How much should a website cost? Pricing your website project depends on so many factors that you need a starting point. And setting a budget is the best way to find it. (more…)
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This is what your web designer should be doing to look after your WordPress website
Looking after a WordPress website is about more than just finding somewhere to host it. Like a car, a website needs to be maintained and cared for if you want it to keep running. But what does that involve, exactly? (more…)
The problem with web designer associations as fake regulator is exposed
It’s common for web designers and agencies to place accreditation logos on their websites. But while they may look reassuring, the truth is they are meaningless at best. (more…)
Google’s attack on pop-ups – interstitials – is good news
Almost three years ago we wrote a blog post arguing against pop-ups – or interstitials as they are now known – and it remains one of our most popular posts. Now, at last, Google is doing something about them. (more…)
It’s time to add SSL encryption to your business website – or be left behind
SSL encryption is fast becoming the standard for reputable websites – and it just got cheaper than ever to add it to your website. (more…)
Why good looks are not everything in web design
When commissioning a new website, many businesses focus most of their attention on the visual design aspect – the ‘look n feel’, but this can be a costly mistake. (more…)
Building effective small business websites using the Top Tasks approach
An effective website can be an asset to any business, but many small business websites end up hard to use disasters that never fulfill their potential. Many business owners see their website as a cost and a necessary evil, but it doesn’t have to be this way. An effective website brings a steady stream of […]
Why you should avoid using homepage sliders on your website
This is post 5 of 5 in the series “Website sins” When planning a website homepage, a slider or carousel seems to be a perfect solution, but there are many reasons not to use them. They allow you to put multiple pieces of content in the same prominent space, advancing automatically to a new image […]
How to blog on your business website
Blogging on your business website can bring all kinds of benefits – especially to your bottom line – but getting going is easier said than done. This post is for you if you’ve wondered whether you should blog, have been told you should, or if you’ve always intended to, but never got going. I’ll cover […]
How to use video on your business website
Videos can be a powerful tool in business websites, but all too often it’s used badly and without thought. Here are some things to consider before you use video on your website. Done badly, video has the power to annoy your website visitors and drive them away. Even at best the video may be ignored […]