Website Design

Questions Your Web Designer Should Be Asking You

Getting a website up and running *should* be a straight-forward process but have you ever had that feeling when working with someone (and not just with websites) that you just don’t know whether they really “get” you, or understand quite what it is you’re looking for?
Whilst some web design firms may tell you not to […]

Getting a website up and running *should* be a straight-forward process but have you ever had that feeling when working with someone (and not just with websites) that you just don’t know whether they really “get” you, or understand quite what it is you’re looking for?

Whilst some web design firms may tell you not to worry, sit back and relax and they’ll cook you up something snazzy, in our experience it doesn’t quite work like that…unfortunately, if you want a website that actually does something for your business (generates leads, answers prospect’s questions, helps keep leads warm) rather than just look snazzy, it will require you to give some input.

These are some of the things your web designer should be asking you… Read the rest of this entry

What’s Wrong With Your Website?

Do you currently have a website which you’re not happy with but you’re not quite sure where to start to make it better? Or do you have some clear ideas on how to improve your site but you’re not sure whether these are recommended or the best thing to do?
We often review websites as part […]

Do you currently have a website which you’re not happy with but you’re not quite sure where to start to make it better? Or do you have some clear ideas on how to improve your site but you’re not sure whether these are recommended or the best thing to do?

We often review websites as part of our ongoing research and provide feedback when clients come to us to ask how they can improve their site. More often than not, the mistakes are the same.

We’ve compiled the most common web design mistakes for you to compare with your own website for our next ezine. To read the article, “The Top 10 Web Design Mistakes You Need To Correct Now!”, join our mailing list on the right hand side >>>

CORRECTION: This article won’t appear in the ezine for another few issues (September 08); this month’s ezine article will actually be about How To Use LinkedIn To Raise Your Profile & Grow Your Business. Sorry for the scheduling mix-up!

Top 3 Misconceptions About Business Blogging

Have you heard the buzz about business blogging? Have you noticed how even big companies like Microsoft, Accenture and Starbucks are at it these days? There are some business owners who dismiss blogging instantly; who believe that it still has no place in the marketing arsenal of any ’serious’ business. You know what? […]

Have you heard the buzz about business blogging? Have you noticed how even big companies like Microsoft, Accenture and Starbucks are at it these days? There are some business owners who dismiss blogging instantly; who believe that it still has no place in the marketing arsenal of any ’serious’ business. You know what? It’s probably because they’re afraid of change, perhaps feel threatened by something they don’t really understand and are completely confused by the whole social networking phenomenon plus they have no idea where to start. If that’s you, then worry not…all we ask is that you keep an open mind; begin to question why, if blogging is such a flash in the pan, all the big marketing, PR and other organisations are now doing it; and consider that there may well be something in it for you too! If, on the other hand, you’re mad keen to get started because you’ve heard how blogging can get new customers throwing themselves at you, hold your horses because that’s not necessarily true either! In our role as blogging consultants and advisors, we’ve come across many misconceptions about using a blog to market your business and how to start a business blog, these are the top 3… Read the rest of this entry