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There is a lot of coverage on browser devtools just exclusively focused on Chrome. This attempts to fix that by comparing and contrasting devtool features across major browsers.
Can I DevTools?
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Every week we get together as a team and share articles we’ve been reading for our own enrichment. Topics include challenges our clients are facing, new industry developments, awesome work by others, or just pieces too funny NOT to share.
Below you’ll find those articles, plus a few of our own, that we’ve put together based on insights we’ve gained throughout our time in the industry.
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Alvaro Trigo
CSS Shadow Gradients
Why it’s worth checking out:
Created by Alvaro Trigo, this awesome resource generates easy CSS shadow gradients. Select your colors and spreads and copy the code with a click – all that’s left is to enjoy the beauty these snazzy shadows bring to your site.
Search Engine Journal
Website Spring Cleaning In 3 Easy Steps
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Summer is fast approaching, making it the perfect time to finish out your (digital) spring cleaning! From auditing your site for outdated content to analyzing and optimizing your page views, here are three easy ways to brush up your website.
Brian Tracy International
Eat That Frog
Why it’s worth checking out:
No matter how much we like our jobs, there will inevitably be times when we have to do tasks we don’t enjoy. Instead of putting off these difficult tasks, we’re learning to embrace them thanks to the simple time management methodology of “eating the frog.”
Backlinko
Link Building Case Study: How I Increased My Search Traffic by 110% in 14 Days
Why it’s worth checking out:
Typically, link building is a lengthy and boring process that gets a minimal return on investment. But it doesn’t have to be; discover how Brian Dean and the Backlinko team doubled their search traffic in just two weeks using the “Skyscraper Technique”. We love their tips, tricks, and getting to see their examples in action.
Search Engine Journal
4 Simple UX Practices Proven To Increase Conversions
Why it’s worth checking out:
The user experience on a website is integral to how the website performs. Search Engine Journal recently put out a blog detailing four simple ways to improve the user experience that will lead to more conversions on your site.
Zyppy
How Google Rewrites Page Titles
Why it’s worth checking out:
Zyppy recently studied over 81,000 page titles and looked into what may cause Google to rewrite a title tag for the SERPS.
QuillBot
QuillBot Text Tools
Why it’s worth checking out:
Looking to add a bit of oomph to your latest writing project? Try QuillBot, the AI-driven wordsmithing tool that helps enhance your messaging through careful rewriting. Summarize your copy, paraphrase your point, or even expand your writing into a more formal message — all with the click of a button.
Gill Andrews' blog
How to Write a Killer About Us Page for Your Small Business Website (+ Examples)
Why it’s worth checking out:
Upgrade your company’s About page with these easy tips and tricks. Gill Andrews outlines things to avoid, tips to keep in mind when differentiating yourself, and even provides actionable examples to show you how to write it right.
Unbounce
Video on Landing Pages Means More Conversions, Right? Wrong—Here’s Why
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Not even well-established best practices are immune from falling by the wayside. You’ll want to learn what Unbounce discovered when they explored whether or not including a video on your landing page boosts your conversion rate. Turns out, videos do not boost your landing page conversion rates—and in some cases, they might even harm them.
SparkToro
There Are Four Kinds of Keyword Research; Make Sure You’re Doing the Right One(s)
Why it’s worth checking out:
Doing keyword research before publishing a page, blog, or post is not a one-size-fits-all situation. The folks at SparkToro broke down the basics of KWR—and their tips for social definitely made us stop and #thinkaboutit.
CSS-TRICKS
Three Ways to Blob with CSS and SVG
Why it’s worth checking out:
Sure, triangles and hexagons are cool, but what about a more custom approach to your background design elements? CSS-TRICKS has (you guessed it) great CSS and SVG tricks to make awesome elements that are 100% one-of-a-kind.