Over the past year, we’ve covered a lot of ground on this blog.
From atom packages and web design trends, to app onboarding, and the world of affiliates, the goal of our content in 2017 was to inspire you, help you grow, and enable you to ensure the success of your clients and customers.
Whether you’re a one-person freelance shop, boutique agency, or 100+ employee company, we’ve written for you. Our mission has been to motivate and educate all hungry creatives in the ecommerce sphere.
With all this in mind, we’ve selected the best content from the Web Design and Development Blog in 2017. These posts cover a variety of topics, and were our most read articles of the year.
So get cozy, grab a coffee (maybe even some Baileys; it’s the holidays after all), and peruse through what has resonated most with you, our community, over the past 12 months.
From our team to yours, we wish you an amazing end of 2017.
See you in 2018! 🚀
The 20 Best Atom Packages for Front End Developers
![reading list: atom packages](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0533/2089/files/reading-list-atom-packages.png?v=1513865575)
You might also like: The 20 Best Visual Studio Code Extensions for Front End Developers.
Starting Your Own Web Design Company: How to Freelance, Find Clients, and Grow Your Business
17 Web Design Trends To Watch in 2017
You might also like: Major 2017 Web Design Trends – Reviewed.
What is Affiliate Marketing? The Myth vs. Reality
![reading list: affiliate marketing](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0533/2089/files/reading-list-affiliate-marketing.jpg?v=1513865640)
Mobile App Onboarding: The Do’s and the Don’ts
![reading list: mobile app onboarding](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0533/2089/files/reading-list-mobile-app-onboarding.png?v=1513865661)
You might also like: Vue.js Tutorial — A Guide on Prototyping Web Apps.
How to Earn Passive Income: The Insider’s Guide
Introducing Slate: A Shopify Theme Scaffold and Command Line Tool
![reading list: slate](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0533/2089/files/reading-list-slate.png?v=1513865718)
You might also like: Customization Made Easy: How to Build Your First Shopify Section Block.
20 Memorable Web Design Portfolios to Inspire Your Own Website
Dirty CSS Hacks for Responsive Emails
You’re Nothing Special: How to Stand Out in a Crowded Marketplace
What content did we miss in 2017? Tell us what to write about in 2018 in the comments section below!