For a website design firm I was never particularly proud of our site. I would steer customers away from it by saying things like, “the shoemakers’s kids are unshod” or something cleaver like that. We knew it was time for a new site but it was totally on a back burner. This year we collaborated […]
The other day I was on a website that was beautiful. I was drawn in by their design and content. I kept wanting to go farther and farther into the site. Problem. The website stopped me from doing that. It was designed without thought of navigating. I truly don’t know how this can happen, but […]
When someone finds your website they don’t always start at the home page. visitors can enter your site from any of your pages. It depends on the content that leads them. Knowing this there are a few things you should keep in mind when designing. Make sure your business name and contact information is on each page. […]
The other night we had plans to go out. We looked on line and found a new restaurant downtown. The website made it look upscale, and trendy. We dressed accordingly. When we got there we were shocked to find it was pretty much a corner bar. Why in the world did they choose a website that did not […]
It’s 2014. Your business needs a website. Your Small Business will Gain Credibility Today, more and more consumers use the internet to search for the products or services they need. Potential customers expect you to have a website. If you don’t they’ll shop or go somewhere else. I often hear from my potential clients that […]
You’re thinking about investing in a website re-design. You know a fresh look will breathe new life into your website, and your business. I have gone into detail about other things that new design will do for you that may not have crossed your mind. Your clients will be able to check you out on […]
Restaurants are the single most popular search on the mobile web. Think about that for a second. If you’re a restaurant owner and don’t have a mobile-optimized site, you’re already missing out on one of the most important tools for bringing in customers. Check out our Top 8 Reasons Why Your Restaurant Needs a Mobile Site below. 1.) Simply […]
When you hire a website design firm to build your site you are committing to partner with them for a long time. It’s your job to do your homework. One way to get a feel for a design company is to think how you would feel if there was a website emergency. Would you think, “UGH I […]
After you’ve determined who your target audience is and the outline of your website, it’s time to fill those pages with content. Content is king. Good solid writing will bring visitors to your website. Write succinctly, and clearly. Don’t use 5 words when 1 will do. Start writing your pages and see where there are […]
So, you have decided to build a website. How do you choose a name and how do you get the name? If you have a brick and mortar business try to get as close to that business name as possible, so the website and the business are seamless. If your business is virtual start by […]