I’m not from a design background myself, but I do understand and appreciate the value of good web design, especially when it comes to creating trust.

First impressions count. Read the rest of this entry »

If your website has been around in its current format for a while, you may decide it’s time to redesign it.

One of the things that can often be forgotten about during the process is SEO. Whether it’s the web design agency not having the knowledge required or the business owner not doing their research first, a redesign can be a disaster in terms of SEO. Find out what you have to focus on. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re about to enter the world of e-commerce, it’s certainly beneficial to have an understanding of what’s known as breadcrumb navigation.

In this article I’ll look at what breadcrumb navigation is as and the benefits of using it. Read the rest of this entry »

When you’re at the early stages of planning your new business, the colours you choose to use in your branding and on your website is an important decision.

In this article I’ll give some useful pointers on what colours to use and what to avoid when it comes to web design. Read the rest of this entry »

There are many reasons why people visiting your website may not be getting in touch with you about your products/services.

A common problem I see is that lots of websites make it hard for people to get in contact. In this article, I’ll share some common website contact hurdles and tell you how to overcome them. Read the rest of this entry »

As someone who helps small businesses and start-ups with their online marketing, a common problem I see is people investing money in a website and nothing else. What do I mean by that? Well, a nice looking website is one thing, but how do you go about making sure it starts paying for itself?

There are a few essentials I’d recommend for making sure your website generates a positive return on investment (ROI). Read the rest of this entry »

If you’ve decided to use WordPress as the platform for your small business website, there are a number of things you should consider.

As you read through this article, you’ll discover some of the main points to think about to make sure you choose the right WordPress theme for your business. Read the rest of this entry »

WordPress started out as an open source blogging platform and has grown into an incredibly popular and flexible content management system.

Many small business owners choose WordPress for their online presence, but it’s not just a case of making your site live and doing nothing. You can enhance your site with Plugins which have a wide range of functionality. In this article, I’ll share five I’d recommend for beginners. Read the rest of this entry »

Many startups choose to build their own websites in the early stages, mainly due to budget restrictions. One of the many potential pitfalls of this is the choice of font to be used on the website.

In this article I’ll give my opinion of five fonts you should definitely avoid and give reasons why. At the end of the post I’ll mention a few that I would recommend. Read the rest of this entry »

Many start-up companies and small business owners have no previous experience of working with web designers.

This post is not a stereotypical portrayal of ‘arty’ web designers being difficult to work with. It’s a quick guide as to how you can make your relationship with your web designer run smoothly so you get the best possible website for your business. Read the rest of this entry »