In a few words

The need to zoom in to make fonts larger or to use a browser's reader mode are signs of a poor web design.Cell phones and tablets make up the largest share of visitors to many websites.

Websites can be designed for flexibility to present well on any browsing device.

Website design

This website offers both explanations and examples of design principles and of how a single website can work on any device.

Website design principles
Eye-tracking studies
Conversion studies
Search engine optimization (SEO)

Web applications

Eye-tracking studies show you would not spare a glance for that popular photo of a young woman wearing a headset.

Eye-catching images must be unique and illustrate the content. Browse the website for other tips.
Hardcover offers the following free, open source software for newspaper publishers.

Online News Site

We'd love to hear from you

We are interested in hearing about ideas for other applications useful to a large group. If we like the idea, then we will code it for free.

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