Using a Font Embedding Service
With CSS3 support coming to all browsers, the newest web service to hit the internet is font embedding. Sites like TypeKit, FontSpring, WebINK, and even Google allow you to embed custom fonts into your website with just a few lines … Continue reading
“PORTFOLIO’S: ARE THEY FOR REAL?”
How to stay clear of the big portfolio rip-off
So you like their portfolio? Here are some questions you should ask when interviewing a design firm or freelancer to avoid contracting a skillset that isn’t exactly what it appears to be. 1. What part of the work did you … Continue reading
Bing. Gotta love you.
Bing, Bing, Bing. Gotta love you because you are my laptop’s default browser. And I loved you even more when I saw that our company website recently arose to position #1 in the Bing local listings for a very competitive … Continue reading
King County Emergency Preparedness Website
Gets a Flood of Positive Reviews
Three big screens showcase the new “3Way3Day” King County Disaster Preparedness website during a roll-out presentation, demonstrated by Karen Skeens, Creative Director of Ad Ventures. The audience included emergency disaster preparedness committee members from American Red Cross, Puget Sound Energy, … Continue reading
Google is a wonderful thing
People use Google to find things, but use Google to help your hard-working, highly valued employee be found? Yes, that’s what you do when you know how to work the search engines, and you know it’s time for your employee … Continue reading
Browser Trends – Nov 2010
The following data points were gathered from 4 different sources, using North America or US statistics where available. They were then averaged together for the final row. Internet Explorer 9 (Beta) Internet Explorer 8 Internet Explorer 7 Internet Explorer 6 … Continue reading
New Versions of Internet Explorer and Firefox
With 2 new major browser versions to be released in the next couple of months, it’s time to start looking seriously at CSS3 and HTML5 features which will soon be available to a majority of web users. While Firefox has … Continue reading
When a good website goes bad
Every once in a couple of years or so we run into business owner or department manager who contracts us for our web design services, who fancies himself a website designer. (I can see the smile on your face now … Continue reading
Web Statistics and Trends
Designing for screen resolution is a must-do component for successful website design. Choose what your minimum standard pixels should be based on your target audience. For example, the below statistics are reflective of WC3School students with an interest for web … Continue reading
LUNCH AT RAY’S BOATHOUSE
Hardworking Ad Ventures’ Staff Breaks to Celebrate!
A celebratory luncheon at Ray’s Boathouse, conveniently located across the street from Ad Ventures’ design studio, starts with a round of cell-phone inspired photos. And it follows with one round of drinks, and multiple rounds of jokes, stories, laughter and … Continue reading
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