Resources

We’ve rounded up resources to help you with any project. Jump straight to screen, print, content, or workflow.

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Screen

Screens are everywhere. Learn techniques for everything from websites to emails and more.

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An Introduction to Site Frames

An introduction to what site frames are, how they’re constructed, and what to keep in mind as you’re building your navigation.

Carousels are Bad, Stop Using Them

We mean it: They’re bad—almost all the time.

How to Build Web Forms the Right Way

Whether you’re new to creating forms or just need a refresher, we’ll cover the basics of a solid foundation.

Why You Should Use Contact Forms Instead of Publishing Your Email Address

Everything you need to know about the benefits of web forms.

How to Make Well-Crafted Email Signatures

Learn why email signatures with images are a disservice in the long run—and how to add brand styles to your signature with more reliability.

Don’t “Click Here”

Your message deserves a better call to action than “click here.” Learn why it matters and how to make useful links.

How to Prepare Your Website for a New Year

Time flies! Do your future self a favor: Check out our guide to preparing websites for the new year. (Just don’t expect a thank you note.)

Web Accessibility 101

No matter where you’re publishing content, designing for accessibility is key to getting your message across successfully. Use our quick guide to get started.

How to Pick the Right Featured Image

The web is only getting more visual every day. Visitors expect to see images—we’re here to help you pick the right ones.

Picking the Right File for Print or Screen

We’re unraveling the technical mystery of selecting the right file for print or screen so your work will look its best.

Can you spare a link?

Make everyone’s life easier with this one neat trick: If something has a link, share it—especially in Basecamp.

What is Information Architecture?

Information Architecture: What it is and how we use it at HALO 22 to build purpose-driven websites.

Print

Make print decisions easier from the start with this collection of posts gleaned from our decades of experience.

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Spot vs. Process Colors

Let’s look at one of the best ways to make your print pieces stand out in a crowd of color.

Printing? Digital vs. Offset is Your First Decision.

We’ll walk through how to make this first decision for any print project.

Picking the Right File for Print or Screen

We’re unraveling the technical mystery of selecting the right file for print or screen so your work will look its best.

Content

Content underpins everything we do. Dive in for best practices on writing, content marketing, and more.

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You Already Have Something to Write About

Getting started on your next post for content marketing is easier than you think.

How We Use Google Docs

Learn how (and why) we use Google Docs for collaborating on content.

Anatomy of a Blog Post

Let’s not overthink it—just start publishing. What you’re reading right now, by the way, is an excerpt.

Proper Document Structure and You

Get into the weeds of why using the right headings makes your work readable, discoverable, and accessible.

The Elements (and ROI) of Document Styles

When you extend attention to detail beyond the finished product into how your file is built, you can save time and get better end results.

One-Pot Marketing Email Recipe

Looking to engage your audience? This recipe will make your emails more effective.

What is Information Architecture?

Information Architecture: What it is and how we use it at HALO 22 to build purpose-driven websites.

Workflow

If the other sections are the "what," this one is the "how."

See how we structure project management, specific processes, boost team collaboration, and much more.

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What to Know About Brand Identity Guides

Learn what’s included in our brand guideline documents and why they’re such a valuable investment.

The Art of Feedback

Not sure how to give feedback on creative work? You’re not alone. This guide breaks down how to keep it useful, not personal—so your input moves the work forward. Learn the difference between critique and criticism, and how to give feedback that leads to better results, not frustration.

Mastering the Art of Templates

By following some straightforward guidelines, you can efficiently make the most from any template to get to a finished product in no time.

Take a Minute

Emily and David sit down to talk about the value of margins in schedules, things to rely on when you have to work quickly, and the hard ways they learned some of these things.

How Breaking Workflow Creates Waste

Keep projects running smoothly and efficiently through clearly communicated expectations, ideas, progress, and changes—even when there are bumps in the road.

Welcome to Our Basecamp

A quick rundown on how we work with clients in our platform of choice for project management: Basecamp.

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