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web design tips

Aug 14

Online Cross Browser Screenshots – How does your website look on different computers?

Try our recommended websites to check what your website looks like on different browsers, such as Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explore (all versions) as well as Safari on the Mac.
When designing websites, we recommend to have as many different browsers installed on your computer for testing purposes.

For example, we run Windows computers running various browsers – Firefox, IE, Safari and Google Chrome. It’s much easier to test an entire website using the installed browser as opposed to the screenshot websites listed below, however there are times when you are unable to install multiple versions of browsers (for example Internet Explore 6 and Internet Explorer 8 cannot run on the same machine), so this is where the following sites do come in handy!

Browser Shots
www.browsershots.org

Supports: Linux, BSD, Windows and Mac OS Browsers.

Browsershots makes screenshots of your web design in different browsers. It is a free open-source online service created by Johann C. Rocholl. When you submit your web address, it will be added to the job queue. A number of distributed computers will open your website in their browser. Then they will make screenshots and upload them to the central server here.

Net Renderer
www.ipinfo.info/netrenderer

Supports: IE 5.5 – IE8
Designed to easily check what your desired website looks like on a range of different Internet Explorer versions.

What are some cons of the above methods?
Screenshots are great, but one of the criticisms of screenshot based testing tools is that you can’t test functionality via a flat screenshot. You can test layout with screenshots, but what about cross browser and OS functionality of your Javascript or dynamic CSS elements? For that you need to actually interact with the page.

There are several paid methods, such as crossbrowsertesting.com, but we would recommend to dust one of your old PCs and install different versions of browsers to cut the costs down!

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inside the studio

Aug 14

Web Design for As New Carpet Cleaning & Pest Control

timecodestudios are proud to have helped As New Carpet Cleaning design, optimise and host their new website designed to provide information on their services and easily collect online quotes.

As New Carpet Cleaning Gold Coast provide Carpet Cleaning, Pest Control, Tile & Grout Cleaning and Water Damage restoration for the Gold Coast area. Find out more below:

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accommodation reviews

Jul 31

Mooloolaba Accommodation – Alexandra on the Pacific

 We booked a 5 night stay as part of a tv promotion on Getaway, and we thought we would share our experience on the Sunshine Coast

The Experience

The Alexandra on the Pacific staff Linda and Wayne provided such professional and friendly service, which made our stay more than pleasant and relaxing, we were very impressed not only with the Mooloolaba Accommodation but also with how close the shops, beach and activities were. We have stayed at a number of different resorts on the Coast, but we’ve found the resort we’ll be coming back to from now on!
The rooms were clean, and nice and bright, and the facilities were above par for what you would expect from 4 1/2 star accommodation.  The resort has a large range of facilities, although we didn’t get a chance to try all of them:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Gym facilities
  • Swimming Pool (heated!)
  • Elevator
  • Sauna/Spa
  • Tour Desk

Where is the Resort?

Alexandra on the Pacific is located on the Cnr of Buderim Avenue & the Mooloolaba/Alexandra Headland Esplanade which is on the lovely Sunshine Coast, Queensland.

Mooloolaba Accommodation Alex on the Pacific

Your Mooloolaba Accommodation apartments at Alexandra on the Pacific are genuinely worth checking out if you’re looking to stay on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland and have the convenience of the beach, shops and relaxing lifestyle of Mooloolaba.

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web design tips

Jul 1

Free Flags Icons of the World

Flag IconsThere are a number of websites out there offering free flag icons, but after about an hour of searching, we would like to share our top 2 favourites.

Flag icons are a great way to reach out to a broader audience. If you place some small flag icons on your website, and link them to the respective Google translation, you can present your website in many different languages!

Icon Drawer’s Flag Icons

243 free flag icons representing countries and unions all over the world presented in PNG format. The flags look quite modern.
The supplied sizes : 16×16, 24×24, 32×32, 48×48.

Click here to get your copy of the flag icons
(link to designer’s website required)

FamFamFam Flag Icons

“Flags” are 247 icons — in GIF and PNG formats

If you only need your flags to be pixel icons, you’ll find these to serve your purpose.
http://www.famfamfam.com/lab/icons/flags/ 
(no credit or linkback required)

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web design tips

Jun 27

Our Favourite Free Vectors Websites

vector-img-01Vector graphics allow the designer to create artwork with no limitation on the quality within an image. Once created in design software, such as Adobe Illustrator, these vector graphics can be scaled up for billboards and beyond without distortion.

These graphics usually provide better quality over the traditional lossy image formats, such as Bitmap and JPEG. This means that if you were to view a vector and bitmap image next to each other, as you zoomed in you’ll be able to see that the bitmap image will suffer from pixelation while the vector graphic’s quality will remain intact.

Here are 7 of our favourite websites. Without registration you’ll be able to download free vector grpahics of various categories which will help you with your designs. the common formats you will find will be .eps, .ai, .ps and .pdf. We have chosen the following websites as they have a diverse range of different goodies to snatch up!

7 of the best Free Vectors Websites

Vecteezy

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Vecteezy is an index of Free Vector Graphics available for download by some of the best artists around the world

Free Vector Graphics.Net

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Contains a select collection of vectors through categories such as Icon, Nature, Abstract and more. It also allows you to leave comments, tips, and hints on their vectors.

QVectors

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Similar to Vecteezy, on this site you’re also able to submit your own vector graphics allowing you to gain exposure and recognition. Most of the files are in EPS format and licensed under Creative Commons.

123 Free Vectors

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This site offers a high quality stock of vectors with categories ranging from animal to vintage. You’ll find 72 pages of creative graphics carrying over 840+ free vectors.

Vector Art.Org

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VectorArt.org houses a great selection of free vector graphics downloadable in several file formats including EPS, AI and PDF. You’re easily able to scan for graphics while similar to FreeVectorGraphics.net you can vote for your favourites.

Vector Valley

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Vector Valley is a vectorial gallery showcasing quality graphics and artworks in various formats such as EPS, AI, CDR, and SVG. Vector Valley also offers additional tools such as Vector Tutorials, Illustrators Profiles, and more.

Free Vectors.Net

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Their goal is to make the vectors as easy to search as possible. You can also participate on the site by submitting any possible vectors you’ve created or links to vectors you haven’t seen stocked on the site.

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inside the studio

Jun 14

Machine Gun Preacher / Sam Childers

After the success of launching Machine Gun Preacher for Rev. Sam Childers, the website has successfully seen a large volume of visiters and purchases/donations throughout the online Paypal store.

This website was designed to showcase Kevin Evan’s powerful photography taken on location where Sam Childer’s is operating in Sudan/Northern Uganda.

Machine Gun Preacher is an entire flash website, designed to better showcase the photography, and give the end-user a more user-friendly experience.

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web design

Jun 12

Turn your basic website into an investment

Why is a website a good investment? We can turn an underperforming website into a reliable, fast, and useful marketing platform. An effective website design can attract visitors and encourage them to buy your products or services. Even if you have no plans on selling online, a well-designed website can boost your marketing and branding efforts. Overall, the way that your website is built can spell the difference between an actual sale and a lost opportunity. The feel and the appearance of the site has more influence on potential customers than many owners would care to admit. That is why there is really no excuse for not getting a professional web designer.

Indeed, the Internet has changed the way people buy things. Nowadays, a customer is most likely to be just a click away, so too are your competitors. That is why it is imperative that you have an effective Brisbane web design so that your site will look professional and credible. Only by winning over people’s trust will you be able to take full advantage of the power of the Net. Today, it is easy for people to compare prices and look for alternative products. In fact, Internet users will know about the quality if your product or service even before they spend a cent on your website. By having a well-designed website, we believe that businesses will be able to communicate with their potential customers better and build a relationship with them.

Yes, there are millions of online customers ready to listen or buy from you, but they all have a short attention span.  A good Brisbane web design should allow your target market to have a worthwhile experience in your website. Every second that they spend on your site is a step closer toward closing a sale or attaining good lasting impression in the minds of your online visitors. The important thing to remember here is that a good design will focus more on what your customers will gain from your website, rather than what you will gain from it. Your website goes beyond yourself.

For us, a good  website is not just about the dynamic features that are scattered all over a site. In fact, all the bells and whistles that you are thinking of right now can work against you.

At Timecodestudios, we build simple yet powerful sites that can make life easier for customers.
Believe us when we say that simpler sites can attract people more than complicated ones… They’re a lot cheaper too!

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graphic design

Jun 10

Brisbane Logo Design: When Change is Necessary

Your Brisbane logo design is an important aspect of your business. It is not just an integral part of your overall marketing strategy, but it is also the easiest way for your business to gain more visibility in the marketplace. As you may know, the more visible you are, the more chances that consumers will try your products. In short, your logo is your proverbial foot in the door of marketing and branding success. But just like any other element in your business, we believe that your logo should also respond to the changes in your company, market segment, or even in your products and services. Your logo can be altered or even totally replaced without necessarily disintegrating your corporate image.

Nevertheless, when changing a Brisbane logo design, you have to put extra care because your old logo may have already come to symbolise your trustworthiness in the eyes of your target customers. Replacing your logo just because your whims dictate it is not a good idea. Change your logo only when you think that it is absolutely necessary to keep up with the times.  Besides, a logo change may be too costly. Aside from being a potential cause of confusion among your customers, replacing your logo will require you to change all your existing marketing materials, including company stationery or even the paint job on your company delivery trucks.

To ensure that changes to your Brisbane logo design will not affect your business negatively, your decision must be based on valid reasons that are a matter of life and death for your business, so to speak. Changing your logo can be advantageous if your company has literally changed. For example, if you have been a sole proprietorship for years and you will be operating as a corporation starting next week, then it is high time that you change your logo. Also, if you are set to operate in a new industry other than the one that you’re in right now, then replacing your logo is definitely warranted.

We believe that a Brisbane logo design should help you communicate or reach out to your customers. That is the important thing to consider. Changing your logo is good only if it can bring your relationship with your customers to the next level. At Timecodestudios, we can provide you with flexible logo designs that can allow you to improve your brand identity in whatever direction you like. For some of our work samples, go to http://www.timecodestudios.com.au/logo-design.

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web hosting

Jun 5

How to Choose the Right Brisbane Web Hosting Company

When looking for Brisbane web hosting, your biggest concern is the availability of your website 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year round. We are talking about your uptime or the hours that your website is up in cyberspace waiting for potential customers to click on links that lead to your website. Not all web hosting companies can guarantee that your site will be up and running 100% of the time. So, you must avoid signing up for the first hosting service provider that pops on your screen.  Also, do not base your decision solely on the prices of various hosting services. But more than the characteristics of the service provider, the features that you require will determine the effectiveness of the hosting service that you pay for. 

If you are on the lookout for a good Brisbane web hosting, you need to consider disk space. Not the disk space in your computer, but rather the one in your hosting account. Hosting providers refer to this as web space. You see, your website is made up of files. The images, sounds, videos, and even the texts in your website will occupy some amount of web space. When deciding on your web hosting, make sure that you get at least 1 gigabyte of disk space. You do not have to worry about costs because, unlike before, hosting providers now offer several gigabytes of space at very affordable prices.

Next, you have to check the bandwidth that comes with your Brisbane web hosting. Bandwidth, or monthly data transfer volume, is the amount of data that your hosting account can take and transmit over the Internet. This is an important aspect of having a website because it can directly affect the number of visitors or traffic that your website can receive. The more bandwidth you have, the more online visitors can transact with you online. Web hosting companies typically include several gigabytes of bandwidth in their hosting packages.

Finally, when choosing your Brisbane web hosting, we suggest that you also take a look at the email space that comes with it. Your hosting should allow you to create your own unique email address. Being able to set up IMAP or POP3 accounts will allow you to create email addresses not just for you but also for all your employees or departments. Now, that means a lot in making your website get that professional feel. At Timecodestudios, our web hosting solutions allow you to operate your website efficiently at a very low cost, we have unlimited email addresses as standard.

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web hosting

May 31

2 Often Overlooked Factors with Sunshine Coast Web Hosting

Sunshine Coast web hosting is just what you need if you want your website to be visible online. When you pay for a web hosting, you essentially rent a server or a space on a server that will transmit your website’s files on the Internet. There are many types of web hosting services. And one hosting package may not be the same as others in terms of disk space, monthly data transfer capacity, and many other features. But our experience tells us that there are two very important factors that are often overlooked by greenhorn website owners or developers. For a hassle free web hosting, you should recognise these two factors and incorporate them in your decisions concerning web hosting services.

The first one is reliability. When you are shopping for Sunshine Coast web hosting packages, make sure that the service provider offers top caliber hosting services. By that, we mean your provider must have reliable servers that can guarantee no less than 99% uptime for your website. Choose a hosting service that is backed not just by powerful servers but also multiple high-speed Internet carrier lines. There should be failsafe redundancies, effective firewall protection, and backup power source that will ensure that your site will be up and running for most of the time. A reliable hosting provider should also have room for your growth. It should be able to serve you as your business grows, thus it must allow for future upgrades without a fuss.

The second and last factor that you should consider when choosing a Sunshine Coast web hosting service is the degree of customer service and support that you will receive. Never settle for a hosting company that cannot give you a 24/7 support. You never know when problems will occur, so to be on the safe side, you need readily available technical support. Also, ask if their technicians are experienced in web hosting support, this will ensure that all your troubles will be resolved effectively and efficiently.

It is easy to overlook the two factors mentioned above. It is true that in terms of price, Sunshine Coast web hosting services have become cheaper as the years go by. You can call it technological advancement or call it tight competition. But cost is hardly the issue when choosing a web host. At timecodestudios, we believe it all boils down to excellent service and reliability. After all, your online presence will be for the long haul.

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