• Website Home
  • About
  • Services
  • Portfolio
    • Recent
    • Archives
  • Shop
    • Catalog
    • Order

ASK Design Blog

Designer | Artist | Teacher

  •  
    • Blog Home
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Art
      • Licensed Art
    • Links
    • Calendar
    • Contact

    Web Design

    Front-end Development Workflow Adjustments

    May 5, 2021 by ProfK Leave a Comment

    Github overview

    I've recently updated my front-end development workflow to include an improved process for version control. Prior to this change, I would make a copy of any file I was going to edit. I could revert back to that copy in case anything got messed up. With Github, I am better able to keep track of edits. Additional Github bonuses include: work on projects from anywhere using multiple computers; collaborate with people; share files; and control how other people's edits get incorporated into my files. … [Read more...] about Front-end Development Workflow Adjustments

    Filed Under: Software Tips, Web Design Tagged With: Git, Github, Github Desktop, version control, Visual Studio Code

    Changing the Text Color in WordPress

    April 5, 2021 by ProfK Leave a Comment

    Block Color Picker

    There are 4 ways to change the text color in WordPress. You can change a single word or phrase, an entire paragraph, or all of the text throughout the site. Each method is easy! Method #1 - Use the Gutenberg editor Changing the text color with WordPress's visual editor has always been pretty simple. With the new Gutenberg editor, it's even easier. Place your cursor on a paragraph and look in the right-hand sidebar. Make sure the "Block" tab is selected (as opposed to the "Post" tab). Open … [Read more...] about Changing the Text Color in WordPress

    Filed Under: WordPress Tagged With: color picker, Color settings, CSS, Gutenberg, hex value, text color, theme options, WordPress Customizer

    Wrapping Text Around an Image in WordPress Gutenberg

    March 5, 2021 by ProfK 8 Comments

    Image Aligned Left with Text on Right

    With the WordPress content editor, Gutenberg, the method for wrapping text around an image has changed. In the Classic Editor, you place your cursor at the beginning of a paragraph and click the Add Media button. Align the image left or right, and your text will wrap. In the Gutenberg editor, you use an image block and a text block. I'll show you the best way to do this. Before we get into the specifics, a quick note about aligning versus wrapping. Aligning text and image positions the two … [Read more...] about Wrapping Text Around an Image in WordPress Gutenberg

    Filed Under: WordPress Tagged With: gutenberg image block, gutenberg text block, image alignment, wrapping text

    Top 14 Stock Image Sources

    February 5, 2021 by ProfK 4 Comments

    stock image resources

    Having spent 20+ years in print design and 10+ years in web design, I've learned a thing or two about where to find the best images. There are basically three categories of stock images: rights-managed, royalty-free, and free. In this post, I share what I consider the top 14 stock image sources. Rights-Managed vs. Royalty-Free vs. Free RIGHTS-MANAGED Rights-managed pricing is based on an end-use formula: print quantity, physical size, resolution (300 ppi for print, 72 ppi for web), … [Read more...] about Top 14 Stock Image Sources

    Filed Under: Graphic Design, Web Design Tagged With: fee-based images, free images, public domain images, rights-managed, royalty-free, stock images

    4 Ways to Create Columns in WordPress

    January 5, 2021 by ProfK Leave a Comment

    Zamir recordings page

    Columns are a great way to organize and display the content. Their structure enhances the user experience by improving readability, prioritizing information, and presenting material in attractive ways. Fortunately, creating columns in WordPress has become easier and easier over the years. Types of Content for Columns Instead of using one wide line length, break up the text into narrower columns. This is especially helpful on wide web pages without sidebars. Usually, separating the text … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Create Columns in WordPress

    Filed Under: WordPress Tagged With: code editor, columns, custom HTML, Genesis columns classes, Gutenberg columns block, inline styling, tables, visual editor

    Can’t Login to Your WordPress Site?

    December 5, 2020 by ProfK Leave a Comment

    wp-login page

    There are lots of reasons why you may suddenly find yourself unable to login to your WordPress site. It could be due to something as simple as you forgetting your password. Or, perhaps it's because of web host maintenance, a database issue, a plugin conflict, etc. In this article, I describe the 5 most common problems and what to do to regain access to your site. 1. Forgot Your Password SOLUTION: reset your password. Go to the login page (usually mywebsite.url/wp-login.php or … [Read more...] about Can’t Login to Your WordPress Site?

    Filed Under: WordPress Tagged With: Cache Settings, Database Users Table, Disable Plugins, Edit My Profile, login, login page, Lost Your Password

    What Should I Do to Protect My Site from Hackers?

    October 5, 2020 by ProfK Leave a Comment

    BUB-create-backup

    WordPress is the most popular content-management system in the world. For that reason alone, it is vulnerable to hackers who delight in finding large pools of potentially insecure websites. Cleaning up a hacked site is not fun or easy. So, it's important to take some simple measures to protect your site. My Recommendations Choose a reliable webhost that ensures a safe platform for your site.All user accounts should use strong passwords: at least 12 characters, including a number and a … [Read more...] about What Should I Do to Protect My Site from Hackers?

    Filed Under: Software Tips, WordPress Tagged With: Google Analytics, login page, passwords, Search Console, site backup, SPAM filter, SSL certificate, usernames, website security

    20 Best Google Fonts

    September 5, 2020 by ProfK 3 Comments

    So Many Choices! According to Extensis, there are at least a half million fonts in the world today! No wonder we sometimes labor over which typeface to use. Let me ease that task a little bit by sharing with you what I consider the 20 best Google fonts. Why Google Fonts? For web work, Google Fonts are my primary source because they are open-source and free, and offer a huge number of typefaces. All of these offerings are viewable through a user-friendly interface with filters to help … [Read more...] about 20 Best Google Fonts

    Filed Under: Typography, Web Design Tagged With: free web fonts, Google Fonts

    « Previous Page
    Next Page »

    Primary Sidebar

    Subscribe to Mailing List

    Sign up to get periodic updates on Anne's design and art adventures, and receive useful info. via her blog.
    * = required field

    We never share our email list with anyone.

    Looking for Something on this Site?

    Search the Web

    New Book Published!

    Kornegger book: Inside the Rainbow

    Art and design for book cover and interior

    Inside the Rainbow: Soul Connection in Nature, by Peggy Kornegger

    BUY THE BOOK!

    Peggy and I have completed our 3rd book together! This one is about soul connection in nature. Peggy is the writer, I'm the designer and artist. I think it's pretty darn special and hope you agree 🙂. Printed book and eBook are both available on Amazon.

     
    kornegger loseyourmind front cover
    Several of my paintings are in this book (including the cover)
    BUY THE BOOK!
     
    Check out my blog post about designing books: Self-Publishing Adventures

    Testimonials

    I received the notecards on Friday and it was on my to do list today to email you my deep appreciation for them. They are amazing and I am so glad to have them to share. I am sure I will order more in the future. You are such a gifted artist and I thank you for sharing in a way others can use the art.

    — Shari Spokes

    Your new pastel "Lettuce Lake” is really beautiful. Very, very nice.

    — Tony from Belmont, MA

    My dear sweet sister. I can’t tell you how much I love your pictures. I so much wanted something and was so sorry that I couldn’t pick something out at your sale. On the other hand, I so much wanted something that you had chosen for me. Its been on my mind and suddenly, your beautiful pictures arrived. They are beyond beautiful and I cried when I saw them. Sending you love and my bestness.

    — Marti from Reno, NV

    Affiliate Partners

    We receive compensation when you purchase a service or product via the links on this blog.

    Web Hosting

    StudioPress

    Photo, Video & Design Software

    Copyright

    © 2000-2022 Anne S. Katzeff. All rights reserved. Unless noted, all artwork and text are copyrighted by the artist. Images may not be reproduced, manipulated, or used in any way without Anne’s written permission.

    Categories

    Graphic Design

    • AIGA
    • Design Is History
    • Janice Moore
    • Mass. Contractors

    Web Design

    • 978 Grid System
    • A List Apart
    • Adobe Color Tools (formerly Kuler)
    • AWWWards
    • Smashing Magazine
    • underthesite
    • www schools

    Tech-Computer

    • Adobe TV
    • Orramac
    • Teknoziz

    Comments

    In an effort to reduce spam, comments are restricted. Please email Anne if you have a comment or question that you are unable to post. Thanks for understanding.


    Archives

    Typography

    • 1001fonts
    • Adobe Type
    • Adobe Web Type
    • Bitstream
    • Dafont.com
    • Emigre
    • Font converter (free)
    • Font Spring
    • Font Squirrel
    • Google Fonts
    • I Love Typography
    • identifont
    • Typeinspire
    • Typewolf
    • Typoretum

    Photography

    • Creative Commons

    Footer

    Subscribe to Mailing List

    Sign up to get periodic updates on Anne's design and art adventures, and receive useful info. via her blog.
    * = required field

    We never share our email list with anyone.

    Contact

    Website
    Email

    Subscribe to RSS Feed

  •  ASK Design Blog
  • Connect and Share

  •  
  • Copyright © 2022 · Optimal Theme · Built on the WordPress Genesis Framework· Customization and design by ASK Design