Behind the CSScenes, September 2022

Longtime CSS-Tricks readers will recall our former "CSS-Tricks Chronicles." Chris Coyier's insightful monthly reflections provided a valuable glimpse into the site's happenings and team activities. We're reviving that spirit with Behind the CSScenes, a new series offering updates and insights. This inaugural edition features Haley Mills.

Navigating the Transition

[Haley Mills:] Hello! I'm Haley, Content Integration Manager at DigitalOcean, a five-year veteran who previously worked with our editorial team. We at DigitalOcean deeply appreciate the CSS-Tricks community and its vital role as a free resource for developers worldwide. Our commitment is to maintain its value.

Since the acquisition:

• We've published 95 new content pieces.
• We've performed maintenance on 6 existing articles in August.

Change is inevitable, but Chris's unique voice is irreplaceable. His blend of humor and insightful instruction is unparalleled. While many miss his writing (as our survey revealed), this transition presents an opportunity to build upon CSS-Tricks' core strength: sharing creative problem-solving.

Your innovative ideas are valuable! Contribute through our Guest Writing Form. Our editors, Geoff and Brad, will assist you. In addition to payment, we'll match your donation to a tech-focused charity of your choice.

Next, Karen Degi shares survey highlights.

Survey Results

[Karen Degi:] Our June survey garnered nearly 900 responses, offering valuable insights into the community's perception of CSS-Tricks. Key findings:

• High-quality, engaging content remains paramount. We'll continue investing in in-depth guides and concise tutorials with demos.
• The RSS feed is highly valued, and we'll prioritize its integrity during future updates.
• Users seek learning, entertainment, and practical job aids. Direct sales pitches are unwelcome; we'll integrate DigitalOcean mentions thoughtfully and relevantly.

Now, Logan Liffick discusses the site redesign.

Redesign Update

[Logan Liffick:] As a long-time CSS-Tricks user, leading the redesign is an honor. The goal was to honor the original site's essence while modernizing it.

The visual refresh retains the site's "editorial" feel, enhancing typography and emphasizing its informational role. The playful spirit remains, with Easter eggs (like Preethi's slide-out effect in the sticky footer) and gradients incorporated into the design.

The redesign aims for a flexible, future-proof system, aligning with CSS-Tricks' mission to explore CSS possibilities. This is just the beginning of an exciting journey.

Geoff highlights our new authors.

New and Returning Authors

[Geoff:] We welcome these new guest authors:

• Nick Sypteras
• John Siciliano
• Sunkanmi Fafowora
• Marcel Moreau
• Nicholas C. Zakas
• Aisha Bukar
• Saleh Mubashar
• Victor Adedokun
• Holger Sindbaek
• Eluda
• Blessing Ene Anyebe
• Obumuneme Nwabude
• Onuorah Bonaventure Chukwudi
• Daniel Schwarz
• Preethi Selvam

Bradley Kouchi will also contribute regularly. We also appreciate continued contributions from:

• Temani Afif
• Mariana Beldi
• Ganesh Dahal
• Adam Rackis
• Preehi Samathanam
• Mojtaba Seyedi
• Jhey Tompkins
• Šime Vidas
• Ollie Williams

Their contributions ensure CSS-Tricks retains its familiar feel.

Conclusion

We hope you enjoyed this "Behind the CSScenes" update. Future editions will follow. The monthly newsletter continues (re-subscription may be needed). Thank you for reading!

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