If you’re interested in working as a web developer you might wonder what the career is like day to day. We asked web developers to describe what their typical workdays looked like, and here’s what they told us. Michael Heath, Full Stack Developer and Owner, 1903 Studios For many web developers, day to day work includes not just web development but also running a business. This is true for Michael… Read More
Alumni Spotlight: Interview With Zodianz Creator Joan Olonan
We’ve got one more #PlattAlumni spotlight blog for all of you to wrap up our Alumni Appreciation Week. Joan Olonan is no stranger to success, not only has she had a ton of success with her recent business venture, Zodianz, but we’ve featured her before when she started her own marketing business. If you’re looking for inspiration to pursue your own passions, Joan is a great person to learn from…. Read More
8 Things You’ll be Asked About Web Design in an Interview
If you’re getting ready for that big interview for your dream job in web design, don’t miss your chance to prepare. There really is a lot you can do to get ready to nail it. Here are 8 things you’ll be asked about web design in an interview, and some ideas about how you can respond. 1. What kind of design software are you familiar with? Interviewers ask this question… Read More
WordPress vs. Drupal
Drupal was released in 2001, and it’s younger sibling WordPress came onto the scene in 2003. Since that time the rivalry between the two CMS options has been fierce. So which one is ultimately the best choice? We’d love to give you one simple answer, but there isn’t one: this is how it breaks down based on the needs you have for your CMS. Issue: User friendliness WordPress is so… Read More
7 WordPress Themes We’re Loving
Because WordPress is definitely the most popular CMS platform on the web, the WordPress community is huge. That means that there are thousands and thousands of developers, designers, and writers—not to mention millions of users—who are all part of the evolution of the WordPress platform. The result is lots of amazing free WordPress themes, and here are the 7 free WordPress themes we’re loving the most right now. Hemingway Hemingway… Read More
How to Use Your Small Website to Make Money
If generating a reliable stream of income with your website sounds like a dream come true, you’re in luck. There are many ways to use your small website to make money. Not all of these strategies will work for everyone, but at least some of them will work for most people. Affiliate marketing Affiliate marketing is among the most common and easiest ways to use even a small website or… Read More
Our Favorite Websites from the 90s
Yes, it’s true: there was an Internet in the 90s! Some of these sites are actually still active, for reasons that are mysterious to everyone but whoever maintains them. While these sites aren’t really useful from a modern perspective, they’re hilarious to visit and instructive in terms of how far web design has come. In case you don’t remember or weren’t really online back then, we present for you our… Read More
Web Designers vs. Web Developers: Who Does What?
Web designers and web developers work together to create appealing, functional websites. Although there are notable areas of overlap at times between these professions, web designers and web developers possess different skill sets and require different experience and education. Here is a closer look at the different things that web designers and web developers do as they collaborate to bring amazing websites to life. The basic roles of web designers… Read More
What Is a Responsive Website and How to Create One
Responsive web design is critical for great SEO results and user experience. Many in the design community see responsive design as the single most important feature a website can have. In fact, Google expressly recommends using responsive design. In this post we’ll discuss what a responsive website is and the basics of how to create one. What is a responsive website? A responsive website is planned and designed so that… Read More
The Need for UX Designers in Today’s Job Market
If you’re interested in UX design, you’re in luck! This area is in serious demand right now, and the need for UX designers in today’s job market will only continue to grow. Here is some information on why UX design is in such high demand, job outlook, and what skills employers are looking for. UX design in focus UX design is a subspecialty within web design. A UX designer focuses… Read More