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A Beginner’s Guide to WordPress Shortcodes - Pagely Blog

Looking to add some slick features to your WordPress site but don’t want to wrestle code? Good news! That’s where shortcodes come in, little gems like or [contact-form] tucked in square brackets. These simple bracketed commands enable site owners to… Continue Reading →

Stop Using Hero Images! They’re Killing Your UX - Web Designer Depot

Hero images are the web’s prettiest dead weight—slow, vague, and visually overused. It’s time to stop decorating your homepage and start saying something that actually matters.

Editing Code Directly in WordPress: A Guide to HTML, CSS, and a Touch of PHP - Pagely Blog

Have you ever wanted to tweak your WordPress site just a bit, like change a button’s color or adjust a page’s layout? WordPress is great for building sites without coding, thanks to its easy dashboard and endless themes and plugins…. Continue Reading →

Dear Loading Spinner, We Need to Talk - Web Designer Depot

Tired of watching the loading spinner do its little dance of despair? This brutally honest breakup letter to everyone’s least favorite UI element calls out the lies, the stalling, and the silent screams behind every infinite loop. If you’ve ever… Continue Reading →

Web Design Will Become the Art of Profiling the User - Web Designer Depot

The next evolution of web design isn’t about looks — it’s about knowing you better than you know yourself. Get ready for a future where websites don’t just personalize your experience — they profile your soul in real-time. Creepy? Absolutely…. Continue Reading →

Exciting New Tools for Designers, June 2025 - Web Designer Depot

Another month, another roundup packed with design tools that use artificial intelligence features to supercharge your workflows.

How Apple Quietly Brought Skeuomorphism Back to Life - Web Designer Depot

Apple just resurrected skeuomorphism, but it’s hiding behind shiny buzzwords like “Liquid Glass.” Is this a stunning reinvention of UI or a glossy distraction from Siri’s ongoing failure? Either way, Apple’s new design looks incredible… until you try to read… Continue Reading →

The Figma Fanboy: Designing with Passion, Judgment, and a Lot of Auto-Layouts - Web Designer Depot

The “I Only Use Figma” designer is convinced Figma can solve all of life’s problems, from wireframes to world peace. They’ll flex their Figma files like a secret society, leaving you wondering if they could design a better universe—if only… Continue Reading →

The Death of Web Design: Why Websites Will Soon Auto-Design Themselves - Web Designer Depot

Websites are about to start designing themselves—literally. Powered by AI and real-time behavior data, they’ll adapt layouts, copy, and UX on the fly. What does that mean for web designers? Obsolescence… unless we evolve fast.

This Website Curates the Best Social Proof on the Internet - Web Designer Depot

Your landing page doesn’t need more fluff—it needs receipts. **SocialProofExamples.com** is the ultimate swipe file of real, high-impact trust signals used by companies like Notion, Webflow, and Zapier. If your testimonials still sound like they were written in 2013, it’s… Continue Reading →

How to Captivate Visitors with a Calmer Color Palette on Your WordPress Site - Pagely Blog

Your website’s design is more than just a pretty face, it’s the handshake that greets every visitor. These days users decide in seconds whether to stay or bounce, good design isn’t optional. Calmer color palettes (soft pastels, muted earth tones,… Continue Reading →

AI Agents for Designers, Developers, and UX Strategists: What You Need to Know Now - Web Designer Depot

AI agents aren’t coming—they’re already quietly transforming how designers, developers, and UX pros work every day. From building layouts to debugging code and synthesizing user feedback, they’re the digital sidekicks doing the busywork so you can focus on the big… Continue Reading →

Exciting New Tools for Designers, May 2025 - Web Designer Depot

It seems like artificial intelligence is at the core of almost every conversation in design, media, and marketing. That is obvious with the release of new design tools as well. There are AI-influenced elements everywhere. So in this list, you… Continue Reading →

Is Thinking Outside the Box Still Possible in a Cancel Culture World? - Web Designer Depot

In a world dominated by cancel culture, web designers are finding it harder to think outside the box without facing backlash or professional consequences. While creativity may feel stifled, it’s possible to still push boundaries responsibly by balancing bold ideas… Continue Reading →

Wix releases Wixel: The AI Design Tool That Wants to Do It All (But Can It?) - Web Designer Depot

Wix just dropped **Wixel**, a bold new AI-powered design platform that claims anyone can create studio-quality visuals in minutes. It’s like Canva, Photoshop, and ChatGPT had a baby… but is it brilliant or just another template machine? The design world… Continue Reading →

10 Ways to Pretend You’re Not Just Copying Other Designers - Web Designer Depot

Feeling like you’re running out of creative steam? Don’t panic—here’s your ultimate guide to pretending you’re not just copying other designers. So, go ahead, steal like an artist and make it look like you’re breaking new ground. No one will… Continue Reading →

Figma Sites Isn’t the Future (Yet)—But It’s Coming for WordPress and Framer Anyway - Web Designer Depot

Figma Sites just dropped, promising to kill WordPress and dethrone Framer — but under the glossy UI lies a half-baked toy, not a revolution. It might be the future of web design… just not today.

Designers Are Being Exploited—Here’s How We’re Getting Screwed (And How To Fight Back) - Web Designer Depot

Freelance design platforms like Fiverr and Upwork are exploiting designers by promoting a race to the bottom, undervaluing their skills with low-paying gigs and harsh competition. It’s time for designers to reclaim their worth, set fair prices, and demand respect… Continue Reading →

Why Listening to the Same Song on Repeat Might Just Unlock Your Creativity - Web Designer Depot

Listening to the same song on repeat can boost creativity by helping your brain enter a focused state, enhancing problem-solving and idea generation. This simple trick taps into dopamine release, making you feel good while staying motivated and in the… Continue Reading →

Rethinking Responsive Grids with a Content-Aware Approach - Web Designer Depot

Responsive grids have long been the go-to solution for multi-device layouts, but simply resizing content isn’t enough—design needs to adapt with intent, not just scale. By shifting to a content-aware approach, we can create experiences that truly work for users,… Continue Reading →

The Case for and Against Off-Screen Menus: A Designer’s Dilemma - Web Designer Depot

One perspective praises off-screen menus for reducing clutter and improving performance. In contrast, another viewpoint highlights concerns about discoverability and accessibility.

A Beginner’s Guide to Custom Gutenberg Block Development - Pagely Blog

Getting started with building Gutenberg blocks and Gutenberg apps can feel like climbing a steep hill — and you’re not alone in thinking that. One of the biggest challenges in Gutenberg development is setting up the development environment. From installing… Continue Reading →

Building Without the Bloat and Dependency: Should Your Agency Rethink Elementor Pro? - Pagely Blog

For the majority of agencies, Elementor Pro has long been the answer. It’s a speedy and visual way to build stunning WordPress sites with no code or little code, and it’s a simple sell to clients who want the advantages… Continue Reading →

5 Thumb Rules for Creating a Top-Working WordPress Site - Pagely Blog

Success in any field relies on time-tested rules of thumb. These simple yet powerful principles help us make smart decisions efficiently. In the world of WordPress, following proven guidelines can mean the difference between a slow, underperforming site and a… Continue Reading →

How to Customize Your WordPress Login Page - Pagely Blog

If you run a WordPress site, you’ve probably noticed the default login page is, well, a little bland. While it’s functional, it’s generic and doesn’t reflect the personality of your site or brand. Fortunately, WordPress’s flexibility allows you to create… Continue Reading →

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