So you want to work with The Web Development Group but you are not sure what you can expect? Let me break it down for you: We specialize in web development and design for the east coast. Although we are based out of northern Virginia, we serve clients all up and down the east coast.…
As you probably know by now, The Web Development Group is holding its first ever GiveBack DC. The purpose of this event is to give back to the local community through the best means we know possible: web development and design. GiveBack DC has already garnered a lot of attention. It has been highlighted on…
This past weekend saw the successful launch of Face The Facts USA, a fact-pushing campaign housed at The George Washington University that will be focusing on bringing greater transparency to issues influencing the 2012 election. Today marked the 100th day before elections and Face the Facts USA promoted it by pushing out their first fact.…
If you are at all familiar with WordPress, then you are well aware of the unlimited resources of plugins available to web developers. How do you navigate all the options? We are here to help! While digging through the pages of WordPress plugins over the years, we have come up with a few hidden gems…
It’s Friday, folks! We have had a week full of WordPress, Drupal, Social Media, and Responsive Design favorites. So what does that leave for today’s awesome post? Design! This means that we are interviewing our resident Web Designer, Danielle Fiedler, for today’s post, which is appropriately called Fiedler’s Friday Favorites! Danielle has worked on some…
Social media marketing is one of the most powerful—and crowded—channels in digital marketing today. It’s where your brand can build trust, generate leads, drive traffic, and deepen customer relationships. But with constant algorithm changes and evolving platform formats, it’s easy for content to get lost in the noise. That’s why a strategy-first approach to social…
In a digital world dominated by smartphones, tablets, laptops, and ultrawide monitors, responsive web design is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s essential. Users expect a seamless experience across devices, and brands that don’t deliver risk losing engagement, conversions, and credibility. Fortunately, today’s developers and designers have access to a wide range of responsive web design tools…
Day two of our favorite WordPress plugins is here! I know you are sitting on the edge of your seat wondering what are we possibly going to post about today. Wait no more! Today is all about WordPress Plugins. With over 20,000 available on the plugin directory, web developers have what seems like unlimited amount…
Drupal’s strength lies in its modular system. Unlike many content management systems, Drupal is built to be extended. With thousands of contributed modules available, you can add new features, streamline content workflows, and optimize performance without writing everything from scratch. But with so many choices, figuring out which modules are actually worth using can be…
Social media has skyrocketed in recent years. You probably already know that. While Facebook is currently the most popular social media platform, it wasn’t the first of its kind. Remember MySpace? What about Friendster? These are the original sites that really started the mega-era of social media — yet, it was Facebook that would…
Drupal is a powerful, flexible content management system used by organizations around the world—from nonprofits to government agencies to enterprise brands. Known for its robust capabilities, Drupal offers unmatched customization, security, and scalability. But that flexibility comes with a steeper learning curve than other platforms, making smart development practices essential. Whether you’re new to the…
Not too long ago, we decided to try something new with our blog post: answering WordPress-related questions that were found on Twitter within the trend of #wordpress. We had such a great response in our inaugural Q&A blog, not to mention that everyone on our team here at The Web Development Group learned something new,…
Responsive web design has become the standard for building websites that work on every device—from smartphones and tablets to laptops and widescreens. In a world where more than half of global web traffic comes from mobile devices, creating flexible, device-friendly sites is no longer optional—it’s a necessity. Responsive web design ensures that your layout, images,…
In the online world of content management systems, several platforms easily stand out above the rest. One great open-source CMS belongs to Drupal, which was first released in January, 2001 by Dries Buytaert. It can be used by everyone from personal bloggers to large corporations. What really really developed a major buzz when whitehouse.gov was redeveloped on…
At DC based WordPress and Drupal design and development headquarters, WDG, an ongoing debate has been which text editor is better: Coda or Sublime. Both of them work extremely well, but have different specialties. To get a better idea of why some developers are choosing Coda while others are choosing Sublime, I interviewed two of our…
Video has rapidly become one of the most essential tools in a digital marketer’s toolbox. With the ability to captivate, educate, and convert, video content plays a critical role in how modern audiences interact with brands online. Whether it’s a product demo, customer testimonial, or behind-the-scenes feature, video helps bring stories to life—and drives measurable…
We decided to celebrate the first day of summer by holding a WordPress Q&A on twitter covering common problems people have with this popular CMS. If you have any design/development questions, feel free to tweet them to us @WDGTweet. @heylaurynbee: how do I set up my blog to automatically post to my FB page? #help#wordpress Lauryn,…
At DC based WorPress and Drupal development company, WDG, we have been talking about the benefits of Pinterest for our self as well as our clients. For those of you who are new to Pinterest, here’s a quick overview. Pinterest allows individuals to have an online pinboard where they can pin anything they want from…
WordPress is the most widely used content management system in the world—and for good reason. It’s flexible, powerful, and accessible to users of all skill levels. But whether you’re building your first website or managing a long-standing platform, one challenge stands out for many: understanding WordPress terminology. From “widgets” to “custom post types,” WordPress has…
Drupal is one of the most powerful and flexible content management systems (CMS) available, but its installation process can seem complex to those new to the platform. With the right guidance, however, setting up Drupal becomes a manageable and straightforward task. In this article, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about installing…