Category: Design

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27 Halloween Wallpapers for Your Desktop
Some of the nicest Halloween desktop wallpapers I have come across.  Since we’re on the computer so much, it helps to liven things up every now and then. ...
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Design Inspiration: The Logos of the 40 Most Popular Blogs
Having a good logo or design can work wonders for your blog.  Normally, I have a difficult time trying to decide what type of logo to use and what elements it should incorporate.  It often helps to see what others...
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The Thesis Theme for WordPress – An Overview of the Popular Framework
If you read sites about blogging or WordPress, then you probably have heard or read about the Thesis Theme for WordPress.  This theme has quickly become one of the most widely-used themes (it’s extremely versatile and powerful) for running your...
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How to Create a Gravatar: So an Image Appears Next to Your Blog Comments
If you have ever wondered how to get an image to appear next to the blog comments you leave – you need to go and sign up for a Gravatar.  Technically known as “globally recognized avatars”, Gravatars are images associated...
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How to Create a Cartoon Pic of Yourself – 9 Cartoon Generators
Recently in one of my comments TipTopCat asked: Question: Love your favicon and your profile pic. I see you have details about how to do the favicon but how do you create the cartoon profile pic?  Think I would like to...
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How to Create a Favicon for Your Site or Blog
Favicons are small icons that are displayed in your internet browser’s address bar, in your visitor’s bookmarks, and several other places.  A favicon allows you to give your site some branding and recognition when people visit your site or view...
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240+ Twitter Logos & Icons for Your Website or Blog
Twitter has become a phenomenon that seems to keep growing in popularity each day that goes by.  With millions of people using the service, the demand for Twitter icons and logos continues to increase.  If you have a blog or...
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Why a Fast Load Time For Your Blog or Website is So Important
While website load time was a major focus and concern ten years ago, as internet connection speeds have gotten faster and technology has advanced - many of us have forgotten the impact that a slow-loading site can have on our...
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The Web Developer Toolbar: An Essential Free Tool for Bloggers
There are a few tools that I use on an everyday basis when developing blogs or websites - and the free Web Developer Toolbar for Firefox is one of my essentials. Even if you're not a developer or programmer...
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6 of the Most Professional (and modern) WordPress Real Estate Themes
Real estate agents, brokers, and companies have a many tools at their disposal when it comes to gaining new prospects or leads on the internet. Services like Trulia, Zillow, and hundreds of other sites have helped transform the way...

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Tip of the Day Design

Reach out and connect with someone in your industry or topic.  Try and forge relationships that will help you learn or might be beneficial to you both.  You will not only grow your site (and yourself), but you will create some great friendships in the process.

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Quote of the Day Design

You do things when the opportunities come along. I’ve had periods in my life when I’ve had a bundle of ideas come along, and I’ve had long dry spells. If I get an idea next week, I’ll do something. If not, I won’t do a damn thing. - Warren Buffett

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