Web Design

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

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

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

Here’s the truth no one tells you when you build a website: it’s really easy to accidentally make it look cheap. Like, “this-was-made-in-2003-on-a-school-computer” cheap. And it’s not because you’re not smart or talented — it’s because web design has a lot of tiny traps. Little things that seem harmless but add up to a vibe that

The secret to a website people love? Help first, sell later. You can have the prettiest website in the world — the sleek design, the fancy animations, the photos that make people whisper “wow” — but if your content doesn’t actually help anyone, you’re basically serving a gorgeous, empty plate. (And no one comes back

Focusing on what users love is honestly the secret sauce for a sticky, successful website. Here’s a top 10 list of things users truly appreciate when they land on a site: 1. Fast Loading Times – Speed isn’t just about convenience — it feels like respect. A fast site says, “Hey, I value your time.”

We’ve all been there. You click on a link, you’re ready to dive into some juicy content, and… nothing happens. The little loading wheel spins. You start questioning your life choices. You wonder if you accidentally signed up for a dial-up plan from 1998. If your website is slower than a Monday morning without coffee, don’t