OC Web Design is a website associated with Website Promoters. Website Promoters is a premier web design and SEO company that has been serving Orange County businesses for over 20 years. This page contains blog posts on many topics related to website design including CSS styling, WordPress plugins, and software such as Adobe PhotoShop and Grammarly.
Halloween Spooktacular CSS
The crisp autumn air and falling leaves signal the approach of Halloween, a time when web designers and developers can let their creativity run wild with spine-chilling animations and ghostly effects. As the digital realm becomes an extension of our festive...
The Ultimate Guide to Resizing and Cropping Photos in Photoshop
Introduction to resizing and cropping photos in Photoshop Recently, we wrote a blog post about how to lighten or darken an image using GIMP. As for free image editing software, GIMP is highly recommended. Photoshop stands tall as a powerhouse tool in digital...
The Ultimate Guide to Maximizing Your Success with Google Ads
Introduction In the ever-evolving digital landscape, businesses of all sizes constantly seek effective ways to reach their target audience and drive growth. Google Ads, formerly known as Google AdWords, has emerged as a powerful advertising platform that enables...
Revolutionizing Book Writing with Make.com
The digital age has ushered in remarkable innovations across various industries, and the realm of book writing is no exception. As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, authors and content creators are discovering novel ways to streamline their creative...
How to lighten or darken an image in GIMP.
GIMP, the GNU Image Manipulation Program, offers powerful tools for adjusting image brightness. Whether you're looking to enhance underexposed photos or tone down overly bright areas, GIMP provides multiple methods to achieve your desired results. This comprehensive...
The Transformative Impact of AI on Modern Marketing
The marketing landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the rapid advancement and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. As businesses seek to gain a competitive edge and enhance their marketing efforts, AI has emerged as a...
Landing Pages: 10 Essential Tips for High Conversion Rates
Landing pages play a crucial role in digital marketing, serving as the gateway for potential customers. They are designed to convert visitors into leads or customers, making them a vital component of any successful online marketing strategy. A well-crafted landing...
CSS tutorial #4: Units
John Duckett's book on HTML and CSS is a great reference for CSS sizing units. In CSS, there are two main types of units: absolute and relative. Absolute Units in CSS A pixel in CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) measures 1/96 of an inch. This means that 96 pixels equal one...
CSS tutorial #3: Spacing in Divi
Spacing using CSS is an essential aspect of designing any website. Proper spacing enhances the readability of elements displayed on the screen and makes the overall layout more visually appealing. To illustrate this concept, let’s take a closer look at the image...