How to Ask Without Annoying There’s a moment we all dread. You’ve just landed on a website. You’re starting to read. And then — BAM — a pop-up appears like an overenthusiastic waiter asking if you’re ready to order before you’ve even seen the menu. And yet… as a website owner, you know pop-ups work. They […]
Not everyone has the time (or emotional stamina) for a full-blown website review. But what if you could spot your site’s biggest issues in the time it takes to finish a cappuccino? Grab your drink, set a timer for 10 minutes, and let’s gently poke at your website together. No spreadsheets. No stress. Just a
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Sometimes your website doesn’t need a full makeover. It just needs a touch-up. A fresh layer of digital concealer. A slightly better haircut. These aren’t big, scary changes. These are the little things — the micro-decisions — that quietly shape how people feel on your site. The good news? You don’t need a designer. Just a
How to Rewrite Your Homepage Without Starting Over There comes a point where you look at your website and think, “Why does this sound like a robot wrote it while drinking lukewarm tea?” You know the vibe — bland, vague, and so polite it forgets to actually say anything. Here’s the good news: you don’t need
5 Subtle Signs Your Website is Due for a Refresh Let’s face it. Websites age a bit like milk. One day it’s fresh, clean, and full of promise. A few years later, it’s looking a little… stale. Not quite expired, but definitely not the sparkling digital welcome mat you thought it was. The good news?
A Personal Perspective Images are more than just visual elements on a website; they are storytellers, mood setters, and guides that lead visitors through a digital journey. In my experience as a web designer, I’ve come to appreciate the profound impact that well-chosen images can have on a site’s effectiveness and user engagement. The Power
Incorporating images into a website involves more than just aesthetic considerations; it’s also about respecting intellectual property rights and ensuring ethical use. Understanding Copyright Every image is protected by copyright from the moment it’s created. Using images without proper authorisation can lead to legal consequences and damage a brand’s reputation. To avoid this, I: Use
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Is SEO Still Relevant in the Age of AI? Navigating the New Search Landscape Remember the days when optimising your website for search engines felt like planting seeds in a digital garden? You’d carefully select keywords, craft compelling content, and patiently wait for organic traffic to bloom. But now, with AI tools like ChatGPT and
SEO. The mystical art of getting your website to appear in front of the right eyes at the right time. Or, as some might believe, the internet’s version of wizardry. As a web designer, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve heard, “Can’t we just SEO it?” As though sprinkling a few keywords across
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We all want to create websites that dazzle visitors. But somewhere along the way, some innocent tools — like popups and videos — got a little… out of hand. What started as helpful turned into “I’m clicking the back button faster than you can say autoplay.” Don’t worry — if your site has a few
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