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The Best JavaScript Libraries and their Most Powerful Features
Once you've become familiar with what plain JavaScript offers, you'll find it useful to look at certain libraries for some of your projects.
SEO for Small Businesses: A 25-Minute Quick Start
If you've never looked into search engine optimisation before, it's hard to know where to start. This quick guide will help.
Add a 'Like' Button to Your Blogposts Using This Simple JavaScript Technique
A quick & handy intro to using JavaScript to make your website more interactive and engaging.
6 UX Design Patterns You Should Know
Store these methods for reliably solving user experience problems in a library for easy reference later.
3 Easy Ways to Speed Up Your WordPress Site
Quickly improve your website's load times with these tactics, making your visitors happier and getting you more engagement.
6 Big Reasons to Learn Even a Little HTML & CSS
If you've ever thought about learning a little bit about HTML but then decided against it, these points might cause you to reconsider.
Is Learning Online Efficient?
Online learning is more popular than ever, but it's vital to make the right decision about whether it's the right choice for you.
The Best Free Photoshop Actions for Beautiful Event Photography
Quickly & easily add some magic to your event photographs by using these subtle but impressive Photoshop actions.
Installing and Configuring the Wordfence WordPress Security Plugin
It's important to make sure your WordPress website is secure. Plugins like Wordfence are useful, but can be difficult to configure correctly for your site. This guide will help.
Teaching Yourself SEO? These Are The Best Blogs to Follow
There's always something new to learn about search engine optimisation, so follow these high-quality blogs to stay up-to-date.
The Simple Guide to Creating Your First WordPress Child Theme
If want to customise your WordPress website's theme code, you should start by creating a child theme. Don't worry - it's easy! Here's our simple guide.
5 Free Photoshop Brushes That You Can Use to Create Beautiful Graphics (+Video)
If you need to make graphics for the web, using creative Photoshop brushes can help you produce something original and interesting.
How To Back Up Your WordPress Site Properly
It's non-negotiable: you MUST back up your WordPress website properly. Here's a detailed guide to staying safe from the danger of losing everything.
Side-by-Side Comparison: Magento vs WordPress for E-Commerce (+Video)
When you're setting up an online store, there are a lot of factors to consider. You need to choose the right platform to meet your business's needs.
The Psychology of Pair Programming (Infographic)
There's been some fascinating research into why programming in pairs is great for professionals and students alike.
For Learning, Grit Matters More Than Intelligence
People often assume that intelligence dictates achievement, but this is just not true.
6 Ways to Use Google's Webmaster Tools for SEO
Are you using this suite of handy tools to help your website rank higher?
How to Make Learning JavaScript Easier
If JavaScript is your first programming language, it can take a little getting used to. These tips will help.
Creating a WordPress Website on Your Local Machine
Detailed instructions and videos covering every step of setting up a local WordPress website.
The Four Core Principles of UX Design
Good user experience (UX) design means happier users and more revenue. This post contains more than 20 good & bad examples.
The Complete Guide to Using Schema Markup for Better SEO
It's official: Google likes Schema markup, so you need to add it to your website today.
Interactive Quiz: Fixed vs Growth Mindsets
Is your mindset holding you back? Finding out could improve your ability to learn & achieve, so take this quiz now.
Video Reviews: The Best Free WordPress Themes for Business in 2015
We've carefully tested dozens of free WordPress themes to find the top 4 options for your business.
Learn How to Use Google's Webmaster Tools with this Beginner's Guide
Get started quickly and easily with these screencasts & videos.
WordPress Security Tips, Plugins & FAQs
Find out how to protect your WordPress website from being hacked - or how to clean it up if it's already been compromised.
The Ultimate Digital Marketing & SEO Glossary
Here you'll find every single industry term that you wanted to know, with quick & clear definitions.
WordPress' Most SEO-Friendly Features (& How To Use Them)
Websites built on WordPress can have great SEO - as long as you adjust a few settings.
Design Your First Web Layout in Photoshop
Learn to use Photoshop, the top tool of choice for many web designers, to create a beautiful & well-planned web layout.
Should You Be Using WordPress Multisite?
WordPress Multisite offers some powerful features but it's not right for everyone. Here, we explore all the pros and cons.
Six Quality Photoshop Tutorials for Beginners
If you're a Photoshop beginner, these tutorials will help you gain the most important skills for doing more professional work.
Add an SEO Plugin to Your Wordpress Site
The right plugin to choose, how to install it and how to use it to get a page to rank for your chosen keywords. Includes screenshots and video.
Why won't my code work!? - The Beginner's Guide to Fixing JavaScript Bugs
If your JavaScript code isn't working, use this handy checklist to find (and fix) the bugs.
The 6 Most Useful Free Photoshop Plugins for Web Designers
This list of the top free plugins will make it quicker and easier to create web designs and digital elements in Photoshop.
Three Ways to Make Skin Look Perfect in Photoshop
There are a variety of ways to improve skin tone and texture using Photoshop. Here, you'll find three to choose from: quick, natural or professional.
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