Helpful articles on web design and branding
Posts in the Website Advice category
Breathing new life into a website
How I breathed new life into a client’s WordPress website with a few simple design improvements.
Choosing good website hosting
How to choose good website hosting and all the factors to consider including cost, security, support and speed.
Dealing with website form spam
Advice on using Akismet to deal with the problem of website form spam.
Tips for working with stock photography
Advice on working with Stock Photography from illustrating difficult concepts to setting a budget and finding free images.
Making the web a calmer place
Thoughts on how designers and developers can build websites that facilitate good mental health.
Cleaning up old blog posts
Advice on what to do with old blog posts, including when to update, merge or delete your posts.
Five simple website tasks
Use these five simple website tasks to keep your website useful and ticking over.
Social proofing your website
Hints and tips on using testimonials and case studies to build trust in your business and social proof your website.
Does my website really need an SSL certificate?
A look at SSL certificates, how to get one from your web host and the options available.
Speeding up your website
Advice on making sure your website loads quickly including tips around hosting, image content and themes.
A guide to Google Business Profile
How to claim your Google Business Profile and use it to improve your local search visibility.
Contact page tips and advice
Advice on designing a contact page with hints and tips on how to get it right and what details to include.
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