazine I read, on there research it is much stable than internet explorer 8 maybe because IE 8 is still in it’s beta version. Next my web pages editor , I pick dreamweaver because of it’s features and it’s easier to understand and you don’t need too much hand coding. 3rd my search engine, I use google search because some search engine only gives you another search engine as there result. Then www.google.com does not have that much details to load. Less details less time to wait. 4th swiss max like flash it a cool and easy to learn plus the design and the features are all awesome. 5th download accelerator this thing shorten the time of download by increasing the download rate.
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Widgets for Navigation
Widgets have taken the Internet world by storm. Not only are they advanced means of allowing people to have an easier time to pointing and interacting with sites, their design and programming overall is what really counts. We can see them all around and rather than searching for particular sites on your browser, you can get feeds and customize widgets as you please.
For sites, it makes it easier to design. No longer would they need to type anything to get the right format. With widgets, you can simply drag and drop and get the output you really want.
Make Sure to Have FAQ
Facts and Questions (FAQ) portions are always a necessity in most sites. Especially if you are using a site for commercial use. It would be best to make sure you have this up so that in times of doubt and questioning, there is something that visitors can refer to.
There are tools for easily creating a fast FAQ portion. Remember that FAQ’s don’t have to be classy. The content is the important thing in them and making sure that you provide a comprehensive overview on it is surely something your site visitors will truly appreciate.
Managing Photos On Your Site
Photos and images are always the mainstream attention getter in most sites. One thing you will note that outside information and topics in demand, pictures are likewise sought after by most. They are used for personal use or even as supporting enhancers to sites or blogs.
The great way to share photos is to make sure that people can see them and even spread them. But while you are open to spreading your photos, be sure that you get the necessary credits for it. It is really unfair to upload a photo and not give due recognition to the people behind it.
Send Out E-Cards Today
Ever since the Internet was on the rise, a new way of sending greetings through interactive cards with images, graphics and now videos was a great way to communicate and express feelings to a loved one. These days, they are still around and surely you would really love the concepts and originality that most of these sites offer.
They are meant to show-off what design and ideas that people have today. For sure, they are still being used as big sites such as Yahoo still have them as an option for people who send greetings for their loved ones. They will really make your day and the recipient to which they will be sent.
Casting Votes
Polls and votes are among the normal things we would stumble upon in most sites. They normally focus on a certain topic to which people are given the liberty of voting and seeing results that will stand out after a periodic poll. A great add-on that can serve as a sidelight for site owners who want something interactive in their site.
They do not have to be too technical. Simple polling and vote casting are enough to change the attention on your site in a jiffy. But make sure though that you have topics worth voting for. If not, no one will even bother to notice it.
Smileys for Interactivity
When it comes to spicing up your forum or your site’s guestbook, smileys are sure to spice them up in a hurry. Normally when we type away comments or posts, they seem to be dull and lack expression. With smileys, you are sure to raise the level of conversation.
Normally they are placed at the beginning or the end of an entry. These smileys also help in making sure that there is not misunderstanding on the tone of the message. With the right words and the aid of these cute smileys, expect a more clearer transmission of messages between the poster and the readers.
That Lorem Ipsum thing
Yeah a little curious about that one? It’s basically an old Latin text whose origin can be traced as far back as 45 BC. The exact text is from Cicero’s “de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum” (The Extremes of Good and Evil). It has been used since the 1500’s as dummy text so as not to distract people from the lay-out, which is the primary concern for printing. Besides, this specific text has quite a normal distribution of letters so it makes it universal.
“Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.”
See, it�s not just a random text anymore.
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Colors and your site
Yep there is such a thing as a psychology of colors. It mostly practiced in commercial establishments such as supermarkets and restaurants. For example, the reason why those popular fast food chains choose yellow, orange, and red for their color theme is because those colors make you hungry! Hmm� if this is the case, then why not employ the same science to your own Web site?
Here�s the color code which you can mix and match:
White: Easy on the eyes, perfection, peace, purity, sense of professionalism
Red: warmth, hunger, and excitement
Yellow: Happiness, vibrant
Green and blue: Calmness, content
Black, brown, grey: Serious, Somber
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