Resourceful Free E-Books for Designers and Developers

can never have too much knowledge of your chosen subject, and they say a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. In the current climate, designers and developers are sought-after jobs, both freelance and employed. It is always a good idea, in a swamped market particularly, to stay on top of the game and to continue learning and keeping up with the ever-changing trends and implementation methods.One of the best ways to do that is through books. There are many, many free e-books available for just about any topic you could think of. Here is a collection of very useful and resourceful free e-books aimed at designers and developers. The text accompanying each title is an excerpt from the website or introduction.

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How Web Designers Should Use Twitter (Properly)

As a freelance web designer, a main portion of your business activities must revolve around connecting with those who are most likely to buy your applications or become future clients. The best way to do this in today’s interconnected online world is to use social media networks such as Twitter. By connecting with audiences through Twitter, your products and services will remain top of mind for them and will advance your career as a web developer.

Tips On Business Card Typeface

Typeface is a term we generally think of for a set of fonts—a combination of the type, style, and size for professional computerized lettering. When considering a typeface for your custom or business card template design at businesscards, it is important to understand some common attributes associated with type and some common categories of type.