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6 Steps A Designer Should Consider Doing To Prepare For A Website Project


August 27th '08
Alex Coleman

6 Steps A Designer Should Consider Doing To Prepare For A Website Project

Recently, I was asked how I go about building a website. I’d like to share a few important steps in my development process.

1. Know What You’re Building. Draw Out A Rough Sketch of The Layout Before Any Computer Work

One of the most important steps in the development process…and it seems kind of obvious. This is extremely important because your time is extremely important. Building on the computer initially without a set idea for the site eats a lot more time than you expect.

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What Does A Business Card Say About Your Company?


August 1st '08
Alex Coleman

What Does A Business Card Say About Your Company?

The basic purpose of a business card is to represent yourself and your company. Many times people brush off the purpose of the business card and just settle for the templatized business cards from the local Staples, but really they are just sabotaging themselves! Read on for tips everyone should know when designing your business cards…

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Test Your Web Sites In Different Browsers


July 30th '08
Alex Coleman

Test Your Web Sites In Different Browsers

Browsershots is a time-saving tool when it comes to testing your website design in different browsers. Simply type in your web address, wait a few minutues for the server to upload the screenshots and you’re g2g! No more installing 10 different browsers and having that old computer sitting around just to test how your website looks to your viewers.

[ http://browsershots.org ]

Track Billable Hours With Toggl


July 30th '08
Alex Coleman

Track Billable Hours With Toggl

If you work in a field that requires you to track your time, Toggl is a great web based application that helps you manage your billable hours. You can manage multiple clients, create projects, export reports into excel or PDF, and much more. Best of all, there is a free version for your use whenever you’re connected to the internet.

[ http://toggl.com ]