SEO is a feature that I offer to all of my clients, but what is it really? People have often asked me what all goes into search engine optimization, and can it really help increase their website’s rankings. The answer is yes, and I am going to share with you some of the steps that go into proper SEO, and why it is a good investment for most of my clients.
Hello all! My name is Chloe Trammel, and I’m an independent graphic designer currently working for Southern Virginia University’s communications department. Brett has asked me to share some of my opinions on web design and design in general on his blog, and I’m happy to do so.
Every web developer has their own tricks and methods for handling web design projects. My way may not be the best way, but it generates the results that myself and my clients are looking for. After every project I look back and see what I could have done differently to improve or speed up the process.
Below is a list of steps that I take for every project I do.
There are several stock photography websites out there, all of which serve one purpose: to make life easier! It would be awesome if we all had the time and ability to author our own imagery, buttons, etc. on our webpages, but the fact of the matter is that it’s impossible. A successful website requires a team of people, each with different skill sets, working together to accomplish a single project.
I have been hearing about HTML5 for a long time but just recently began to appreciate the power of it. I have yet to approach it from a developer’s perspective, and I cannot wait to learn how to utilize it for my own design needs. Be sure to keep checking my site, as I am planning on using it to test my own skills in this new web standard very soon. (more…)
