Introduction to Laravel's Blade Templates
Learn the basics of the Blade syntax and templating system. Laravel's Blade template system is one of the ways in which the Laravel PHP framework makes the life of a developer easier.
Templates
How to create the perfect website background
An appealing website background can create a positive first impression and entice site visitors to stick around. But how can you pick the perfect background for your website, what’s important when choosing a website background image, and what should you avoid? Here’s the lowdown.
User experience design – for the perfect user experience
User experience design is becoming more and more important among web designers and software developers: a good user experience (UX) is now the goal as well as the standard for serious websites and software. But what exactly is UX design? It is often difficult to define due to the many related terms, such as user interface (UI). Read everything you need to know about user experience design and get...
Web frameworks – overview and classification
Frameworks are an integral part of web engineering. Instead of writing applications from scratch, programmers can rely on tried and tested software frameworks from pre-defined classes and methods for object-oriented software development. Choosing an appropriate web framework is anything but easy. We explain how different kinds of frameworks work and what you should know to find the perfect web...
Creating and designing newsletter templates
Nowadays, our e-mail inboxes are overflowing with newsletters. In order to make sure your business stands out from the wave of mail that floods in every day, you need more than just sound content and competitive offers. A professional, visually stimulating e-mail newsletter complete with a unique, personalized design optimized for smartphones, tablets, and computer screens can ensure your company...
7 Best free Joomla Templates
Does your website need a new design? It’s a breeze with Joopla – one of the most renowned content management systems. Numerous free Joopla templates are available online to all users. What they all have in common is an easy installation process and extensive design possibilites. Find out more about Joomla’s stylish templates and their main advantages.
WordPress themes: elements and structure
The blog software, WordPress, has many strengths, one of them being that design and layout can be separated from the program core. This allows users to customize the appearance of website content using themes without having to interfere with the actual software. Here, we explain the function of WordPress themes, their components, and their structure.
What is Magento
Many contemporary content management systems such as WordPress and TYPO3 can be used to design and program web stores with the help of plugins. But depending on the CMS, plugins can be pretty inconvenient to manage, making them a poor choice for larger projects. Some content management systems like Magento, however, are specially tailored for e-commerce, and therefore present a considerably more...
How to make your website mobile-friendly
The internet is becoming increasingly more mobile, which is proving challenging for website operators. There are still many websites which aren’t properly optimized for smartphones and tablets and can only be partly displayed. Since Google’s mobile update, these sites can expect significant visibility losses. Separate mobile websites, adaptive and responsive designs, and mobile plugins for content...
The basics of web design - part 1: planning
Those looking to create a website should always have both the purpose and range of function of the site in mind before getting started. Only by paying close attention to these two criteria can one guarantee clarity and uniformity throughout the entire design process. Planning should always remain in the foreground for any web design project. Important tips on what to look out for when designing...
