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5 Ideas to Help Simplify and Streamline Your Web Design

February 18, 2015 9:53 am Published by Leave your thoughts

In today’s age, simplicity is key when it comes to web design. Not only does it look much more modern, it also makes navigation much easier and less confusing, which is important to reduce your site’s bounce rate. But sometimes it can actually be a challenge to make your website design simpler without taking away too much from its features. Here are 5 ways to help you successfully simply your website’s design.

Using the ‘Cone Principle’ to Structure Your Home Page

February 11, 2015 9:40 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Making a good impression is critical when it comes to your website’s homepage. After all, you’ve worked hard to get your visitors there. Now you want them to stick around for as long as possible. The structure of the home page can have a huge impact on keeping your visitors on your site. How your web content is presented is essentially what the structure is all about. Imagine seeing a book at a store. Is the cover enticing? Does it make you want to pick up the book and start reading? How about the title? Does it reel you in?

Are You Guilty of These 4 Website Design Sins?

February 4, 2015 8:35 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Depending on who you talk to, you’ll probably get a different opinion or outlook on how websites should be designed. Some will say it’s important to be super creative and modern, while others say stick to simplicity. While both of these opinions may be right to some capacity, the end result should always be a website that’s easily read through, and draws in the attention of the reader.

5 Essential Functions of an Effective Landing Page

January 29, 2015 7:57 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

One of the biggest challenges that businesses face - whether in person or online - is how to convince people to buy from you, or at the very least give you permission to get in touch with them. This is precisely what a landing page is for. When configured optimally, a landing page should be a friend to your business. Here are 5 essential functions that an effective landing page should do for your website.

5 Signs Your Company’s Website Needs a Redesign

January 24, 2015 8:37 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Having a website to represent your business online is a definite must. But after you’ve launched your initial site, it’s not necessarily a set-it-and-forget-it situation. As time goes on, and your company grows or changes, your website will most likely need some tweaking, or even a complete facelift. If your company’s website falls under any one of the following 5 categories, it’s probably time for a redesign.

What is a Freelance Web Designer?

August 16, 2012 12:03 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

A freelance Web designer or freelancer can be just about anything you want it to be. Most Web freelancers work on all aspects of Web design and development - from creating the site design, to building the scripts for interactivity, to writing the content and taking the photos.