Drew Thomas is the CTO and co-founder of Brolik. He oversees Brolik's technology projects, including Leverage, Brolik’s proprietary technology platform. Drew spends most of his free time on side projects and prefers to blend work and life into a balanced, enjoyable experience. He lives in Austin, TX.
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There’s a lot of talk about how you should structure your website’s content for mobile devices, and there’s a lot of talk about what techniques and strategies can be used to build your mobile website. Let’s not confuse the two topics.
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Responsive web design is gaining popularity among designers and programmers, but non-tech business owners can really benefit from understanding what responsive design is and what it could mean for their business.
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Full StoryThe vast amount of information available on the Internet and the increasing tech-savvy of today’s business owners is fostering a new understanding of web design, application development, social media, and more. But with all the information out there, make sure you separate the facts from the buzzwords.
Full StoryUsability is a key concept in web development. The term is self-explanatory in some ways, but it’s important to know exactly what it means in the web context and also in the larger context of the actual, physical world.
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