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Tips, tricks and all the inside knowledge and goings-on here at Radical Web Design.

02

Dec

Bringing websites and apps to life with Lottie

Lottie files are a popular web animation format. Discover what Lottie files are and find out the benefits of using Lottie animations on your website or app.

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Website navigation: what it is and best practice

22

Nov

Website navigation: what it is and best practice

Logical website navigation helps users find their way around your website. It also impacts UX and SEO. Here, we explore website navigation best practices.

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12 website design trends for 2025 and beyond

05

Nov

12 website design trends for 2025 and beyond

Find out what the future holds for web design. Check out the 12 web design trends that’ll be making their way to screens near you in 2025.

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SEO and website redesign: 9 steps to protect your rankings

31

Oct

SEO and website redesign: 9 steps to protect your rankings

Find out how to protect SERP rankings during a site redesign. Use our website redesign SEO checklist to maintain and improve rankings as you relaunch your site.

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What are Google's Web Vitals and why you should care

22

Oct

Google’s Web Vitals: what are they and why should you care?

Get to grips with Google’s Core Web Vitals and you can create a better user experience on your website. That means better user engagement and conversions.

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Single page vs multi-page websites: which is right for you?

21

Oct

Single page vs multi-page websites: which is right for you?

When building a new website, one of the first decisions to make is whether you want a single page website or a multi-page website.

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What makes a good call to action? CTA tips and 12 examples

16

Oct

What makes a good call to action? CTA tips and 12 examples

A good call to action can boost conversions for your website. Discover how to design and write CTAs that persuade website users to click.

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Everything you need to know about Cloudflare

22

Aug

Everything you need to know about Cloudflare

What is Cloudflare? What does it do? And what are the benefits of Cloudflare services? Find out everything you need to know about Cloudflare software.

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Traditional marketing vs digital marketing: which is best for your business?

19

Aug

Traditional marketing vs digital marketing: which is best for your business?

Is traditional marketing or digital marketing right for your small business? Discover the techniques and advantages of both these approaches to marketing.

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The advantages of using video animation on your website

24

Jul

The advantages of using video animation on your website

Animated website videos improve UX and boost your conversion rate, too. Discover more video animation advantages — and where to put videos on your website.

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Make your mark with website branding: 8 web branding tips

19

Jul

Make your mark with website branding: 8 web branding tips

Website branding is the foundation of all good web design. Here, we share some useful web branding tips and examples of the best website branding around.

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Website trust signals: why and how to use them

11

Jul

Website trust signals: why and how to use them

Trust signals and social proof make website visitors more likely to click and buy. Here, we look at 14 trust signals that will make your site more effective.

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What is the average website lifespan? (Plus 5 ways to extend it)

01

Jul

What is the average website lifespan? (Plus 5 ways to extend it)

The average website lifespan is two years and seven months. Find out what you can do to make your website last longer, with tips for design and maintenance phases.

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5 top website animation techniques for your web design

27

Jun

5 top website animation techniques for your web design

The best website animation techniques to use on your website. Engage users and encourage conversion with animated micro-interactions, backgrounds and more.

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11 product page best practices to boost conversions

26

Jun

11 product page best practices to boost conversions

Discover product page best practices and learn how to increase your e-commerce conversion rate. Find new ways to inform, persuade and reassure customers.

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How to Choose a Colour Scheme for Your Website

28

May

How to Choose a Colour Scheme for Your Website

A website colour scheme affects how customers perceive and remember your brand. Read our step by step guide and choose the best possible colour scheme for your site.

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18 e-commerce checkout best practices

28

May

18 e-commerce checkout best practices (with examples)

Boost your conversion rates and reduce cart abandonment with these checkout best practices. Get inspo from the checkout pages of brands, like IKEA and ASOS.

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22

May

Progressive Web Applications: What is a PWA and Why Should You Care?

Learn everything you need to know about progressive web applications. What are they? What are the key PWA features? And do you need a PWA for your business?

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Accelerated Mobile Pages: What is AMP and Why Should You Care?

10

May

Accelerated Mobile Pages: What is AMP and Why Should You Care?

What is AMP? And are accelerated mobile pages still relevant in 2024? Learn about AMP and find out whether AMP technology makes sense for your business.

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Getting started in ecommerce: Your essential guide

25

Apr

Getting started in ecommerce: Your essential guide

Want to start an ecommerce business? Then check out this step-by-step guide, covering ecommerce websites, company registration, the best company names and more.

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.co.uk or .com? Which domain suffix is best for your business?

24

Apr

.co.uk or .com? Which domain suffix is best for your business?

Find out how .co.uk and .com domain extensions compare. What is the difference between the two? And which should you choose for your business?

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How To Create A Customer Journey Through Storytelling

23

Apr

How To Create A Customer Journey With Website Storytelling

Website storytelling improves your customer journey and increases conversions. Get tips on creating website stories. And see inspiring examples from big brands.

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The importance of website maintenance + 12 essential tasks

02

Apr

The importance of website maintenance + 12 essential tasks

To perform at their best, websites need regular maintenance. Find out why website maintenance is so important. And get a list of essential web maintenance tasks.

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Writing A Great Brief For Your Digital Agency

29

Mar

How to write a website brief (plus a website brief template)

Need to write a website brief? Then download our website brief template. Follow our step-by-step guide. And get your web project off to the best possible start.

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Getting Started With Email Marketing

18

Mar

Getting started with email marketing: a step by step guide

Grow your business with email. Find out how to get started with email marketing. In this guide, we look at types of email marketing, benefits, and step by step instructions.

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A 5 Minute Guide To GDPR

15

Mar

A 5 Minute Guide To GDPR

Unless you’ve been living under a rock the past few years then you will have heard about GDPR and how these changes to the law could...

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How To Use Content To Boost Your Online Presence

14

Mar

How to use content to boost your online presence: 6 tips

There is no question that content forms the backbone of our online presences these days.

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How to create a secure website: 8 website security tips

23

Feb

How to create a secure website: 8 website security tips

Protect your site and your business from cyber criminals. Find out how to make your website secure with these 8 essential website security tactics.

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How to choose the best domain names to buy

05

Feb

How to choose the best domain names to buy

These are unique, easy to remember addresses that are linked to your website and are what will distinguish your site from all the others online.

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Why Your Site Needs A Dedicated Server

02

Feb

What is a dedicated server? And what are the benefits?

A dedicated server serves one organisation. It exclusively hosts your website and you have a unique IP address. But do you need a dedicated server for your business?

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