Dev Weekly Newsletter
June 27th, 2025
Including a brief video presentation featuring:
Important Announcements of the Week:
➞ ATTENTION: JULY FOURTH CLOSURE, NEXT WEEK'S SOTW, & THE Q2 PRESENTATION
In lieu of the July 4th holiday, Simple will be closed for business, though Dev. Leads and freelancers may take an optional work day. Since the holiday lands on a Friday, we will be unable to send out our weekly newsletter as usual. Instead, keep your eyes on your inbox for receipt of the Website Development's Second Quarterly (Q2) Presentation, where we will share results of the Q2 survey, acknowledge team accomplishments and milestones, and recognize the developers who stood out this quarter for their achievements. You wouldn't want to miss it!
*** If you need clarification or assistance with any of the above announcements, feel free to reach out to your Dev Leads. ***
Weekly Tips From Your Leads
Emma
Sometimes, we website designers are forced to use a less-than-optimal client logo in our build. While client branding or requests should never be ignored, a little innovation can help improve the business's visibility and further elevate your final product.
In the tutorial below, I share a solution to a logo that sacrifices readability by creating a couple of versions of the design that are text-only. Additionally, I demonstrate some neat tips and tricks for your site's Header and Footer that you may not have noticed before!
Nick
Manually selecting every other row or cell to update banner images in Google Sheets can be tedious. In this tip, I’ll show you how to use custom filters in Google Sheets to quickly isolate every even or odd row, making it easy to apply the same banner image to a desired row in your collection. It’s a quick workflow trick that will help speed up your process and ensure your design stays consistent.
Sophie
Carissa
Do Locations Like "USA" & "Nationwide" Have You Stumped on Homepage FAQ Outlinks?
Try These Two Tips:
- If you're stuck, try using "USA" instead of "United States" or "Nationwide," as it might help you find more results.
- It’s okay to use a link as long as it opens a real page, even if that page shows no results.
(Note: This only applies to the Homepage, links with results are required for collections.)
Joe
Choosing the Right Typeface
When selecting a central font for your project, it's important to understand the
five
main categories of typefaces:
Serif, Sans-Serif, Script, Monospaced, and Display. Each type of font should be chosen based on the
content of the website or the client's current branding and vibe.
By understanding these categories,
you can make informed decisions that ensure your website design (including the logo)
speaks to your audience and aligns with the brand’s message,
as well as
craft
more detailed AI prompts.
Below is an infographic slider showing the
different font categories, their characteristics, and their ideal uses:
John
Adjusting Banner Heading Tags for Dynamic Pages
When creating a Header Title for the Hero Banner of the homepage, it’s typically just a short phrase without keywords and is usually marked as an H4 tag. However, when using the same homepage layout for dynamic pages, remember to update the heading tag for the banner title. Since dynamic pages focus on specific keywords, change the tag to an H2 to improve SEO and ensure the heading structure is correct.
Here’s a quick video demonstration to illustrate the tip above: