Lytical Design

Why is Drupal so hard?

Anna Kalata — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 18:11:20 +0000

"But that's easy!" I say. "Make a view and have it be a page. Wait, no, that can be a bit confusing -- make it a block display instead." After installing Views and CTools, setting up a view, and giving a quick tutorial on block visibility, I'm reminded that it's really not so easy for someone unfamiliar with this system. So, why is Drupal so hard?

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drupal

office hours

Announcing: Drupal Office Hours!

Anna Kalata — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 19:23:16 +0000

Whether it's figuring out why file uploads don't work, or discussing the best way to create an image slideshow for the homepage, some times just sitting down face-to-face and pointing at the same computer screen can be a big help!

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drupal

community

office hours

Case Study: eCommerce Site for a Publisher

Anna Kalata — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:44:07 +0000

American Chamber of Commerce Resources (ACCR) engaged Lytical Design in Spring 2011 for several specific improvements to its Drupal-based e-commerce site, ACCR.biz. Lytical Design quickly addressed these and additional issues, with measurable results, including a 10-fold increase in online sales.

What Is Web Development?

Anna Kalata — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 21:00:00 +0000

Web development is the more technical side of website building. Its tools run the gamut from the flashy user interfaces of Web 2.0 to command-line scripts reminiscent of DOS from yesteryear. Here's a quick overview of the core concerns of web development, along with some tools, products, and services involved in building and maintaining awesome sites.

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web development

What Is Web Design?

Anna Kalata — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:18:00 +0000

The question "What is Design?" — Design with a capital D — is a question for philosophers and big-picture thinkers. My more practical worldview is that the design aspect of a project includes the whats of a website and the details of how the site should be presented to end-users.

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web design

user experience

Communicating with Your Web Developer

Anna Kalata — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:55:00 +0000

Communication is important in every professional relationship — including your relationship with your web developer. Don't let the stereotype of the socially inept nerd who plays on the computer all day prevent you from expecting a professional level of communication.

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web development

communication

relationships