Aligned Online

11/23/2021

If you're using GoDaddy to host your WordPress site, go change your passwords now:

The hack relates to GoDaddy's WordPress hosting service..

07/17/2021

Just launched! Aligned Online created new branding and a new website design for Upstage Theatre Schools:

Standout performances.Confidence for life.Since 1999! Upstage for Schools After school and in-school enrichment programs for elementary schools in West LA, South Pasadena, and Conejo Valley. Learn more & register Community Programs Premier musical theatre programs & classes for kids and teens that a...

07/14/2021

https://twitter.com/magmidd/status/1410909224490700801

“As a designer who consults with museums on gender inclusive practice, I am often asked about signage and icons. Here are some of my top recs for easy swaps you can make for a more gender inclusive visitor experience:”

06/22/2021

Wonder how to get your YouTube videos more discoverable? Here's YouTube sharing how their algorithm works:

Hello Insiders! Today we're back with part 3 of our "How Discovery Works" series. We're answering 10 frequently asked questions about the algorithm.Check it ...

06/14/2021

Passing this along from Facebook marketing expert Jon Loomer:

There are a few custom audiences that you should create now while you can because you won't be able to soon. Facebook Analytics is going away after June 30. With it, we'll likely lose the ability to create some very unique custom audiences.

Read about these audiences here:

https://www.jonloomer.com/facebook-analytics-custom-audiences/

This post walks you through, step-by-step, how to create them. Enjoy!

Facebook Analytics is going away after June 30. Until then, make sure to use it to create these special custom audiences while you still can.

04/22/2021

https://www.theonion.com/ftc-rules-businesses-must-disclose-whether-they-actuall-1846692724

WASHINGTON—Condemning businesses that use clean lines and unobtrusive colors to intentionally defraud customers, the Federal Trade Commission ruled Friday that companies must begin disclosing whether they are actually cool or are merely using minimalist branding to simulate coolness. “Too often,...

03/30/2021

Well. That was good while it lasted.

Unsplash is now part of Getty Images.

02/02/2021

05/31/2020

Quick tip if you’re on a Mac and use Zoom:

In System Preferences, click on “Keyboard” then select the “Text” tab. Click the + sign to make shortcuts, for example, to replace “zoomlink” with your Zoom meeting URL, or “zoomid” with the meeting ID number. You can also set up shortcuts for other meetings you regularly join. These will also show up as Text Replacements on your iPhone.

Another option is to use the excellent TextExpander, which is also available on Windows: https://textexpander.com/lp/podcast/

05/23/2020

https://www.wired.com/story/5-tips-gmail-security-privacy/

These built-in features definitely protect your data, but they can help keep your inbox tidy too.

05/20/2020

https://supporters.eff.org/donate/pandemicguide

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every area of our daily life, requiring hundreds of millions of people to take steps that would be unthinkable in normal...