Google make known on its Webmaster blog that they are going to be increasing the effects of the mobile-friendly algorithm they launched back on April 21, 2015. Google announced that update will roll out beginning in May “an update to mobile search results that increases the effect of the ranking signal to help our users find even more […]
What is a Responsive Website? Responsive Web Design & Google Mobile Test
Everyone has had the frustrating experience of viewing a website that isn’t optimized for mobile devices – pages are unintelligible due to unaligned text, links too small to properly access, photos that don’t fit on the screen and content that doesn’t show up properly on the screen. The days when users accessed web content on […]
Going Live With Your Website: What’s Involved
Are you wondering what going live means? Your website (which is made up of a bunch of files) is hosted on a server somewhere through a hosting company (like bluehost) where you have a hosting package. You also have a domain (i.e., www.example.com) that you registered with a domain register. This can be with your […]
100 Best Sites for Graphic Designers
This comprehensive list of graphic design resources is ideal for web designers or those of you looking at redoing your website. Check out 100 Best Sites for Graphic Designers
Ready for a Change? Web Audit Checklist for Website Makeover
This is a good list to go through if you are looking at designing a new site, getting a make-over or switching to a content management system. The Visible Part of Your Website Does your home page grab attention? Is your navigation simple and intuitive? Is the design visually easy to follow? Is the site […]
Planning Your Website – Meeting Your Customer Needs
Tags: website design web development marketing effective website building your website Think About Your Customer While You Design Your Website! Before you design your site, you should know your customers. The following questions will help you focus on designing a site that meets the needs of your customers. Who are you trying to reach? Is […]
Checklist for Building a Good Website
Tags: website design web development graphic design This is a good list to go through if you are looking at designing a new site, getting a make-over or switching to a content management system. The Visible Part of Your Website Does your home page grab attention? Is your navigation simple and intuitive? Is the design […]
What is a Content Management System (CMS)
A Content Management System (CMS) uses a combination of software and a database to manage and organize your website content. Content is added to the database and then displayed in a customized template. A CMS makes it very easy for non-technical users to edit and expand their website. Edits can be made in minutes from […]
12 Simple Steps to Effective Websites
Edward Lear must have had some precognition about what was in store for us all with the development of the internet when he wrote this nonsensical poem. The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea In a beautiful pea green boat, They took some honey, and plenty of money, Wrapped up in a five pound […]