Find, view and download old versions of websites
View old website versions: a look at the Wayback Machine and two alternatives
  • Website creation

You want to find old versions of websites? Travel back in time with us - almost to the dawn of the internet. Or perhaps you’d rather visit your own old website to track its progress. If you save your website in a web page archive, the contents are not lost and can still be viewed years later. Archives like the Wayback Machine are an amazing resource for all web users- whether SEO experts,...

View old website versions: a look at the Wayback Machine and two alternatives
How to embed a video with HTML
Embedding videos on your page
  • Website creation

With HTML5, uploading video content onto your website is easier than ever. The most recent version of this popular markup language defines a new native element, video, and the associated programming interface. Website operators can also embed audio-visual content onto their online presences using video platforms such as YouTube or Vimeo.

Embedding videos on your page
GitHub alternatives
GitHub alternatives – the 5 best applications at a glance
  • Web development

When managing repositories, most users rely on the trustworthy online service GitHub. However, there are also various alternatives that may be more suited to your needs, depending on what you’re looking for. In our overview, you will learn about five current alternatives to GitHub that can be useful for managing your project.

GitHub alternatives – the 5 best applications at a glance
Create your own app: iOS app publication
Create your own app – Part 5.2: Upload an iOS app to the App Store
  • Web development

Once you have finished the development and test phases of your native mobile app, you can finally publish it in the App Store. If you want to submit and distribute an iOS app in the App Store, first you’ll have to register with the Apple Developer platform and provide various details and settings. So how exactly does one publish an app in Apple’s store?

Create your own app – Part 5.2: Upload an iOS app to the App Store
Scrum master
Scrum master: mediator for agile teams
  • Web development

The scrum method should enable teams to work more efficiently and creatively. Each team member is assigned a fixed role with associated tasks and duties. One of these roles is the scrum master. However, many people are not even aware of what the scrum master can do. In this article, we will answer the important question – what is a scrum master?

Scrum master: mediator for agile teams
Scrum
Scrum: modern and flexible agile project management
  • Web development

What exactly is the Scrum framework? If you deal with agile project management, you can’t ignore Scrum. Originally used in software development, Scrum has also found a home in many other industries. Fans of the model rave about greater efficiency and transparency, and praise the framework’s open approach. Are you also considering establishing Scrum teams in your company? We explain the most...

Scrum: modern and flexible agile project management
About Kanban
Kanban
  • Web development

What team doesn’t want to improve its workflow? Kanban allows you to have a simple agile method at your disposal. Core elements of the system include visualization of all tasks on the Kanban board, and constant improvement of workflows. But what exactly is Kanban, and how can the method be implemented? We introduce Kanban, and explain the system to you.

Kanban
What is APNG?
APNG (Animated Portable Network Graphics): Basics and tutorial
  • Web design

GIFs are extremely popular for spicing up your own posts and news on social media. It seems difficult to imagine an online world without the expressive animations in the format of the same name – but APNG (Animated Portable Network Graphics) is an alternative that in some respects even stands out from GIFs. What exactly is behind this animated PNG? How can you create animations in this format?

APNG (Animated Portable Network Graphics): Basics and tutorial
CSS compression for consistent loading times
CSS compression for consistent loading times
  • Web design

It’s rare to see creative information directly placed into HTML code. Colors, fonts, and sizes of HTML elements are normally defined in style sheets, such as CSS. The more complex a website becomes, the more the range and amount of required CSS files increase. The extra burden can have a considerable effect on your website’s loading time, but this can be avoided by compressing your CSS.

CSS compression for consistent loading times
The most useful Photoshop shortcuts
The most important Photoshop shortcuts for Windows and Mac OS
  • Web design

Endless clicking through the many menus when working with Photoshop is a major disadvantage for users of the photo editing software giant. But thanks to certain Photoshop shortcuts, users have the option of employing keyboard combinations to skip straight to certain actions. We’ve compiled the best of these Photoshop tricks for Windows and Mac OS here.

The most important Photoshop shortcuts for Windows and Mac OS

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.