Blogs

Articles on designing and coding things for the web.

Lazy loading video

Improve your website’s speed and performance by implementing lazy loading for videos, a technique that delays loading until they’re needed.

CSS clip-path property

Get creative with the CSS clip-path property! Discover how to shape web elements into non-rectangular forms for unique visual effects.

Ultimate Vim cheat sheet

Master Vim commands with this comprehensive cheat sheet. Navigate, edit, and unleash the power of this text editor.

The ABCD of YouTube Ads

Navigate the world of YouTube advertising! Learn the fundamentals of ad formats, targeting, and campaign creation.

Jekyll vs Hugo

Choosing a static site generator? Compare Jekyll and Hugo side-by-side to find the best fit for your project.

Content writing for SEO

Learn how to craft content that ranks high in search engines. Master SEO content writing techniques to attract organic traffic and boost visibility.

Mastodon

Discover what Mastodon is, why it’s gaining popularity, and how this decentralized social network platform differs from Twitter.

Figma vs Sketch

Get insights into the pros and cons of Figma and Sketch, two popular design tools, to help you choose the right one for your projects.

What are Serverless Functions?

Understand serverless functions - scalable, cloud-based services ideal for small, focused tasks. Discover their benefits and use cases.

Redirect chain

Understand the potential issues with redirect chains and how to manage them for optimal website performance and SEO.

How do you write maintainable code?

Learn essential tips for writing maintainable code that is easy to understand, debug, and update. Improve your coding practices for long-term efficiency.

An overview of web accessibility

An introduction to web accessibility, including how to make websites more accessible to users with disabilities and the importance of following web accessibility guidelines

Writing an article using chatGPT

Discover how ChatGPT can assist in article writing. Learn its capabilities, limitations, and best practices for leveraging AI in your content creation.

CSS Grid vs Flexbox

Get the ultimate guide to CSS Grid and Flexbox – when to use each for modern, flexible website layouts.

Raw HTML in Hugo

Get the inside scoop on how to directly embed raw HTML within your Hugo content. Master techniques for flexible control of your website’s structure.

Technical SEO for beginners

Get started with technical SEO! Master the fundamentals of optimizing your website’s structure and code for search engines.

The CSS :has() selector

Discover the power of the CSS :has() selector for conditional styling based on an element’s children or siblings.

What are Variable fonts?

Discover variable fonts, a powerful technology for web typography. Learn their benefits and how to use them.

Add anchor links to headings in Hugo

Create anchor links (jump links) for headings in your Hugo content. Improve navigation and allow users to jump directly to relevant content sections.

Fluid Typography

Learn how fluid typography makes websites easier to read on any device, improving their look and feel.

Text-only websites

Websites that offer a text-only service or some other form of lightweight browsing

File variables in Hugo

Master file variables in the Hugo static site generator for more efficient and dynamic content management.

Inverting colors using CSS

Explore the CSS filter invert() property for inverting colors on your website. Learn practical use cases and how to apply this effect strategically.

AVIF image format

Optimize your website with AVIF images. Learn about this next-generation format offering superior compression and quality.

Responsive IFRAME

Make embedded content like videos and maps scale perfectly on all devices. Learn the CSS technique for responsive iframes.

Disable FLoC on Netlify

Learn how to disable FLoC (Federated Learning of Cohorts) on your Netlify site, preserving user privacy from this behavioral tracking method.

Nested Media Queries

Create ultra-responsive web designs using nested media queries. Target specific screen sizes and orientations with precision.

Programming quotes

Find a dose of inspiration with this collection of insightful and humorous programming quotes.

Tag cloud snippet for Hugo

Add a visually appealing tag cloud to your Hugo website. Get the code snippet and instructions for easy implementation.

JSON-LD for Hugo

Boost your Hugo website’s SEO with JSON-LD. Learn how to add structured data and help search engines understand your content.

The CSS calc() function

Get dynamic with CSS! Learn to use the calc() function for calculations within stylesheets, enabling flexible layouts and responsive design.

Viewport bug in Mobile Safari

Discover a common viewport bug in Mobile Safari and its implications for responsive web design. Get workarounds and fixes to ensure optimal viewing.

Dark mode for SVG favicon

Learn how to include raw HTML code within your Hugo content for greater flexibility and customization.

HTML5 progress element

The element is used to create a progress bar to serve as a visual demonstration of progress

Emojis as favicon

Now that all modern browsers support SVG favicons, here’s how to turn any emoji into a favicon

Facebook advertising trends in 2020

Stay ahead in Facebook advertising with the latest trends in 2020. Optimize your campaigns with insights into effective targeting and ad formats.

What is SameSite cookie?

Understand SameSite cookies and how they protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks. Learn best practices for website security.

Speed up Photoshop

Is Photoshop running slow? Get tips on optimizing its performance, from hardware upgrades to workflow adjustments, and streamline your image editing.

Semantic HTML and SEO

Boost your website’s SEO with semantic HTML. Understand how meaningful tags improve search engine understanding.

Iframe accessibility

Enhance the accessibility of embedded iframes on your website with these essential tips and techniques for screen readers and assistive technologies.

Tags in Jekyll

Organize your Jekyll blog posts with tags. Discover how to implement and display them for improved content categorization.