10 SEO Rules for Designers

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is a vital component of any website. As a web designer or blogger, it’s important you understand how SEO works. Here are ten easy rules that will immediately improve the SEO on all of your web sites. By Just Creative

How To Grow as a Designer by Building Your Own Network

Being part of a web design and development community offers you many possibilities and chances for self-development. By 1st Webdesigner

A Fun Approach To Creating More Successful Websites

 
As Web designers and developers, each project we work with has a unique set of goals and requirements. But one goal we have for all of our projects is that we want them to make an impression on people — we want the websites that we create to be memorable. By Smashing Magazine

Understanding Designer-Developer Workflow

The most appealing software applications developed today are produced by a close collaboration of designers and developers. By UX Magazine

Project Management Apps for Freelancers and Designers

Managing client projects is a major requirement for efficiency and for creating a positive experience for clients. Regardless of whether you freelance, work for a small agency, or work for a large agency, there are a lot of details and communication involved in client projects. Having an efficient system for managing those projects is essential. By Vandelay Design

Designers Using Freebies to Grow Their Business

With so much competition out there, freelance designers are always looking for new ways to stand out from the crowd. Some designers have used free resources to build their reputation. By Vandelay Design

7-Step Process All Designers Should Follow To Complete Every Project

As a graphic designer, you know your job entails helping your client sell their service or product. Your ultimate goal is to help viewers understand a message and, in turn, reap benefits for your client. By Stephanie

Designer-Developer discord

The differences between designers and developers often erupt in pointed jabs on the Web or at conferences. Jokes or not, the jabs create friction whose consequences are real. By Cassie McDaniel

Freelancers Face-off: Designer vs Developer

As the web industry grows designers and developers are butting heads more frequently. While they both have the same goals, achieving them is not as easy. By Stephanie Hamilton

A simple page

The physical book is something designers get. It’s got a lot going for it, not the least of which is the fact that it’s physical. The boundaries are there, right before us. No guess work is necessary.

But what about digital books? By Craig Mod

10 Reasons You Shouldn’t Be a Designer

Did you know that becoming a designer is relatively easy? You go to school (some people even skip that part), you interview for a job or start your own freelancing business, and then you start getting paid in exchange for making stuff look cool.

That’s about it. Or is it? By Chris MConnell

When Designers And Developers Work Together

Even in today’s fluctuating job market, one rule that still remains constant and true is to always play to your strengths. By Robert Bowen

102 Respected Designers You Should Follow On Twitter

Gustavs Jurisons provides a great list of designers to follow on Twitter.

Research Logistics

A crash course for designers and stakeholders. By Demetrius Madrigal