Using Clean Code in Website Design

Importance of Clean HTML CodeAlthough the world wide web has become very sophisticated over the years, there are still issues with websites that are built using ‘sloppy code’. All web pages produce HTML that is translated by your web browser (IE, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, etc.). Web pages that produce HTML errors may produce issues for users who are viewing the site. Furthermore, certain browsers may interpret the code one way while others see it differently.
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July 29th, 2010 by CPDScott | No Comments »

Improvements Made To Google Images Search

Update to Google Image Search ResultsYesterday Google started rolling out its improvements to Google Images which now allows up to 1,000 images to be displayed in a single search page. This new website technology is called ‘infinite scroll’ which allows for fewer clicks and a faster ability to find the image you are looking for.

When scrolling over any image, a preview box pops up with detail about the size, name, and URL link to the image. Having this information only visible when scrolling over the image allows them to be grouped closely together so you can get a much bigger overview of what is available based on your search query.
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July 21st, 2010 by CPDScott | 1 Comment »

Email Marketing Discussion :: Video

Email Marketing DiscussionThere are common questions that come up around being successful with Email Marketing and CPD owners Scott Farquharson and Christopher Vassallo address some of those in this discussion. E-mail Marketing is incredibly important in today’s online marketing strategies and the value cannot be overlooked. There are several best practices that should be considered when executing a successful email marketing plan and this video does a great job of pointing them out.
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July 21st, 2010 by CPDScott | No Comments »

How to Create an FAQ page

Create an FAQ pageA great way to provide valuable content for your website is to create a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page that provides answers to the most popular questions that your customers have. An FAQ page can be one of the top ranking pages in your site traffic. Additionally, FAQ pages can receive great ranking to common search engine queries relative to your Q & A.

To create an FAQ page, you first need to determine what the top 10-20 most frequently asked questions about your business.
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July 11th, 2010 by CPDScott | No Comments »

Photo Shoot From A Helicopter

Aerial Photography for DesignAbout a month ago I got the opportunity to do a photo shoot from a helicopter over San Diego – up and down the coast line of La Jolla, over the skyline of San Diego, and the Harbor. One of the koolest photo shoots I have done. I can only imagine how amazing it would be to shoot the New York City skyline from a helicopter as seen in the video.

At CPD we always stress the importance of professional photography in website design and corporate print collateral.
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July 8th, 2010 by CPDScott | No Comments »

A Must Watch Wall Animation Video

Website Design of BluBlu.orgProduced by BLU (who also has a very kool website design – www.blublu.org) The video is called BIG BANG BIG BOOM and is “an unscientific point of view on the beginning and evolution of life … and how it could probably end“.

This video shows how design can tell a story… Spend 10 mins of your lunch break watching it in its entirety.

July 5th, 2010 by CPDScott | No Comments »

Pros + Cons of Google Voice

Review of Google VoiceLast week Google announced that they have opened access to Google Voice for everyone in the U.S. (previously available by invite only). According to Google, “Google Voice isn’t ready for businesses and schools quite yet, but we’re exploring additional functionality for organizations.”

We will stay tuned for future updates and functionality, but this is a good opportunity to look at the pros and cons of the current free service provided by Google.
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July 5th, 2010 by CPDScott | No Comments »

All Designers Should be NAPP Members

NAPP MembershipCPD is proud to be a member of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP). There are many benefits to joining NAPP including being part of the large member community that ranges from beginners to professionals. The association is a great fit for Photographers, but also provides value for graphic designers and website designers due to the large range of tutorials and resources that are available online.

Membership fees are $99 for 1-year or $179 for a 2-year membership. Included in your NAPP membership is a subscription to Photoshop user Magazine.
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July 2nd, 2010 by CPDScott | No Comments »

Web War III.0 – The fall of Facebook

Facebook War with GoogleWith Facebook’s recently publicized privacy blunders, it is time for Google to step up its promotions [and placement!] of little known Google Profiles. With the recent leak of the pending  GoogleMe social network, the time is right for Google to strike. Using their already available profiles, contacts and tweets as the rock, Google is primed and ready to take down the Goliath of social networking, Facebook. Here’s how.

Google Profile Overview

  • Anyone with a google account has one already!
  • Share, edit and upload great pictures from Picasa or Flickr right onto your home page (great, free, easy to use)
  • Link & Pull information from other social networking accounts (aka: twitter, facebook, buzz, orkut, blogs, etc)*
  • Verify ownership of your name (this is much more difficult than it should be)
  • Great privacy controls!
  • Use profile URL as OPenID login for websites (no registration needed, it is great!)
  • Here’s an example

The Facebook Advantage

  • Almost everyone who has been near a computer in the last 5 years is on Facebook.
  • Easy to use and easy to share on.
  • Geeks are the only ones who seem to care/see the privacy issues that Facebook is flirting with. That said, there is no compelling reason for the rest of the world to switch.
A brief comparison of Google Profile and Facebook, followed by the 1,2,3 strategy Google can employ to take over the social networking world.


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July 1st, 2010 by CPDToph | No Comments »

Can You Identify These Logos?

Logo Design - Corporate BrandingLogos are an important piece of branding and whether you know it or not, the top companies in the world all have identifiable logos and brands. Here is a great quiz to test your ability to name the below logos. Each of the companies listed below has worked to establish a recognizable corporate brand.

Play Corporate Logos Trivia Game

Company Logos

June 29th, 2010 by CPDScott | No Comments »

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