Tag: Web Layout

QuarkXpress Tips: How to Move Content Between Print and Web Layouts

Posted on Jul.10, 2009, under Computer and PC Tips No Comments

Since its release in 1987, QuarkXpress had made an immediate impact to computer enthusiasts. QuarkXPress introduced precision typography, layout and color control to the desktop computer, and delivered those features to designers at a fraction of the cost of proprietary typesetting systems. Quark software programs had been widely utilized to create, design and manage their documents such as books, catalogs, brochures, packaging, newspapers, magazines and online materials.
At present, Quark maintains its industry leadership with a product line that ties together [...]


The Evils of PDFs

Posted on Apr.04, 2009, under Web Design No Comments

More and more websites, especially business ones, seem to adding
PDFs to their website – yet users are united in their hatred of
them. How on earth did this happen.
Why PDF?
PDFs are marketed as an easy way to re-use print designs and
content online: all you do is export the data from your desktop
publishing program as a PDF, throw it on the web for download,
and you’re done. It avoids the whole question of web design, or
of having to break up the data into [...]


Tips for Business Websites

Posted on Feb.12, 2009, under Web Design No Comments

Web Design, as design in general, is subject to changes and trend influences. Words like fresh, modern, innovative seem to conquer the world of design while artists strive to discover new directions. Websites are different: objectives, resources and users are the factors shaping the profitability of a site.
The truth is that web design is not easy. There are several factors shaping the web layout and the architecture of a site, some see them as rules, others believe there are no [...]


Tables Bad, CSS Good

Posted on Feb.04, 2009, under Web Design No Comments

Why do we (web developers) use tables??? Yes they make for fantastic designs and organized websites but they are not for this purpose. A table should be used for TABULAR DATA not design and layout. That being said, I have sworn off tables and replaced them with the almighty div tag and CSS.
In the good old days you had no option but to use tables if you wanted to give an impressive presentation on your website. Along came CSS a [...]


Diy Web Builders? Are They Useful Tools For Small Businesses?

Posted on Jan.24, 2009, under Web Design No Comments

Many small businesses looking to establish a web presence wonder whether the use of a web builder is really worth investing in. DIY web builders are an incredibly useful tool for the small business. Not only does a DIY web builder make creating a website a simple process, it also provides a small business with a creatively designed website quickly. The benefit that a website provides a small business with makes a DIY web builder utterly indispensable. Plus, the diversity [...]


Basics Of Ecommerce Web Design

Posted on Jan.22, 2009, under Web Design No Comments

Design And Layout
Before we cover the basics of designing an ecommerce website, let me ask you a simple question: Which do you think is more likely to succeed? A website with a clear, simple and professional design, which is well targeted at the niche market? Or a website with flashy animation, graphics or audio that detracts from its primary purpose to convert visitors to customers?
Obviously, a clear and professional design is better able to convert online visitors to paying [...]