Web Design & Websites

Impression remains key. First, your potential customers will have viewed your website before speaking with you or viewing any part of your business, so making a good first impression is crucial to the success of your online space and business.

Choosing a web designer

As for finding a web designer, there are loads of them around, both freelancers and larger agencies, all offering different levels of service for differing prices. A good portfolio is a good starting point, but make sure you know who will actually be building your website, how long it will take and what they plan to do with it once it has launched. Don’t get suckered into a low price now that will cost you more in the long run as it will probably need to be re-written from scratch in a few years time.

Is it time for a new website?

However, if your current website is loaded with too much information, not performing as expected on mobile devices, or just not generating the right volume of quality leads, then it might be time to consider a complete rebuild rather than just a refresh of your current website.

Getting the best out of your website once it’s live

So, once you have launched your website, it’s not a case of forgetting about it. It will need updating from time to time, in order to get the best out of it. How to get the best out of your website looks at what ongoing attention to your website actually looks like.

Choosing the right CMS

Most websites these days are built using a Content Management System (CMS). There are a lot of systems available to manage your website, and it’s worth spending a little time thinking about the best system to manage your own website. The perfect CMS for your business discusses the main considerations when thinking about the ideal CMS for your own business.

Your logo and how it fits your site

Getting your logo perfect for your business website can take a lot of work to get it right, but once you have gotten it right it will be perfect for all aspects of your business, including your business cards and even your van. See our article Getting your logo perfect for your business for more information.