Breaking down myths about website design that slow you down. From cramming too many keywords to ignoring the mobile view, we uncover the nonsense and share the real deal on smart design.
Cracking the Code: Clearing Up Web Design Myths You Never Knew Were There Read More »
Forget dusty bios! Ignite your “About Us” with vulnerability, hidden battles, and quirky team stories. Make it interactive, unexpected, and watch visitors erupt in applause.
Beyond Bios and Birthdays: Why Your “About Us” Page Deserves a Standing Ovation Read More »
Adding some visually engaging artwork to a website is a great way to give it a modern twist. If you do not have a the budget for an illustrator, unDraw‘s open-source illustrations provide a cost-effective alternative worth considering. There is a huge library to choose from and you can change the primary colour to suit
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You may have heard that in May 2018 a new EU directive, General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), comes in to force which deals with user rights regarding how businesses store and use their personal data. These posts provide a good overview from a technical perspective: https://premium.wpmudev.org/blog/gdpr-compliance/ https://www.willows-consulting.com/gdpr-for-ecommerce/ In many cases websites will most likely need
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When it comes to sourcing imagery for your website, it can be split broadly into 4 areas. Quite often a new website will comprise of at least 3 of these different methods. Existing Assets If you had a previous website or existing marketing material, it may be that the graphical assets from these and the
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Sometimes your business might not warrant a full website, or perhaps you need a something online very quickly with business information and contact details. This is where a holding page can help. A holding page is a one page website with no navigation that provides visitors with an overview of your business. Because they only
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It was very exciting to read an article in The Guardian this weekend, entitled ‘Forget Silicon Valley, Bournemouth has found its mojo‘, explaining how Bournemouth and Poole are aiming to be at the cutting edge of 21st century creativity. This is further to a Tech Nation report in February which placed Bournemouth above London as
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You’ve probably heard of Responsive Websites but do you know what they are? Furthermore do you know why they’re important? Most people that use the Internet on their phone are probably aware of responsive websites even if they don’t know what they are. If you think about websites that you use on your mobile, you’ve
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If you are starting a business in Poole or Bournemouth but on a fixed budget, then a pre-designed WordPress template could be for you. WordPress is an extremely popular open-source blog tool and content management system. Pre-designed templates can be purchased and within WordPress the site structure is configured. Then the colours, logo, fonts, images
Websites for those on a budget in Poole & Bournemouth Read More »
Google had some fun this year for the 1st April. Visit http://com.google and everything looks familiar, but with an obvious twist …
Google introduces some ‘useful’ new tools… Ahem! Read More »
Google recently announced: “Starting April 21, we will be expanding our use of mobile-friendliness as a ranking signal. This change will affect mobile searches in all languages worldwide and will have a significant impact in our search results.” In the last few years, as the use of mobile and tablets has grown, there has been
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At Neon Web Design Poole we know how daunting it can be for clients that want a website but aren’t sure of the things they need to consider. To help we have made a list of common requirements. Functionality What sort of website are you looking for? In most cases we recommend a content management
Google Analytics is a service provided by Google for tracking interactions that users have with websites. It collects data which is used to generate reports that a website manager can access through the Analytics website. The service is implemented using a snippet of JavaScript code that a website manager / developer is given when signing
SEO stands for Search Engine Optimisation. It is the process of trying to optimise a website to be ranked as highly as possible in a search engine for particular search terms. It is an organic (free) type of internet marketing. For example, a web design company in Poole or Bournemouth may want a high ranking
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When it comes to web design for your business, you really need to make a splash. Your site should be inviting, eye-catching, and stand out above the rest. Making it easy to navigate is important as well. Your visitors should have a memorable experience, holding your site in their minds, prompting them to come back
If you are building a business in Poole and Bournemouth or you are in the process of expansion, it is important to take time to build an online presence so that you can build your brand and your customer base. To build an online presence, you need more than just a sloppy web space, you
