With the increased use of tablets, smart phones, and computers with screens of varying sizes, websites with Responsive Design have become more popular. However, there are actually three predominant approaches website presentation: Responsive Design. A website with Responsive Design has the ability to automatically adjust and size images for the device being used to view … Continue reading Deciding on Fixed Width, Responsive Design, or Mobilized Website Design
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Brown Wing Studio – Website Design Worth Waiting For
As many of you know, for several months now, we've been actively promoting Brown Wing Studio in our various online venus. As of April 2013, Robin and Brian have this message on their website: Hi there! Thanks for checking us out. We've seen a surge of interest in our services and are stretched a bit thin. … Continue reading Brown Wing Studio – Website Design Worth Waiting For
BQGallery.com – Iowa City Cedar Rapids Photographer Bashair Qasim
This past week I had the pleasure of assisting with the launch of a new photography website for Iowa City / Cedar Rapids Photographer Bashair Qasim, BQGallery.com. As I work with people like Bashair who have exceptional artistic and visual talents, I find that I begin to feel like the one who is the student. … Continue reading BQGallery.com – Iowa City Cedar Rapids Photographer Bashair Qasim
WordPress Twenty Ten Theme – Remove Site Header Text for Title and Tagline
When using the WordPress Twenty Ten theme (for those not hosted on WordPress.com), it is desirable to remove the site header text that displays the site title and tagline at the top of the page. This conserves space and allow for a more artistic presentation of the site. Using a child theme helps retain your modifications even … Continue reading WordPress Twenty Ten Theme – Remove Site Header Text for Title and Tagline
Author’s Guide to Website Creation for Book Promotion
Below is an excerpt from an article from Dan Moench, Marketing Director at Gibbs Smith Publisher. The article offers some excellent suggestions for authors to consider when planning to create a website. The idea behind cross-discoverability is that everything you do should work together towards the greater good of getting your book sold. Like logs in a fire … Continue reading Author’s Guide to Website Creation for Book Promotion
Iowa City Dances of Universal Peace Website Designed by Greg Johnson
This past week I enjoyed creating a website for the local Dances of Universal Peace Group in Iowa City. Most of my time was spent creating an attractive header for the site. I wanted to make sure the site had complete social media integration, so I setup a Facebook page and Twitter feed for the … Continue reading Iowa City Dances of Universal Peace Website Designed by Greg Johnson
Kuriko Mizuno Website Designed with Greg Johnson
Summary. Yesterday I designed a website for Kuriko Mizuno. She wanted a simple but elegant website without a huge investment of time, technical overhead, or cost. Using WordPress.com it took less than 30 minutes to create an attractive site that was functional and easy to use. By explaining what I'm doing as I work, the … Continue reading Kuriko Mizuno Website Designed with Greg Johnson
Home of the “Coffee Break” Website
It's understandable that web designers want to focus on client projects that can enhance their portfolio and their bottom line. Yet, this reality makes it hard for those without big budgets to get an economical yet elegant website created. I enjoy taking on more complex web design projects, but there's a real sense of satisfaction … Continue reading Home of the “Coffee Break” Website
University of Iowa – Language Media Center Website – Site Content Writer
I first took on responsibility for the website of the Language Media Center (LMC) at the University of Iowa in 2001. At that time, like most websites, site pages were designed with basic HTML using Dreamweaver and the site was mostly a static reference. In 2011, the University of Iowa began the process of migrating … Continue reading University of Iowa – Language Media Center Website – Site Content Writer
DPO Construction Website for Don Otto by Iowa City Web Design Artist Greg Johnson
Most websites are created as a joint effort between the site designer and the client. Some clients simply say, "Make me a site" and give the designer full-reign over the language and graphics. However, it's more typical for a client to have specific requests and requirements for the site design, especially when it comes to … Continue reading DPO Construction Website for Don Otto by Iowa City Web Design Artist Greg Johnson