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Notes on design, WordPress and better websites.
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Before Redesigning a Website, Find Out What’s Actually Wrong
A redesign can improve a website, but only if it solves the right problems. Before changing the interface, establish what is failing, what is…
The Back Button Is Part of Website Performance Too
Most performance audits focus on the first page load. But users regularly move backwards through a site, and browsers can make those journeys almost…
A good website should feel simple — even when the work behind it isn’t
The easiest websites to use are often difficult to build. Good simplicity comes from thoughtful decisions about content, UX, design, performance and development.