Articles by Vandelay Design from March 2016

Content is one of the most effective ways for a brand to market itself. It's the mode through which you can convince your audience to take action and guide them towards a specific goal. However,...Cli...

Employing modern web design techniques requires keeping abreast of ever-changing technologies and the latest design trends.The advent of mobile devices for example, ushered in the need for...Click thr...

Search engine optimization (SEO) and social media optimization (SMO) are two of the bigger concerns for webmasters and bloggers, as they can both have substantial impacts on the amount of traffic a......

Building a workflow with Chrome Developer Tools requires patience and practice. But if you have a solid direction with helpful resources you can mitigate the time it takes to implement DevTools into.....

jQuery image galleries (also known as homepage sliders, slideshows or image carousels) have become more and more common on websites since the inception of jQuery in 2006. Designers and Photographers.....

More and more businesses that advertise online are discovering the important role portfolios play in meeting their marketing objectives. The question is, what types of information, and what...Click th...

Having the right fonts is critical to successful graphic design. Fortunately, there are a lot of quality free fonts that are available for use. In this post we'll feature plenty of calligraphy fonts.....

After Google rolled out its Panda update, Hummingbird, and most recently the RankBrain AI learning machine, it became obvious to content creators and SEOs that Google is driving towards...Click throu...

The portfolio websites of designers are often excellent sources of inspiration. Portfolio sites frequently demonstrate exceptional creativity and attention to detail, and they often showcase...Click t...

The portfolio websites of designers are often excellent sources of inspiration. Portfolio sites frequently demonstrate exceptional creativity and attention to detail, and they often showcase...Click t...

A consumer app is only as successful as the sum of its parts. Simply take a look at any users mobile app download history, the number of apps left on their devices, and the number of apps that...Click...

If you're looking for some ideas on how to monetize your website or blog, take a look at the topics and resources listed here and I think you'll find some great options...The post 101 Ways to...Click ...

If you're looking for some ideas on how to monetize your website or blog, take a look at the topics and resources listed here and I think you'll find some great options...The post 101 Ways to...Click ...

Freelance designers and design agencies always strive to have a website that leaves a positive impression on visitors. Obviously, a beautiful portfolio website can serve as a highly effective...Click ...

Freelance designers and design agencies always strive to have a website that leaves a positive impression on visitors. Obviously, a beautiful portfolio website can serve as a highly effective...Click ...

A few years back I launched what was called Vandelay Premier to test my ability to sell premium stock graphics. While I would only consider it a moderate success, one main thing I quickly...Click thro...

The field of digital design covers a whole lot more than just interfaces. Graphics creation and 3D modeling are becoming incredibly popular, both of which can apply to digital animation like After...C...

Building a complete and effective website truly is a process. In this post we'll take a brief look at the various steps that lead to a successful project. Of course, this will vary from case-to-case,....

Google's Webmaster Tools can be very useful for website owners, but it can also be overwhelming if you're not sure what is available and how to use it. This post will take a step-by-step look at the.....

Google's Webmaster Tools can be very useful for website owners, but it can also be overwhelming if you're not sure what is available and how to use it. This post will take a step-by-step look at the.....

Instagram uploads millions of photos every single day. Many of these are personal but others are posted to showcase work in various creative fields. Web designers and digital artist especially like......

Anyone who runs a website or a blog quickly learns the importance of traffic from search engines. While SEO basics are becoming common knowledge for designers and marketers, blogs face different...Cli...

Anyone who runs a website or a blog quickly learns the importance of traffic from search engines. While SEO basics are becoming common knowledge for designers and marketers, blogs face different...Cli...

There’s a large market of design software out there and it seems to just keep growing. Designers often specialize to master a few programs, but career-wise it’s good to at least learn the....

I'm sure most of you will agree with me when I say this: it's so hard to get moving and motivated on Monday mornings. This post likely won't help you do either of those, but it will hopefully make...C...

The word “heuristic” simply describes a process where someone can learn something for themselves. In this case heuristic techniques take on a slightly different meaning by defining...Click...

A few years back I launched what was called Vandelay Premier to test my ability to sell premium stock graphics. While I would only consider it a moderate success, one main thing I quickly...Click thro...

For many new to the freedoms of freelance work, the ability to self-direct and self-select work is exhilarating. While being able to decide your own hours and essentially set the pace ofyour work is.....

Pure CSS is more than enough to create incredible web animations. These can range from sliders to carousels and even dropdown navigation menus. But the trickiest part about CSS animation is learning.....

When looking to start a new website or blog, choosing a niche is one of the most important decisions you will make. It requires time and research but once it’s set you’ll have a very...Cli...

Modern identity design is a detailed subject with many moving parts. The techniques and styles vary whether youre designing a bar logo or in this case a food logo.Ive collected 25 stunning...Click thr...