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Popular Code-Free Design Tools for Designers and Developers

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The standard way of building websites is by using codes. It still applies today but with advancements in software development, there are now the so-called code-free web design tools that designers and developers can use.

By code-free, it simply means that designers even without the help of developers can easily create attractive websites without having to bother too much with codes and getting them right. There are advantages and disadvantages to using this latest software but it won’t hurt if you try them.

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Muse

Adobe’s Muse is a great tool that easily creates websites. On the other hand, the experts have observed that its automatically generated code contains lots of “div” tags. As such, it can be a challenge to update the code when needed. [Read more…] about Popular Code-Free Design Tools for Designers and Developers

Webydo Can Help Take Your Design Business to a New Level

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Freelancing has become rather popular in recent years, not only because of the freedom it offers, but also because opportunities are expanding and earnings increasing. In the design sector, more and more web designers are taking to building a business for themselves as well.

And, why not? There is certainly no lack of clients and work opportunities, and web designers have all the resources they need to start, run, and expand their business. That’s not to say that there are no potential issues if you follow this route.

On the creative end, one of the possible bumps along the road is the time and effort a designer has to spend on coding. That’s the not-so-good news. But, not to worry, as there are solutions that allow web designers to zone in on their strengths and leave coding to those who may know better.

In this case, Webydo, the leading professional online design studio is a great solution for web designers who want to take their design business to a whole new level without having to expend unnecessary effort on learning the intricacies of coding (not to mention debugging!).

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Create Your Pixel Perfect Website, Code-Free: Check Out The Top Website Creators

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Website builders have become the default for many who want to create their presence online without having to break the bank. There’s always the option of hiring someone to do the job, but with the amount of free website builders available, whether you are a professional web designer or an amateur creator there is a whole host of options from DIY website creators to the robust design suites to help get you on your way in creating your next website.

If you’re a professional designer, you know just what I am talking about – and more. You know that creating a website takes time, effort, and money, and add on the demands of your clients while publishing pixel perfection, it can be a burden. Luckily there are several options for you to explore to put your designs into action.

To help you go in the direction, here are some of the best free website builders that will enable you to create good-looking sites.

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Capture and get the message across with these web tools

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Have you ever reached the uncomfortable, frustrating situation where you and your designer just can’t seem to see eye to eye? A lot of time can be wasted when you have this vision of how you want your site to look but words can’t adequately express what you ultimately mean. Even though I can’t stress enough to trust, or at least understand, a designer’s choices when he or she presents a proposal to you, it can also help to be a little more proactive on your end in articulating your needs and preferences. So here are a few web apps and tools both you and your designer can use in capturing ideas, styles, and virtual swatches for building that ideal website.

Pick a color scheme

COLOURlovers website

Picking just the right shade of green might be daunting, so it’s a good idea to get exposed to the color combinations that might be more suitable to your liking. Browsing through the patterns, photos, and interfaces on Colourlovers that are inspired by the different color palettes can also help you brainstorm the possibilities.

Choose a font

TypeKit website

Dozens of font sites abound, even providers of web fonts specifically, but I think it’s best to start browsing on the likes of TypeKit. On its sidebar you’ve got helpful controls that let you filter typefaces that will fit particular needs and styles. You can check wordmark.it, a web-based interface that lets you browse through your own locally-installed fonts.

Clip anything

Springpad website

There’s an abundance of bookmarking tools that let you save any type of content from websites that may strike your fancy, and I’m not just talking about images the way Pinterest does. You’ve got the heavyweights like Evernote and Springpad, as well as Clipboard, Zootool, and Gimme Bar. Most of these even have mobile apps so the curation doesn’t stop on the desktop.

How Color Meanings Can Affect Your Blog

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Last week, I published a post about applying color marketing research to blog design strategy where I provided a number of statistics that demonstrate how color can help your blog’s success.  The next question bloggers are likely to have once they realize the significant impact adding color to a blog can make is what colors they should use on their blogs.

In a recent study published on Colourlovers.com, it was reported that the online world is dominated by the color blue followed closely by red.  Should you also use blue and red in your blog’s design?  Keep reading to learn what color psychology tells us that different colors mean.

Blue
Cool blues create perceptions of trust, dependability, fiscal responsibility and security.  Blue elicits calm and peaceful feelings and is liked by a wide audience.  In fact, it’s arguably one of the most popular colors.  It’s not surprising so many brands use blue in their logos!

Red
Red has been shown to cause a physical response in people, including increases in heart rate.  Therefore, red is perceived as being aggressive, energetic, provocative and attention-grabbing. It’s not surprising that red is used on stop signs.  It is the go-to color when a reaction is desired (which could be positive or negative).

Green
As you might expect from its connection to nature, green creates a perception of health, freshness and serenity. On the flip side, darker greens are often connotations of money and wealth.

Orange
Orange creates perceptions of fun and excitement.

Yellow
It’s fairly universal that yellow is representative of light and the sun. People relate yellow to warmth and positive feelings.  Studies show that people see bright yellow before any other color.  Ever wonder why yellow is used for road signs that warn you about dangerous curves and road conditions?  Yellow stands out!

Purple
Purple is associated with creativity, royalty, sophistication, and spirituality.

Pink
Pink is typically associated with femininity.  Bright pinks create perceptions of energy, fun and youthfulness, while paler pinks are viewed as being more romantic.

Brown
If you want a color that creates perceptions of stability and durability, then brown is your go-to color.  Just make sure the brown you use doesn’t fall into the trap of appearing dirty.

Black
Black elicits perceptions of power.  It’s bold and sophisticated and is often linked to high-end, expensive, classy brands and products.

White
White is the go-to color to elicit thoughts of simplicity, cleanliness and purity.  Studies have shown that people’s eyes are strongly drawn to white.

Keep in mind as you choose colors for your blog’s design that colors can have different meanings in different parts of the world.  For example, black is considered a color of mourning in the United States, but in Japan white is the color of mourning.  In Brazil, the color of mourning is purple.  If your blog is targeted at an audience in different areas of the world, take a few minutes to research color meanings in those countries to ensure your choices are appropriate.

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