Advantages of Custom CMS

One question that occurs to almost everyone looking for web design & development, is, whether to go for an Open Source CMS such as WordPress, Joomla or Drupal or get a custom content management system developed for the website. The answer is simple, if you are looking for a unique and distinctive website with features relevant to you requirement, you have to go with Custom CMS website development services.

Some of the major advantages of a Custom CMS are…

•         Possibilities

The true beauty of a sculpture reflects when the artist’s hands shape itand not a predefined mold... similarly, in web development, when your website is developed with a custom CMS; you get the benefit of enhanced possibilities. There is no design or functionally related limitations, which allows the developer to create the website exactly the way you imagines it.

•        Design Freedom

Unlike open source CMS; custom CMS enables you to design the website and all the elements within it in your own way. There is no plug-ins to be added and you can make every website element look in line with your customized theme. There have been instances where the plug-ins have not been updated or discontinued which affects all the websites they are being used in. But, with a custom CMS, you never have to worry about updating stuff.

•        Secure

The term “Open Source” in itself explains the vulnerability of the system. Custom CMS is comparatively far more secure as the coding is custom and cannot be easily hacked.

•        Scalable

Custom CMS allows you to integrate/ connect your website with other applications such as CRM, ERP, and other custom web applications.

Therefore, while making this decision, consider carefully what you need and what you will get.


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How to Achieve a Responsive Design?

If you have a website that caters to online business, it is hard to ignore that web and mobile browsers are platforms your visitors are visiting your website. In case, if your website fails to perform on any of the platforms, your visitors may not come back. Many web development companies are aware of the fact that users browse websites on smart phones, tablets, PC’s and even TV yet their clients complain of their designs not being responsive.

What do you do then? Understanding what responsive design is will open up the stage further. Responsive design is displaying information on all devices in a more organized manner using modern tools and techniques. A single layout solution for designers can really be working.

High definition, low resolution etc, be whatever the capacity, these tips will help you design for better:

Keep it simple: The first thing you should do is to keep your HTML code and layout as simple as possible. Test your design with experiments like removing CSS styling from your website and displaying it on other browsers. Your design is good, if your content can easily be read.

Get rid of:

·         Purposeless Divs

·         Inline Styles

·         Useless Positioning Absolute or Float

What to use:

·         HTML 5 Guidelines and doc type

·         A style sheet that resets

·         A simple layout

Note: Relying much on CSS3 or any other modern tricks may be a cause of concern for your website. Instead, keep the design simple. Below is an example of correct relative positioning.

 

Make use of Media Queries: Width conditions are critically important for a responsive design. Media queries can be used according to style and size. Besides, the clients width, you can load alternate style- sheet.

<style>

@import url(abc.css)(min-width:250 px);

@import url(def.css)(min-width:350px);

@import url(xyz.css)(min-width:450px);

</style>

Some examples according to the width are given below:

200px to 640px

@media screen and (min-width: 200px) and (max-width: 640px)

Above 640px, Landscape

@media screen and (min-width: 600px) and (orientation: landscape)

Less than 380px, portrait

@media screen and (min-width: 380px) and (orientation: portrait)

Categorize common resolutions: Common resolutions can be accommodated into 3 breakpoints:

• Follow < 480px rule for first generation smart phone in a portrait mode
• Follow < 768px rule for first generation smart phone in a landscape mode
• Follow >768px rule for bigger tabs and desktops

Note: For desktops set the version above 1024px.

Are we finished yet? No, we are not! We will right back on the same blog. Keep reading for further tips on, How to achieve a responsive design?

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