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4 of the Best Text Editing Tools for Web Developers

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Text editors are an important tool for web developers to ease the burden of writing code, changing configuration files, and documentation files. There's a wide variety of text editing tools available to developers. With so many choices, it can be difficult to decide which to use. Avatar New York shares... keep reading about 4 of the Best Text Editing Tools for Web Developers

4 UI Tools for More Efficient Web Development

There are many tools that can help design with better UI in mind, such as prototyping tools, testing tools, wireframe tools, and more. Avatar New York discusses four such tools for more efficient web development.

  1. Proto.io. The Proto.io prototyping tool contains a vast

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4 Web Design Trends to Watch for in 2017

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Technology is changing fast, and web-design is advancing in leaps and bounds. From the user-experience focus of the past couple of years with mobile-responsive design to the introduction of chat-bots, web designers have been mastering the art of superb user-focused development. As we approach the new year,... keep reading about 4 Web Design Trends to Watch for in 2017

Extrapolitan.com Wins Silver Davey Award

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Extrapolitan.com, a global provider of touristic bus services, won a "Silver" in the "Tourism" category at the 2016 Davey Awards.

Avatar New York worked with Extrapolitan to build a website and ticketing system connected to a web service that allows bus operators... keep reading about Extrapolitan.com Wins Silver Davey Award

5 Reasons to Upgrade from HTTP/1.1 to HTTP/2

The HTTP/2 upgrade is a long time coming. It modifies how data is communicated between the user and the server, providing quicker loading time, better responsiveness, and better security than its HTTP/1.1 counterpart. Below we share five reasons to upgrade from HTTP/1.1 to HTTP/2.

  1. HTTP/2 Multiplexing. Multiplexing reduces

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4 Website Features Critical to a Success Law Firm Website

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Ansa Assuncao LLP is a boutique, business litigation law firm that serves as national trial counsel for a number of global organizations. They wanted a new website design to better showcase their business litigation law firm, national presence, and team of seasoned trial lawyers.... keep reading about 4 Website Features Critical to a Success Law Firm Website

6 CSS Tips that Web Developers Should be Using

Cascading style sheets, or CSS, simplify processes for web developers to aid in quicker code writing, easier maintainability, ease in debugging, and clean, easy to read code. Below we share six CSS tips that web developers should be using.

  1. Utilize a master style sheet. To avoid inconsistencies in

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8 Conversion Driving Best Practices to Include in E-Commerce Website Design

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For most businesses, the most important key performance indicator to focus on is conversion. Building a business' client base is essential for growth and sustainability. Below we share eight conversion driving features to include in e-commerce website design.

  1. Proper Product presentation and descriptions. Quality pictures,

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4 Different Image Formats and When to Use Them

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The various image formats and how and when to use them can be a source of aggravation for many people. Different image types require different format options when uploaded to websites, or any digital device. Avatar New York discusses four different image formats and when to use them.

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5 Ways to Increase User Retention on Your Website

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With today's worldwide customer accessibility to businesses of all sizes, web designers are entrusted with the task of creating sites that make businesses stand apart from the vast sea of competition. Websites must be created to both draw in new clientele as well as to impact user... keep reading about 5 Ways to Increase User Retention on Your Website

The Importance of CX in Web Design

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The internet has forever changed the way businesses interact with their audience. Whether an e-commerce, a service provider, or an information source, websites are the primary go-to-sources for consumers and information seekers. The internet has been leveling the playing field, providing worldwide access despite the size of the business. The... keep reading about The Importance of CX in Web Design

Extrapolitan.com Wins Silver W3 Award

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Extrapolitan.com, a global provider of touristic bus services, won a "Silver" in the Transportation category at the 2016 W3 Awards - one of the competition's highest honors.

Avatar New York worked with Extrapolitan to build a website and ticketing system connected... keep reading about Extrapolitan.com Wins Silver W3 Award

3 Tips for Parallax Website Design

More and more website owners are looking for creative ways to attract and increase user interest and engagement. Parallax website design responds to this need with multi-dimensional and interactive animations that turn a website into a vehicle for storytelling. However, to be effective, parallax design must be... keep reading about 3 Tips for Parallax Website Design

5 Website Tips for Service Based Companies

Today's consumer has innumerable choices when it comes to online shopping, services, and information. For service based companies, this means that attention to detail and providing an exceptional online experience is vital to convert and retain clientele.

Below we offer... keep reading about 5 Website Tips for Service Based Companies

Crown of Light Launches New Jewelry Brand in the US

Crown of Light wanted to build an online presence to launch their jewelry brand in the United States. The brand was originally sold only in cruise ship ports of call, such as Barbados and St. Kitts. From branding to development, we worked with Crown of Light and their team to ensure... keep reading about Crown of Light Launches New Jewelry Brand in the US