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10 Crucial Questions to Ask Before Doing a Website Project
Properly preparing for a website design / redesign will help define the project and avoid hiccups along the way. By first hashing out a specific plan for your website, you can make sure your project stays on-course throughout.
When is a 1 Page Website the Right Move?
A One Pager is a Single Page website with no additional pages like About, Services or Contact. All the content sits within the same webpage, traditionally in a long-scrolling layout. The beauty of a One Page website is that it tries to promote one thing in an uncluttered, direct manner.
Common Troubleshooting Items for your Squarespace Website
Here are the most common Squarespace troubleshooting questions I get asked from clients.
Designing A Killer Website Homepage
The biggest mistake I see many small business owners make with their website is neglecting the page that can have a huge impact on how quickly visitors become acquainted with a brand and how long visitors will stick around.
The 5 Most Important Pages on your Website
Although each page is important, there are some pages that remain essential to your site's success. When deciding how to optimize these pages, it's important to consider two things: what does the target audience want from these pages, and what action do you want your target audience to take once they are on the page?
Is It Time For A New Website?
The thought of investing in a new website might feel daunting. The time, the money, the effort. It can be a lot.
5 Things You Can Do Before Hiring a Web Designer
If you are like me then your new business all started organically. I was off on maternity leave and the creative juices were flowing. Small jobs here and there kept popping up and I was being asked for pricing, how people could pay me, if I had business cards, you know, all the usual information a small business would typically have. I didn’t.
Watch Out For These Deadly Website Mistakes
With all the different online and social media outlets out there it can feel as though you are supposed to try and be engaged and active on each one of them to secure your online presence, well guess what, you don’t!