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Revisiting Image Maps
by Andy Clarke on April 30, 2025 at 12:12 pm
Let’s run through a quick refresher. Image maps date all the way back to HTML 3.2, where, first, server-side maps and then client-side maps defined clickable regions over an image using map and area elements. Revisiting Image Maps originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter.
Open Up With Brad Frost, Episode 2
by Geoff Graham on April 29, 2025 at 2:27 pm
Brad Frost is running this new little podcast called Open Up. Folks write in with questions about the “other” side of web design and front-end development — not so much about tools and best practices as it is about … Open Up With Brad Frost, Episode 2 originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter.
Anchor Positioning Just Don’t Care About Source Order
by Geoff Graham on April 28, 2025 at 12:43 pm
The fact that anchor positioning eschews HTML source order is so CSS-y because it’s another separation of concerns between content and presentation. Anchor Positioning Just Don’t Care About Source Order originally published on CSS-Tricks, which is part of the DigitalOcean family. You should get the newsletter.

Exciting New Tools for Designers, April 2025
by Carrie Cousins on April 30, 2025 at 12:40 pm
The busy season is in full swing, with numerous projects heating up. That means you will likely need great tools to manage workflows and keep your design world running smoothly. This roundup is full of fun hidden gems as well to keep you motivated along the way. Here’s what’s new for designers. Smart Keys Smart
The Future of Web Design: Will We Even Recognize It in 100 Years?
by Noah Davis on April 28, 2025 at 11:57 am
In 100 years, web design will likely evolve into immersive, seamless experiences that blend technology with human interaction, eliminating traditional concepts like pages, navigation, and fixed information. As AI and human minds merge with the digital world, designers will focus on creating dynamic, personalized environments rather than static websites.
Ads vs. Paywalls: The Ongoing Tug-of-War for Website Money
by Noah Davis on April 24, 2025 at 12:33 pm
Ads vs paywalls: both have their perks, but neither is perfect. Ads flood your screen and slow things down, while paywalls lock up content and leave some users out in the cold. The real question is—can we have the best of both worlds? A hybrid model that gives creators a steady stream of income while keeping the user experience smooth and accessible?