Webpage load time is more important than people might think. Ever go to a website that takes a long time to load due to flash or the heavy use of images and scripts? That makes life frustrating and is also recognized by search engines. Google just released a new tool that allows users to test…
DetailsI have had a lot of questions lately about whether submitting to online directories is still worth the effort to improve your web traffic? The buzz has certainly died down over the past couple of years about the importance of directory listings. However, having a presence in industry related directories is still worth the effort.…
DetailsBoth Facebook and Twitter have recently made security improvements that allow users to take advantage of a secure connection using HTTPS. This means that you can ensure that the information you send remains private. Using HTTPS is particularly important when using WiFi connections which can never be trusted. You need to enable this security measure…
DetailsHere is a great, free online resource for making your javascript beautiful and readable: http://jsbeautifier.org/ – Online Javascript Beautifier This is especially useful when working with javascript that has been minified and thus almost impossible to work with… Simply copy/paste the code and click beautify.
Here is a fun game about how strong logo design and brand recognition have become to businesses. Designing logos is an art form and making them have a lasting impression that you can identify them when they are only partially complete is brainwashing. That is what these top companies have done to some degree. We are surrounded…
DetailsIt has been a busy couple of weeks for Crown Point Design as we are excited to announce the launch of six new websites. The new releases include Torrey Pines Town Car, Chicken Charlie’s, Charles Baumgart Construction, Simply Incredible, ProTours360, and Neat-Patch. Each of these websites include their own custom design. It has been a lot of fun…
DetailsSearch Engine Optimization is a constantly changing topic, but some things remain the same like making your content easy to read for users and search engines alike. This tutorial looks at 5 on-page SEO techniques that will help search engines like Google to better understand the content of your website. It should be noted that…
DetailsEveryday Internet users may not be aware of all the web browsers that exist and which one is the best fit. The space is not that big to be honest. There are about 4 players in the space including Internet Explorer, FireFox, Chrome, and Safari. Along with the advent of smartphones, there are a few…
DetailsFinding a hosting company can be a tricky task with all the competition out there. In San Diego alone there are dozens if not hundreds of company’s that offer website hosting. The normal route to find a vendor is to read online reviews. The danger is the content that is out there can not always…
DetailsAs a web designer, I have spent hours looking at different color combinations for websites, email marketing templates, and other advertising pieces. Color can be the grueling thing that makes or breaks your design, right? Well maybe not, but it sure is important. Ask any graphic artist, interior designer, painter, or fashion designer and they…
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