So you need a new website. Now what? A good, informative website is an essential form of marketing for any business, but how do you go about sourcing a suitable web designer? Unfortunately, there are some rogue web designers out there who charge next to nothing but provide a less than satisfactory service. But luckily, we have some top tips on how to avoid getting caught out and being stuck with a website you’re unhappy with! 1. Check their Portfolio You might be lucky enou

Hello everyone! Here is another exciting and helpful newsletter from us, Kat & Shaun at Online Designs. You'll find this newsletter stuffed full of website tips & ideas, plus all of our exciting news from Online Designs HQ. To anyone receiving this for the first time, welcome! You are getting this because you're signed up to a Web Management Plan with us. To everyone else, sorry, it's us again... Hello! We've been super busy managing all of your lovely websites as well as wo

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Choosing the right colour for your website is essential as it says a lot about your brand and affects the visitor’s experience. According to colour psychology, colours trigger certain feelings on sight. As a consumer yourself, you’re most likely aware of how important colours are to a brand. Once or twice you’ve probably found yourself either attracted or repelled to a brand based on their colours alone. That said, how do you choose the best colour or colours for your website

Are you experiencing a slow loading time? Here are some tips to speed up your website. 1. Use smaller images . Make sure they're high-res enough to look great, but ideally they should be 2MB or less. 2. Remove big, heavy files like big PDFs. Having large PDFs, videos or music for the customer to see or download is great, but your website is having to load all of that. Especially try to avoid using big files, for example PDFs over 10MB. 3. Make sure your own internet connect

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Designing a website can be an intimidating process, but breaking it down into smaller, manageable steps can help make it less daunting. Web design is an iterative process that involves planning, creating and polishing the look and feel of a website. It is important to understand the basic steps of web design before beginning the process. 1. Discovery Phase The first step of the web design process is the discovery phase. In this phase, you will define the goals and objectives

Once a year we give away 1 totally free bespoke website to a local good cause. In the last three years we have worked with a Hedgehog Hospital, a local Village Hall and a Climate Change Awareness Fundraiser. Our 2023 slot will become available in January 2023. If you know a local group, charity, or small business that do great work, get them to pop us an email at kat@onlinedesigns.uk for more info!

You've been thinking about a website redesign for a while. The old site is starting to look a little dated, and it's not bringing in the traffic or conversion rates it used to. You know it's time for a change, but you're unsure if a redesign is worth the investment. You're not alone. Many businesses struggle with the decision to redesign their website. On the one hand, a redesign can be costly and time-consuming. On the other hand, a well-designed website can provide a signi

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A well-managed Google Business Profile is quickly becoming one of the most critical elements of effective SEO. We manage and run your Google Business page, making your business easier to find, more engaging, and more trusted online — without doing the work yourself. More info here: https://www.onlinedesigns.uk/google-business-management If you're looking for advice on managing your own, continue reading. What is a Google Business page? Previously called Google my Business

A website redesign is a big undertaking. Not only do you have to worry about the design itself, but you also have to think about how it will impact your search engine optimisation (SEO) efforts. After all, a good redesign can lead to increased traffic and conversions, but a bad one can cause your traffic to drop. That's why it's so essential to maintain your SEO during a redesign. Here are a few tips to help you do just that: 1. Plan Ahead Before you even start the redesign p

There are a number of website builders available on the internet, and Wix is one of the most popular. So, should you use Wix to create your website? That depends on your needs and preferences. Wix is a user-friendly platform that is easy to use. It offers a wide range of templates and designs that you can use to create a professional-looking website. If you need more information on Wix, then we’ve got just the thing for you. Here’s everything that you need to know about Wix.

Website performance is critical to the success of any online business. After all, when a website does well, more people will show up to learn more about what the business has to offer. However, how can you tell if your website is doing good? By tracking a couple of vital metrics! There are a number of important website performance metrics that you should be measuring on a regular basis to ensure that your website is running smoothly and providing a good user experience. Today

Getting started on the web management plan, or need to transfer an old draft? Either way, here is how to transfer us your website. 1. Log into your Wix account at www.wix.com 2. Go to your dashboard 3. Click the relevant website (note - if you only have 1 website, you'll probably be sent straight to the dashboard) 4. Click the 3 dots which will open up a dropdown menu 5. Click 'Transfer site.' It is sometimes called 'Change Owner.' 6. Enter my email address: kat@onlinedesign

The modern web is constantly evolving. As new technologies and trends emerge, the way we design and build websites has to change to keep up. To help you stay ahead of the curve, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide to the 8 most important features of modern web design. By keeping these in mind, you can ensure your website is always up-to-date and looking its best. 1. Mobile-Friendliness One of the most important features of modern web design is mobile-friendliness. In tod