Internet & Web
6 popular scams and the warning signs for each
Online scams aren’t just becoming more common, they’re changing in approach, and getting harder to spot. These days, there are scams all over the internet, and while some are relatively easy to spot, others are highly sophisticated – and you might not notice them until it’s too late. That said, a bit of knowledge of…
Do Ugly Websites Sell Better? A Contrarian Look at Web Design and Conversion Rates
When you think of high-converting websites, what comes to mind? Clean, minimal designs, aesthetically pleasing color palettes, and a well-thought-out user interface. You probably envision a polished, sleek experience where every pixel serves a purpose and every element exudes professionalism. But here’s the thing—there’s a theory that’s been simmering beneath the surface of the web…
Automated Visual Regression Testing With Playwright | CSS-Tricks
Comparing visual artifacts can be a powerful, if fickle, approach to automated testing. Playwright makes this seem simple for websites, but the details might take a little finessing. Recent downtime prompted me to scratch an itch that had been plaguing me for a while: The style sheet of a website I maintain has grown just…
Top 10 Best Free Backlink Checker Tools in 2025 — SitePoint
Key Takeaways Building a website is just the first step in making it a valuable marketing asset. You should work on its SEO to make it visible in search engines and attract potential customers. Backlinks are your website’s VIP pass to rankings at the top. For Google and other search engines, they’re a clear sign…
Adaptive Video Streaming With Dash.js In React — Smashing Magazine
HTML is the de facto element we turn to for embedding video content, but it comes with constraints. For example, it downloads the video file linearly over HTTP, which leads to performance hiccups, especially for large videos consumed on slower connections. But with adaptive bitrate streaming, we can split the video into multiple segments at…
15 Proven Tips To Get More Social Media Followers
The changes in SEO and search over the last year or so have meant that social media has become an even more important part of an online strategy. Brands need to consider their visibility across social media channels alongside other online channels to find new growth. Building an audience on social media should be a…
The Last Stand of the Corporate Peacock🦚
Peacocking, – São Jorge Castle, Lisbon, Portugal – Photo by Andrew Spence Not being able to get together in person is a pure negative. Reed Hastings – Netflix Co-founder The corporate peacock is alive and well. Feathers fluffed. Chest puffed. Strutting across near-empty floors in a grand display of status and control. Not because it…
10 Best Chrome Extensions That Are Perfect for Everyone
Are you a great Chrome user? That’s nice to hear. But first, consider whether or not there are any essential Chrome extensions you are currently missing from your browsing life, so here we’re going to share with you 10 Best Chrome Extensions That Are Perfect for Everyone. So Let’s Start. 1. LastPass When you have…
The best Apple deals in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale: MacBooks, iPads, and Apple Watches at record-low prices
Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of ContentsBest MacBook dealMore MacBook and Mac dealsBest AirPods dealMore AirPods dealsBest iPad dealMore iPad dealsBest Apple Watch dealMore Apple Watch dealsEven more Apple deals The best Apple deals from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale If you’re looking for discounted Apple products, Amazon is a reliable place to grab…
Breadcrumbs Are Dead in Web Design
Alright, it’s time for some tough love: breadcrumbs are dead. And before anyone accuses me of disregarding 20+ years of usability studies and web design best practices, let’s take a deeper look at why the beloved breadcrumb trail—a feature that has served as a staple in site navigation—no longer holds the weight it once did. If…