Web Development Posts

“Why doesn’t my website look like the design?” This question pops up sometimes during website projects, and it is a telltale sign that something has gone awry. The good news is that this is an avoidable dilemma. When clients have limited technical knowledge, the development stage can be confusing and lead to surprises. If the communication […]

As an average art school student in Pittsburgh, Andy Warhol aspired for a career teaching fine art, unaware that he would eventually move to New York, earn the moniker “Pope of Pop,” and become one of the most inventive, influential, and successful artists of all time. If your site isn’t engaging your target audience (or […]

In some ways, owning your own business comes with the same challenges of a traditional job—e.g., flooded inbox, schedule jam-packed with meetings, fast-paced deadlines. In other ways, though, it’s a venture unlike any other. Building a small business requires lots of personal sacrifice. When I chat with others who started their own companies, we swap […]

For many people, using the web is a simple and seamless experience. Type in a search term for “cream sweater,” scan the search results, look at the pictures, and make your purchase. But if you’re one of the 1 in 5 Americans with a disability, using the web isn’t always that easy. The Internet is […]

Even if you don’t speak German, you probably know a few words or phrases. It’s a fantastic language. From bier and wienerschnitzel to fahrvergnügen and auf wiedersehen, Germany seems to have a word for everything. Achtung, baby! They even have some great expressions without English equivalents, and this got me thinking about all of the […]