Pro Blog Design has gathered 30 attractive and effective sites that share the same WordPress core software as SiteControl. Companies on the list, such as Ford and The Wall Street Journal, are using WordPress to allow non-technical users the ability to update content on the website. Read the article for creative examples of what powerful things can be done with your SiteControl site.
So many web users can improve their experience substantially just by reconsidering their most fundamental web tool… the browser. Unfortunately, many users do not even know what a browser is. The Official Google blog has a short blog post that addresses this. There is even a video that explains what a browser is and provides links to popular modern browsers.
Sitepoint has an interesting article about the basics of creating websites for beginners. It is a bit targeted to those who wish to create their own site but has some effective explanations of format selection (flash vs. HTML/CSS/JavaScript) and content management system selection worth the read.
The Financial Brand.com discusses the unique and humorous comparative marketing approach Cananda’s Capital Savings has taken. Including witty commercials, sarcastic thank you cards, even a free vending machine. And you can watch it all… for free.
Smashing Magazine has a helpful article addressing the seldom considered aspects of web typography. If you have asked yourself “why does that site look so much better but so similar” the article can help explore those details that make good great.