Images as an asset for organic search results and SEO are usually overlooked. Images can drive traffic through image search as well as inclusion in universal search results. There are several dimensions to image optimization that involves better placement in search results, optimization for user experience and, in some cases, optimization for easier sharing of…
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Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned web professional, creating a responsive web design can be confusing at first, mostly because of the radical change in thinking that it required. As time goes on, responsive design is drifting away from the pool of passing trends and is rapidly entering the realm of standard practice….
A minimalist design is one of the most significant design movements of the 20th century and the early 21st century. It is not the flashiest or the most popular, but it has definitely penetrated more fields than almost any other art or design trend. Everything from user interfaces to hardware designs and even to the…
Facebook pages can be a great way to connect your audience. Facebook statistics tell us that the average user is currently connected to 60 pages, groups and events. This means that, aside from all the other Facebook friend activity that goes on, your page is one of the 60 trying to grab a fan’s attention….
Google announced their Hummingbird algorithm a month after it was launched. But the search results have become very different ever since the launch and SEOs will need to adapt. There are some forward-thinking SEOs and webmasters already thinking of the end game of Google with Hummingbird, and the ways that they can adapt their sites…
These days, we are seeing a new “it” think every few months. Right now, a pretty new service called Pinterest qualifies as this year’s Twitter or Google+. Essentially, Pinterest is a social bookmarking site that focuses on images. So, it is a bit of a mash up between Flickr and Delicious. When you “pin” something,…
You might already realize it, but QR codes are all the range. Their presence certainly seems to have increased in recent years, which indicate an impressive adoption rate among marketers. In fact, in June 2011, 14 million mobile users in the United States scanned a QR code on their mobile device. But does this mean…
Color is undoubtedly an essential means to touch the emotion of website visitors. This is method of non-verbal communication that creates a physical and emotional reaction on the viewers. Colors can set the right tone and carry a massage to visitors. They can excite or calm, around numerous feelings, and even stimulate actions. Indeed, color…
With the continuing growth of mobile technologies, mobile web design trends are also evolving. Smart phone market saturation is already shaping the year 2014 into a year when businesses will start to move furniture with the personalization of their content. Below are web design trends that just might dominate mobile web design next year. Mobile-first…
Hashtags are everywhere these days, particularly on Instagram. And being a marketer, you cannot ignore them. You need to know how to strategically implement these tagged topics. When done right, hashtags can expand your content reach, amplify your brand, target your market, get your content found, improve your SEO, and many more. Why You Should…