Although it is possible to place style sheet links (links to CSS files) anywhere in the body of a web page, it is a best practice to place your style sheet link in the head area of the document. By placing the reference link in the head area, your web pages will appear to load faster because it...
Microdata has been a particular focus area of the HTML 5 development. Essentially, microdata ( is a meta data ) that allows designers to create annotations for content in formats that are machine-readable. Microdata contains name-value pairs grouped together and dubbed "items". Microdata items have...
Organizing and making data shareable, searchable and classifiable is in increasingly vital practice within the field of web design. Designers must understand that their art is more than the intersection of verbal and non-verbal communication but it is also a practice of communication to machines,...
If you love data, then you may be excited to learn about the integration of BigQuery with Google Spreadsheets and Google Apps Script. BigQuery is a web service that allows developers to conduct interactive analysis of huge data sets. The service also boasts scalability, speed, and simplicity....
Link relations is a way to explain why a resource is be linked to as well as build an understanding of the relationship between data. Common uses of link relations in web design are linking to a stylesheet, image or a javascript file. HTML5 expands the concept of link relations even further by...
There are a number of web design solutions that can cause problems for search engine optimization (SEO). Here is a small list of very common problems that designers should be aware of when setting the initial, foundation for a longer-term SEO marketing practice. AJAX based web pages: Ajax is a...
Google has replaced the old Google Base API with a new shopping API, which will allow eCommerce focused users to contribute content and products into Google's databases and build web applications from Google's databases. The shopping API program was intended to be the next generation of the Google...
Even though Google Analytics is a free web analytics program, it is considered to be enterprise level due to it's cross segmentation capabilities along with other features. Using some of the "advanced" features in Google Analytics can greater improve your understanding of website performance,...
Link building is an essential part of SEO, but many businesses try to find the quick and easy approach, which can often cause more harm than good. Google believes that both content and link building should be focused on quality, relevancy and good usability. The practice of SEO unfortunately, as of...
XML site maps are an alternative approach to site maps. In general site maps can help both search bots and humans gain a better understanding of a website--especially a complex website or an eCommerce system with a broad assortment of products. XML do have some specific advantages over the more...
For clean energy companies, increasing demand for renewable solutions should feel like a win—but the reality is more complex. The surge in market entrants has made it more challenging to stand out, leaving even innovative providers fighting to avoid...
B2B buyers are inundated with repetitive marketing messages and surface-level content. Generative AI has contributed to this oversaturation by enabling brands to produce content faster. However, are brands considering how this oversaturation impacts...
Hiring great talent is vital to business success, but it’s not an easy feat. Many companies turn to recruiters to help fill open roles. It’s expensive, and it doesn’t foster a strong connection between the company and the candidate. But what if...
Navigating the evolving landscape of technology can be like traversing a veritable minefield. This is especially true in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). For business leaders, understanding and implementing IT transformation in the age of AI...
Most companies say they want to improve customer experience. Few start with the most critical piece: the words they use. Buyer-centric messaging is not about slogans or clever language. It is a system that helps buyers move from curiosity to...
Most B2B marketers know how to communicate value. ROI, outcomes, transformation, and goal alignment are all necessary components of strong messaging. But in a high-risk market, logic alone won't move buyers. Messaging must lower the stakes. Buyers...
Most marketing playbooks assume a return to normal. Pipeline softness is temporary, budgets will bounce back, and next quarter will bring clarity. But what if the volatility isn't temporary? We're in an economic era of perpetual disruption, not...
Unpredictable markets cause rigid marketing strategies to fall apart. Long planning cycles, disconnected campaigns, and reactive tactics don't align with changing buyer behavior. The B2B companies that continue to grow aren't simply fast. They're...
Most marketing playbooks assume a return to normal. Pipeline softness is temporary, budgets will bounce back, and next quarter will bring clarity. But what if the volatility isn't temporary? We're in an economic era of perpetual disruption, not...
The B2B buyer's journey has become more complex with the rise of generative AI. Buyers are relying on AI-driven insights before visiting a company's website or speaking with sales. This shift challenges traditional inbound lead generation and...
Marketing healthcare technology presents unique challenges that differ significantly from other industries. The complexity of medical products, the stringent regulatory environment, and the diverse needs of healthcare providers create barriers that...
Many, if not most, IT companies struggle with marketing. Despite having state-of-the-art products and services, their marketing efforts often fall short. Below, we explore some critical marketing issues that lead to underperformance among IT...
The Internet of Things is reshaping and defining markets, so much so that it has been dubbed “the next Industrial Revolution.”
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