The New Theme
So I want to hear some feedback! Please let me know what you think so far. The theme is based on Matt Brett’s THiCK theme which you can find over at WooThemes.com. I modified the theme to fit my needs, and looks like I have to debug some issues now that the site is live. […]
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Flip! A jQuery plugin
I just came across a interesting new plugin built on the wonderful jQuery library. It’s called Flip!, head on over and check out the cool demo!
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Why it’s a Bad Idea to Over-Customize Client Website Templates
Web clients love custom designs. Enough unique changes can turn a pre-made template into a beautiful, original site design. While there’s nothing wrong with tweaking a website for your clients, customization can be taken too far. Granting excessive requests can put your projects into overtime and drive you mad. If you want to avoid […] More
5 Essential Tools For Website Design Optimization
There are several essential tools development teams can utilize to optimize their website design. Web design can be a complex, challenging process. However, it is vital to obtaining adequate performance results. Luckily, there are dozens of digital resources available that help navigate you through your website design process. The best web design tools improve your […] More
Fine-Tuning Your Instagram Hashtag Strategy for 2020
Instagram has become the rising star of social media marketing platforms. It is a very attractive option to marketers that are growing frustrated with Facebook’s algorithm changes. Instagram also has a very large user base. Over 116 million Americans are on this popular image sharing site. Marketers can also reach millions of users in India, […] More
When’s the Right Time for a Website Redesign?
Sprucing up your website to enhance the look and feel is a great idea, but is it necessary? Explore these signs that it's time for website redesign. More
Kanban Vs Scrum – Which One is Best for Your Operation?
Scrum and Kanban are terms often used interchangeably in project management, though they have their differences. In fact, that’s why they may be used at the same time for tracking and managing various aspects of work. For example, a Kanban board might be used to track work during a Scrum sprint. However, each has its […] More
How Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Can Help Improve Productivity In The Workplace?
Recent advances in technology have helped both small and large companies to automate their business process to improve productivity. In fact, experts have also emphasized that productivity has stalled over the last couple of years. Numerous large-scale businesses also complained that their productivity was in decline despite implementing innovative workplace guidelines to improve the workflow. […] More
Website Localization: Going Global Amidst The Next Recession
What does a localization specialist do? What is the concept of localization? If these questions are on your mind, then this article is for you. More
5 Reasons Why Should Hire a Web Design Company (Now!)
Wondering why you should hire a web design company? If so, click here for five reasons why you should hire a web design company now! More
Branding Is Key: What Makes a Good Logo?
When it comes down to creating your brand you want something that is original but stands out. Here is what makes a good logo so you can stand out. More
How a bad hosting company can impact your business website
With the throng of websites on the internet vying for people’s attention, it will be hard to stand out if you don’t have an appealing or dependable business website. Investing in building your own website and acquiring a reliable domain and web hosting provider are some of the things you must do right to make […] More
What can a 15-year-old stripper in Kentucky tell you about China?
Note: This post is adapted from my original viral Twitter thread. Ffrom November 2003 through July 2005, I worked in the prepaid cell phone and phone card industry. Most of my work was in BFE meth towns and urban ghettoes. I learned things about the poor in America you won’t want to believe… But this […]
I hate recurring payments…so why do I sell my software with ’em?
It’s simple—I don’t like recurring payments. And I don’t know about you, but with most recurring payments, I feel anxiety around this need to “get my money’s worth.” In other words, I often feel like I under-utilize the product and thus overpay to some extent. So why do I sell my software under a recurring […]
Godspeed, Mr. B (My First Round of Golf Under Par)
This year, my golf tournament performances have been mostly terrible through August. While my handicap has stayed in the 1-2.5 range for most of the season, I’ve played closer to a 5 in tournaments and haven’t shot better than +3 (once) and +4 (twice). With only one exception, I’ve been absolutely terrible in all 2+ […]
Permanence vs. Impermanence (Are we ever going back home?)
Tthink about the great relics of human civilization—the pyramids, the magnificent castles of Europe, the Great Wall of China, meticulously detailed sculptures from different eras, the awe-inspiring churches and temples that dot almost every landscape we’ve ever inhabited… All made of stone. All hundreds of years old. All crafted with the intention of permanence and […]
The Key Difference Between Centralization and Decentralization
One of the more compelling insights to come from the Joe Rogan interview with Elon Musk is this idea that humanity is actively creating “giant cybernetic collectives.” Through our participation in social media platforms and on the internet in general, we are assimilating knowledge and building connections at a rate that vastly exceeds everything that […]
The Joe Rogan Podcast with Elon Musk — A Supplemental Guide!
The Joe Rogan podcast with Elon Musk was one of the most important events of 2018, and no—I’m not being hyperbolic. If you thought this interview was all about Elon hitting a spliff, you…may have been misled slightly. In reality, Elon helps us peek behind the curtain to get a glimpse of the future: Can […]
Career shift! I’m adding some Focus to Thesis
Watch my video on how I’m changing my approach with Thesis to include a lot more Focus. When I launched Thesis 2 in October of 2012, my goal was to create something that could serve as the foundation for any WordPress design. That’s why I spent the next 2 years working on Skins, which are […]
Incremental progress is the right way to build a website
Watch my video about the incremental approach—the cheapest, smartest, and easiest way to build a website (and a business!) One thing that’s always annoyed me about contract web design and development is this idea that you can actually pay for a finished product to be delivered within a particular time frame. Nothing actually works this […]
Should you care about digital waste?
Watch my video and see why it’s so important to minimize digital waste. Are you aware of how much digital waste your WordPress website is producing? Did you know this waste carries an actual cost for both you and your website’s visitors? Digital waste is an especially poignant topic in open source software (like the […]
What does a decentralized WordPress environment look like?
Watch my video and see what a decentralized WordPress environment might look like. Almost everything we rely on to operate online is a centralized platform. WordPress, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, you name it—they’re all gigantic, centralized platforms. Ok, sure, but why does that matter? It matters because the bigger centralized platforms get, the less freedom users […]
Weekly News for Designers № 539
This week’s Designer News – № 539 – includes How to Create a Color Theme Switcher, a Morphing Gooey Text Hover Effect, Free UXUI Doc Kit for Sketch/Figma, Design System Interview Questions, Faking 3D Elements with CSS, the StyleStash Chrome Extension, Teach Yourself Code and a bunch more!
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Reasons to Be Thankful: Bright Spots for Web Designers
When the world seemingly changed overnight due to COVID-19, it was surreal. Maybe your surroundings looked exactly the same. Your to-do list contained the same projects. Even if things were...
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What to Do When a Web Design Client Leaves
Undoubtedly clients come and go. Some, you’ll know it’s coming. Others may be a surprise. Regardless, you need to know how to deal with the situation.
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Building Client-Proof WordPress Websites
Handing off a new WordPress website to a client offers a great feeling of satisfaction. You provide a pixel-perfect rendering of a brand’s online presence and hope it plays a...
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Weekly News for Designers № 538
This week’s Designer News – № 538 – includes 5 Simple Habits to Improve UX Research, New Media Queries You Need to Know, The Cost of Javascript Frameworks, The Hero Generator, Why Wireframes are Becoming Obsolete, Looking at coronavirus.data.gov.uk, Lots of Freebies and so much more!
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A Guide to Using Commercial WordPress Themes and Plugins
The WordPress ecosystem is chock full of outstanding free software. Why, you could build an entire website using an attractive free theme and a selection of highly-functional plugins. But free...
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10 Beautifully Designed, Minimal & Name-Centric Business Cards
Sometimes all you need is a name. It is a powerful thing. It always has a meaning and, even more, it has a subtext and undertone. A name can speak...
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Getting Those Creative Juices Flowing Again
What do you do if you’re partway through an important project for a client and you get, well… stuck? You simply can’t wring any more good ideas from that brain...
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Spread the Word: Beautiful Testimonial UI Examples
Everybody wants to receive positive feedback for a job well done. That’s one reason why so many businesses include testimonials on their website. Beyond the warm and fuzzy feelings, testimonials...
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Weekly News for Designers № 537
This week’s Designer News – № 537 – includes a Free Animation in Design System E-Book, Creating Playful Effects with CSS Text Shadows, UI Design Hygiene, Creating the NHS Patient Webinars Platform, pattern.css Pattern Library, CSS Selectors Explained, Open Source Dashboards UI Kit and so much more!
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Less Than Half of Patients Recover Within 2 Weeks of Injury After a Sports-Related Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
A look at how to describe clinical recovery time and factors that might impact recovery after a sports-related mild traumatic brain injury (SR-mTBI; concussion).
Deaths from Fall-Related Traumatic Brain Injury — United States, 2008-2017
The national age-adjusted rate of fall-related TBI deaths increased by 17% from 2008 to 2017; rates increased significantly in 29 states and among nearly all groups, most notably persons living in noncore nonmetropolitan counties and those aged ≥75 years.
Traumatic brain injury in homeless and marginally housed individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Homelessness is a global public health concern, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) could represent an underappreciated factor in the health trajectories of homeless and marginally housed individuals. We aimed to evaluate the lifetime prevalence of TBI in this population, and to summarise findings on TBI incidence and the association between TBI and health-related or functioning-related outcomes.
Depression and post-traumatic stress during major social unrest in Hong Kong: a 10-year prospective cohort study
Hong Kong has been embroiled in increasingly violent social unrest since June, 2019. We examined the associated population mental health burden, risk factors, and health-care needs.
Dispositional optimism and cognitive functioning following traumatic brain injury
The association of dispositional optimism with health-related factors has been well established in several clinical populations, but little is known about the role of optimism in recovery after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Given the high prevalence of cognitive complaints after TBI, the present study examined the association between optimism and cognitive functioning after TBI.
Health Problems Precede Traumatic Brain Injury in Older Adults
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability. Older adults are more likely than younger individuals to sustain TBIs and less likely to survive them. TBI has been called the “silent epidemic,” and older adults are the “silent population” within this epidemic. This study evaluates whether indicators of preinjury health and functioning are associated with risk of incident traumatic brain injury (TBI) with loss of consciousness (LOC) and to evaluate health‐related factors associated with mortality in individuals with incident TBI.
Effect of a New Rule Limiting Full Contact Practice on the Incidence of Sport-Related Concussion in High School Football Players
A study to determine if the sport-related concussion (SRC) rate is lower after a rule change that limited the amount and duration of full-contact activities during high school football practice sessions.
Concussion in American Versus European Professional Soccer: A Decade-Long Comparative Analysis of Incidence, Return to Play, Performance, and Longevity
A study to comparatively examine the effects of sports-related concussions (SRC) on athletes in Major League Soccer (MLS) and the English Premier League (EPL) in terms of incidence, return to play (RTP), performance, and career longevity.
The chronic and evolving neurological consequences of traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have lifelong and dynamic effects on health and wellbeing. Research on the longterm consequences emphasises that, for many patients, TBI should be conceptualised as a chronic health condition. Evidence suggests that functional outcomes after TBI can show improvement or deterioration up to two decades after injury, and rates of all-cause mortality remain elevated for many years. Furthermore, TBI represents a risk factor for a variety of neurological illnesses, including epilepsy, stroke, and neurodegenerative disease. With respect to neurodegeneration after TBI, post-mortem studies on the long-term neuropathology after injury have identified complex persisting and evolving abnormalities best described as polypathology, which includes chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Despite growing awareness of the lifelong consequences of TBI, substantial gaps in research exist. Improvements are therefore needed in understanding chronic pathologies and their implications for survivors of TBI, which could inform long-term health management in this sizeable patient population.
Risk of Repeat Concussion Among Patients Diagnosed at a Pediatric Care Network
Concussion is a common childhood injury that may lead to long-term physical, behavioral, and neurocognitive effects, affecting learning and school performance. There is increasing concern about the potential for repeat concussions among professional and high school athletes, with specific attention focused on understanding how sustaining a concussion alters future concussion risk. Addressing repeat concussion risk among youth has substantial implications for clinical practice in terms of managing exposure — particularly regarding youth sports participation — and long-term health and development.
Top 10 Toolkits and Libraries for Deep Learning in 2020
Deep Learning is a branch of artificial intelligence and a subset of machine learning that focuses on networks capable of, usually, unsupervised learning from unstructured and other forms of data. It is also known as deep structured learning or differential programming. Architectures inspired by deep learning find use in a range of fields, such as...
How To Design An Iconic Logo?
Have you ever wondered why Adidas, Nike, Apple, Unilever, and many others have such remarkable logotypes? What is the inner side of their success? We have an answer! These companies have followed certain rules to create meaningful and interesting logos. We analyzed their experience and chose the 5 best tips for an iconic logo design....
4 Things to Consider While Designing Minimalist Presentation Design
Creating a presentation is one of the best ways to convey information to a wide audience in an easy-to-follow manner. Such presentations are often made using attractive and unique designs to help draw-in viewers. One style that has remained popular among presentation designers throughout the years is “minimalist” presentations. Minimalist presentations rely on the concept...
Top 5 Video Editing Software
There was a time when there was not a huge demand for video editing software. But over time, video editing software has become one of the highly used tools of modern society. One of the most common examples where video editing software is highly required is for making Vlogs. Apart from the Vlogs, video making...
The Ultimate Cold Email Outreach Guide
Email marketing is great for staying in touch with your existing customers and attracting new ones. Also, it’s a very effective method of selling your products. According to email marketing stats, 60% of consumers say they’ve made a purchase as the result of an email marketing message they received. There are certain types of emails...