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When it comes to the internet, one thing you can count on is that everything is changing—almost always. Working to stay current is just a part of the package if you want your site to thrive (and we’re sure you do). Whether you’re a business owner or webmaster, it’ll be important to keep up with the web design trends for 2016. We’ll explore what we’re leaving behind in the new year, what we’re replacing it with, and what will stick around.

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Most websites grow like trees: there is the trunk (the homepage) that extends into several branches (subpages), and those branches veer off into smaller branches and leaves (even more subpages). Climbing these tree-like websites can be difficult, as users must navigate their way through pages and pages of information to get to their chosen destination . . . In more recent years, however, designers have begun creating gorgeous single-page designs that feature innovative transitions and beautiful graphics. Parallax designs are a common example. If a traditional multi-page website is a tree, a modern one-page website is a flower blossom: one large, beautiful, and comprehensive page. By simply scrolling, users can navigate the content of the website. Some websites even “bloom” with new content and graphics as the user scrolls down.

However, despite these websites’ popularity and ease of use, some question the viability of SEO on a one-page site. Are one-page websites a good idea? Or are they simply trendy?

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Is your heart bleeding over Heartbleed? Not to be confused with the similarly-titled song by Elmore James or its cover by Jimi Hendrix, Heartbleed is a security defect that was revealed to the public about a week ago on April 7, 2014. The issue affects OpenSSL software, an open-source cryptography library that many popular web servers use for security. As with most all Internet security breaches, Heartbleed has made many web-users and website-owners scratch their heads and worry and (in some cases) panic—Is my personal information safe? Should I be concerned? Will Heartbleed affect my WordPress site? Read on to find out.

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Step right up, ladies and gents, and feast your eyes on the top 10 web design trends for 2014! Some are old favorites, returning from years past, while others are responding to current needs and desires. Of course we can’t predict where the year will lead and what new fads will develop, but at the moment these web design trends for 2014 are hogging center stage. Functional and easy on the eye, they’re sure to charm your socks off.
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A homepage is like a storefront. It welcomes your customers, persuades them to come inside, and showcases important information. Although all websites are different, the homepage is generally the most highly-trafficked section of your website and as such, it should be thoughtfully designed and attempt to both satisfy visitors and pique their interest. “So what should I include on my homepage?” you ask? Read on to find out.

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