Why We Use the Content First Design Approach
Every developer has their own process for creating a website. The elements of the process, the timeline and milestones, are essentially the same from one company to another. However, the order can be very different. We use Content First Design, and here’s why. Rather... moreWhat Makes a Trevellyan.biz Website Different?
We are often asked, “What makes a website that Trevellyan.biz builds better than one I’d get by using something like Squarespace or Wix.” Similarly, “What’s the difference between a site that you build and a site that I might get from another local developer who... more
Website Type: What Kind Fits Your Needs?
Three Website Types At Trevellyan.biz, we offer three levels of WordPress website development. Below we have outlined the fundamental differences between the three types. Each has its own pros and cons. The one you choose will depend on your needs and your budget. 1.... more
Clip Art Tips: Using and Purchasing Stock Art
Copyright protects many stock images and other types of clip art. That is to say, copyright gives the creator of an original work complete control over its use and distribution. The first of our Clip Art Tips: Get permission to use any work that is copyrighted. What... moreA Mind-Blowing Trick for Testing Fonts in Adobe InDesign CS6
How to Quickly Change Fonts using the Arrow Keys These days everyone has tons of font choices. Some fonts, such as Helvetica, Georgia, Zapf Chancery and the ubiquitous Comic Sans, are so engrained in our minds that we don’t need to see them in action to know... more
How to Draw Arrows In Adobe Photoshop
Follow the three simple steps below and learn how to draw arrows in Adobe Photoshop CS6. Step One: Open the Image With Adobe Photoshop, open the image of which you would like to add an arrow. For this illustration, I am using a photo of my most recent batch of... more
Homepage Sliders – Do They Help or Hurt?
First, what is a slider? A slider is a collection of content, primarily images, displayed one at a time, usually positioned at the top of a website’s homepage. In most cases, the slider changes automatically after a predetermined number of seconds. Sliders (aka... more
Make My Logo Bigger
Why your logo is not the most important element on your website. When presenting a new client with a website mockup, the single most consistent piece of feedback we receive is, “Can you make my logo bigger?” This request is so common throughout the... more
Website Content: How Important Is It?
The single most important element of any website is the content that it contains.Content drives traffic and you need traffic to do business. It is also the most-time consuming part of developing or refreshing a website. All content is not created equal. Good website... more
Universal Design Rules For Improved Accessibility
The goal of Universal Design is to create an environment that can be accessed, understood and used by all people, regardless of ability or disability. By following its principles, we can make websites that are both beautiful and accessible.
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