How to add favicon in HTML
How to add a favicon in HTML
  • Web design

Adding a favicon to your website has many advantages. In addition to making websites look more professional, favicons also help users find websites more easily. In this article, we’ll explain how to add a favicon in HTML, what the benefits of doing so are, and what you need to pay attention to when setting a favicon in HTML.

How to add a favicon in HTML
Website optimization: tips and tricks for more speed
Website optimization – the biggest obstacles
  • Web development

When it comes to website development and maintenance one aspect is often missed: website speed. Despite mobile-first approaches and responsive designs, many websites still have loading times that are too long, which can prove off-putting for visitors. Yet, loading time is one of the key reasons why consumers abandon a website. Our guide reveals what you can do to make your website faster.

Website optimization – the biggest obstacles
Flask Python
What is Flask Python? A short Flask framework tutorial
  • Web development

Flask is one of the most popular web frameworks for Python. A minimalist counterpart to the more complex Django, the Flask framework has gained a huge fan base. Read on to learn what Flask is and what its advantages and disadvantages are. We’ll also show you how to set up the framework and create a web application in our Python Flask tutorial.

What is Flask Python? A short Flask framework tutorial
UML: activity diagram
Activity diagrams: clearly present chronological activity processes with UML
  • Web development

UML activity diagrams help you to graphically illustrate the chronological sequence of system processes in object-oriented programming. They show which actions take place in which order to execute an activity. With a finished diagram, you can create code frames using XML transfer. Or do you want to map business processes? We show examples of how to create an activity diagram, which symbols belong...

Activity diagrams: clearly present chronological activity processes with UML
What can HEIF (High Efficiency Image File Format) do?
HEIF: all you need to know about High Efficiency Image File Format
  • Web design

Apple has replaced JPEG as the standard image format on iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra. The successor HEIF (High Efficiency Image File Format) enables users to save photos in a more space-saving and higher quality format. Since other platforms such as Windows or Linux do not yet support the new format, the MPEG standard’s possibilities are still limited.

HEIF: all you need to know about High Efficiency Image File Format
Gulp vs. Grunt: differentiating between the task runners
Gulp vs. Grunt: the differences between the task runners
  • Web development

Writing new code is an essential aspect of web development. For frontend developers, in particular, this task makes up a significant portion of day-to-day work, with the bulk of it focused on expressing the unique appearance and functions of an internet presence to optimally represent the project. While the development process produces creative tasks, it also generates a great deal of recurring...

Gulp vs. Grunt: the differences between the task runners
Internet TV with Zattoo | what can the web app do?
Zattoo: watch TV online via TV streaming service (also with a free account)
  • Web development

Zattoo enables you to stream TV on different devices and many of the channels can be watched for free. This article explains what the differences are between the free accounts and the various paying packages offered by the Zattoo app.

Zattoo: watch TV online via TV streaming service (also with a free account)
What does WYSIWYG mean?
WYSIWYG: I spy with my little eye
  • Website creation

WYSIWYG: This strange sequence of letters has become the standard for most editor programs. This is why many users can’t imagine how these programs work without the 'what you see is what you get' principle. In the field of HTML editors, there are different approaches and opinions. We explain exactly what is behind the acronym, show you the advantages and disadvantages of the principle, and...

WYSIWYG: I spy with my little eye
Image editing apps: the best mobile photo tools
Image editing: the best apps for iOS and Android
  • Web design

For many years now, optimizing images on a smartphone or tablet has been viewed as just another step in the photography process. With digital technology becoming ever more sophisticated, photo-editing apps that can be installed directly on mobile devices look and perform in an increasingly similar manner to their desktop predecessors, saving users from the tedious task of editing on a PC. But what...

Image editing: the best apps for iOS and Android
What is a static site generator?
What is a static site generator?
  • Website creation

Nowadays, you can use a wide variety of tools to create a website. Website builders and content management systems are particularly popular, but in some cases these applications are far too complex and resource-intensive. Static site generators are a core component of so-called Jamstacks and play an increasingly important role in the development of smaller websites.

What is a static site generator?

Websites

IONOS Website Guide: website advice for all

A website isn’t just a website – these days, there are countless ways to create an online presence in a way that matches your expectations. The ‘Websites’ section of the IONOS Digital Guide offers detailed information about creating, managing, and optimizing websites as well as facts and general background information on the World Wide Web. For a closer look, you can also explore one of several subcategories about different topics. Here, we present website advice for everyone, from mere enthusiasts to qualified professionals.

What’s in the IONOS Website Guide?

The ‘Websites’ section is one of six main categories in the IONOS Digital Guide. ‘Websites’ is then broken down into four further subcategories: ‘Website creation, ‘Web design’, ‘Web development’, and ‘Digital law’. While ‘Website creation’ focuses primarily on the technical aspects of internet sites, ‘Web design’ articles look at the optical makeup of content, in particular the use of text, images, and responsive displays through HTML or CSS. ‘Web development’ covers the use of scripting languages, like PHP or JavaScript, as well as specific tools for the development of internet services. But basic information about the standards and trends of website development can also be found here. The subcategory ‘Digital law’ presents online laws and practices, like image usage rights and privacy policies.

Website advice for beginners, advanced users, and professionals

The Website Guide serves as an information portal for small and medium-sized companies, along with developers, web designers, technology lovers, and general internet enthusiasts. Many articles on the IONOS Digital Guide require little background knowledge, though some are also aimed at more experienced users. Beginners can enjoy posts on topics like ‘What exactly is a website?’, ‘The basics for modern web development’, or ‘How are websites accessed?’, while more advanced readers can broaden their knowledge of specific topics with comprehensive articles and tutorials. So whether you are a novice, an advanced user, or a professional: our handy Website Guide has plenty of useful tips and tricks to help you become an expert on the World Wide Web.