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The Accessibility Problem With Authentication Methods Like CAPTCHA
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Design System Culture: What It Is And Why It Matters (Excerpt)
We’re so happy to announce that “Maturing Design Systems”—a Smashing book by Ben Callahan — will…
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Practical guidelines on designing time-critical products that prevent errors and improve accuracy. Part of the Measure…
The 7 Best WordPress Plugins for Blocking Spam in 2025
It seems like everyone has a spam story or two to tell. And we’re not talking…
From Chaos To Clarity: Simplifying Server Management With AI And Automation
Server chaos doesn’t have to be the norm. AI-ready infrastructure and automation can bring clarity, performance,…
The Best WordPress Hosting Black Friday Deals in 2025
Black Friday is the best time of the year to grab WordPress hosting at a lower…
The Best Web Hosting Black Friday Deals 2025
Black Friday is probably the biggest sales event of the year for web hosting. Almost every…
Older Tech In The Browser Stack
There are many existing web features and technologies in the wild that you may never touch…
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There are lots of tips for improving your website performance. But even if you follow all…
Smashing Animations Part 6: Magnificent SVGs With “ And CSS Custom Properties
SVG is one of those web technologies that’s both elegant and, at times, infuriating. In this…
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Freelancers can choose their own business policies. We can determine how we work, when we work,…
