Website Sustainability

The Web Manifest specification | HTML5 Doctor : "But what is that gap? Just a few years ago, that gap was largely technological. If you wanted access to a device’s GPS, you had to write a native app. Nowadays, the situation is improving somewhat: we can now access devices sensors like GPS, camera, and orientation sensors – though we still have a long way to go. Thanks to recent advances in the web platform we now have a platform that can compete with native applications on a more equal footing." 'via Blog this'

Taken from:  Research Blog: Focus Areas for Policy & Standards Research Proposals :  "Twice a year, Google’s Faculty Research Awards program seeks and reviews proposals in 23 research areas, assigning to each area a group of experienced Googlers who assess and deliberate over which proposals we should and can fund. With each call for proposals, we receive a wide array of research ideas in fields that fall within the realm of Internet policy." To read more go to:  http://googleresearch.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/focus-areas-for-policy-standards.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+blogspot/gJZg+(Official+Google+Research+Blog)

7 web design mistakes every beginner makes | Web design | Creative Bloq : It's easy to tumble into pitfalls when you're starting out in web design. Learn what they are and how to avoid them. Experimenting and making mistakes is an important part of learning. To read more go to  7 web design mistakes every beginner makes | Web design | Creative Bloq :

10 steps to engaging user experience | Design | Creative Bloq : "Irene Pereyra rounds up 10 top tips to help you deliver an amazing interactive user experience. These days, building websites or applications that attract and retain customers has become somewhat of a science. For people who aren't well versed in the digital space, I often compare the work that I do as a UX designer to an architect. Like the architect who builds your home, my UX team builds a comprehensive blueprint, which outlines every single detail of the site's features and functionality. But it's not a one-shot deal. Getting to an intuitive and engaging user interaction requires many steps. Here are my top 10 tips to help you deliver an amazing interactive experience for your users." 'via Blog this'