In Tips

A Beginner’s Guide To Website Copywriting

Posted by on Jul 20, 2010 | 19 Comments

When writing for the Web, writers should always keep one analogy in mind: the Internet is a jungle and Web users are information foragers within it. Usability expert Jakob Nielsen championed this comparison based on his studies that found that the majority of Internet users only scan websites in their quest to find useful information as quick as possible. According to Nielsen, the success of website writing depends primarily on conciseness, scan-ability and objectivity. But these aren’t the only guidelines to follow to make your writing successful on the web. (more…)

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In Inspiration

40 Excellent Examples of Single Page Websites

Posted by on Jul 19, 2010 | 45 Comments

Several months ago, we published a list showcasing 40 Inspiring Single Page Websites, and as we had a lot of comments and everybody really loved the post, we decided to gather a new list, showing some new and fresh examples to inspire you. Single page websites are still a big hit this year, and we see new examples of this trend popping up everyday. To put this list together I was able to find many great examples on One Page Love, which is a great source for those who like to stay tuned in on the single page world. So enjoy the list… (more…)

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In Tutorials

10 jQuery Slider Techniques and Plugins

Posted by on Jul 16, 2010 | 25 Comments

Last year we posted a collection of jQuery slider techniques and plugins. In a years time the trend of using these types of sliders or slideshows to display featured content has only grown more popular. This means more sites are using jQuery sliders and more people are coming up with new ways to create them. If you’ve yet to try implementing this on a site, here are 10 more techniques and plugins that will help get you started. (more…)

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In Inspiration

30 Examples of Excellent Website Navigation

Posted by on Jul 15, 2010 | 22 Comments

A website’s navigation allows visitors to get from page to page and discover content. That makes it pretty important, I would say. However, some designers feel the need to experiment and try to be clever with navigation design, but when getting around a website becomes a puzzle, visitors will more often leave frustrated. A website’s nav or menu should look like a nav. It should stand out while still matching the rest of the design, and it should be in a location where users expect it. So to give you some inspiration in this area, here are 30 Examples of Excellent Website Navigation. (more…)

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In Expired Premium

WDL Premium: Linework Vector Pack

Posted by on Jul 14, 2010 | One Comment

Here’s a high-quality vector pack for our WDL Premium Members. This linework vector pack can add a lot of retro punch to a design. Combine these tight line elements with a texture or color gradient and you’ll have a great start towards a custom vintage design! It’s a huge pack which includes 49 pieces. (more…)

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In Tools

10 Best iPad Apps for Web Designers

Posted by on Jul 13, 2010 | 23 Comments

If you’re a web designer and own an iPad, I’ve got great news. There are apps out there that will actually help you be productive. So while you’re away from your desk or office, take a break from playing Angy Birds and get some work done. Here are 10 of our favorite iPad apps to help you do just that. (more…)

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In Inspiration

40 Inspiring Blog Designs

Posted by on Jul 12, 2010 | 30 Comments

It’s a fact that the blogosphere is getting bigger and bigger, which I think is great, since we can find some really interesting content if we look in the right place. With the increase of blogs also comes an increase of talented designers pushing blog design to the limits. Most people already understood that good content is the key to a successful blog, but a great design can really help capture our attention. So for this post, we’ve gathered 40 blog designs that are guaranteed to inspire you. (more…)

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In Freebies

10 Free Clean and Minimal WordPress Themes

Posted by on Jul 9, 2010 | 20 Comments

WordPress has become one of the top choices for content management systems among website owners. This has happened for several reasons, but one is the readily available collection of themes that can transform the appearance and functionality of a site. There are all kinds of themes out there, but some of my favorites are the ones that take a minimalistic approach so the content can do the talking. If you’ve been on the lookout for some nice minimal WordPress themes, then you’re in luck. Here are 10 free ones that you should find useful. (more…)

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In Inspiration

21 Creative Examples of Reflective Photography

Posted by on Jul 8, 2010 | 21 Comments

If you look hard enough you can find creative inspiration almost anywhere, but one of my favorite places to draw inspiration from is photography. We’ve posted a number of photography showcases here on WDL, so I hope you find them as inspiring as I do. For this post, I’ve collected 21 amazing photos that focus on reflections. Reflections are normally overlooked and sometimes go unnoticed, but these talented photographers have made them the center of attention. (more…)

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WDL Premium: High-Resolution Blue Rust Textures

Posted by on Jul 7, 2010 | No Comments

For our WDL Premium members, here’s a high-quality texture pack from PremiumTextures.com. These blue rust textures are ideal for adding a heavy grunge look to a design. There are 20 high-resolution textures included in this pack. (more…)

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