Post pobrano z: Designing for SEO: How to Get Started

With the majority of today’s internet traffic coming from search engines, SEO is still considered the number one internet marketing instrument to use. For a website to appear in search results and attract the maximum amount of traffic, every element of the site needs to be optimized for SEO.

Many site owners and designers focus on their articles and keyword placement when optimizing a site for SEO. What many don’t realize is that design elements have the potential to boost SEO performance when implemented correctly. So, how do we design for SEO? Here are some getting-started tips you can follow right away.

HTML and CSS Elements

There is a reason why websites that look great tend to have low SEO performance: the design elements are not always geared for SEO purposes. Sure, you can use vector images and other design elements – including animations, photos, and videos– to create a site that truly shines, but there is no point in doing so if the site will lose SEO traffic.

We’re seeing a lot of interesting advancements from the HTML and CSS languages. It is now possible to create animated elements using nothing but HTML5 and CSS3. You can also substitute a lot of the design elements using HTML and CSS.

This approach can be applied to more than just blank spaces and solid elements. CSS now supports shadows, gradients, and even transparent elements. It is not difficult to replace design elements with the combination of CSS and HTML codes, along with things such as Canvas elements and web fonts. The combination will be even friendlier for SEO purposes, simply because crawlers can read through them effectively.

Images and Videos

Another common problem still found in many top websites is the lack of optimization on images and videos. It is a particularly sad issue to come across, especially since these elements are very easy to optimize.

It is important to remember that search engine crawlers can’t really understand the content of images and videos. They need descriptions and tags to help them index these elements properly. All you need to do is add the right tag to the elements you embed and the images and videos on your page will be SEO-friendly.

The same approach can be applied to other embedded elements, too. When you use Twitter or Instagram embed, for instance, it is actually easy to optimize them for better SEO performance.

Focus on User Experience

Last, but certainly not least, don’t forget to optimize user experience on both desktop and mobile devices. According to experts from Power Digital an SEO agency, search engines now prioritize user experience more than ever. The time required to load a page, along with metrics such as time on site and bounce rate, are used to measure how satisfied users are with the page.

Review these tips we just covered in this article and you will quickly realize how much good, SEO-friendly design can help boost a site’s SEO performance. It is indeed more than just about articles and content; the design you make to deliver those content matters just as much.

Featured image by Igor Miske

Post pobrano z: Prisoners of the same idea / Niveau originalité, c’est mal barré?

THE ORIGINAL? Noah “A life in prison goes against nature” – 2008 Source : Coloribus Agency : Jung Von Matt Hamburg (Germany)	LESS ORIGINAL WWF “Freedom for animals” – 2017 Source : Coloribus Agency : Friends\TBWA Bucharest (Romania)

Post pobrano z: 26 Clean and Green Environmental Logos

We only have one home, protecting it should be of utmost priority! Plenty of companies, NPO’s, and government bodies have set exactly this as their goal and mission. If you’re not convinced, hopefully this will sway you.

• 27,000 trees are cut down each day and used for Toilet Paper.
• Rainforests are cut down at a rate of 100 acres per minute.
• Roughly 14 billion pounds of garbage is dumped into the ocean each year.
• Approximately 46% of the lakes in America are extremely polluted making them risky for swimming, fishing and aquatic life.
• Every year around one trillion gallons of untreated sewage and industrial waste is dumped in the U.S water.
• Almost 80% of urban waste in India is dumped in the river Ganges.
• A single car generates half a ton of CO2 and a NASA space shuttle releases 28 tons of C02.
• It takes only 5 days for a jet stream in China to carry the air pollution to the United States.
• Pollution in China can change the weather in United States.
• There are more around 73 various kinds of pesticides in the groundwater, which is used as drinking water.

[source:Conserve Energy Future.]

In hindsight, we all should be playing our part, but cheers to those who are acting to make a difference.

I’ve put together a collection of 26 clean and green environmental related logos for your inspiration. Enjoy!

Credit to respective artists.

credit:Alfrey Davilla | vaneltia

credit:Matt Yow

credit:Liv Elinor

credit:Cody Petts

credit:Isaac Grant

credit:Breno Bitencourt

credit:Dimitrije Mikovic

credit:trinitiff

credit:Nick Signet

credit:trinitiff

credit:Stephen MacEachern

credit:Matt Cameron

credit:Nikhil Singh

credit:Charles Aroutiounian

credit:Matt Cameron

credit:Paul J. Bartlett

credit:Diana Arizmendi

credit:Becca Dalke

credit:Tom Frew

credit:ASK Dziner

credit:Mohiuddin Parekh

credit:Jordan Frank

credit:Carlos Sosa

credit:Freddy Tejeda

credit:Sarah Croughwell

credit:Laura Santos

Conclusion

The thought that our earth is our only option (unless Elon Musk figures our Mars) should be motivation enough to really commit to keeping our home clean. If everyone does their part, we should see a dramatic difference within the near future.

I hope that this collection of environmental related logos has inspired you! Thanks for stopping by!

Post pobrano z: 21 Designs Forged By Metal

Using metal or similar materials for a graphic design project can really produce a stunning end result. I’ve compiled a collection of 21 designs forged by metal; ranging from bionic arms, to metal hearts, to iron typography, to a river of flowing metal.

BUT FIRST, here’s 10 mind blowing facts about metal:

1. The word ‘metal’ derives from the Greek word ‘metallon,’ which means to mine, excavate or extract from the ground.
2. 75% of all the elements on the periodic table are metals.
3. At room temperature, all of the metals are solids except for mercury, which is a liquid.
4. The most common metal found in the Earth’s crust is aluminum.
5. Even though aluminum is abundant in the crust, the most abundant element in the entire Earth is iron, which makes up a large part of the Earth’s core.
6. Alkali metals, such as lithium, sodium, potassium, and rubidium, are so reactive they will ignite and even explode if placed in water.
7. Noble metals, such as silver, gold, and platinum, resist oxidation and corrosion in moist air.
8. Metals are elastic or tend to bend rather than break.
9. Gold was discovered in 6000 BC.
10. Copper even before that, being discovered in 9000 BC.

[source:chemistry.about]

Enjoy!

Credit to respective artists.

credit:Aleksandr Kuskov

credit:Pavel Zertsikel

credit:Yuriy Romanyk

credit:Sasha Vinogradova

credit:Aleksandr Kuskov

credit:Orlando Arocena

credit:R4dn Studio™

credit:Mohamed Reda

credit:David Brodeur

credit:Creativedash Design Studio

credit:Daniel Shubin

credit:Daniel Shubin

credit:Mohamed El Nagdy

credit:Pamela Campagna

credit:Manuel Creignou

credit:Mansoor Gull

credit:Mohamed Adel

credit:Vladislav Ociacia

credit:Mansoor Gull

credit:Mansoor Gull

credit:Mansoor Gull

Conclusion

I hope that this collection has served as inspiration for your next metal design project! Thanks for stopping by!

Post pobrano z: 25 Sweet n’ Fresh Fruit Designs

Fruit is not only tasty and nutritious, but also has an aesthetic appeal that makes it perfect for graphic design projects. You’ll see plenty of that below, but first, here are some interesting facts about fruit!

1. Most commercial fruits are clones.
2. The most expensive fruit in the world is the Japanese Yubari cantaloupe, priced at $23,500.
3. Cherry farmers hire helicopters to air dry their trees after rain so the cherries don’t split open.
4. Bananas are artificially ripened after being shipped to seven different shades of ripeness
5. U.S. raisin farmers aren’t allowed to sell all the raisins they grow; they must contribute to a “national raisin reserve” if supply exceeds demand.
6. The leaves of the rhubarb plant are very poisonous.
7. Cranberries don’t actually grow underwater.
8. Grapefruit can cause dangerous reactions with some prescription medications.

I’ve put together a collection of sweet n’ fresh fruit designs for your inspiration. Enjoy!

Credit to respective artists

credit:Kazuaki Kawahara

credit:Mission Design

credit:Leta Sobierajski

credit:Leta Sobierajski

credit:Leta Sobierajski

credit:Leta Sobierajski

credit:Leta Sobierajski

credit:Leta Sobierajski

credit:Leta Sobierajski

credit:Gonzalo Ausejo

credit:Gonzalo Ausejo

credit:Gonzalo Ausejo

credit:TATABI Studio

credit:Daniel Forero

credit:Daniel Forero

credit:Sam Sourivong

credit:Tereza Cenic

credit:Brain&Bros DZ.

credit:Yuliia Galchenko

credit:Leta Sobierajski

credit:Mohd Almousa

credit:Emily Zirimis

credit:Dan Cretu

credit:Dan Cretu

credit:Stas Neretin

Conclusion

Pretty sweet right? I think it’s safe to say that everyone can relate to the qualities and characteristics of fruit, which is why it makes for such an interesting design topic!

I hope that you enjoyed this graphic design collection! Thanks for stopping by!

Post pobrano z: 28 Fresh n’ Delicious Pizza Logos

Did you know that during the early 20th century, pizza was mainly only consumed by working class Italian immigrants, but quickly rose in popularity when WWII soldiers returned to their homeland with a craving for the cheesy dish? Or how about that the top 5 highest selling pizza days are the Super Bowl, Halloween, the day before Thanksgiving, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s day.

It’s no surprise that pizza is a dish loved by many around the world, regardless of culture or region. For this reason, I’ve put together a collection of 28 pizza themes logos for your inspiration. Enjoy!

Credit to respective artists.

credit:Grace Winkler

credit:Arman

credit:Carl Foster

credit:Blin Varfi

credit:Anna Rowe

credit:Baktiyar Duisheev

credit:Brando Punk

credit:Bojan Viner

credit:Forrest Williams

credit:Tiberiu Sirbu

credit:AsbeenDesign

credit:Brett Garwood

credit:Vlad Markov

credit:Chris Ladwig

credit:Tom Deja

credit:Tom Deja

credit:last spark

credit:Jeremy Richie

credit:Alex Anderson

credit:Marco

credit:Jacob Johnson

credit:GELDY

credit:Luis Alvaro

credit:Grace Winkler

credit:Yuri Kartashev

credit:Igor Levin

credit:Sophie Harrington

credit:Andrey Gargul

Conclusion

I’ll be honest; I’m craving pizza right now… It’s definitely my go-to meal because it rarely ever disappoints. It’s safe to say that many other people agree with me.

Americans eat approximately 100 acres of pizza every day, or about 350 slices per second. That’s a lot of za!

I hope that you enjoyed this collection of fresh n’ delicious pizza logos. Thanks for stopping by!

Post pobrano z: Turn images into PDF documents without downloading anything

There are a lot of things people want to convert their images into. Some want their images to become text files, and others want them to become other types of images. However, a frequent query people have is how they can convert an image file into a PDF file.

What are PDFs? PDFs are documents used for displaying multiple types of content under one file identity. Usually regarded as top format, PDF is definitely the way to go if you’re trying to edit text that’s laced with imagery. A clear example of such content is published issues of whatever type of text you want. Whether we’re talking about books, magazines or even newspapers, all are best suited for digitalization in PDF format. There’s no guarantee that this will always be the case, but until a superior format emerges, people will continue to use PDF documents to deliver their multimedia content in a high-quality package.

The topic of text images or images of text (such as the text in a magazine that instead of being written on a clean white canvas, is written on a patch of color or even an image) has been long debated. As far as text editing and manipulation goes, you definitely want to have your file in PDF format if you’re going to be able to do absolutely anything to it.

This is where most people struggle because their content is in another format. They think they need fancy editing tools that can cost a lot of money but in reality, they just need an image to pdf converter. The online versions are better because you don’t have to install any additional software to your system. If you’re the kind of person that enjoys a clean computer then this might be a perfect fit for you because online converting is all about keeping the PC clean.

The way this works is that you upload an image of your choice to the online tool and convert it in a matter of moments. Some might think it takes time but the way data processing works the entire thing is transmitted from one end to the other faster than you can blink. There are numerous such websites that offer image conversion so you are free to pick whichever you like. However, keep in mind that you can easily find an online converter that will swap your image format for PDF free of charge. If you stumble across an online tool that asks for money or a subscription, just try the next one because you don’t need to pay any money.

Post pobrano z: Soccer Maniacs / Par dessus la tête des idées qui se répètent?

THE ORIGINAL? BeIn Sports “Hattrick” – 2015 Source : Cannes SILVER LION Watch the CASE STUDY video Agency : Tapsa Young & Rubicam (Spain)	LESS ORIGINAL Kentucky Fried Chicken KFC “Chizza” – 2017 Source : La Réclame Watch the TV Commercial Agency : Ogilvy Paris (France)

Post pobrano z: 20 Small But Magnificent Boats

This week’s photography roundup might sound kind of random, but allow me to explain.

Today was cloudy and hazy at the beach; not an ideal beach day. But as I was walking along the coast, I saw a small wooden boat tied to a rope on shore. What would normally of been a very boring and uncomfortable beach day, turned into inspiration as I looked at that small wooden boat amongst the haze. There was something very picturesque about the scene, inspiring me to put together this roundup focused on small boats. Random, but beautiful!

Take a scroll through and see what I mean! Enjoy!

Credit to respective artists.

credit:Leena Rogers

credit:Steve

credit:erfan a. setiawan

credit:Mheggo

credit:Mr. Verdian

credit:DC P

credit:Deepak Raj

credit:dirtsailor2003

credit:Jessada Rungkhakulnuwat

credit:Takahiro Fujita

credit:Ziad Hunesh

credit:Steve Johnson

credit:Virgil Telmo

credit:Derik Yuswalaf

credit:k2-squared

credit:Manolis Archontakis

credit:wplynn

credit:Mike Waller

credit:Mathias Liebing

credit:Rick Westcott

Conclusion

Hopefully after scrolling through this photography roundup, you’ll understand the inspiration behind this randomness. I hope that you’ve enjoyed this collection! Thanks for stopping by!

Post pobrano z: News printed on packagings / Des news pas si nouvelles?

THE ORIGINAL? Mainichi “News Bottle” – 2013 Source : Cannes Lions BRONZE Via : Coloribus Agency : Dentsu Tokyo (Japan)	LESS ORIGINAL Cafe Pele “Front Page Pack” – 2016 Source : Cannes Lions BRONZE Via : Comunicadores, Coloribus Agency : Lew’Lara\TBWA Sao Paulo (Brazil)