Web Design
PopChar: Find and Insert Special Characters Instan...
Finding and inserting special characters is one of the most annoying things all writers and designers have to deal with on a day-to-day basis. What is that character that looks like a horseshoe (Ω)? What is the code for...
Introducing the new MDN Community page
We are thrilled to announce the new MDN community page that will be a hub to recognize our contributors and a place for contributors to get involved.
20+ Russian Style Fonts for Bold Statements
Looking to make a bold and striking impression in your designs? A Russian-style font might be just what you need. In this post, we’ve curated a collection of the best Russian-style fonts, perfect for making bold statements in your...
70+ Best Animated PowerPoint Templates 2024 (Free ...
In this collection, we’re featuring some of the best, animated PowerPoint templates (both premium and free) to create stunning presentations filled with stylish object and transition animations. Designing a PowerPoint presentation is not an easy job. It requires a...
Thanksgiving Design Ideas: Flyers, Posters, Graphi...
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start planning your festive designs for events, promotions, or community gatherings. Whether you’re creating flyers for a local Thanksgiving dinner, posters for seasonal sales, or social media graphics...
CSS Tricks That Use Only One Gradient
CSS gradients have been so long that there’s no need to rehash what they are and how to use them. You have surely encountered them at some point in your front-end journey, and if you follow me, you also...
Ian Stewart to Lead WordPress.com
Ian Stewart will lead customer experience at WordPress.com, utilizing his 14 years of experience on the WordPress.com team and a passion for themes.
What is PHP? A Thorough Explanation for Absolute B...
PHP is a vital, open source scripting language that powers WordPress and many major websites across the internet.
Using Multimodal AI Models For Your Applications (...
In this third part of the series, you are looking at two models that handle all three modalities — text, images or videos, and audio — without needing a second model for text-to-speech or speech recognition.
30+ Key Logo Design Trends for 2025
Need a new logo? Whether you’re starting from scratch or just planning a tweak to a current mark, understanding shifts in logo design trends can help you create a design with a modern touch. The theme in logo design...
WPGraphQL Becomes a Canonical Plugin: My Move to A...
It’s always a gas when a good person doing good work gets a good deal. In this case, Jason’s viral WPGraphQL plugin has not only become a canonical WordPress plugin, but creator Jason Bahl is joining Automattic as well....
75+ Best Minimal PowerPoint Templates 2024
Delivering a minimalist PowerPoint presentation can clearly convey your message, and remove any clutter. This collection of modern, minimal PowerPoint templates is a great place to start—they put the focus on you as the speaker, and what you have...
2024: More CSS At-Rules Than the Past Decade Combi...
More times than I can count, while writing, I get myself into random but interesting topics with little relation to the original post. In the end, I have to make the simple but painful choice of deleting or archiving...
80+ Best Watercolor Photoshop Actions & Effects 20...
Whether you’re designing a unique website background, a poster, sketch, or creating an artistic photo composition, using a watercolor Photoshop action can make your design stand out from the crowd. A watercolor effect it’s not an easy effect to...
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Designing for Armistice, Remembrance, and Veterans...
Designing for Veterans Day requires a thoughtful approach to honor those who have served and sacrificed. And the designs that accompany them should reflect that sentiment. In this post, we’ll explore tips and resources to help you craft respectful,...
Fixing your website's JavaScript performance
Learn about lesser-known web performance bottlenecks connected to excessive JavaScript usage, like long tasks, large bundle sizes, and hydration issues.
100+ Best Condensed & Narrow Fonts of 2024
Contrary to popular belief, condensed and narrow fonts don’t make your text cramped or crowded. You just have to know the appropriate time and place to use the font. Condensed fonts are widely used these days for headlines and...
Smashing Hour With Heydon Pickering
I sat down with Heydon Pickering in the most recent episode of the Smashing Hour. Full transparency: I was nervous as heck. I’ve admired Heydon’s work for years, and even though we run in similar circles, this was our...
100+ Modern Corporate Brochure Templates 2024
Brochures are an incredibly important part of identity and branding for any type of business. Whether you’re keeping customers informed, marketing a new product, or selling your services. A beautiful, modern brochure template can be a great starting point....