In this article, we cover five things all successful website design has in common and how you can implement these design elements into your website.As Leo Tolstoy said in the book Anna Karenina:“All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in...
Alec Issigonis, the developer of the European mini, often commented that “a camel is a horse designed by a committee.” Of course, Alec was referring to cars, but the same applies to website design. Having too many people involved in the decision-making process...
There is a business concept I recently encountered, called ‘phantom deliverables.’ The idea behind this term is that a business can deliver a product or service that the client never asked for and did not even know they needed. For instance, many of our clients...
There are a number of steps involved in building your business online. Find out where web design falls in that timeline and what you must do beforehand and what happens afterward. This can help you develop realistic expectations for your web design project. It...
We’ve all heard urban legends of people whose long-forgotten Star Wars figurines are worth thousands of dollars or the lucky guy who bought a $5 picture at a sale that ended up being a long-lost Renoir. Your mom may have thrown out your toys but don’t despair....
Having a website is no longer optional — it’s a necessity. Whether you’re a small business owner, individual, or a freelancer, your website is often the first impression you make on potential customers, clients, or visitors. For some, the thought of building a...
“Please don’t notice us! We are just like our competitors,” said NO business ever! The truth is, that companies now compete in a global market and competition is stiff. To gain market share, a business needs to stand out from the rest of the crowd and for most,...
Every year or two, “experts” come out of hiding and spout off about the death of web design. Then, after stirring things up, they slink back to their corners and business continues as usual. Web designers continue to develop proposals, accept new clients, and...
Web Designers usually adopt one of two approaches when they build a website. Either they subscribe to the idea of ‘design first’ or ‘content first.’ However, design first does not meet the needs of the users. Content first is a bad website strategy because it...
Would you see a dentist with bad teeth? How would you react to a financial consultant that drove a rusty 1992 Ford? Can you imagine consulting a dietician who is morbidly obese? Of course not! So, why in the world would you use a digital marketer who uses...
The buyer’s journey looks different depending on the type of business involved and the industry in which it operates. For some, the leads are generated before anyone ever visits their company website, but for others, the site is their primary lead generator....
There are two types of search engine optimization (SEO) that can improve your ranking: on-page and off-page. The first, on-page SEO, is absolutely necessary if you want the search engines to categorize your site. Some web designers include this type of search...
Introduction: Why Boston’s street systems are so bad and how that relates to your website redesign projectIf you have an existing website and are thinking of a redesign, I’m about to share with you one of the biggest mistakes most people make and how to avoid...
Why WordPress Website Design for Your Business?If you have questions about WordPress web design you’re in the right place.But first I wanted to talk to you about the Medieval crossbow, how it was outlawed by the Pope and why that relates to choosing it for your...
Why do they make jeans for men and jeans for women? They craft both from denim and minus the bling; they look the same. We all know why. Men’s and women’s jeans fit differently. A man can put on a pair of women’s jeans, and they will cover, but they won’t feel...
BAD WEBSITES – THE 40 WORST WEBSITES ON THE WEBAre you looking for the best websites on the web? You’re in the wrong place!Today, we will be looking at bad websites. The 40 worst websites on the web to be precise.But these aren’t just regular ‘bad websites’,...
Hiring a website designer is a lot like getting into a romantic relationship. It’s easier to get into then it is to get out of. Because of this, you want to make sure you make the right choice before jumping into the arms of the first person you meet. To make...
Web designers put a lot of effort into the design of a website header, but all too often, the website footer is nothing more than an afterthought. It is true that the header will create the first impression with your visitors. But, it is often in the footer...