Find out how Jäger Stockill's motorcycle racing website was built with the help of the WordPress.com team.

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Our newest Smashing Book, “Accessible UX Research” by Michele Williams, is finally shipping worldwide — and we couldn’t be happier! This book is about research, but you’ll also learn about assistive technology, different types of disability, and how to...

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Choosing between Popover API and Dialog API is difficult because they seem to do the same job, but they don’t! After a bit lots of research, I discovered that the Popover API and Dialog API are wildly different in...

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What happens if you rebuild a single tooltip using the browser’s native model without the aid of a library? The Popover API turns tooltips from something you simulate into something the browser actually understands. Opening and closing, keyboard interaction,...

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In this collection, you’ll discover neutral fonts crafted for maximum clarity, flexibility, and cross-cultural application. These fonts don’t compete with content; they support it. Their restrained forms and balanced proportions make them ideal choices for international brands, large-scale interfaces,...

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In this collection, you’ll find night photography Lightroom presets to enhance low-light scenes without losing detail or depth. These presets help balance exposure, reduce harsh noise, and refine color tones so city lights, stars, and shadows feel intentional rather...

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Looking to create a design imbued with unmistakable American spirit? Look no further; our curated collection of the best American fonts has something for everyone. These stylish typefaces embody the spirit and charm of the USA, perfect for projects...

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Floral fonts combine the artistry of typography with the charm of nature, creating unique and visually appealing text that captures attention and evokes a sense of beauty and tranquility. We handpicked an amazing collection of such beautiful flower fonts...

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Do you need a little inspiration boost? Well, then our new batch of desktop wallpapers is for you. Designed by the community for the community, the wallpapers in this collection are the perfect opportunity to get your desktop ready...

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Despite what’s been a sleepy couple of weeks for new Web Platform Features, we have an issue of What’s !important that’s prrrretty jam-packed. The web community had a lot to say, it seems, so fasten your seatbelts! What’s !important...

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TL;DR: We can center absolute-positioned elements in three lines of CSS. And it works on all browsers! Yet Another Way to Center an (Absolute) Element originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get...

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Meet our brand new conference for designers and UI engineers who love the web. That’s [SmashingConf Amsterdam](https://smashingconf.com/amsterdam-2026), taking place in the legendary Pathé Tuschinski, on April 13–16, 2026.

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Read an explanation of the recent CVE-2026-2441 vulnerability that was labeled a "CSS exploit" that "allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page." An Exploit … in CSS?! originally published on...

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This guide walks through the best SEO Plugins for 2026 and explains what each does best. You’ll find a plugin for each of your SEO needs — from technical SEO to AI search optimization.

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Browsers don't just let you bookmark web pages. You can also bookmark JavaScript, allowing you to do so much more than merely save pages. A Complete Guide to Bookmarklets originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean...

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Managing a site shouldn't feel like stitching together plugins, vendors, and servers. Discover how WordPress.com consolidates the entire website lifecycle into one seamless experience.

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Let’s get nuanced in this article and discuss the capabilities of both SVG and raster imaged so that you can make informed decisions in your own work. Loading Smarter: SVG vs. Raster Loaders in Modern Web Design originally published...

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Every high-resolution hero image, autoplay video, and complex JavaScript animation carries a cost. Sustainable UX challenges the era of “unlimited pixels” and reframes performance as responsibility. In 2026, truly sophisticated design is defined not by how much it adds,...

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InDesign is the go-to choice for all designers when it comes to making books and brochures. The InDesign book templates we handpicked for this collection will show you why it’s the best tool in the industry. It usually takes...

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The gaming industry is now even bigger than Hollywood and it continues to grow every year. Great designs are in fact partly responsible for the success of many great video games. Whether it’s the colorful graphics on a landing...

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