Affinity Photo and Affinity Designer: the End of Photoshop and Lightroom?
Over the years Abode Photoshop has established itself as the web’s leading photo editing software. While many competitors have tried to threaten Photoshop’s crown over the years (GIMP, PicMonkey and...
View ArticleTop Ten Web Design Trends of 2018
As we prepare to say goodbye to 2017 and collectively wonder where on earth the year went, it’s time to turn our attention to 2018 and spotlight some of the web design trends we think we’ll be seeing...
View ArticleShould You Be Using Static Site Generators?
Back in 2015 we shared a post titled Static Site Generators 101 where we delved into the world of static site generators and documented the resurgence they’d been seeing. In today’s post we’re going to...
View ArticleTips for Secure WordPress Website Design and Development
From design through to development and into ongoing maintenance, security is a huge focus point in every step of bringing a WordPress website to life. In today’s online landscape there are a plethora...
View ArticleTop Ten Mobile WordPress Themes
As web browsing becomes more and more dominated by mobile devices it makes sense that we’re developing websites with mobile users at the forefront of our minds. In fact, more and more websites are now...
View ArticleZapier Tips for Web Developers
Back in 2016 we shared a Zapier 101 post to help you get to grips with the productivity service that helps to automate business tasks and boost efficiency in the workplace, whether you work as part of...
View ArticleTop Ten Travel WordPress Themes
Summer is just around the corner and travel is a hot topic, so what better time to get working on that travel website you’ve been thinking about for a while? To help you get started we’ve rounded up...
View ArticleTop Online Web Design and Development Courses
Whether you’re a newcomer to the world of web design and development, or you’ve been running your own agency for years, you’re never too experienced to learn a new skill or brush up on processes that...
View ArticleTop Ten WordPress Themes for Construction Businesses
Every industry has different needs when it comes to web design and development, and the construction industry is no exception. With business types ranging from architects to builders, landscapers to...
View ArticleTop Ten Books for Web Designers and Developers
When you spend all day in front of a screen there’s nothing better than kicking back at the end of a busy day with a good book. While you might do most of your learning from a screen, there are so many...
View ArticleWordPress Gutenberg 101
As you might have noticed we focus a lot of energy on WordPress here at WebDesignBoom. After all, with WordPress now powering 30% of the web the CMS is growing every day and shows no signs of slowing...
View ArticleIs it Too Late to Get Started as a Web Designer or Developer?
Making the leap towards a new career path can be a scary time. Whether it will be your first career or you’re changing careers later in life, there’s always a sense of uncertainty about the future that...
View ArticleTop Web Design and Development Trends for 2019
With 2019 rapidly approaching, we’ve put together a list of the top web design and development trends for 2019. With neon colours, virtual reality and asymmetry on the horizon, we’re excited to see...
View ArticleTop Tips for Freelance Web Designers to Make 2019 Your Most Productive Year Ever
The number of professionals leaving the traditional world of 9-5s and striking out alone to take control of their careers through freelancing is continuing to rise, with over 2,000,000 people...
View ArticleTop Ten WordPress Education Themes
One of the great strengths of the internet is that education can be available to all, no matter your background, budget or location. There are now so many options for online learning, or for...
View ArticleGDPR Compliance for Web Developers and Designers
Almost a year ago, on May 25th 2018, one of the biggest data security changes came into effect with the introduction of the GDPR. Impacting all businesses handling EU data, the GDPR has seen...
View ArticleMonthly WordPress Maintenance Tasks for Web Designers and Developers
Whether you work as a web designer, developer, or site owner there is a certain amount of maintenance that goes into running a WordPress website, whatever your level of involvement. Websites need...
View ArticleTop Charity Themes
Creating a website for your charitable organisation is a fantastic way to reach a wider audience and spread the word about your cause. It opens you up to an international platform and you can even...
View ArticleTop Premium Icon Resources
While designing custom icons for every new project is the ideal scenario, there are plenty of times when a pre-made set of icons is more suitable and time-effective. There are innumerable free icon...
View ArticleTop WordPress Portfolio Themes *Updated for 2019*
When choosing a theme for your online portfolio there are a few things to bear in mind: who is your target audience? What do you want your portfolio to achieve? What exactly is it that you’re...
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