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Too many businesses focus on achievements instead of actual results. A photo in the paper, a fancy new website, a sparkly new employee. These achievements can make you feel on fire, business person of the year, even superhero like. However, it’s important to always stop and question: ‘what have you have actually gained from each […]
`One of the first things that I learned way back in what now feels was the midst’s of time, during my first web design module at university was – usability. We were introduced to Jakob Nielsen a web usability expert, I did not know it then but it was to have a profound effect on […]
The Wombat blog has been like a deserted wasteland over the last few years, and I suppose the blame lies squarely with me. Somewhere along the road I seam to have lost my mojo – Wombat got busy, time became short and I kept prioritising client work and told myself there were more important tasks. […]
Now a requirement not an option! Web design has always been a fast paced medium constantly changing as technology evolves. In the last couple of years we have seen this process quicken as tablets and smart phone flood onto the market. Initially designers focused on building separate mobile sites but as screen sizes expanded this […]
1. They are cheaper and if family free Good web design costs money! Web designers spend years studying all aspects of web design. We have premises, insurance, legitimate software and up to date computer to purchase before we start. Your mate down the road has no overheads as he is most likely working out of […]
Web design, like any business, has its sharks! The language can be technical and you can easily be confused or dazzled by a slick presentation. Thankfully there are few simple steps that can help you protect yourself from falling prey to unscrupulous web design companies. Know your competition Look at your competitors’ websites and put […]
Content, content, content is Google’s watchword. Create great content that users want and you will rank well in the search results. It seems straight forward – Yes? NO – far from it Google appear to have thrown all that to the wind. For some time now I have noticed a huge rise in directory listings […]
What are keywords? Keywords are the search terms that you type into a search engine whenever you want to do a search. They can be a single word or a number of words, depending on what you are looking for. How to discover your keyword! The best way to discover the best keywords for your […]
So your new website has just gone online, its perfect the web designers have done a great job and it is just the way you imagined it. But what next, unless it is for your own personal use you will want to attract visitors or customers. Today websites can be likened to small children; in […]
1. Plan and organise your website from the beginning Know your target audience and target your website to them. Taylor your text ad pages to your websites purpose and, if you know what pages are going on to your website, organise them appropriately. This will make the overall development process much quicker. 2. Organise and […]