Back just a few years ago it was required for web developers use JavaScript/jQuery to perform animated effects in-browser. CSS3 has dramatic
A website is considered responsive when it is designed in such a way so that the viewers can read the content of the website, navigate through it with easy from different kinds of devices like Android phones or Smartphones, computers, tablets and other such gadgets. Since the number of mobile internet users are increasing at a fast pace, the webmasters should also take some serious steps to provide the browser with the best experience so that they take the initiative to come back to your site time and again.
There are plenty of benefits for developers who add Microformats or Microdata into their HTML markup. Search engines like Google or Yahoo! often look for this extra metadata when crawling new webpages. You can offer helpful attributes for text and media on the page, along with other information about people, businesses, ideas, projects, practically anything.
In this tutorial I would like to introduce Schema microdata as applied into an HTML5 image gallery. The dynamic content is powered by a small bit of jQuery so we can display thumbnails and the full-scale image as well. The codes here may be copied and ported into various other layouts for displaying lightboxes or streaming video. It's a fun topic and offers a lot to those interested in learning!
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I have always loved the dark website layouts when designed properly. These often influence other areas of content within the page as it all must conform to a darker color scheme. Websites who go after this technique are often following a related niche which fits the design style. But don't feel limited based on your current website!
Personally any website design could be updated to include a more darker-themed layout. I want to use this showcase as an inspiration for web designers looking into dark color schemes. Check out the content on each page which includes text, images, and possibly dynamic widgets. There is a lot to consider within this collection, but I hope these examples may provide a spark of creative energy to web designers everywhere.
Every web developer is looking to build their skillset up to holding a larger knowledgebase. The understanding of various backend languages can prove useful as you move into other areas involved with building websites. Even many frontend developers are getting into scripting languages for the benefits of user experience.
In this article I want to discuss a few techniques for launching websites quickly. This is the process of wireframing a concept and quickly building the entire layout from start to finish. Getting this online can take days if you are waiting for the domain registrar. But following a planned method and schedule you can quickly put together amazing projects within very short bursts of time.
The common use of whitespace in web design is an excellent indicator of minimalism. This isn't to say that all websites using extra whitespace should follow a minimalistic design sense. But users often enjoy the freedom from clutter in your layout. And the difficulty for editing a layout to include whitespace is often very low.
This collection of 38 minimalist layouts is geared towards websites utilizing extra whitespace in a positive manner. There are definitely situations where you can overdo it by removing too much content, or appending wider margins than necessary. Ultimately the best look on your website will change depending on a number of factors. But check out this gallery below and see if you can brainstorm any useful ideas on whitespace design for your next project.