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- The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Responsive Web Design - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhen was the last time you browsed the internet on your mobile phone or a tablet device? This morning when you double-checked your train time? A few minutes ago when you updated your Facebook status? Right now as you read this very article? These days, it is becoming increasingly important for ...
Views: 6329 - How To Clean Fabric Office Partitions - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2011 from John k. TaylorMost people don’t bother with cleaning their office partitions on a regular basis, if at all. They might assume that the office cleaners who come in after hours will do it. But one day, one of your employees may begin complaining of dust in the office or you might be having a very important ...
Views: 5909 - What Are Post Press Activities? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from John k. TaylorEvery product need finishing before it is finally completed and is delivered, even if it is printing. In fact, printing remains incomplete until it is properly ‘finished’. Printing has been broadly classified into pre press, press and post press. Post press involves the activities that determine ...
Views: 3671 - How To Negotiate A Web Design Budget - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from John k. TaylorOne of the biggest problems that web designers come across is a client who wants to negotiate their prices. It can be hard to know what outcome is going to make both yourself and the client happy, and, even after years of practice, it is still possible for web designers to make financially ...
Views: 3503 - What Affects Scrap Metal Prices? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from John k. TaylorFor as long as the scrap metal industry has been flourishing, there have been consistent rises in scrap prices. Today, it is estimated that more than a million tonnes of scrap is recycled across the world each year; it is a business that has led to the generation of huge amounts of revenue for a ...
Views: 3413 - What are the advantages of a good office fitout? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2013 from John k. TaylorA new office fitout is attractive and at the same time one of the most encouraging activities for many business entities. Redesigning and refashioning your work place is an exciting period for any business group. A well planned and properly organized office fitouts helps in increasing ...
Views: 3007 - What Is Brass Tubing And What Are Its Common Uses? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from John k. TaylorThere are plenty of reasons that brass tubing is utilized in hotels, restaurants, offices and houses the world over, but the main one is its attractive gold-like appearance (and it’s cheaper than gold price tag!). But what is brass tubing and what are the common uses of it in this day and ...
Views: 2824(1 vote) - How to Create User Engagement With Your Web Design - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from John k. TaylorEvery good web design does not just convey information in a one-way fashion to the viewer of the website, but creates an emotional relationship with the user that ensures they are enthusiastic about using the website. Occasionally a website can achieve this user engagement simply through virtue ...
Views: 2161 - The Benefits Of Frosted Glass Office Partitions - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from John k. TaylorWith all the different office partitions on the market, it can be hard to make a thought out and reasoned decision when choosing which ones are best suited to your workplace. Once you have decided on the kind of partitions you would like to use, you’re met with even more choices in colour and ...
Views: 2095 - How to spice up your corporate uniform - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from John k. TaylorSunday nights can be totally depressing – not many full-time workers would disagree. Not only are the weekend's fun times over and the seemingly endless work week looming, but it's time to put away the party shoes, pretty dresses, comfortable jeans and stylish blouses and haul out the boring old ...
Views: 2035 - A Checklist For Starting A Family - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from John k. TaylorThese days, a lot of planning goes into starting a family – many would-be parents will limit the number of children they wish to have and will carefully choose the best time to have each one. Not only does this mean that parents are in a better position, both financially and emotionally, when ...
Views: 1808 - Manual VS Automated SEO - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from John k. TaylorWith all the advancements in technology, it has become possible for search engine optimization, or SEO, to be an automated process rather than the traditional manual one. But is automated SEO better than manual? Which method is best to apply to your website? Automated In this sense, automated ...
Views: 1603 - What Is Mozilla Pancake And What Does It Mean For Web Development? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from John k. TaylorA few days ago, Mozilla (you know, those guys behind the Firefox search engine) announced that they are launching a new experiment, known under the name “Pancake”, that is said the change everything we know about the web. But the question that many are starting to ask is, how is Mozilla planning ...
Views: 1568 - How To Make Your Office Fitout Client Friendly - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from John k. TaylorAt the end of the day, clients are a vital part of any business or organization – after all, without them you wouldn’t be in operation. Many of our offices, however, are not very client friendly and instead focus on making things as efficient as possible for the big boss. If you work in an ...
Views: 1432 - What To Do If A Disagreement Arises With Your Builder - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhilst the construction of your brand new home can be one of the most exciting periods of your life, if any disagreements arise between yourself and your builder the experience can quickly turn into an absolute nightmare. So, what do you do if this situation arises? Disagreement over ...
Views: 1423 - What Luxury Items To Add To Your Caravan? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2011 from John k. TaylorTo many, camping and caravanning is a very unglamorous way to spend a holiday. But with all the luxury items now available for our caravans, this is not necessarily the case anymore. What items can you add to your RV to make your next holiday more luxurious? Television and/or DVD player These ...
Views: 1414 - Google’s List Of Top 10 SEO No-No’s (Part 2) - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from John k. TaylorIn part one of this article, we looked at the first 5 search engine optimization (SEO) no-no’s that you should avoid if you want to ensure that your Google ranking to hold. Whilst the first 5 centered around text based issues (such as keyword stuffing and hidden text), these final 5 involve more ...
Views: 1347 - When Minimalism Isn’t The Best Approach For Web Design - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2012 from John k. TaylorAnyone who has been involved in web design over the past few years will know that minimalism is one trend that is here to stay. Many designers have fallen in love with the idea of filling their websites with the bare minimum elements; but it is important to understand that not all situations ...
Views: 1343 - How To Present Web Designs To A Client - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from John k. TaylorIt is important to ensure that your client approves of your web design before you start going too much into detail with the coding and development of the website, just in case you need to make little (or drastic) changes. It can be difficult for some clients to understand that they are just ...
Views: 1308 - Why Use Fabric Office Partitions? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from John k. TaylorIf you are thinking about using office partitions in your workplace, the wide range of styles and materials available may have you stumped. So, what kind of partitions would be the best choice for using in your office space? Fabric, or cloth, office partitions have been the most common choice ...
Views: 1308(1 vote) - How Including Signposts In Your Web Design Helps With Navigation - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhen users are forced to navigate an unfamiliar website, they often look for visual aids and cues that are designed to help steer them on the right path for their quest for information. Signposts are one of the more common visual aids included during the web design process, as they are highly ...
Views: 1300 - How do Corporate Gifts Differ from Other Promotional Products? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2011 from John k. TaylorPromotional products are a great way to reach new customers, but they can also be a great way to connect with your employees and other businesses. The tradition of gift giving is strong in the corporate world and is used as a vital symbolic tool of power and status. Some businesses choose ...
Views: 1237 - What Effect Does Connection Speed Have On Web Design? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2012 from John k. TaylorThe day will come when everyone in the world has access to the best possible internet connection speed but, until then, many people in even the most developed countries of the world (such as the United States) are forced to deal with dial-up speeds and outdated technology – both of which should ...
Views: 1235 - The Best Cleaning Supplies For Your Office - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhen someone mentions the phrase ‘office supplies’, what do you immediately think of? The pens and paper that you use to do your job on a daily basis? What most people don’t tend to think about are the cleaning supplies that are needed to keep your office hygienic and sparkling fresh. If you ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - What is the Difference Between AC and DC Electric Motors? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from John k. TaylorElectric motors convert electronic energy into mechanical energy, using either AC or DC electricity. AC and DC electric motors are constructed differently and have different properties. To fully understand the difference between AC and DC electric motors, electricity itself must be understood. ...
Views: 1229 - How Email Marketing contributes to the success of any Business organization? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from John k. TaylorEmail marketing is undoubtedly the most powerful and the best form of marketing for your business. It is the most effective way of advertising any business or product worldwide. It is a form of direct marketing which uses electronic mail as a means of communicating commercial or fundraising ...
Views: 1201 - How Long Does it Take to Install Office Partitions? - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from John k. TaylorWhen you are rearranging your existing workplace or moving business premises, it is often paramount to get everything installed and ready to go as quickly as possible. Before any of your brand new furniture can be brought in, the bones of your workplace, in the form of the office partitions, ...
Views: 1182 - Process Description of Flexographic Printing Press - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from John k. TaylorFlexography is one of the most popular printing press technology used widely these days for commercial print packaging materials. Flexography print technology is successfully used for printing folding cartons, milk and beverage cartons, corrugated containers, disposable cups and containers, ...
Views: 1167 - Should You Choose Curved Office Partitions? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from John k. TaylorCurved office partitions are a great alternative room dividing solution and can work in a number of different applications and spaces. Curved lines make openings more welcoming and enclosed spaces more comforting, making curved office partitions perfect for creating an inviting, sociable ...
Views: 1165(1 vote) - How To Anodize Aluminium - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from John k. TaylorThe process of anodizing aluminium is one that is often used as a high quality way of finishing and colouring the metal. As aluminium is used for various applications in our lives (such as cars, motorbikes, cooking utensils, windows and doors), there are times when we want the metal to look a ...
Views: 1158 - Strategies To Make Tumblr SEO Friendly - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhen it comes to social networking and blogging, a lot of people tend to overlook Tumblr and what it can offer in terms of furthering your business’ online presence. Tumblr is, essentially, a quick and easy way to write a blog for your business. But, whilst you’re setting your Tumblr account up, ...
Views: 1117 - The Great Web Design Debate – The Fold - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from John k. TaylorIn web design, there is no other topic further debated and likely to cause a rift than that of “the fold”. Anytime this phrase is uttered within earshot of a group of designers, you are likely to hear a silence thick enough to slice with a knife settle on the room before an argument of amazing ...
Views: 1097 - How To Clean Plasterboard Office Partitions - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from John k. TaylorIn many workplaces, the item that is most neglected when it comes to cleaning is the office partitions that separate your desk from your neighbors. This is not because these panels do not get dirty, because they do; it is more likely due to an oversight by the cleaners and the staff. So, should ...
Views: 1092 - Tips For Effective Restaurant Web Design - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from John k. TaylorWebsites for restaurants will generally go one of two ways – they’re either absolutely stunning with cutting edge designs that showcase their food or they completely miss the mark and look as if they were made when the internet was first born. How many restaurant web designs have you seen that ...
Views: 1091 - Outdated SEO Techniques And Their Current Alternatives - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from John k. TaylorThe internet is an ever-changing and growing entity but, unfortunately, many professionals and business owners fail to take this into account and end up wasting their time and money with search engine optimization (SEO) techniques that no longer work. It is important to understand that many of ...
Views: 1056(1 vote) - Best Web Development Practices For Efficient HTML5 Coding - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from John k. TaylorHTML5 is fast becoming the most popular mode of front-end coding for the web development industry at large; if you are working as a developer, then you will certainly know how to code HTML5 websites. To ensure that your coding is as efficient as possible, there are a number of ‘best practices’ ...
Views: 1055 - How to Use Office Partitions in Semi-Enclosed Rooms - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from John k. TaylorMany workplaces use semi-enclosed spaces to provide employees with some measure of privacy while maintaining an open feel. Designing a semi-enclosed room with office partitions requires some consideration in order to reach a balance between versatility and messiness, as it is easy for a space to ...
Views: 1053 - Should you Choose Eco Friendly Office Workstations? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from John k. TaylorIf you want to make your business and your office more environmentally friendly, the first step is to purchase green furniture, such as eco friendly workstations, for your office fitout. Eco friendly desks are pieces of office furniture that have been made out of recycled or recyclable ...
Views: 1024 - What To Ask A Client Before Starting Their Web Design Project - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from John k. TaylorIt is really difficult to start any project without having all the relevant information first – could you imagine trying to plan a wedding if you didn’t know who was getting married, where the couple was getting married or when the ceremony was booked for? The same goes for web design – it is ...
Views: 1018 - Advance Features Of Bifold Doors You Can Avail From Bifolds Specialists - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from John k. TaylorIt’s been quite a long time bifolding doors were introduced, since then many modifications were made by different bifolds specialists. Today, you can find several different types of bifolds with different attractive features to meet your every need and excel them. Here is the list of advance ...
Views: 1005 - Choosing A Navigation Pattern For Your Web Design - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from John k. TaylorHow many of you believe that navigation is one of the most important aspects of any web design? All who put their hands up would be 100% correct – without good navigation, a website will, essentially, become completely useless to anyone who visits it, as they won’t be able to find the ...
Views: 1005 - Top 3 types of landscaping ideas in Melbourne - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from John k. TaylorLandscaping outdoor and indoor area of the home has always been a preferred choice of decoration by the homeowners. But, in recent years the trend of landscaping has been recorded significantly high in Melbourne. Probably, it is the variety in designs and patterns that has made homeowners ...
Views: 1002 - When To Use Temporary Office Partitions - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from John k. TaylorIn every business and workplace, there are times when using temporary office partitions are preferable to getting permanent ones installed. You may be using a temporary workspace, or just can’t decide on what layout you want your office to take on. Either way, there are a number of times when ...
Views: 1001 - The Importance of a Spectacular Reception in an Office Fitout - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2013 from John k. TaylorThe reception area is considered by many to be the most important part of an office fitout when it comes to impressing new clients, customers and employees. While the whole of an office design and fitout needs to be carefully considered to exact the right impact on the people working within it, ...
Views: 982 - 8 Tips For Attractive And Effective Mobile Web Design - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from John k. TaylorAs mobile web design is an industry that is still relatively new, there are a number of mistakes and misjudgements that are constantly made. To help you avoid making some of the more common mistakes, we have compiled a list of 8 tips that are designed to help you out in creating the most ...
Views: 976 - The Mobile Web Design Mistakes To Avoid - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from John k. TaylorAs mobile web design is still a relatively new phenomenon, there is still a certain amount of trial and error involved in getting it right. Unfortunately, this means that all sorts of problems can arise out of mistakes that are made during the design process; some of these can be solved easily, ...
Views: 970 - How To Write A Creative Brief For Web Design - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from John k. TaylorPeople who are involved in the web design industry, either as designers themselves or as clients, will commonly be asked to write or read over a creative brief. But what exactly is this document and why is it such a vital part of the initial design process? Essentially, a creative brief for a ...
Views: 952 - Why Your SEO Keywords Are Outdated - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from John k. TaylorBefore we get into the specifics of why the keywords you’re using in your search engine optimisation (SEO) strategy are out of date, it is important that you answer a few questions. How long ago was your website created? When you update your portfolio, do you look at the existing projects or ...
Views: 946 - Graphic Design- The best way to make your site visually appealing - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from John k. TaylorIn today’s global world, the success of any business largely depends upon the popularity of their website. It is important for your business that more and more people knows about it therefore some form of advertising is very important for the expansion of your business. Internet serves as an ...
Views: 938(1 vote) - Frequently Asked Questions About Graphic Design - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhen seeking graphic design work, especially for the first time, it is likely that you will have a number of questions about the processes involved. To ensure that you receive the right answers to your queries, we have compiled this list of frequently asked questions that we hope you find ...
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