Analyzing the impact of tablet sales on web traffic and user behavior, revealing surprising insights about iPad usage compared to traditional PCs.
Discover why the traditional approach to mobile web design is flawed and learn the new strategy for creating flexible, device-agnostic websites.
If you are a web designer and you haven't worked with Drupal before, you should really give it a try. Here are the top 5 reasons why...
It's been a long time coming, but after a short talk with my Lead Drupal Architect, we've officially changed the idea rights in our default proposal...
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Discover why frameworks are outdated and how open-source CMS platforms like Drupal, Joomla, and WordPress can speed up development and lower costs...
Explores why bad business ideas still get funded and the importance of creativity, interaction, and listening to digital experts in successful...
Find out how to choose between WordPress and Drupal for your next project by evaluating features, permissions, updates, and budget considerations.
As a long time Google Ad user, I've been a big fan of the ability to submit ads on Google. It's (relatively) easy and allows you to tailor your ads....
Enhance Drupal 7 user management by creating custom Views for a better admin experience with more user info, dynamic sorting, and easy navigation....
We're just getting back from a great weekend at DrupalCampLA. A lot of topics were raised there but the message that really came home for me was...
Focus on enhancing Drupal's usability rather than just scalability to attract more designers and non-developers, making it an intuitive and enjoyable...
If you've got some technical expertise and you're looking to increase your blog traffic stick to this winning formula: the "How to". A successful how...
Learn why being a full service agency is nearly impossible today and how Metal Toad use partnerships to meet client needs.
I'd like to take a moment and recognize the accomplishments of my team.
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Learn why using mainstream payment gateways like Authorize.net or Paypal is crucial for secure ecommerce with Drupal's Ubercart. Avoid pitfalls...
Metal Toad sponsors Drupal Design Camp Boston 2010 to bridge gaps in the design community and enhance Drupal's usability, fostering collaboration and...
If you've been tasked with selecting a web developer, you may find the experience a lot like looking for an auto mechanic.
If you are in the market for Drupal development, you may feel like you are trying to pick a car mechanic without knowing anything about cars. Like...
Please don't get me wrong. Developers like designers who familiarize themselves with the technologies they are designing for.
Developers think of design as Black Magic*. Really.
Do you remember that Art Director who burst into your office with a crazy deadline for a print piece and then let you figure out who to actually make...
You know that button on the website you want to change? The one that looks like it was designed in 1999? Guess what? It was designed in 1999, and so...
As someone who has worked in the web industry for over 10 years, I've seen a lot of friction between designers and developers.