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15 Basic Web Design Term Definitions That You Should Know

Below are defined 15 basic web design terms that you should know if you’re interested in web design or looking to have a website created:

Alignment: the placement of text and images. Could be left, center, or right-aligned, or aligned from page-to-page.

Crop: resizing or editing... keep reading about 15 Basic Web Design Term Definitions That You Should Know

5 Characteristics Of A Successful Website

Since everybody either owns a computer, tablet, or smartphone, information is more accessible than ever before. In today’s age, it’s vital for a business to have its own website. Although having a website is important, an ineffective website is almost as bad as not having one at all.... keep reading about 5 Characteristics Of A Successful Website

2 Areas of Website Ownership You Should Understand

A website are composed of various parts, created by developers or designers, contributed by a client or purchased from third parties. All parts from different sources, or owners, become part of the same website. Combine that with intellectual property rights and liability, and website ownership becomes a complicated and sophisticated... keep reading about 2 Areas of Website Ownership You Should Understand

3 Mistakes People Make While Building A Website

Building a website, regardless of whether you do it yourself, or hire a web designer can be fraught with challenges. But regardless of whether you DIY it or hire someone to do it for you, getting the fundamentals right is crucial.

Below we outline three areas of a web design... keep reading about 3 Mistakes People Make While Building A Website

5 Ways to Reduce the Cost of Website Ownership

The cost of website ownership can be significant, not only in dollars directly invested, but in terms of the time commitment of a business owner and staff. Should a website not support a business adequately, lost sales or leads may represent a huge cost, notwithstanding the general headaches and distraction... keep reading about 5 Ways to Reduce the Cost of Website Ownership

4 Threats to your Website as Drupal 6 Reaches End of Life

Drupal recently announced that on February 24, 2016, Drupal 6 will reach end of life. End of life! What does that mean?

Drupal’s announcement is a warning that Drupal 6 will no longer be supported by the Drupal community. It does not mean that Drupal 6 websites will stop working... keep reading about 4 Threats to your Website as Drupal 6 Reaches End of Life

Avatar New York Launches Extrapolitan Bus Ticketing System

Extrapolitan, a new venture by global transportation group, RATP, wanted a website to market and sell tickets for bus lines in cities around the world.

Avatar New York built a responsive website with a ticketing engine connected to regional bus operations via a RESTful webservice.

The system is currently available... keep reading about Avatar New York Launches Extrapolitan Bus Ticketing System

3 Web Design Mistakes to Avoid

Designing a great website is harder than it looks. Even the simplest website is still a complex and complicated machine, often built from scratch, pixel by pixel, from the ground up. Being aware of even a small number of potential hurdles can significantly ease the process.  Below we... keep reading about 3 Web Design Mistakes to Avoid

5 Web Design Terms You Should Understand

A web design projects can be both exhilarating and bewildering, especially for a first timer. One of the first hurdles everyone faces is understanding terminology commonly used by web designers to describe the processes and deliverables. Being up to speed on basic terms, can greatly ease a trip... keep reading about 5 Web Design Terms You Should Understand

Avatar New York and Desola Group Launch FirstRate.com

First Rate, Inc, a financial management software solution provider, wanted a web solution with a brand, web design and content management system that stood up to their company name.

Working with our design partner Desola Group, we built a solution that includes a survey, audience specific content, and a customized... keep reading about Avatar New York and Desola Group Launch FirstRate.com

3 Ways to Make Your Website Mobile Friendly

Although Mobilegeddon came and went, the question still remains for website owners who have yet to take the mobile plunge, "What is the best way for me to make my website mobile friendly?" There are actually several approaches and the best way for you, depends on where... keep reading about 3 Ways to Make Your Website Mobile Friendly

Avatar New York Lists The Top 3 Essential Features When Designing For An E-Commerce Website

Avatar New York is an award-winning web design agency. Avatar’s provides New York web design that helps businesses increase revenue and enhance brand awareness with innovative websites, mobile app development, and cloud hosting services.

  1. User friendly. If your website’s purpose is to sell

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3 Web Design Trends for Building Customer Loyalty

Developing customer loyalty is crucial for the success of any type of business. According to Todd Johnson, managing director for Avatar New York, "Many businesses overlook the opportunity to create customer loyalty using their website as a tool. When designing a website, business owners... keep reading about 3 Web Design Trends for Building Customer Loyalty

How to Survive High-Definition Web Design

When we think of high definition we still tend to think of HD television screens. These days however, all types of screens on televisions, laptops, mobile devices, and tablets are high definition. According to Todd Johnson, managing director for Avatar New York, “There’s still some time left before... keep reading about How to Survive High-Definition Web Design

3 Mistakes That Budding Online Business Should Avoid

When trying to gain new customers, subscribers, or frequent website visitors in a competitive online world, your website will essentially be the face of your business. While more seasoned websites with an established following may have some room to experiment, Avatar New York lists... keep reading about 3 Mistakes That Budding Online Business Should Avoid