First of all, what is a resource center? What can be considered a “resource”? For many of our clients and others in their industries, a resource center is a centralized hub for content created by their organization, usually for use by their target audiences. Our team has increasingly seen resource centers as pain points for…
A content-rich or membership-driven website for your association is imperative. It’s a cyber business card that allows prospective members to meet you and is an equally important resource for your current members. While the debate of Drupal vs. WordPress can become a question of preference, WordPress still dominates the market with a 28% share of…
WDG is honored to be a part of GC3’s efforts to end cervical cancer by sharing our digital strategy, visual design, Wordpress expertise, and content creation services.
The Phillips Collection mobile strategy The Phillips Collection, America’s “first museum of modern art”, came to WDG in search of a user-centric solution for their visitors both online and in person. The collection features modern and contemporary art and promotes innovation, engagement, scholarship, public participation and creative collaboration of artists. Drupal and WordPress Versatility With…
A good web presence can help facilitate crucial relationships for businesses. You don’t need to be fluent in the language of the digital age, but all industries can benefit from a social media strategy. We highlight the top benefits of applying a social media strategy for your business.
If your organization is looking to redesign its website, chances are you are faced with the question, “Which is better, WordPress or Drupal?” As two of the most popular open source content management systems (CMS), each with countless benefits, the answer is never simple. We asked our expert development team to leverage their immense experience…
There are many great benefits of implementing your website with custom WordPress Templates. They are customizable, easy to implement, affordable, and much more. Read on to learn more and see if this option is right for you.
As mobile browsing, social media and unique CSS and javascript features effect User Interface and website design, “the scroll” is in and “above the fold” is out.
Companies rely on building and sustaining relationships. If you are in the DC-metro area or similar urban centers, these relationships are particularly important. Whether you rely on government contracts, donors, or private clients for your business, a good web presence can help facilitate those crucial relationships. You don’t need to be fluent in the language of the…
Catch some expert insight into WordPress Command Line Interface and how WDG developers are utilizing this innovative feature.
Today, WordPress powers roughly a quarter of the web. It is a powerhouse that can easily affect the course of the Internet for the future. This is why I was excited to hear of an initiative starting in WordPress 4.3 to improve passwords. If you have not heard yet, the latest version of WordPress now includes an…
Like with any career field, you only get better by learning new things. At WDG, attending workshops and conferences is a huge part of what we as designers, developers, strategists, and marketers do. After all, staying on top of recent industry trends is essential. Whether you’re a creative or a techie, I’ve listed some of…
A huge part of building websites is debugging performance issues. As a rule of thumb, the earlier you start diagnosing performance pain points, the better you’ll be. At The Web Development Group, using performance tools helps us diagnose our work with speed. Today, I’m going to walk you through one of the tools we use and…
No two businesses are quite alike. Why would you treat their websites the same way? The answer, of course, is that you wouldn’t. Whether you are a higher education institution, new startup, or association looking for an updated digital presence, you need a website that expresses exactly who your brand is, down to a T.…
As far as content management systems go, Drupal is one of the most powerful ones out there. And I’m not just saying that as a Drupal CMS specialist. There are many reasons you should consider Drupal as your CMS of choice if you’re thinking about building out a new website. Today, I’m listing my top…
Roses are red, violets are blue; we love our design and development tools, and so will you! With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s time for me to check in with my teammates and see what design and development tools they love the most. Want to know what tools our designers and developers keep closest…
WordPress isn’t just for blogging anymore. As a content management system, WordPress is one of the most versatile and accessible content management systems available. Some of the biggest names out there—like The American Red Cross and the American Enterprise Institute—are both great examples of WordPress used right. In the market for an upgraded website?…
A Client with a Mission Every once and a while, the team at WDG gets to work not once, but twice, with incredibly stellar organizations. Each client partnership we stumble upon has the potential for growth and connection, and there was no better example than Excelencia in Education. Excelencia in Education was brainchild of Deborah…
As a web developer, I have spent a lot of hours developing websites using Drupal. So it’s no surprise that I have a pretty extensive list of my must-have, favorite Drupal modules. Here is a list of four modules that I have continually found to be useful for my many projects. Favorite Drupal Modules Context…
A couple months back, our awesome developer, Kurtis, gave you the lowdown on some Must Have Tools for Developers that make their jobs easier, and more efficient. Lucky for you, we’ve compiled a new, updated list of must have developer tools our team couldn’t, well, develop without. Our developers weigh in: Navicat Need access to your databases when…