Web accessibility pertains to the development of websites that are usable and accessible by all sorts of individuals no matter their abilities or possible disabilities. Designing effective websites with free-flowing accessibility means your websites information architecture and core functionalities will be easily accessible.
For example, if you use JavaScript technology to create an auto expanding web layout by detecting the appropriate screen resolutions, this could greatly benefit those with poor vision as they tend to more than likely use a much larger screen than people who are not visually impaired. This …

Designing a useful font takes skill, time and requires you to not loose site of your “goal”. If you always wanted to learn how to create a font, then this is the article that’ll help you do just that. Below we’ve gathered several excellent resources that will help you create your own quality font for use in various projects of your choice. Wouldn’t it be great to have the skill required to create a custom font for your clients? Find out how!
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If you’re a web developer who’s using a Mac, then chances are you’ve come across at least one the popular development tools for a Mac. There’s nothing wrong with preferring a Mac for web development or everyday needs, especially since you’re right in the middle of a world open to countless quality applications that simplify a web developers life, and many are Mac exclusive. This is not to say that you can’t develop stunning graphics and websites using another Operating System, but with Mac applications, you can reap the benefits …

Having a contact form that is optimized for good conversions can be the difference between a 2% and 10% conversion rate.  That is why it is important to always be testing different forms and elements to see which yield a better return. Minimizing steps/fields, explaining each field, using relevant graphics/icons, using a clean layout, colors, fonts, graphics/icons, headlines, and compelling offers can help convert a visitor into a customer.  Even the smallest change to a sign-up form can bring in dramatically better conversion rates.
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For those of you that subscribed to the GrindSmart Magazine Macbook Pro, Coda and Expresso giveaway we thank you! Today we have the winning results! Every winner was chosen by random through Random.Org services. There were 41 comments in total (43 including two pingbacks), but we only counted the actual reader comments 41. We inserted the min number (one) and the maximum number (forty-one) and then hit the generate button and whatever number (of comment) came up, then that person is the winner.
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When you’re developing applications or a website using MySQL, there are a few tips you can follow to enhance the security of your database. When you create a database and use PHP to code your applications you’re automatically faced with hash security risks that can hinder what you’ve worked hard to develop. Below, we’re going to touch base on a few Vital MySQL Development Security Tips that will help you secure your database. If you haven’t already, read our Vital Tips for Working with MySQL Databases article for more information.
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Carlos Lerma (a.k.a. lerms) is 26 year old Illustrator specialized in vector graphics and character design. He has six years of professional experience in illustrations for print (editorial and advertising), animation (character design), web design and corporate imagery (mascots). You’re able to find new works from him and more at his blog, and you can also find him on Behance, DeviantArt, and Twitter.
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There are 100’s of beautiful icons that are circulating the web. We are definitely lucky that there are a lot of talented designers/artist out there that are sharing their works by providing us some useful free graphics. Some of them have put their hard sweat into making these icons. Below we didn’t round up just any icon sets, no, we came and hit you with the best high-quality icon sets for the beginning of 2010 that we could find for your enjoyment and personal use.
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WordPress is a powerful blogging and content management platform. It’s one of those applications that’s just right for almost every job. And with this powerful application, it deserves that you “dress” it with the best themes you can find. But that can be hard to do if you’re on a budget and you’ve realized that more than half of the “Free WordPress Themes” post truly suck.
This is especially why we’ve compiled this unique and almost perfect list of Free WordPress Themes that make the cut and can surely outdo the …

Greetings lovely readers! Today is the beginning of the ultimate FREE giveaway for designers! Three lucky winners will receive either a MacBook Pro (15-inch), a Coda or Expresso License. Our only requirements is that you comment and subscribe to GrindSmart Magazine and that’s it! 3 lucky winners will be chosen on February 20th in absolute random order! Here are the specs:
MacBook Pro

The 15″ MacBook Pro features new LED backlighting, the first for a laptop display this large. The MacBook Pro display can be had with an anti-glare coating or a …