Both searchers and search engines want webpages to be lightning fast. So it’s no surprise that page speed is a ranking factor in Google’s search algorithm. Multiple studies have shown that page load time also heavily impacts a site’s bottom line: conversion and revenue. Using Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) is one way to speed up […]
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As technology arcs toward sophisticated innovation, minimalism is on the rise. Designers are embracing the sleek over the spartan in hopes of developing experiences that offer better usability while maintaining a low profile. Creating an interface that’s intuitive requires two steps: First, determining the most necessary functionalities for each screen, and then guiding users to
Thinking of building a website for your business? There are a lot of amazing content management systems out there, but none as popular as WordPress who are currently powering over 32% of the web – almost a third of all websites are WordPress. There are numerous reasons for the popularity of this CMS: the ease
When designing a website, it can be incredibly challenging, not only do you need to have sound technical knowledge, you also need creative skills. If you want to be successful in website design then you require much more than just having the right tools. Before we get into SEO, there are a few basic elements
While effective website design has not died off, there are a lot of mistakes made even by professionals with honest intentions. As such, there are people wondering if effective web design is possible to achieve and maintain. It is, but it takes work. Your website is the one element that provides 24/7 advocacy for services,
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Website redesigns are a huge risk. You can throw away years of incremental gains in UX and site performance—unless you have a battle-tested process. But what does that process look like? And how do you know if your team—or the one you’ve hired—is focusing on the most important things? Many areas yield minor improvements, but
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Web design is an ever-evolving field; technology is constantly changing; and we as designers and developers need to have our fingers on the pulse of what’s happening in the industry. Discerning between a passing fad and an industry trend is what keeps your website from looking stale after three months. As we close the door
kreatikar / Pixabay If you’ve ever been involved in the creation of a website, you’ve almost certainly heard someone refer to the “fold.” In fact, they likely revered it, exalting its importance to epic levels. Maybe you, too, emphasized the impact content has when it’s placed in this seemingly magical space. It’s time to let
“New year, new you” applies to fitness and personal goals. So why not employ the same logic to your company’s website? Your website is the first interaction anyone has with your company. It’s worth continuing to optimize and update, and with 2019 on the horizon, now is an excellent time to consider a website design.
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If your business is thinking about switching to WordPress, it wouldn’t be the first. The most popular content management system (CMS) on the market, WordPress powers more than 28 percent of the web. Since its release in 2003, it’s become the go-to CMS for bloggers, business owners, developers, writers, and more. Both novices and experts
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