Use the links below to locate resources about SharePoint and Sites within SharePoint.
Resources
Chatbot Projects
Chatbot projects are becoming more and more important to organizations trying to assist their customers. Creating and documenting a chatbot project can be difficult due to the limited amount of information available about the topic. If you are going to create a chatbot, it is crucial to plan properly or the project can actually turn away customers instead of assisting them. Researching how to make a bot to help with your business and utilize it to the best of its ability is a good step to take in upping communication in your business. Customers want to feel like they can talk to and get a response in a good amount of time with the answers that they need.
Listed below are some resources to assist you with your project. Feel free to Contact Candyce if you discover new resources that should be added to this page.
- 9 Most Innovative Chatbot Examples in 2019 from Top Brands
- Chatbots Magazine
- Complete Guide to Chatbots in 2018 (Sprout Social)
- How to Document Chatbot Requirements
- Website Chatbots: The New Alternative to Facebook Messenger Bots
WordPress Resources
WordPress is an amazing Content Management System (CMS) that powers over 28% of modern websites across the internet. From wordpress hosting for cannabusiness to making websites look aestically pleasing, WordPress has it all. Despite how easy the dashboard looks to work in, there is a lot to learn when building and maintaining a WordPress website. If you need some tips on anything from how to duplicate a page to how to set up SEO, then figuring out how to do it can be daunting.
Use the resources below to learn more about the components and management of a site. You will need to find a hosting provider for your WordPress site, so it’s worth checking out this Kinsta hosting review as they are considered one of the best hosting providers for WordPress. Discover how to install a local server to get yourself on the way to starting a wordpress blog for your needs. Also learn how to work with parent and child themes, add posts and pages, install plugins, and secure your site.
Working with WordPress
- Adding an Edge Animate Composition to a Site (video)
- Blacklist for Commenting
- Building WordPress Sites With Dreamweaver CC
- Designing a Child Theme Using Dreamweaver
- Editing a Theme Using Dreamweaver
- How to Speed Up WordPress
- Moving a Blog to a New Location
- Requirements for a Site
- Template Hierarchy – Understanding a Page
- Themes Directory
- WordPress.com – WordPress Free Site
- WordPress.org – Home of WordPress
Working with Posts
Working with Plugins
- Akismet Anti-Spam
- Custom Post Limits
- First Plugin – Hello Dolly
- Introduction to Plugin Development – Plugin Handbook
- Photo Gallery by WD
- Plugin Directory at WordPress.org
- Submit a Plugin
- WP-DBManager
- Yoast SEO
Web Server Local Installs
- Install WordPress on Localhost Using XAMPP
- Install WordPress on Windows Using WAMP
- Moving WordPress from Localhost to Live Server
- Multisite WordPress Guide
WordPress Security
User Experience (UX) & User Interface (UI) Design
UX (user experience) and UI (user interface) design is integral to developing and creating a great user experience for software, apps, eLearning and website development. The user experience determines whether a company is successful in engaging users, necessary for any product or service in this digital age. Plus, it needs to be able to communicate with the backend software that keeps the business going, such as the FastSpring billing services often used in subscription based ecommerce code bases. The user experience is an important part of any business, so keeping an eye on how it is working is important to any business, if you are interested in finding out more about user experience monitoring, you want to check out https://www.thousandeyes.com/solutions/end-user-experience-monitoring or somewhere similar for more information. Since user experience and engagement is frequently monitored by companies wanting to improve their customers’ journey and service, there are some that find that using an automation system or bot could be a great way of improving their user experiences and could help them to analyze their engagement – see more on how to make a bot for more information.
Learn more about topics related to UX & UI Design including statistics, mobile testing, case studies, accessibility including color blindness, UX/UI tools, card sorting, storyboarding, prototyping, wireframing and others. Please contact Candyce if you have additional resources you find valuable about this subject.
User Experience (UX)
- 6 Myths About Data Driven Design
- Align UX with Business Goals
- Call to Action Examples
- Card Sorting Demo (video)
- Card Sorting Explained – Usability.gov
- Confused.com Case Study
- Customer Journey Maps & How to Use
- Customer Journey Map Examples
- Customer Journey Map Step by Step Guide
- Design Trend Predictions for 2018
- Ecommerce Conversion Rates for 2016
- Emotion and Design
- Empathy Mapping – What is it?
- Empathy Mapping for Personas: How to use
- Experience Design Poker Game
- F-Shaped Pattern for Reading Content
- Focus Groups Use & Misuse
- Game Design Engagement and the User Experience
- Hamburger Icon History
- Heart Framework by Google
- Heuristic Evaluation: Information Architecture Heuristics
- How Users Read on the Web
- Human Centered Design – ISO 9241-210 Standards
- IA UX Case Study – Shakespeare Theatre
- Information Seeking on the Web – Browse & Search Model
- Interaction Design Foundation UX Design Meetups
- Internet Access for Households & Individuals – UK 2017
- Iterative Design Done Right
- Photoshop Storyboarding Quicktip (video)
- Responsive Design
- Scroll Behavior Across the Web
- Spectrum of User Experience & Stress Points
- Strength of User Research Evidence
- Tell It To Me Straight – Plain Language in UX
- The Ideal Design Workflow (visually with UX/UI tools)
- The Mythical UX Designer – Five Common Misconceptions
- Touch Targets – Finger Friendly Design
- Touchscreen Switching, Centering & Gestures
- Understanding How Mobile Drives Conversions (pdf)
- User Experience & Experience Design
- UX Debt – How UX Debt Messes with Your Metrics
- UX Maturity Model by Jakob Nielsen
- Voice User Interfaces – How To Design
Accessibility
- Assistive Technology Experiment: High Contrast
- Chrometric Color Blindness Testing Tool
- Coblis Color Blindness Simulator
- Colorblind Web Page Filter
- Color Contrast Check
- Color Deficiency Statistics
- Color Oracle Color Blindness Simulator
- Color Vision Testing Simulator
- Contrast Rebellion – Contrast & Readability
- Design With Accessibility in Mind: The POUR Methodology
- Juicy Studio Color Blindness CSS Analyser
- WebAIM.org
Blogs, Books, Magazines & Associations
- Don’t Make Me Think Approach to Web Usability
- Interaction Design Foundation
- JustInMind UX UI Blog
- Top UX Design Blogs to Follow (updated for 2018)
- UX Blog
- UX Magazine
Personas
- A Closer Look at Personas – Part 1
- A Closer Look at Personas – Part 2
- Persona Free Template
- The Persona Core Poster – A Service Design Tool
Prototyping
- Hotgloo Wireframing & Prototyping Tool
- InVision – Design & Prototyping Tool
- JustInMind Prototyping Tool
- Marvel – Design, Prototyping & Collaboration
- POP Prototyping on Paper
- Skala UI and Icon Design Tool
- Sketch Prototyping Tool
- UXBOX Open Source Prototyping Tool (coming soon in beta)
- UXPin Interface Design & Prototyping Software
- Wappler Visual Web App Creator
- Wireframe CC Online Prototyping Tool
Statistics
- Global Internet & Online Content Market Report 2015
- Global Statistics & Market Data on Telecommunications
- UK Communications Market Report (Aug 2015)
- UK Market Trends 2015
Tools
- 5 Second Test
- A/B Testing Software for Marketers
- A/B Testing Tool Google Optimize
- Adobe Photoshop Sketch
- Automating AdWords for E-Commerce
- Balsamiq Wireframing Tool
- Crazy Egg – Site Heat Maps
- Hotjar Analytics & Feedback
- Information Architecture Testing Tool
- LucidChart Diagram & Wireframe Tool (like Visio)
- Lucky Orange Conversion Optimization Suite
- Naview Navigation Testing Tool
- Sketchpad Free Browser Based Sketching
- Split Testing Tool – Behave.org
- Split Testing Tool – Convert.com
- Trello Project Organization Tool
- TryMyUI.com
- User Research Software – OptimalWorkshop.com
- User Research Software Demos – OptimalWorkshop.com
- Xtensio.com Free Persona Creator
Usability
Bootstrap Resources
Bootstrap is a framework that can be used on any website. The Bootstrap framework provides an HTML, CSS, and JS framework for developing responsive, mobile first web pages. This framework includes the CSS and JavaScript files necessary for to create backward compatible responsive designs that adjust to any screen size automatically. This framework can be completely customized to suit your needs. Themes are also available to use or modify as needed to create a specific look for your web designs.
Bootstrap includes jQuery, LESS & SASS, and has a basic CSS theme that can be used and modified as needed. Additional themes are available to better suit your needs. Get started or expand your Bootstrap skills using the resources below.
Bootstrap Resources
- Bootstrap Homepage
- Bootstrap Components & Glyphicons
- Bootstrap CSS Base Files
- Customize Your Bootstrap Download
- Example Bootstrap Design Expo
- Getting Started with Bootstrap
- GitHub Bootstrap Home
Bootstrap Themes
eLearning Resources
The eLearning industry is expanding at a rapid rate. Sixty-five percent of workers declare their mobile devices to be their most critical work device. Companies are adding eLearning and mobile learning to improve employee productivity. Get your eLearning resources below.
Creating engaging eLearning content is a necessary step to keep workers up to date and properly trained. Creating eLearning that is enhanced for mobile learning is even more important so workers can be trained using any device at any time.
Discover more about the eLearning industry and mobile learning using the resources below or contact Candyce Mairs for more information on training or eLearning course creation.
eLearning Resources & Planning
- 6 Tips for Writing Better Elearning Scripts
- Cathy Moore on eLearning
- Design Document: Blueprint for eLearning Projects
- eLearning Industry
- eLearning Project Management Tips and Considerations
- eLearning Project Plan Sample Template
- eLearning PowerPoint Templates for Download
- LMS – What is it?
- Reconnect instructional design and project management
- Seven Tips for Breaking into the World of Instructional Design
- SCORM – What is it?
- SCORM GLossary of Terms
- Statistics for eLearning in 2020
- Storyboarding & Script Writing
Books
Adobe Captivate Resources
Typekit Integration in Captivate 2017 & 2019 (video) Adobe Captivate Resources
Adobe Captivate software provides a platform for developing accessible eLearning solutions for training. Adobe Captivate offers new mobile friendly ways to create course content. Multiple publishing options allow you to create output based specifically on your needs.
Transform PowerPoint presentations into interactive training including video, quizzes, actors, and voices for any device including mobile. Use the Adobe Captivate resources below to assist you with working in Captivate. Create responsive projects that are viewable on any device and screen size. Check out the resources below for your eLearning projects.
Adobe Captivate
- Adding 30,000 Free eLearning Brothers Assets to Captivate 9 (video)
- Adobe Captivate User Guide
- Adobe Captivate Learn & Support
- Adobe eLearning – Adobe TV
- Adobe eLearning – YouTube
- Captivate 9 Additional Free Assets: How to Download (video)
- Captivate 9 New Features Review (cpguru.com)
- Captivate Crazy Blog
- Capture is Disallowed – DPI Awareness Error for high density displays
- CP Guru – Widgets
- Expired Project Issue – How to Correct
- GIFT Format Questions
- HTML5 Publish – Adobe Help
- LilyBiri.com Blog
- Master Slide Placeholder Objects in Adobe Captivate
- Master Slides in Adobe Captivate (Adobe help)
- Performance Issues – How to Improve Performance
- Planet Library Resources for eLearning
- Preferences within Captivate and Captivate Projects
- Project Preference Settings
- Responsive Design
- Themes in Captivate-Working With & Customizing
- Typekit Integration in Captivate 2017 & 2019 (video)
- User Guide for Captivate
- Video MP4 Settings
- VR Photo Issues in Captivate 2019
- What’s New in Captivate 9
- What’s New in Captivate 9.01
- What’s New in Captivate 2017
- What’s New in Captivate 2019
Downloads
eLearning Accessibility
- eLearning Tools & Accessibility Provisions
- Adobe Accessibility Best Practices
- Adobe Captivate Accessibility FAQs
- Creating Accessible Projects
- Nuts and Bolts: It’s Not Just About “Compliance”
SCORM
2019 Updates to Captivate
CSS Resources
CSS Resources
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) are an integral part of any website. Get all your CSS resources in one location using the listings below.
- Background property – CSS Shorthand
- Cascading rules
- Cheat Sheets
- Cheat Sheet for Properties
- Clearfix for CSS Float Corrections
- Control Block Formatting
- CSS in Real Life
- Elastic Videos
- Frameworks for CSS
- Grid Layout Generators
- Inherit Value Explained
- Layout Techniques & Workarounds
- Layout Tools Listing
- Pixels – Should We Use Them?
- Reset CSS by Eric Meyer
- Reset CSS by HTML5 Doctor (updated Eric Meyer file)
- Text Overflow Explained
- Ultimate List of CSS3 Resources
- Various CSS Articles
- Vertical Centering Methods
- What is CSS?
CSS Frameworks & Preprocessors
- Bootstrap Framework
- Bourbon – SASS Library
- Compass CSS Authoring Framework
- Enhance CSS with Preprocessors & Dreamweaver (video tutorial)
- Less Framework
- Sass Framework
- Top 20 CSS Frameworks
- Using CSS Preprocessors in Dreamweaver
CSS References
- CSS Online Guide
- CSS Reference
- CSS Zen Garden
- Firefox Features
- Firefox Soft Hyphens & Inline Block
- MSDN CSS Reference
CSS Resets
Specific Property Issues
- 15 Unusual Properties
- All About Floats
- Background-Size Property
- Block Ability to Print
- CSS Menus
- CSS Play
- CSS Curved Corners
- CSS3/HTML 5 Rounded Corners
- Customize Form Elements
- HTML Tag as Wrapper
- Rounded Corners Easier on the Eyes
- Rounded Corners/Drop Shadows: Photoshop vs CSS3
- Transform-Creates Shapes
- Vertical centering in CSS
CSS3
- Adobe Expressive Web (beta)
- Animated Web Banners
- Breadcrumbs – Create using CSS3
- Cheat Sheet (pdf)
- Click Chart
- Color Names
- CSS3 Basic Overview
- CSS3 Border Image
- CSS3 Box Shadow
- CSS3 Button Maker
- CSS3 Current Work
- CSS3 Filters
- CSS3 Generator
- CSS Maker
- CSS3 Please
- CSS3 Preview
- CSS3 Regions
- CSS3 Regions Prototype
- CSS3 Simple Shapes Cheat Sheet
- CSS Text Shading
- CSS3 Working Draft of CSS Regions
- Dropdown Menu in pure CSS3
- Example Site-Great use of CSS3
- Garage Door Style Menu
- Grid Layout for a Basic Page
- Grid Layout Examples
- Grid Layouts W3C – CSS Grid Standards
- Grid Usage – Getting Started at Grid By Example
- Gradiant Generator
- How to Create Glowing Links
- Intro, Guides & Resources for CSS3
- Media Queries & Older Browsers
- Media Query Tool
- Media Query Website Examples
- Photo Slider
- Radial Gradient Syntax
- Rainbow Dividers
- CSS3 Shaders
- Screen Query Tool
- Slider for Images in Pure CSS3
- SMACSS Overview
- Text Overflow Property Explained
- CSS3 Only Tooltips
- CSS3 Tooltips
W3C
CSS Tools
- Browser Selector Test
- CSS & Forms
- CSS Patterns Gallery
- CSS3 PIE – assist older IE
- CSS Pivot – add CSS to any site
- CSS Prism – modify color spectrum
- Ceaser Easing Animation Tool
- Firebug CSS Tool for Firefox
- Layer Styles
- Lint – CSS cleanup tool
- Prefix my CSS – CSS3 tool
- Procssor CSS Prettifier
- Sencha Animator
- Test Your Media Queries – Pieroxy.net
- Transforms Tool
- Toggle CSS3 Bookmarklet
- UmbrUI Form Element Styling
- Viewport Size – What is Yours?
- Web Font Combinator
- XRAY CSS Tool – any browser/OS
CSS Dreamweaver Templates
Web Fonts
Extensible Markup Language (XML)
- About.com XML Resources
- Developing XML Applications with WebLogic Server
- Getting to XML
- Many Languages of IT Programming
- MSDN XML Developer Center
- Oasis XML
- O’Reilly XML.com
- Oracle BI Server XML API
- QuickBase Online Resource Guide for XML
- Regular Expression Datatypes
- W3C XML Description
- XML in Databases
- XML Portal
- XML Schema: Understanding Dataypes
- XML Schema: Understanding Namespaces
- XML Schema: Understanding Structures
- XML Tree Structure
- XML Tutorial at W3C Schools
- XSL Overview
DTDs
Validators
Programs (IDEs)
- Oxygen Editor
- NetBeans with XML Support
- Notepad++
- XML Tools Plugin for Notepad++ (if manual install-scroll to bottom)
XML Parsers
Unicode References
Adobe Resources
Adobe offers many resources for graphic and web designers. Below are a few you may not be aware of that can assist you in the creative industry.
- Bug Report Form for Adobe Software
- Community Forums
- Developer Connection
- Events – In person, online, OnDemand seminars and Webinars
- Exchange Panel for Adobe Creative Cloud Software
- Feature Request Form for Upcoming Adobe Software
- Groups – Adobe User Groups
- Inspire Magazine (free)
- Labs – Adobe Labs featuring new technologies in beta
- Newsroom – Adobe News Releases
- Producer Portal – submit files/extensions for others
- TV – Adobe TV videos for learning
Adobe Blogs
Adobe Certification (ACE or ACI)
- Certification Information: Become Certified on Adobe Software
- Certification Exams and Scheduling
- Recertification Exams for Adobe Products