Writing Tips for Designers
Design is one of the most important parts of a website, it is the first thing that someone notices, and often what will get them to stay and read more. But, once you get them to start reading, can you keep their attention? You don’t have to be a brilliant copywriter to get people to stick around on your site. Although if you can afford to hire a brilliant copywriter, I definitely recommend...
Read MoreHow can words stimulate images?
Want an image on your site? Or a new background for your blog? You can’t find it without words. Don’t believe me? Try searching through istockphoto without any words. Doesn’t work very well does it? Problem is, even with words, sometimes finding the right image isn’t easy. So, the better title for this post really should be “how can the right words stimulate images”. The question that...
Read MoreDoes graphic design work without copywriting?
The simple answer? No, graphic design doesn’t matter without copywriting. Kyle might get mad for me saying this one, but it’s true. The most incredible graphic design doesn’t work if you can’t write about what you do and why someone should hire you. So, how do you make sure that your writing is as good as your graphic design? My first tip would be to hire a copywriter , but not all of us...
Read MoreMac vs. PC
First, let me introduce myself. My name is Aaron Wagner, and I am pleased to be guest writing for my good friend, and fellow web nut, Kyle. Looking forward to many more articles here on this great blog, adding my own, off-center, pithy style. So, Mac vs. PC? This certainly seems to be an age old debate amongst those in the creative world, and even among a growing number of consumer users as...
Read MoreGuest Post – “Icons Can Make or Break Your Design”
Take a look at the icons below. Each pair represents the same website, but brings out a very different feeling. Which icon would you choose for a business and which for a personal website? Why? What would you want people to think when they saw it? The way that you brand your business is not just the name of the company or the basic design of the site, it is down to the little details of the...
Read MoreGuest Article – “You Can Do It – a Designer Can Do It More Efficiently”
All businesses need to be efficient – that is how they make money. So, why is it that so many businesses try to do everything themselves instead of hiring someone who already knows how to do it – and can do it more efficiently? Yes, you may spend a bit more money on the front end, but the money that you make while focusing on the business side of your business almost always evens it...
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