As we undergo an internal website redesign, I thought it would be nice to use the next several posts to shed some light on how we work at 33 Degrees. My up-coming posts will explore in-depth topics ranging from internal processes to our technology stack; sharing some of the challenges and successes we have encountered along the way, providing our…
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We rely upon our smartphones to take photos at events, on vacation, or just walking around town. The convenience of our mobile devices make them perfect for such occasions, but when we review our photos, the results can be less than desirable. Regardless of your experience, you can make your smartphone photos look like a…
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Previously, we looked at how search engines index websites and how keywords can improve Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Now we will look at improving SEO by utilizing links to communicate more information to visitors and search engines through the use of attributes, descriptive phrases, and creating inbound links. What exactly is a hyperlink? A hyperlink…
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Engage and delight people who visit your website by incorporating web fonts into the design. The selection and application of unique fonts will add to a companies personality and the overall brand appeal. We previously looked at the anatomy of a typeface to better understand the composition of the characters. Now, let us explore how…
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There are many wireframe applications that I have tried which are available to designers including Balsamiq, Sketch, and Macaw but I always find myself preferring to use Adobe Illustrator. At the time of writing this article, Illustrator is on version CC 2014.1.1 (v18.1.1). Here are some tips and tricks that I use to create Adobe…
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When working on a project, there often comes a moment when the layout designer will consider changing the font selection for a specified section of content. Designers understand the basics of good typographic and how to apply them to their layout. With some basic understanding of typography, anyone can improve the selection of fonts and…
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One of the most important factors for where a website ranks in search results has to do with the keywords used on the site. In an earlier post, How Search Engines Index Websites, we looked at the basics of how search engines use algorithms to rank websites based upon hundreds of factors. Now, let us…
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As a designer/developer, I need an assortment of software to assist with my organization and help increase my productivity. Because I have a lot of devices, I prefer applications that are available on multiple platforms like Mac, iOS, and the web. I find it beneficial if these apps have the ability to sync via the…
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When we were children, our imaginations ran wild. Over the years, our creativity begins to slow down and it can be hard to get the creative juices flowing. Here are nine ways to spark your creativity to help over come those mental blocks. 1. Step out of your comfort zone By traveling to new cities,…
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The New Year is a good time to take a moment and reflect upon the past year. Mull over accomplishments, processes, and shortcomings to better understand our industry. I would like to take this opportunity to share some of these reflections and give you my web predictions for 2014. Customer Adoption of Mobile-First Responsive Web…
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