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As we write this our hands are folded in prayer and our hearts fervently hope for some succor for Chennai. As we all know, the city is in a deluge of water and life has been thrown out of gear for all those living in or visiting Chennai.
While there have been innumerable stories of people being stranded or caught in the midst of chaos there have been many more heartrending instances of people reaching out in every possible way, be it in the form of opening their hearts and homes for the victims or by braving the flood and distributing food, blankets and medicines to the afflicted. With no phone lines, transportation and power connections, the situation appeared grimmer day by day and there was no way of knowing about the safety of ones near and dear ones.
This is when heroes emerged. Not the ones we see on the silver screen on celluloid, rather everyday common man heroes who lent a helping hand be it for evacuations or for raising their voice and making timely pleas for help with their contacts and the world at large. As the incessant rains kept flooding the city there really seemed no obvious way of communication and perhaps no way out.
But that was not to be. Like a beacon of light, people found recourse through social media and help came pouring in, in real time, minute by minute.
As the catastrophe rages on, Chennaites have been actively tweeting or posting updates on their locations and their apparent situations. Moreover, groups on Facebook and Twitter have been alive with pictures, videos, contact numbers of volunteers on the ground and sometimes even real time pleas for help. Updates on centres for collection of relief supplies were posted immediately and kept the afflicted informed from time to time.
As has been the case with everyone in Chennai, at Open Designs we too were caught in this deluge and awaited for news with bated breath, more so when it was pertaining to the safety of our team members. In our case too, social media has been our salvage and truly, this post has been an earnest effort in underlying the potent power of social media as a positive and compelling medium of exchange.
With regards to tomorrow and what it brings for Chennai, we can only say
’’Where there is hope, there is faith.
Where there is faith, miracles happen’’
FAQ
Does dark mode website design really help your business?
Dark Mode website design has been adopted by some of the biggest technology giants out there. Needless to say dark mode is projected as a beneficial aid to the customers who use their tech rather than as a beneficial feature to the service provider. Dark Mode is easy on the user’s eyes, especially in low light or at night. The dark design stretches their battery consumption enabling them to spend longer hours on their phones without having to charge the phone. The design is also aesthetic focussing more on text over a dark background that pops out. The search engine doesn’t have a preference for dark mode over light, but the higher number of users automatically signals the search engine to improve the ranking of the site.
What are the newest trends in website design?
Website design has come a long way from the basic blue and white theme with black text to colourful, interactive spaces that have become even primary source of income for businesses. Here are the latest trends in web design that will keep you on top of the industry. Parallax Animation: The foreground is designed to move faster than the background creating a 3D visual effect. Neumorphism: Digital embossing with soft backgrounds with overlay elements that have a shadow to lift them off the screen. Dark Mode: Like mobile apps websites too are turning to dark mode to give viewers a comfortable experience. Pastel Colours: Businesses are going with pastel colour themes to give a visually soothing customer experience. Scrolling transformations: The elements on the screen are designed to move and transform with scrolling creating a video like effect.
What is the best way to build your website?
Congratulations on your decision to make a website for your business. Follow these steps for the best way to build a successful website.
- Choose a web developer. Find a web developer with experience and knowledge of website design.
- Choose an initial web template. Select a suitable template and ask your developer to build and customise on it.
- Edit and Review the site. Insert your content, images and graphics in the website. Before launching it, test the site’s performance to work out the kinks.
- Create a domain. A domain is the unique address of your site and has to be registered with a domain provider.
- Publish your website: Now that your website is designed and done, you are ready to publish it.
What is the difference between website design and website development?
When searching for a web developer, it is important for you as a client to know the difference between website design and website development. The difference is quite distinct but a web developer is capable of doing both if they are skilled enough. Web design is the initial ideation and planning of a website’s layout, appearance and content. Web development is the actual process of developing code for creating the site and its subsequent maintenance. Web design is about creativity, while web development is completely technical. You need to engage the services of web developers who can help you with both, as they know how to recreate your brand personality on the website.
