Website Design

Why does professional web design cost so much? "Why does professional web design cost so much" is an objection we hear, not often, but once in a while. The question (or statement!) is subjective, as "cost so much" can mean different things and involve different figures from person to person. But let's break it down. It's true, professional...

I've got an issue with my website, what do I do? If you've got an issue with your website, then this article is for you! For ease of use, we've divided it into two parts: Existing Clients and (Potential) New Clients. Existing Clients If you host or have a maintenance contract in place with us, then you need to either call...

Website launch checklist When a brand new website launches, it will have very little traffic. It takes time to generate traffic and climb the search engine rankings organically. Here’re some ideas of what you can do to help boost your website's visibility when launched. You can treat this as a checklist and work...

Is WordPress right for your business? The short answer is, it depends. But that's not a very good answer nor very helpful, so we'll look at a couple of scenarios and expand as best we can. What is WordPress? WordPress is a content management system (CMS) that powers over 43% of all websites on the internet....

Difference between web design and web development Sometimes, when speaking with clients the terms web design and web development are interchangeably used. While they are closely related, there are subtle differences that we'll look at in this article. What is web design? Web design focuses on the aesthetics, layout, and overall look and feel of a website....

What is a Content Management System (CMS)? A content management system, or CMS for short, is an application or piece of software that allows a user to manage a website without having to rummage around in the code. They often come with a user-friendly admin panel in which you can create blog posts, add pages or products...

What web design path is right for me? To build a website myself or have it professionally built? In this article we'll be giving you some practical advice to help you with the decision of choosing the right web design path. What do we mean by web design 'path'? We're talking about the very first website decision you'll make: whether to have the site professionally built or build...

Top 5 problems (and solutions) with Wordpress websites As web designers & developers we often tend to just focus on the positives when it comes to the platform we build with. However, we try to run an as open & as honest a service as we possibly can, so we're laying it all on the table... We'll be...

What platforms do we build and create websites with? One key question we often get asked is 'What platforms do we build websites with?'. The answer is pretty much just WordPress, but read on to find out why. There are hundreds of "website building" softwares around, from simple drag and drop softwares to large content management systems (CMSs). They...

What is our web design process? Going into a web design project can sometimes seem daunting. Although each project is different, we keep the general web design process consistent. This is to ensure a consistent, top-quality outcome for all our clients. We like to think our web design process is streamline and effective, as you'll read...

What will my website look like? In this article, we'll be discussing the variables that at taken into account when designing a website. As the websites we create are bespoke and tailored to our clients, it's only normal to wonder "what will my website look like?". So without further ado... What will my website look like?...

How long does a website design project take? Great question and one we get asked regularly. Similar to determining the cost of a website, there are a few variables that we need to take into account when looking at how long a web design project will take. We'll go into detail about how these variables can effect the...

How much does a website cost? One of the most common questions we get asked as a web design & development agency is 'how much does a website cost?'. Now, there are many factors that contribute to the overall cost of a website. And, because each project is different, it can be difficult to give an...