Iconic Fonts Explained – What They Are and Why You Should Use Them

Iconic fonts are scalable vector icons that can be customized through CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) just like any other font. This gives you the ability to easily edit the size, color, drop shadows and more all through CSS without needing to bug your designer to export additional images. The result is a crisp clean look…

The World is Flat: Understanding Flat Design

      The recent launch of Apple’s iOS 7 is yet another reminder that the flat design trends of 2013 aren’t going anywhere soon. The days of skeuomorphism and 3D effects have been replaced with a more minimalistic and simpler look. So what is flat design? In short, it’s a balance of both bright…

What is the Difference Between Image ALT and Title Attributes?

Image ALT and title attributes may appear to do the same thing at first glance, but they are actually quite different in how they work and how they are interpreted by users, search engines and browsers. First, ALT (or Alternative Text) is meant to help describe the image which you are placing in your post or…

A Morning with Google: The Scoop

It’s not often that you get to see a real Google big wig in the flesh – much less, here in Portland, Maine. Earlier this month we had the pleasure of meeting and gaining a few pearls of wisdom (and hints of what’s to come) from Steve Arthur, Google’s Head of Industry: Retail at the…