This month’s deal: Mobile Device Compatibility.

Since the world has gone mobile, getting a mobile version of your site is simply a must.
PSD2HTML is offering this option for just $19, which is over 50% off. It’s just too good to miss! Available through February 29, 2012. Enjoy!

New Features

In addition to the beautiful banners that we have been delivering for over 3 years, we now offer landing page design. This means, you can order your banners and your landing page design in one place.
Also, you can now get your landing page sliced with us too. Our sister service, PSD2HTML.com is happy to provide us with markup.

Better Prices

We greatly appreciate all of our customers and this is why we have changed our prices and added awesome discounts.
Get your first banner for $49, and all additional ones for just $29!
If you order both markup and landing page, you will get up to 40% off on markup. It just cannot get any better!

Customer Support

We constantly work on ways to serve you better. You can now add banners to your existing order straight from your client area. This is not all!
We have added phone customer support, so you can now call us if you have any questions and our representatives will be more than happy to help you.

We are very excited about the changes on RightBanners.com and hoping that you will love them too!

Showcase of Logo Designs with Detailed Patterns

http://blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/articles/showcase-of-logo-designs-with-detailed-patterns

Check out this post for some logo design inspiration. Beautiful showcase of logo designs with detailed patterns.

Typography and Readability: 5 Golden Rules You Can’t Ignore

http://designbeep.com/2012/01/02/typography-and-readability-5-golden-rules-you-cant-ignore/

See these 5 Golden Rules You Can’t Ignore when it comes to typography and readability in order to save you the trouble of going back and re-doing your design.

10 New Year’s resolutions for designers

http://www.netmagazine.com/features/10-new-year-s-resolutions-designers

Do you have your list of New Year’s resolutions all set? Well, after reading this article it might get just a little longer. Check out 10 New Year’s resolutions for designers.

Is the traditional business card dead?

http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2012/01/is-the-traditional-business-card-dead

We all have one or two business cards in our wallets that we like to keep handy. Or do we? Are the business cards dead? Try to find the answer to this question by reading this article.

Juggling Between Freelance Designer and Business Owner

http://webdesignledger.com/tips/juggling-between-freelance-designer-and-business-owner

It’s always difficult to not get swamped when juggling between being a freelance designer and a business owner. Check out some tips on how to keep it all together.

21 Examples of Subtle Textures and Patterns in Web Design

http://webdesignledger.com/inspiration/21-examples-of-subtle-textures-and-patterns-in-web-design

Great compilation of subtle textures and patterns in web design for your inspiration.

Stop Designing Pages And Start Designing Flows

http://uxdesign.smashingmagazine.com/2012/01/04/stop-designing-pages-start-designing-flows

Check out this article to find out why it’s time to make the user flows a bigger priority in the design process.

15 Web Design Trends To Watch Out For In 2012

http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/web-design-trend-2012/

2012 is here! Check out what’s waiting for us in terms of web design trends.

Design Best Practices for the Mobile Web

http://www.onextrapixel.com/2012/01/02/design-best-practices-for-the-mobile-web/

If you ever need to design for smaller devices, a whole new set of best design practices must be considered. Read this article for design best practices for the mobile web.


Are there any other articles you found inspiring? Please share!

The following list explores some different ways you can use the layout of the website to create something apart from the normal, traditional website and something people will remember.

Over the top

Most of the time websites will have the logo at the top left corner of the website, with a navigation bar to the right or below it. Using a design element such as a logo within a banner or an object hanging over a navigation bar or part of the website can mix up how the look to make it more visually appealing.

Sitting Objects

When you have a certain product that you are trying to promote on your website, sometimes it isn’t exciting enough to just enlarge it and put it in the middle. By setting it in between two sections of your website, it can give the product a flow throughout the website. And by simply adding a shadow to the bottom of the product it will give a 3D look that breaks the traditional 2D plane of the website.

Outside the website

People are used to seeing a website fit within a certain box, whether it is an implied box or visual box. By adding a subtle design element such as a banner or another design element set outside of the website or wrapped around the website, it breaks the design out of the normal look people are used to seeing. This can also give your website a 3D look with a banner going around the web page.

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There are many different ways to enhance the layout of your website. You can create a logo/banner hanging from the top of the website, have a main object sitting on the website or creating an object that goes outside of the website. These are just a few ways to layout a website, and there are many different ways to make your website interesting and memorable towards your viewers. So get out there and make your website stand out from the rest of them with a unique layout.


Do you know any other tricks that will make your website stand out? Please share…

We have prepared a little Christmas surprise for you.
You have the opportunity to get discounts up to 70%.

All you need to do is look very carefully through our site and try to find a gift box. Once you have found it, click on it and get your prize!

Good luck!

The gift search starts on December 24th and ends on December 31st, 2011.

Enjoy your Holidays!

8 Free Snowflake Vectors for Your Winter Designs

http://blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/freebies/8-free-snowflake-vectors-for-your-winter-designs
Holidays are just around the corner. You better be prepared! This collection of free snowflake vectors may just help you with that!

Excellent Tips for Branding Your Blog

http://www.instantshift.com/2011/12/14/excellent-tips-for-branding-your-blog
Branding is an important issue when it comes to business. This article provides you with some quality tips on how to successfully brand your blog.

Excellent Collection of Wide Angle Photographs

http://www.designzzz.com/collection-wide-angle-photographs/
This article will be of interest for those of you who are interested in pphotography. Check out these 30 amazing examples of wide-angle photography.

The Messy Art Of UX Sketching

http://uxdesign.smashingmagazine.com/2011/12/13/messy-art-ux-sketching/
Do you sketch? If not, and you’re wondering if this is helpful, this article should clear some things up for you.

10 tips and resources for creating a stunning web presentation

http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2011/12/10-tips-and-resources-for-creating-a-stunning-web-presentation/
If you’re trying to effectively send a message to an audience, you will surely need to do so by creating a presentation.
Not only do you need to put together a bunch of information, it needs to be visually appealing. Check out this article to get some very useful tips on how to create a stunning web presentation.

Our 50 Favorite Web Developers Resources and Tools from 2011

http://speckyboy.com/2011/12/14/our-50-favorite-web-developers-resources-and-tools-from-2011/
2011 is almost over. This compilation of 50 web developer resources and tools from 2011 is a good way to sum it up.

Web Design Trends in 2012

http://webdesignledger.com/tips/web-design-trends-in-2012
As we say good bye to 2011, it’s time to see what 2012 has cooking for us. Check out this compilation of web design trends in 2012.

http://www.onextrapixel.com/2011/12/13/the-psychology-of-fonts/
Check out this article to find out the psychology behind the font you are planning to use.

Your comments are welcome!

High Quality Stamp & Post Mark Photoshop Brushes

http://www.blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/articles/high-quality-stamp-post-mark-photoshop-brushes

If sometime down the road you need to create a letter or postcard completed with postal marks, you definitely need to check out this article with a great compilation of high quality stamp and post mark photoshop brushes.

45 Latest Free Fonts To Enhance Your Designs

http://www.instantshift.com/2011/11/30/45-latest-free-fonts-to-enhance-your-designs/

If you are looking for some artistic and popular fonts, you don’t need to waste your time and search them online. You can just read this article which includes an awesome compilation of free fonts, available for download.

30 Examples of Using Background Patterns in Web Design

http://designinstruct.com/visual-inspiration/web-design-inspiration/30-examples-of-using-background-patterns-in-web-design/

Check out this collection of great example of using background patterns in web design.

30 Magnificently Designed Blog Layouts

http://www.designzzz.com/magnificently-designed-blog-layouts/

If you’re thinking about re-designing your blog and looking for some inspiration, then these magnificent blog layouts should help. Have fun!

The use of illustration in web design

http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2011/11/the-use-of-illustration-in-web-design/

Check out this article in order to gain a better understanding of how the use of illustration in web design works, and see an impressive collection of examples to get some fresh ideas.

23 Websites with Full-Screen Photo Backgrounds

http://designm.ag/inspiration/23-websites-with-full-screen-photo-backgrounds/

Gorgeous compilation of websites with full-screen photo backgrounds.

21 Examples of Single Colored Backgrounds in Web Design

http://webdesignledger.com/inspiration/21-examples-of-single-colored-backgrounds-in-web-design

There are definitely many available choices when it comes to web site’s background. If you feel like going with single colored backgrounds, then this article is perfect for you.

Advantages of Pen and Paper Before Designing on Computer

http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/advantages-pen-paper-computer-design/

Do you still remember how to hold a pen? Find out why it is benefical to use pen and paper before computer for your designs.

25 Free Handwriting Fonts for your Designer Toolbox

http://line25.com/articles/25-free-handwriting-fonts-for-your-designer-toolbox

Among the variety of fonts out there, sometimes it’s difficult to decide which one to choose. Check out these handwriting fonts, maybe that’s what you’re looking for after all.

Typography Effects with CSS3 and jQuery

http://tympanus.net/codrops/2011/11/28/typography-effects-with-css3-and-jquery/

Learn how to create typography effects for big headlines using CSS3 and jQuery.


Your comments are always appreciated!

25 Useful Html5 Cheat Sheets and Tutorials For Web Developer

http://smashinghub.com/25-useful-html5-cheat-sheets-and-tutorials-for-web-developer.htm

If HTML 5 gets a little too complicated for you, you can always turn to this compilatiotn of cheat sheets and tutorials.

How to Correctly Handle the Colors of Your Website

http://www.instantshift.com/2011/11/16/how-to-correctly-handle-the-colors-of-your-website/

Colors are about the funnest part in web design. However, you should be very careful with color combinations. Check out this article to learn how to correctly handle the colors of your website.

The 3 T’s of Social Media Time Management

http://freelanceswitch.com/finding/social-media-time-management/

Learn how to manage your time on social media in order to get more out of it and not go crazy

Showcase Of Innovative Business Card Designs

http://www.lava360.com/inspiration/showcase-of-innovative-business-card-designs/

Awesome collection of innovative business card designs.

Is HTML5 Good for SEO?

http://www.impressivewebs.com/html5-seo/

Is HTML5 Good for SEO? Read to find out

My Favorite Handwritten Fonts

http://speckyboy.com/2011/11/16/my-favorite-handwritten-fonts/

If you want to make your designs unique and personal, try handwritten fonts. Check out this compilation to get inspired.

23 Inspiring Single Page Designs

http://webdesignledger.com/inspiration/23-inspiring-single-page-designs

Sometimes one page is just enough to accommodate all the content you need. If you’re planning on creating a single page design, then you should definitely check out this compilation.

10 Minimal Website Design and Ideas

http://naldzgraphics.net/inspirations/minimal-website-design-ideas/

Websites can be minimal and effective at the same time. This compilation serves as proof.

Showcase of Websites With a Vintage Design Theme

http://line25.com/articles/showcase-of-websites-with-a-vintage-design-theme

Get some inspiration from the past with this showcase with a vintage design theme.

10 Essential iPad Apps for Web Designers

http://designfestival.com/10-essential-ipad-apps-for-web-designers/

Check out this article for the list of essential iPad apps for web designers. Enjoy!

If there are any other articles that you found interesting, you are welcome to share!

30 Beautiful and Creative Invitation Card Designs

http://designmodo.com/invitation-card-designs/

If you’re planning a wedding or another occasion and looking for or designing the invitations, then check out this beautiful collection of creative invitation card designs.

The #1 Thing That Successful Freelancers Always Do

http://freelanceswitch.com/clients/successful-freelancer/

You want to know the secret to successful freelancing? Check out this article and find out what that one thing that successful freelancers always do is.

Fun with CSS3 Transitions – Create Super Cool Text Effect using CSS3 and Lettering.js

http://webexpedition18.com/articles/create-super-cool-text-effect-using-css3-and-lettering-js/

Awesome tutorial on how to create a super cool text effect using CSS3 transitions and Lettering.js.

20 Funny Famous Logo Parodies/Interpretations

http://creativeoverflow.net/20-funny-famous-logo-parodiesinterpretations/

Logos can be a great inspiration, funny parodies on famous logos can give you a giggle.

An Extensive Guide To Web Form Usability

http://uxdesign.smashingmagazine.com/2011/11/08/extensive-guide-web-form-usability/

Check out some practical guidelines to web form usability.

What’s new for designers – Nov. 2011

http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2011/11/whats-new-for-designers-november-2011/

Check out this month’s edition of what’s new for designers. Maybe you will find something new and interesting for yourself.

21 Examples of Illustration and Hand Drawn Elements in Web Design

http://webdesignledger.com/inspiration/21-examples-of-illustration-and-hand-drawn-elements-in-web-design

Check out this awesome compilatiomn of hand drawn elements in web design for your inspiration.

Create a Typography Based WordPress Blog Theme

http://line25.com/tutorials/create-a-typography-based-wordpress-blog-theme

Very informative step-by-step tutorial on how to create a typography based wordpress blog theme.

Animated Buttons with CSS3

http://tympanus.net/codrops/2011/11/07/animated-buttons-with-css3/

Keep experimenting with the possibilities of CSS3. Learn how to create some animated link elements with different styles, hover effects and active states with the help of this tutorial.

20 stunning examples of CSS 3D transforms

http://www.netmagazine.com/features/20-stunning-examples-css-3d-transforms

Check out what you can do with the power of CSS3 3D transforms by looking at these stunning examples.


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