There’s a lot of information out there — that’s a fact. In these monthly editions, we have it all in one place because we know how hard it can be to stay on top of things. So with no further ado, here’s what was, what is, and what will be! https://smashingmagazine.com/2020/12/monthly-roundup-12-2020/
It can be a daunting world for folks who aren’t familiar with SEO (and even those who are at times), so we’ve decided to publish a checklist that breaks down the key factors when stumbling upon those tedious search engine optimization issues. You can even download it as a PDF and print it out whenever you like! https://smashingmagazine.com/2020/12/search-engine-optimization-checklist/
Today, we’re going to look at “The Website Dilemma”. In other words, is it possible to build an authoritative, lead generating, high converting website without manipulating visitors into doing what you want? If you follow social media’s lead, they’re one and the same. If you’d prefer not to trade your customers’ well-being for profit, keep reading. https://smashingmagazine.com/2020/12/websites-consumer-health-issues/
In this episode, we’re talking about GraphQL. What is it, and how does solve some common API problems? Drew McLellan talks to expert Eve Porcello to find out. https://smashingmagazine.com/2020/12/smashing-podcast-episode-31/
If you have used Redux at any point while developing an application to manage state, you will most definitely have come across reducers. This tutorial will explain the concept of reducers and how they work specifically in Redux.
https://smashingmagazine.com/2020/12/how-redux-reducers-work/
Software and apps often solve very complex problems for businesses and consumers in the way of sales, marketing, finances, and so on. But offering a product that solves your users’ problems isn’t enough. If the UI is just as complex as the original problem, user churn is going to be high. Today, we’re going to look at some tips for designing a simple UI regardless of your solution’s complexity. https://smashingmagazine.com/2020/12/design-simple-ui-complex-solution/
Modern websites aren’t inseparable from screens any more. Between phone assistants, home speakers, and screen readers, more and more people are using the web without even looking at it. Websites need to evolve in kind. https://smashingmagazine.com/2020/12/making-websites-accessible/
Research is an essential part of creating good UX. In this article, Victor Yocco discusses areas of ethical consideration for UX practitioners when conducting UX research, and explores potential solutions to preventing research from venturing into unethical territory. https://smashingmagazine.com/2020/12/ethical-considerations-ux-research/
The 2019 Capgemini research institute’s report published after a research on the use of chat assistants showed a drastic 76% increase in customer satisfaction from organizations where chat assistants where built and incorporated into their services. But how does Dialogflow, a product from Google’s ecosystem, aid developers in building chat assistants and contribute to this quota? https://smashingmagazine.com/2020/12/conversational-nlp-enabled-chatbot-google-dialogflow/
Do you like building relationships and exploring creative options? At Smashing, we are looking for a team member who’ll take good care of advertising and sponsorships across the range of everything we do at Smashing — from the magazine to our conferences. Interested? We’d love you to join us. https://smashingmagazine.com/2020/12/digital-advertising-and-partnerships-coordinator/