In a rapidly evolving environment like web development, it’s usually difficult to predict watershed events and technologies before they appear. The obvious example today is AI, which rapidly went from being the subject of lab experiments and science fiction to a daily tool for many people. Another major movement in web design is increased focus…
It has become a bit of a cliché to comment on how rapidly the digital landscape continues to evolve, so I’ll spare you the ubiquitous commentary on how different our online world looks than it did two, five, or 10 years ago. Let’s jump straight into some of the places web design is heading in…
Lately, AI has been generating chatter everywhere from corporate boardrooms and newsrooms to family dinner tables. At Stand And Stretch, we are big fans of innovation, and we are incorporating artificial intelligence into our workflow in several ways. One of the most exciting changes for us is the new built-in AI capabilities of Elementor, the…
You are ready to build or rebuild your website but with so many website platforms around, choosing the best web platform for your needs can be tricky. To make choices more difficult, web platforms have become sophisticated with built-in optimization tools and drag-and-drop interfaces. Finding the best web platform to suit your needs is more…
Trends in Website Hero Design Sliders or carousels of scrolling images have enjoyed several years of popularity as website homepage staples. A few years ago, a substantial portion of websites used them in the all-important “hero” section at the top of the page. You may not be seeing sliders around as often these days, and…
Keys to Better Photography So you’re ready to build a new website or give your current site a facelift? Great! There are many important factors to consider when embarking on a new project or a significant website revision. One often overlooked or underestimated element of any new web project is photography. Below, I’ll share some…
In 1991, the world changed. The internet went public and at that time, no one probably knew exactly how much it would be changed or what was to come. This opened the doors to a whole new world of opportunities. It has changed the way we complete everyday tasks and has become a staple in…
The Underrated Practice of Creating Fun Blogs Blogging hit the internet in the early 2000s. Since then, there are about 500 million blogs in the world, and about 2 million blog posts published on a daily basis. Blogging is for anyone and everyone because everyone has a voice that they can share with the world.…
Have you ever wanted to see the final product of your social media promotion before it went live? What if your design team could all preview and make edits to the prototype before fully committing with an uncomplicated, free downloadable program? With Origami Studio you can create multi-layered design prototypes for all social media promotions…
If your website is your virtual window to the world, how hard is it to see into that window? How fast can people see what’s in the window? You want it to be clear, clutter-free, and displaying the absolute best product you have to offer. There’s a great tool to make sure you’re using optimization…
