We worked on a project where we had a media library. We decided to use Isotope to filter/sort through a list of all the media items available. We wanted to the user to be able to sort through the items in both Ascending / Descending order. Below is how we accomplished that. By default, Isotope sorts ascendingly: […]
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One Typeface – How to use fonts effectively
How many fonts should I use on my website? Well, it depends. As a general rule, you should probably stick with 2 or 3 fonts for your website. Design Generally speaking, using 2 or 3 fonts will ensure that your site has a consistent look and feel. Establishing a visual hierarchy for your users will […]
WordPress vs Squarespace
t Dhali we design most of our sites using WordPress. WordPress is a powerful open source software and tool for building websites and apps. Some estimate that over 25% of ALL websites are currently built with WordPress. The most common use for a WordPress site is as a content management system, or CMS. This allows […]
Update Your WordPress Website
Clients often ask what the benefits are of updating their WordPress site, including plugins and themes. While some of the benefits include fixing/addressing bugs, adding key features and increased functionality, the main reason why it is vital to be on top of your WordPress site maintenance is security reasons. According to WPBeginner, more than 80% […]
Changing Database Prefix in WordPress
The following blog post over at DigWp.com has a great step by step tutorial on changing your database prefix in WordPress database tables. You will definitely come across this scenario when working on WordPress websites. Change Your Database Prefix to Improve Security What I found really helpful is that you can run an SQL command […]
Deleting Custom Fields in WordPress
While working on a project you may have had custom fields that are left behind and that are no longer in use for the current theme these unused custom fields remain in your database. I came across this exact scenario when I was upgrading a section of a website that was outdated and needed to […]
Think Lightweight – Logo and Branding
THINK LIGHTWEIGHT Think Lightweight is a company that focuses on applying lightweight engineering principals to traditional solid wood applications. As the company continues to grow, we worked with them to update both their website and branding. You can visit the official Think Lightweight website here. The Logo When creating the Think Lightweight logo, we wanted to […]
WordPress Themes Required Plugins
This tutorial will show you how you can alert the users installing the theme that the plugin requires certain plugins to be installed. When developing a theme you often times rely on certain plugins to add additional functionality to your theme. In this case the following theme relied on 2 Plugins. Testimonials by WooThemes, and Features […]
Search and Replace
Changing permalinks or any other string in a database can be a hassle especially if you don’t know MySql commands. When working with WordPress you’ll soon run into this situation where you need to change a string across the entire database whether you’re changing permalinks when launching or migrating a site or just doing a […]
iPhone Email Setup
These instructions will walk you through email setup on an Apple iPhone. Step 1: Go to “Settings” from the home screen of your iPhone. Step 2: Go to “Mail, Contacts, Calendars”. Step 3: Under accounts, select “Add Account”. Step 4: Select “Other“. Step 5: Select “Add Mail Account”. Step 6: In the New Account menu, […]