All designers have had that client where you wonder to yourself, after being knee deep in the project, “why did I take this client?”

Knowing how to spot potentially difficult clients comes with experience. The longer you’re in this business the more you’ll run into them and the easier you’ll be able to spot them.
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Single Image Background

How is the best way to apply a single image as a background using CSS?

You can apply a single image background to any tag that is capable, such as divs, tables, etc using CSS. This example will show how to apply a single image background to the entire page. The best way apply the background is to use the body tag, making the body or background the first “layer” in your design.

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1. Overload The Site (ads, images, clutter, etc.)

Having too many images and ads on a page will make the site unattractive and distracting.

You don’t have to fill every space, having an image or two makes a better and cleaner impression. For example, reading a magazine article is easier when you don’t have a picture or ad every two paragraphs. You should have white space between text, photos or navigation.

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