You've seen things like this before on the giant publications. Text appears in coordination with video content, and it matches the imagery as it flies across your screen. It might now be time to leave your jealousy at the door because ScrollyVideo.js has arrived and it's looking to shake up how we display content for web users. This innovative new library provides a way to create responsive scrollable videos without obscure video encoding requirements. Compatible with React, Svelte, Vue, and plain HTML, this tool should be perfect for visual journalism, marketing materials, or other scrollyte ..read more

DreamsTime users were left in the dark this morning when the website experienced an unannounced outage at 8:42 AM Pacific Time. With no warning prior to the outage, users of the website were left wondering what was going on. One user on Reddit, @SweetAccording7679, wrote: "I went to the Dreamstime site this morning but got an error that service temporarily unavailable. Does anyone know what’s going on? Is this normal? I pay for their content and I need a graphic for something I’m working on today. Wondering how long it’ll be down for."DreamsTime users were left in the dark this morning when t ..read more

2023 is the perfect year for freelance web designers to start hustling for work: with more remote opportunities than ever before, a plethora of job boards to search, and more innovative ways to find leads online than ever before, the possibilities for success are seemingly endless. Here are the top 20 ways for freelance web designers to get started in 2023 and beyond: Upwork: Upwork is one of the most popular job board markets out there, with countless opportunities to choose from. With competitive rates and many experienced professionals to choose from, it's no wonder Upwork is a go-to pla ..read more

Finding the right book design is crucial. The layout and format of all kinds of books - everything from a novel to a collection of poetry - has a significant impact on the reader's experience. If you want people to pick up your book - or in the digital age, click on it - you'll need a professional design. Goodreads is the way that many people discover their next immersive reading experience. Using these types of platforms provides independent authors with a means of promoting their work, getting it out there for people to see. With the help of platforms like Goodreads, more new authors are get ..read more

When it comes to creating a hobby website, it is important to keep a few things in mind. First, like a person did recently on an online forum, it can sometimes be a very good idea to ask for constructive criticism. After all, when you work on a website for so long, it is difficult to view it objectively. Asking for feedback allows you to see your project through the lens of someone who is landing on it for the first time. You'll want to ensure that all of the relevant sections possess headings. Work on integrating each item on your page so that it looks seamless. Another issue to keep in mind ..read more

You might have heard that Safari -WebKit-appearance is awesome, but you're not sure why? Here are 10 reasons TIL in Safari -WebKit-appearance is the best. 10 Reasons TIL in Safari -WebKit-appearance Is Awesome 1) You can get rid of all your other browsers because it has all the features they do and more. – You don't need to use any other browsers again – This feature does everything for you. If you want the look or text styling then this browser will be perfect for you (and if you don't then, well too bad) – This browser is just the best there is. Get rid of all your other browsers because it ..read more

It's okay not to like design. It's okay if you arent aware of what you're doing in Photoshop or Illustrator. It doesn't make you a bad person; it makes you human. Designers are humans too, and sometimes they need help with their work too. With these tips for designers, maybe the next time someone asks, "How do I stop hating design?" You'll be able to explain to them exactly how to stop feeling that way. 1) Embrace your mistakes- There is no such thing as an ugly mistake. Every mistake can teach us something new about ourselves or our process when we take the time to analyze them properly. The ..read more

Following the implementation of the General Data Protection Rule across the European Union a few years ago, we started to see more dialogs come up on websites that we visit for the first time. These web elements warn us about the kind of cookies and other tracking technologies that may be activated if we agree to continue browsing the site; in some cases, there is an option to manage the cookies. We see other examples of dialogs in action when we are about to download and install applications on mobile devices. These interactive elements let us know about actions that will be take place if we ..read more

A Mysterious Online Issue Strikes Without Warning Online, people have been discussing an interesting issue that can come up at times. One website owner noted that they decided not to retain any backups of their website online — at all. Then, one evening, the website inexplicably changed back to what it had been two years prior. This person compared the glitch to seeing Thewaybackmachine, an archive of webpages. Since this website owner was the only person in the world with access to the site's administration, they fleetingly thought that perhaps they had been hacked. However, such a hacker wou ..read more

Finding the Right Icons Isn't Always Easy When one is building a website, sourcing the correct icons is always of the utmost importance. However, when a developer is seeking out icons that can be used for either commercial or personal purposes, the choices can sometimes be limited. This is why it can be so exciting to find a resource with free items. Right now, Iconsax.io is offering a magnificent multitude of icons that can be downloaded completely free of charge. An Astounding 6,000 Icons Available Right Now If a developer is looking for some variety to add to their repertoire, they can head ..read more