When I look back at the websites I built when I started out 10+ years ago, they look awfully “old-fashioned”. Just like when I look at photos of myself in the 1980s – the hairstyle, clothes etc look dated.
Website design has followed very definite fashions during the past decade. Keep reading »
In the local market here in Christchurch, there are now hundreds of website designers and web design companies.
More are springing up all the time because the cost of entry into the web industry is pretty low.
But for business owners looking to get a website that actually works to generate more enquiries, leads and sales, this steady rise in the number of website designers is not the good news it might appear. Keep reading »
The latest post on the Uberflip blog confirms what I have already decided for my business going forward – every one of my websites will be built, where possible, with responsive design.
As Uberflip points out, with a multitude of mobile devices coming out almost every week, how can you ensure that your website is optimised for different device types, screen sizes, and capabilities? Keep reading »
Every month I get several enquiries from people who want a website, and ask me to submit a proposal and quote. Most of these enquiries come from ads I’m running on Google.
In quite a few cases, I will submit a written proposal and quote, and then never hear anything back from the prospective client. Keep reading »
Research has found most people searching for products or services on the Internet will make a decision within about 10 seconds of landing on the site, whether they like it enough to stick around.
In this brief time, it’s possible to get a “feel” for a website. Keep reading »