You've been there before, haven't you? Perhaps your manager insists on using a dark pattern to trick customers into buying. Or an A/B test has just shown that an annoying pop-up does increase sign-ups. Or maybe you always end up firefighting negative reviews and angry customer inquiries and your calls to action don't perform well. Whether we are designers, marketers, entrepreneurs, or product owners, we are all in the same boat.

Web uptime is more important than ever, and it's critical that the company's services are up and running all the time. Here's a rundown of what high availability is, how it works, and how companies can take advantage of this. The post How to Build and Test High Availability IT Platforms appeared first on SCAND.

As long as there have been humans living in groups, there have been warning systems. Warnings for fire, for bad weather, calls for help from injured members of the group,... The post What UX Designers Can Learn From Disaster Design appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine.

Last year, I did some research about new CMS systems in PHP in order to find a good alternative to WordPress. Ideally, it had to be an open-source solution with a clean and modern codebase. One of them caught my interest: October CMS. I tried it and almost instantly liked it. The code structure was really nice and it was easy to write custom plugins. This article aims to give you an overview of what to expect from the platform and give you a taste of it before you decide to commit to using it.

If you use a Mac computer, then Safari is likely your web browser of choice. Since every browser has its own feature sets, it's crucial... The post 8 Best Safari Tips and Tricks for Mac Users appeared first on Web Development & Technology Resources.

The year 2018 has been full of surprises, both the good and bad, in the field of entertainment, technology, and most especially politics. For our sanity and peace of mind, we must focus on the good. In terms of digital art, we’ve seen the edgiest, most breathtaking and trendy designs ever made. It is nice to look back at how rapidly the digital art industry has grown and it’s exciting to look forward to what’s coming in the next few years. Since 2019 is right around the corner, we feel it is nothing but fitting to take a step back … Continue reading →Visit us at InstantShift.com

Just as the freelance industry is exploding with undiscovered, talented (and some not so talented) people, the myths that come with it are thriving as well. It’s funny how I... The post Six Common Freelancing Myths Debunked appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine.

It's almost time for another season of change. Although the temperatures might not reflect it, this is the time of year where most of us start thinking about what's next. This collection of tools and resources for designers is just the spark to propel you forward with work as you think ahead. Here's what's new […] The post Exciting New Tools For Designers, August 2021 first appeared on Webdesigner Depot.

Inspiration isn't tied to a specific timeframe or shows up when you need it. There isn't a magic formula to rely on. Luckily, this year's summer vacation was fruitful in providing us with many visual stimuli to get the creative process going. Enjoy! This illustration, just like all the other ones featured in today's article, takes on curiosity and exploration of different tastes and flavors. Its composition and color palette are truly inspiring.The post Breaking Out Of The Box: Design Inspiration (September 2016) appeared first on Smashing Magazine.

Browse our collection of 20 beautifully designed logo creator kits and templates for your next branding project! The post 20 Beautifully Designed Logo Creator Kits & Templates appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine.