Graphic designers utilize URL redirection services all of the time, sending people short, usable links not only decreases hassle but also allows for a more professional appearance. Long, convoluted links aren’t fun for anybody.
PSD Nation is proud to present, Goph3r, a new breed of URL redirection. Shorter URLs than even TinyURL that are blazing fast and easy to use. Check it out today, accepts all types of links too… http, mailto:, etc… Goph3r is a great way to protect your email form being harvested by spambots.
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Utilizing textures in both web and print design is nothing new, but these days it is incredibly popular. Designers are always on the lookout for new, quality texture packs to use, and PSD Nation is here to help. Here is a collection of our four favorite texture packs:
Natural Paper Texture Pack
This pack of hi-res paper textures is incredibly useful and varied. It includes a multiplicity of paper types.

Vintage Texture Collection
These beautiful textures make a great addition to any collection and can really give that “vintage” feel to your work.

Large Paper …

As designers, a portfolio is a highly important facet of our existence. It is a way by which potential clients can not only find and contact us, but it also allows us to show off our work.
Unfortunately, a well-designed portfolio is practically useless if it does not place well in search engines. Optimizing for one of the most important users that visit your portfolio, search engine robots, is absolutely essential these days.
There are several simple ways to optimize your portfolio site for search engines, although the most important piece of …