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6 CSS Tips that Web Developers Should be Using

05 December 2016
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web design & development
css
html

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

28 November 2016
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web design & development
customer experience
mobile ecommerce

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

21 November 2016
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web design & development
image formats
png
gif
tiff
image format jpg gif png tiff

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

14 November 2016
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web design & development
parallax
mobile design
responsive websites
happy website visitors

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

07 November 2016
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web design & development
customer experience
customer experience computer screen

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

3 Tips for Parallax Website Design

24 October 2016
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web design & development
parallax
mobile design
responsive websites

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

4 Web Design Pitfalls that Should Be Avoided

20 June 2016
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web design new york
web design & development
success failure

The design of a website should follow a process defined by business requirements that are based on satisfying the goals of the website’s users, i.e. the people who will visit the website to complete a goal or who are in search of information.

But, often, such a process is not... keep reading about 4 Web Design Pitfalls that Should Be Avoided

Helping Businesses Stay Compliant with NYC Transit Laws

12 February 2016
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web design & development

Beneflex Smartride Homepage

When New York City announced a new transit ordinance, mandating that companies with more than 20 or more employees offer a pre-tax transit program, Beneflex tapped Avatar New York to design a website to support the rollout of... keep reading about Helping Businesses Stay Compliant with NYC Transit Laws

Avatar New York Launches White Label Version of the Award-Winning MusicFirst Online Classroom

08 February 2016
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web design & development
news

MusicFirst is a online classroom for music education. With a focus on engaging content and integrated software, MusicFirst provides students and educators with everything they need to teach music in a connected world.

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Firefox's Ubiquity is like Quicksilver for the Web

05 December 2008
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web design & development

I'm a big fan of Quicksilver, an application launcher for the mac (that's really an understatement, because you can do a so much more than just launch applications, but I digress).  So when I came across this Firefox plugin called Ubiquity the other day, I became immediately excited.  Ubiquity is... keep reading about Firefox's Ubiquity is like Quicksilver for the Web